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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Status Check Sides close to agreed order in investigation, cleanup of Oct. 19 Exxon oil release. By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

A second status hearing has been set for Nov. 9 in a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil for an Oct. 19 environmental incident at the oil company’s Channahon refinery. The activation of a safety release system caused a release of oil mist in the area surrounding the refinery, including the roads near the intersection of Arsenal Road and Interstate 55, Jackson Creek, homes, farms and along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Officials from the Will County Emergency Management Agency and ExxonMobil’s Public Affairs office said the safety release system is designed to activate when an operational upset causes unit pressure to build

and to prevent a more serious incident. Will County EMA and the Highway Department closed Arsenal Road following the incident because the substance was causing slippery conditions. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow on Oct. 31 filed the suit, which also includes a preliminary injunction seeking an investigation into the incident. The suit went in front of a judge Nov. 2, where it was determined to give both sides additional time to try and reach an agreed-upon order. “The attorneys are working toward an agreed order that will be acceptable to the court,” said Scott Mulford, spokesman for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. “Both sides have been and continue to be in

communication.” If an agreement has not been reached by the Nov. 9 hearing, another hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 13 in Courtroom 236 at the Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. During the Nov. 2 status hearing, both sides appeared close to agreement, which would likely include many of the requirements in the preliminary injunction. The injunction seeks to require a complete investigation into the causes of the release, a report of their findings to be filed with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, submitting a detailed schedule for necessary improvements, reporting the quantities of all pollutants released in the incident, collecting water samples from nearby Jackson Creek and soil samples along Arsenal Road, providing equipment maintenance and inspection reports for the pressure safety valves involved in the release, and providing a detailed explanation of the procedures to restart the unit involved in the incident.

“ExxonMobil fully concurs with the requirements in the Attorney General’s Agreed Interim Order, most of which were identified and voluntarily initiated in the 12 days since the incident,” said Tricia Simpson, Midwest public and government affairs manager for ExxonMobil’s Joliet Refinery, in a prepared statement.“The incident is under investigation in cooperation with State ad Federal regulators.” The four-count complaint and preliminary injunction were initially filled on Oct. 31 and allege environmental violations occurred after a safety release system at the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery in Channahon activated, causing a release of hydrocarbon into the air. “The goal here is to take whatever steps are necessary to make certain that, first of all, the damages that were caused are completely cleaned up, that the company is taking steps to make sure something like this doesn’t happen again, and they make sure their maintaining their See EXXONMOBIL, page 2

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Provena’s Scoot nets $15,000 for Staehely foundation By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Last month,nearly 500 runners and walkers hit the pavement to stamp out pediatric cancer. Last week, their efforts came to fruition, as $15,000 made its way to a local charity. Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet sponsored the Shorewood Scoot, a yearly run/ race event held at scenic Rock Run Trail. This year, it raised $15,000 for the Mark Staehely Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Ranging in age from 5 to 82, participants took to the trail to honor the memory of friends, loved ones, and Shorewood’s own Mark Staehely. A true hometown hero, Mark Staehely was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer when he was 12 years old. He dedicated his See SCOOT, page 2

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Shorewood Scoot raises $15,000 for local charity to benefit Pediatric Cancer research.

SCOOT Continued from page 1 shortened life to raising money for research and helping other children fighting cancer. He was honored by the Board of Directors of Children’s Memorial Hospital with the George D. Kennedy Leadership Award, and he organized the largest toy drive the hospital had seen in 2005, an event which still exists today,

distributing presents to kids and their families who have to be in the hospital at Christmas. Make Your Mark is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization started in memory of Mark Staehely. The organization raises funds for pediatric cancer research, supports Mark’s Treasure Chest programs, awards scholarship opportunities to local students and funds fellowships. For more information, visit the Facebook page or www. makeyourmark7.org.

proper procedures ant that their equipment is maintained in an appropriate fashion that were caused something like this,” said Charles Pelkie, director of the Bureau of Crime Prevention and Public Access in the Office of Will County State’s Attorney. ExxonMobil officials said in a press release the company took a number of steps following the incident to assist in the cleanup. These steps included compensating people who were driving in the area at the time for cleaning their vehicles, cleaning impacted roadways and residential areas, deploying claims adjusters and completing a survey of the surrounding area to identify and prioritize impacted areas. The company also set up a toll-free number for inquiries about the incident. That number is 887-511-1012. jsamples@buglenewspapers.

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IDOT officials County offers cash to consider express catch heroin dealers toll lanes on I-55 By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

By Robin Ambrosia Staff Reporter

State transportation officials have proposed using shoulders along Interstate 55 between Interstate 355 and Interstate 90/94 to increase the flow of traffic during peak hours. “Currently, we have three lanes in each direction, so we are looking to maximize the use of the existing shoulder to add a fourth managed lane,” John Baczek, Illinois Department of Transportation Project and Environmental Studies Section Chief said at a recent open house. “Shoulders are wide enough for buses already along certain portions, so let’s see if we can be creative using what we have while realizing we don’t have a lot of money.” Implementation of a managed lane along I-55 between I-355 and I-90/94 would convert the existing shoulder lane in both directions to be an express toll lane, a high-occupancy vehicles lane or a combined high occupancy toll lane.

The proposed project is in phase one of a three-phase process. This phase includes collecting and analyzing data, including traffic, safety, population, employment and issuing environmental documentation. Baczek said they are several months into the first phase, which he said will last two years. The current issues being addressed on I-55 are the existing long-term traffic, operational and safety needs along that the corridor. Phase-two is developing a purpose and need plan, contract plan preparation and land acquisition. “We need to analyze what is the market for the corridor and what usage would make the most sense,” Baczek said. “We are looking to the concept of a managed lane, which is being used in other large cities.” Minneapolis has designed an express toll lane for solo drivers to use by paying an electronic See EXPRESS, page 10

Education about heroin is everywhere, from schools to churches, hospitals to kitchen tables. But starting this month, community efforts turn from education to enforcement, as police and prosecutors look to residents for assistance in nabbing drug dealers. The Illinois State Crime Commission, in partnership with Will County prosecutors, will begin offering $1,000 cash rewards in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who provides heroin

to a juvenile in Will County. The program was piloted by the ISCC in DuPage County earlier this year, as heroin distribution cascaded across the western suburbs. In October, Will County surpassed its record heroin deaths, reaching 31. DuPage reported 59 seizures and undercover purchases in 2011. Naperville alone had 47 heroin arrests last year. The alarming rate of growth has caused communities to take notice, and take aim, at dealers, users and sources of the drug. Law enforcement officials say, Interstate 88 corridor has become known as the

“the heroin highway,” and the potentially deadly drug is being exported from Cook County into Will and DuPage counties. Further, use of social media, a societal acceptance of similar prescription opiates and the low cost to get high have allowed heroin to become a sweeping scourge across communities, regardless of race, gender or socioeconomics. The reward program is designed to work as a complement to the Will County’s Narcotics Prosecution Unit,which has won convictions against 146 heroin dealers, including 46 dealers in 2012.

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Ownership shifts for Bugle, Sentinel, Enterprise By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Bugle, Sentinel and Enterprise Newspapers welcomed new ownership this month, as the weekly suburban news chain was purchased by entrepreneur and community news advocate Ray Stanton.

Stanton, a Canada native who owns 25 community newspapers in Illinois, Maine and Ontario, purchased the Plainfield-based newspaper group Oct. 12. The group publishes weekly newspapers covering Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Westmont, Downers Grove, Woodridge, Niles, Park

Ridge and Morton Grove. “This group of papers is a value to the communities they serve,” Stanton said, adding he plans to keep the community papers strong and dedicated to local news and events. To that end, he has retained Michael James, previously head of advertising for the newspaper group, as the company’s General Manager/VP Advertising & Sales. A veteran of the west suburban community newspaper industry, James recently received the Illinois Press Association 2011 Advertising Sales Manager of the Year award at

the group’s annual convention. “My new role is simply to make these award-winning newspapers the best and most profitable community newspapers in the counties we serve,” James said. The company, which will be renamed Enterprise Newspaper Corporation, also has named Nick Reiher to head up editorial operations for the Joliet Bugle. Reiher also will continue as editorin-chief of the Farmers Weekly Review in Will County, a position he has held since February. He has spent more than 25 years in Will and DuPage counties as both

a reporter and editor. A Joliet resident, Reiher is also president of the Exchange Club of Joliet. “I am very happy to be managing editor of the Joliet Bugle,” Reiher said. “Community journalism will be at the forefront of the revitalization of the newspaper industry, and I want to remain at the forefront of community journalism. That will be our mission at the Bugle.” Voyager Media,which previously owned the newspaper group, purchased the Bugle Newspapers in 2003 and subsequently the Enterprise and Sentinel.

Correction In a front page story, titled “Fighting the good fight,” in the Oct. 31 edition, a photo caption incorrectly

identified a man pictured as a counsellor in the Joliet Central High School’s new heroin prevention program.

Calendar ONGOING 5th Annual Christmas Celebration Event—“Singing for Charity.” 12 to 3 p.m. at WJOL Radio Studios, 2410B Caton Farm Road. Marilyn’s Café Society Radio Show will broadcast live on 1340AM WJOL radio key community leaders, listeners, and others “sing for charity” featuring WJOL’s very own, Steve Brandy as special guest co-host. “Guest singers” (can include you) will raise a minimum of $100 to participate in this annual event/ broadcast. Businesses can sponsor this broadcast for a minimum of $300 which entitles them to radio announcements, name/ logo on flyers, logo presence on Marilyn’s website, and a table for promotional items at the VIP Reception and studio broadcast. For more information, call 779456-0034. Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg. org for more information. Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family Group. Sundays at 1:302:30 p.m. at Joliet Alano Club (back entrance), 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. This on-going support group with no fees or dues is for all families and friends of problem drinkers, especially those who are affected today by growing up in an alcoholic home. For more information contact Al-

-Anon/Alateen 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information Strive 4 Hope. Second and fourth Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Joliet Moose Lodge #300, 25 Springfield Ave., Joliet. This is a support group, which welcomes all cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends. Call Sharon at 815-349-5458 or Carrie at 815-730-0134 for more information. Breast cancer support group. 7-8:30 p.m. at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, 2614 West Jefferson St., Joliet.The Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information call Pattie at 815-436-7640. Young Widows Support Group. Meets once a month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome. For more information please contact Amanda at widowswearstilettos chicagosw@yahoo.com.

NOVEMBER 7 Dare to Care Program - Free Health Screenings., 6 p.m. at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center - Conference Center 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a serious condition that affects millions of

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Americans. A common symptom is pain or numbness in the legs. PVD is often a sign that you have narrowed arteries in the heart and brain, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Early detection for PVD can literally save your life. We offer a FREE lecture & screening. You may qualify if you meet the risk criteria and are not under the care of a cardiologist. This free event begins with the lecture on the first day and the screening on the next day. Call Provena Health Connections to register 815-725-9438. Visit us online at www.provena.org/ stjoes/dare-to-care

faculty sponsors Karla Barker and Carolyn Hipp have expressed great gratitude regarding the cast and progress they have made.

Joliet West High School’s Variety Show. 6:30 p.m. at Joliet West Auditorium located, 401 N. Larkin, Joliet. Tickets are $3 for Joliet West students (with student ID) and $5 for adults. Children under 10 years old are admitted for free. Proceeds from the show will benefit scholarships sponsored by the Academy of Arts and Communications. All donations are welcomed and will assist senior students with future endeavors. This show consists of 16 different acts performed by groups such as Artists Without Limits (AWOL), The Step Team, and some solo performances. There will be over 30 students that perform in the show. A few Joliet West faculty members will perform as well. Those in attendance can expect a variety of musical performances, dances, and even a drum solo. Joliet West

Friday Film Festival. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. (All Ages) Come to the library and enjoy a family friendly movie and some snacks! The movie for this month is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” No registration is required.

NOVEMBER 8 Enchilada Lunch / Dinner. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway, Joliet. Pickup only in the School Cafeteria. Meal includes 3 Enchiladas (chicken or cheese), Beans, Rice and Salad. Cost is $6.00 per plate or 2 for $10.00. All orders are Take Out. Please call the school at 815722-8518 to preorder by Tuesday November 6.

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NOVEMBER 10 Holiday Happiness Crafts and More Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Rd., Joliet. Crafts, lunch, and baked goods will be available. For more information call 815-439-2320. Joliet West High School Gospel Choir’s Fall Concert. 6 p.m. the Joliet West Auditorium, 401 N. Larkin Ave., Joliet. In addition to choral performances, the Praise Dancers will be present to incorporate dance and music .

Included in the concert will be special guests from Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Riverside University High Gospel Choir and the Homewood Flossmoor Gospel Choir.Admission is free. Joliet West Band Boosters Winter Craft & Vendor Marketplace. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin, Joliet. Kick off your holiday shopping with our various crafters & vendors featured throughout the school. Proceeds from this event benefit the Joliet West Band Program. For more information, call 815-773-1007.

NOVEMBER 11 Joliet West Band Boosters Winter Craft & Vendor Marketplace. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin, Joliet. Kick off your holiday shopping with our various crafters & vendors featured throughout the school. Proceeds from this event benefit the Joliet West Band Program. For more information, call 815-773-1007.

NOVEMBER 13 Business Success Training Seminar. 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Foyer, 15 S. Richards St, Joliet. Join us for a seminar conducted by Steve Black on tripling your sales and building your business - $15 for continental breakfast and seminar. Visit www. jolietchamber.com for more info and to sign up.

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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.

Police Blotter

Joliet Diane L. Kelly, 57, 13649 S. Smith Road, Lockport, was arrested on Oct. 26 at 6:39 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop for theft.

Donald M. Gregory, 49, 24 Dogwood, Park Forest, was arrested on Oct. 26 at 7:47 a.m. at 819 Cardinal for unlawful use of a weapon, criminal damage to government-supported property, criminal damage to statesupported land and no FOID card.

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Daniel M. Sexton, 51, 7942 W. 97th Place, Hickory Hills, was arrested on Oct. 26 at 7:58 p.m. at 1801 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Devonte D.Williams, 19, 3 N. Cagwin, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 26 at 7:51 p.m. on Cagwin and Washington for two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of stolen firearm, possession of cannabis, no FOID card, possession ammunition without FOID card.

was arrested on Oct. 27 at 7:08 p.m. at 555 E. Cass for obstructing a police officer.

p.m. at 1801 W. Jefferson St. for leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle.

Gutierrez Jr., 19, 10 Gerardo 105 S. Midland Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 7:08 p.m. at 555 E. Cass for obstructing a police officer.

M. Pope, 27, 260 16 Elizabeth Ruby St., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 1:30 a.m. at 1101 Hickory for aggravated battery, obstructing a police officer and resisting a police officer.

Brandi M. Newman, 20, 3925 Leominster, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 26 at 8:40 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

David Garcia, 20, 207 McRoberts, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 7:08 p.m. at 555 E. Cass for obstructing a police officer.

Anthony D. Hamilton, 22, 2127 Englewood, Lockport, was arrested on Oct. 26 at 11:24 p.m. at Second and Richards for criminal damage to property.

Arturo Contreras Jr., 19, 1815 Caton Ridge, Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 2:53 a.m. at 2220 Route 59 for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.

J. Yolich III, 21, 18 Anthony 2104 Olde Mill Road, Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 28 at 3:45 p.m. at 2323 Route 59 for felony retail theft.

J. Nabors, 21, 209 13 Damion N. Broadway, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 4:50 p.m. at 316 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

U. Wright, 25, 19 Antwanette 215 N. Chicago, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 28 at 2:08 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for disorderly conduct.

L. Reavis, 18, 14 Cheyenne 36903 Irish Lane, Custer Park, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 4:37 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for theft.

Carpenter, 28, 319 20 Laura S. Park Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 28 at 5:50 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Deshaun E. Gilbough, 21, 2115 Providence Way, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 7:14 p.m. at 1115 Plainfield Road for theft.

Oscar Gutierrez, 19, 553 Plainfield Road, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 7:08 p.m. at 555 E. Cass for obstructing a police officer, possession of cannabis and illegal transportation of alcohol.

Jose A. Martinez-Ayala, 25, 719 Williamson Ave., Joliet,

Guillermina Ortiz, 27, 610 E. Virginia St., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 27 at 5:20

B. Navarre, 44, 209 17 Randy Ross, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 28 at 9:23 p.m. in the 500 block of Broadway for possession of burglary tools.

L. Lugo, 18, 2101 21 Jamie Ashbrook Court, Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 10:39 a.m. in the 7400 block of

Windstone Court for residential burglary.

on Broadway and Spring for obstructing a peace officer.

Timothy J. Schook, 28, 215 N. Ottawa, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. at 409 Market for battery.

Chad M. Hall, 24, 7615 Stonecrop, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 7:57 p.m. at the residence for domestic batter and interfering with emergency notification.

Khadifah J. Coley, 22, 1007 Lois Place, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m. at the residence for burglary from motor vehicle.

Kenneth D. Love, 24, 209 Richards, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 3:50 p.m. on Bruce and Valley for resisting a peace officer.

Trevion M. Staten, 18, 2101 Ashbrook Court, Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 10:39 a.m. at the residence for unlawful use of a weapon; unlawful altering, forging or counterfeiting of an assignment of any title document.

C. Deharo, 19, 412 26 Julio Ray May Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 11:25 p.m. at 625 Virginia for possession of cannabis. Joshua Johnson, 22, 651 N. Hickory, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m.

Andrienne R. Real, 26, 404 Leach, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 1 a.m. at 2114 Tamarack for domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.

Matthew J. Darling, 18, 118 N. Prairie St., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 29 at 929 N. Prairie for criminal trespass to a motor vehicle.

Sean M. Patrick, 20, 1711 Autumn Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at the residence for burglary from a motor vehicle.

John F. Taylor, 35, 314 Pine, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 30 at 9 a.m. at the residence for aggravated domestic battery.

Veronica L. Lara, 30, 911 Lois, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 30 at 8:14 p.m. at 1806 McDonough for negligent control of an animal.

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Joliet Central High School Army JROTC Academic Team recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Defense The Army JROTC Academic Team representing Joliet Central High School was recently recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta for their participation in the 2011-12 JROTC Leadership Symposium and Academic Bowl Championship, which took place in Washington D.C., June 2012. This event is sponsored by the Army JROTC and conducted by College Options Foundation. The JROTC Leadership Symposium and Academic Bowl is a nationally recognized academic and leadership competition created exclusively

for JROTC students. Cadets who participate learn the values of citizenship and academic competition while increasing their SAT/ACT scores; also increasing interest in college admissions, improving leadership skills and boosting team and unit esprit de corps. The competition creates tremendous opportunities for JROTC cadets by providing the opportunity to demonstrate the leadership and academic strengths of the JROTC program. The Joliet Central High School Army JROTC Academic Team competed against thousands

of Army teams from around the world to advance to the Championship. The competition began with two fast-paced online rounds of qualifying competition, Level I - The Challenge and Level II Zero Hour Threat. During these rounds, academic teams were tested on their knowledge of JROTC curriculum, English, Math and Science, using SAT/ACT-type questions. One of the main goals of JLAB is to prepare students for state exit/graduation exams as well as college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. Other goals of the competition are to challenge cadets to employ their leadership abilities in task organizing, team building, time management, self-assessment, self-awareness, and problem solving. For more information please go to: www. collegeoptionsfoundation.net

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Back row left to right: Luke M. Osborn, Jose A. Sanchez, Luis Jaime/ Front row: Juana A. Alvarado, Abigale B. Crowder during their trip to Washington D.C.

The Joliet Central High School JROTC students participating in the Academic Team were Juana A. Alvarado, Abigale B. Crowder, Luis Jaime , Jose A.

Sanchez, and Luke M. Osborn. Senior Army Instructor Philip C. Jayko, Major, U.S. Army Retired served as the faculty sponsor.

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H o ro s c o p e s The new you is not necessarily bigger, but in many ways better. Sometimes, the thing that comes around the corner and surprises you is better than what you planned. Embrace original ideas in the week ahead.

Fill up the virtual bank. Remaining fair and open-minded wins influential friends and assistance that can be banked upon. If you think a deal is too good to be true, ask for advice from mentors this week.

Rituals bring comfort. Whether it is a roast beef dinner with family or putting on makeup before heading to the gym, you can find ways to improve your mood in the week ahead.

Pay attention to the inspirations that pop into your head. You are at your best when you have a congenial companion by your side sharing life’s joys. In the upcoming week, cooperation is the key.

Play your trump card. When people are bluffing, it is much easier to win the pot. You might find the answer or advice you need. In the week to come, show how well you can lead others with winning ways.

Turn the calendar to the wall and leave the wristwatch in the drawer. Don’t measure time spent with family, pets or pursuing your favorite hobby in the week to come. The happiest times can be endless.

Put the pout away. This week may offer you many opportunities to mend fences and listen to heartfelt apologies. Rethink how you’re dealing with personal or financial situation to set things right.

Be observant. Some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world. In the week ahead, be sure to keep an eye peeled for opportunities to improve your life.

Turn on the fog lights. You could be challenged to endorse values and beliefs without having a clear picture of exactly what you are backing. Cut through confusion in the upcoming week.

A wise man said that you can never stand in the same river twice. The more you try to stop progress, the more likely it will rush past you. In the week ahead, be willing to bend with the current.

Team up to take the lead. Family members appreciate your wisdom and may come to you for advice this week. Your unique perspective may encourage others to take the right step and vice versa.

The inside track provides the shortest distance to the finish line. You might think you are going in circles in the week ahead, but careful analysis and measurements will provide you with encouragement.

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EXPRESS Continued from page 3 toll. It is open 6 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, then open to general traffic the rest of each weekday and on weekends. Variable fees are based on traffic levels in the express lanes to ensure traffic flows 50 to 55 mph.Tolls also depend on where you enter and the length of your trip. The ETL signs read “open” when the lane is open to general traffic and a price when tolling is in effect. Baczek said the federal government is not promising

any significant increases in funding, so currently only phase one is funded. As part of the planning process, IDOT will explore various ways to fund the construction of the project. A law in Illinois states that IPASS has to be compatible with any future toll roads. “If funding were available, phase two would take from two to three years,”Baczek said.“Right now, we only have funding for phase one only. If we did have funding for all three, we’d be looking at a six- to seven-year project down the road.” Phase three is construction. IDOT is managing the consulting contracts and

News overall study and will act as a joint lead agency with Federal Highway Administration for the preliminary engineering and environmental study. “This study looks at longterm vision of traffic, safety and operations,” Baczek said. “We’ve been working with RTA and PACE. There are PACE buses currently moving along the shoulder in order to move transit along the corridor. “We are envisioning this corridor could include active lane management – each lane would be managed through technology. Individual overhead electric signs per lane would have either an ‘O’ for open or an ‘X’ for closed.

Lanes could be closed to allow emergency vehicles through to an accident, too.” Interstate 55, formerly known as Route 66, was built as a major North–South route connecting St. Louis to Chicago metropolitan areas. During the 1970s, Route 66 was replaced by I-55. Many of the two-way service roads along I-55 were the original Route 66 lanes. IDOT has created a survey for rush hour drivers on I-55 to share their input. The survey includes multiple-choice questions such as whether you are a driver or passenger in the car, where do you enter and then exit I-55, what disruptions do you encounter and if you would pay a fee for a

managed lane. There are three exits in DuPage County which are Lemont Road in Darien, Kingery Road in Willowbrook and County Line Road in Burr Ridge. The study and more information about the project can be found at: www.i55managedlaneproject. org/. Baczek said this project is separate from the current construction on I-55, which includes routine maintenance such as resurfacing, patching and pothole filling. “We did a robust resurfacing contract which is intended to last five to seven years, depending on truck volume,” Baczek said.

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One step closer By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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JCA’s Ty Isaac stiff arms a defender on his way to the end zone in the Hilltopper’s 42-21 win.

They say revenge is a dish best served cold. While the forecasted temperature of 60 degrees next Saturday when Joliet Catholic football will play again is warmer than most November days in Chicagoland, it will be colder than it was in the summer when the JCA baseball team was eliminated from the playoffs by Lincoln-Way West. For football players Chris Tschida, Ira Hughes and Zack Jackovich, they will get a shot at revenge over the Warriors. That is because the No. 12 seed Hillmen defeated No. 13 Tinley Park 42-21 a Class 5A second-round match at

Memorial Stadium and No. 9 Lincoln-Way West upset No. 1 Kaneland 31-15. The Warriors were led by Lavonte Blackful, who had 112 yards on four carries, returned an interception 46 yards, while Javier Montalvo added 20 carries for 86 yards and quarterback Justin Keuch was 10-of-19 for 102 yards and two scores. “We were supposed to beat them in the spring since we were the top dogs, the No. 1 seed in the sectional,” Tschida said. “It left a sour taste in our mouth, so it will be nice to have a chance to knock them in the mouth.” The Warriors are only in their fourth year as a varsity program, See STEP, page 16

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Angels fall short in sectional final Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Joliet Catholic’s season came to an end with a three-set loss

to Wheaton St. Francis in the Glenbard South Sectional final. After a loss in game one 2515, Joliet Catholic battled back to a 26-24 win in game two

and looked as if it was poised to complete the comeback and grab a trip to the supersectional, but it wasn’t in the cards for Angels as they fell 30-28 in the final game and were eliminated from the post season. “It could have gone either way in the end,” said Joliet Catholic coach Christine Scheibe. “We had the 23-21 lead and it just didn’t happen. “It could have gone either way in the end.After game one, we played about as well as we could.We didn’t have anyone size-wise to match up with them.” JCA had the lead 23-21 and the serve in the third set, but a service error gave the ball and momentum back to St. Francis. Twice the Angels (32-7) had the Spartans on the ropes facing elimination, once at 25-24 and again at 26-25, but St. Francis battled back. JCA also was close to elimination and battled back, tying the game from being behind 27-26 and 28-27. After a 28-28 tie, the Spartans again grabbed a lead and this time held on. “We couldn’t get a block up on them because we are small,” Scheibe said. “It is a credit to the girls and how hard they fought because we are a team that wasn’t considered this year. We came from a team at the beginning of the year that had lost all its seniors to what we accomplished was amazing.” Morgan Reardon paced the Angels with 14 kills and 9 digs. Mallory Mangun posted 29 assists and 8 digs, while Julia Shemaitis added 10 kills. St. Francis (34-5) was led by See FINAL, page 16

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Mallory Mangum had 29 assists in JCA’s loss to St. Francis.

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Man accused of threatening to kill coach By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

A Lisle man was arrested Oct. 26 after officials say he made death threats to his daughter’s volleyball coach for pulling her from the game the previous night. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said 61-year-old John Kasik of the 400 block of Arborview Drive was arrested and charged with felony telephone harassment, as well as misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and battery. Berlin said Kasik reportedly became angry after his daughter was taken out of the Class 2A regional championship game between Lisle and Westmont Oct.

25. He then allegedly followed Dan Dillard, Lisle High school Athletic Director, back to Dillard’s home and started yelling at Dillard while the two were still in their vehicles. According to Berlin, Dillard invited Kasik to meet with him at the high school the next morning to discuss the situation. Later that evening, however, Kasik allegedly left several text and voice mail messages with Lisle girls volleyball coach Matt Hrubesky, threatening to kill him and rape his wife and daughter, Berlin said. Berlin said Kasik met with Dillard Friday morning, Oct. 26, but Kasik became angry during the meeting. When Dillard tried to end the meeting and leave the room, Kasik allegedly bumped

Dillard several times while blocking the doorway. Kasik was arrested shortly after the meeting, Berlin said. Kasik coached boys volleyball at Oak Park-River Forest High School from 1992 to 2005, and also was the girls volleyball coach for five years during that span. The boys teams placed second in the state three times and third twice while he was coach. When reached by the Bugle late this week, both Dillard and Lisle High School principal Pete Sullivan declined to comment, and referred all comments to District 202 superintendent Keith Filipiak. “The recently reported highly inappropriate conduct of a parent directed toward certain members

of the district’s high school staff has raised a tremendous level of concern within the Lisle District 202 community,” Filipiak said in a statement released to the Bugle. “The district has taken action in the aftermath of this incident to ensure the continued safety and well‐being of our students and staff. “Because this incident involves a pending criminal matter, we do not want to interfere with the work of the State’s Attorney’s office or Lisle Police Department by commenting on the specifics of the matter at this time.” Kasik appeared in bond court Oct. 27. His bail was set at $300,000, and he posted $30,000 cash to remain out on bond. Kasik is scheduled to appear before

DuPage County Circuit Court Judge John Kinsella on Monday, Nov. 19. “The district appreciates the ongoing support and assistance of the Lisle Police Department and will continue to coordinate with members of the law enforcement community to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for our students,” Filipiak’s statement continued. “The high school has also worked to ensure that members of the school support team are available to provide assistance for any students in need. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and wellness of our students, staff and members of our school community.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Locals successful at state By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Kim Johnson met her goals at the state meet last weekend.

Lockport senior Kim Johnson had two goals for herself in her final race of her Lockport career – run her first sub-18 minute race and place in the top 100 in the state. One of her goals she achieved easily, the other she earned by the slightest of margins. Johnson posted a time of 17:59 and placed 86th at the state meet Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria. “I am satisfied with my performance,” Johnson said. “I did what I set out to do. I wanted to break 18, that was a goal of mine all season. I knew going into the race it was my last one as a Porter and I just wanted to make it a good one.” She was the first runner through the chute for the Porters, who placed 18th in the state with 404 points. Second through for Lockport was senior Courtney Correa, who was 90th in 18:00. She was followed by scoring runners junior Bianca Wiemeyer (99th, 18:06), sophomore Taylor Stortz (120th, 18:22) and junior Madeline Rodriguez (146th, 18:36). Sophomore Emmie Hahn (157th, 18:45) and junior Aubrey Elwood (201st, 19:42) ran, but did not score. “As a team, we did well,” Johnson said. “It was a fast race and I know we went out with the fastest mile we have done

this year and the fastest two mile too. Finishing right behind Lockport was Minooka, who was 19th with 412 points. The Indians were paced by freshman Morgan Crouch who was 68th in the state in 17:49. Crouch was followed by junior Moira McAsey (110th, 18:18), junior Haley McNamara (113th, 18:19), senior Laura Simon (116th, 18:20) and junior Kaitlyn Chetney (140th, 18:29) as scorers. Junior Caleigh Beverly (154th, 18:43) and junior Haley Renison (182nd, 19:00) also ran but did not score.

BOYS In the boys race, Minooka senior Joey Santillo earned AllState honors with a 14th place time of 14:41 to help the Indians finish 16th as a team with 391 points. Also scoring with Santillo were senior Alex Pierce (26th, 14:49), senior Cam Knudsen (74th, 15:14), junior Cheyne Robinson (183rd, 15:58) and senior Erik Brick (202nd, 16:23). Sophomore Henry Bugajski (203rd, 16:24) and senior Will O’Connell (208th, 16:40) also ran but did not score. Lockport junior Will Giroux, the lone Porter in the race, placed 72nd in 15:13. “This was my first time in the state meet and it was a good See STATE, page 16

FOOTBALL 1. Maine South 2. Benet 3. JCA 4. Notre Dame 5. Downers North 6. Bolingbrook 7. Plainfield North

TENNIS 1. Benet 2. Downers South 3. Lockport 4. Joliet Catholic 5. Maine South 6. Joliet 7. Plainfield North

BOYS SOCCER 1. Benet 2. Maine South 3. Romeoville 4. Downers South 5. Plainfield Central 6. Joliet Central 7. Downers North

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. JCA 3. Niles West 4. Plainfield North 5. Minooka 6. Downers South 7. Lockport

BOYS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Plainfield South 4. Minooka 3. Plainfield East 5. Downers North 6. Downers South 7. Notre Dame

GIRLS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Downers South 3. Lockport 4. Minooka 5. Benet 6. Downers North 7. Plainfield Central Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

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PICK VS. PROS Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway Last week: Kenseth ( 13th) Total Pts: 2285

Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Last week: Johnson (1st)

THIS WEEK’S PICK:

Last week: Kahne ( 25th) Total Pts: 2279 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff Last week: Edwards (16th )

Last week: Kahne (25th) Total Pts: 2207

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2. Brad Keselowski 2332

-7

3. Clint Bowyer

2303

-36

4. Kasey Kahne

2281

-58

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5. Matt Kenseth

2267 -72

Jeff Gordon

6. Jeff Gordon

2267

-72

7. Denny Hamlin

2266

-73

8. Tony Stewart

2259

-80

9. Martin Truex Jr. 2259

-80

10. Greg Biffle

-83

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Kasey Kahne

2256

11. Kevin Harvick 2238

-101

12. D. Earnhardt Jr. 2188

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3. Austin Dillon

1110

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4. Sam Hornish, Jr. 1038

-98

5. Michael Annett

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1. Elliot Sadler

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STATE Continued from page 14

FINAL Continued from page 12 freshman Molly Haggerty, who had 18 kills while her sister, Maddie, a Benet transfer, had 11 kills. Becca Shearer (8 kills) and McKenna Kelsay (34 assists) also contributed for the Spartans. “She was matched up when we have our setter in the front row and Mallory is doing all she can, but she is 5-foot-7,” Scheibe said of Molly Haggerty. “She was

STEP Continued from page 11 but Tschida will be able to offer the Hillmen first-hand advice about not taking them lightly. “Our heads were high, we were looking past them in baseball and already planning on playing on Saturday,” he said. “That won’t happen again.” The Hillmen won their game behind the healthy running game of Ty Isaac, Mike Ivlow

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experience,” Giroux said. “I was a little nervous out there and being in this race will only help me for next year. I now know

what to expect.” Giroux did say he executed the plan he had in place for himself. “I knew being the state meet

on that course, (the leaders) would go out fast,” he said. “I didn’t want to go out too fast in the first mile because I knew I

would fall back in the second mile. I knew I would be in the middle after the first mile.”

trying, but there is not much more she can do than try and get a set of hands up there.” “They outsized us, that was apparent, but we just played as best as we could,” Reardon said. All season, the Angels have fought through not having as many big hitters as in years past. “If you look at us on paper, we are not an overly talented team,” Scheibe said. “We have a big hitter in Morgan Reardon and a lot of nice complimentary players around her. But, we came

together as a team and these girls really worked well together this year. Going to practice every day was a joy because they came ready to work and play hard and I think that is what gave us the season that we had. “Morgan has been big time since her sophomore year when we brought her up and she has been able to take the team on her shoulders this year. She can do a lot with the ball.” Reardon admits that the season was a challenge at first, but the Angels got stronger as they

battled through. “We even maybe doubted ourselves at the beginning of the year because we lost everyone,” Reardon said.“But we played hard and had a lot of heart. It was hard to end this way, but I love every girl on this team. I had great girls around me and supporting me. It really isn’t all about me, I just jump a little higher, that’s all.”

Community in the opener of the Edwardsville Sectional. Skyler Day had four kills to lead Minooka (23-12). “We just weren’t ourselves,”said Minooka coach Chris Hoelscher said.“I don’t know what it was. It wasn’t the long trip, people asked me if the kids were sleeping, but they were singing and having fun on the bus.” The Indians graduate five seniors, but bring back Day, who emerged as the team leader this season.

and Tyler Reitz, who totaled 321 yards on 39 carries and six touchdowns. Isaac carried the ball 16 times for 151 yards and three scores, while Ivlow tallied 105 yards and one score on 11 totes and Reitz had 65 yards and two TDs on 11 carries. “Ty and Reitz pounded the edges and I pounded the middle,” Ivlow said. “Our line did a good job of pushing them. But Tinley Park was no joke. They were physical and played hard.” Having all three running

backs healthy is something JCA was looking for all year. “This is what we expected,” Isaac said.“Not that we expected to beat teams like this, but we expected that our offense could take the ball and put together drives.” On the season, the threeheaded attack has seen guys stepping up for each other as at least one has been hurt at some point in the season, but the rushing attack has been balanced. Ivlow leads the team in carries with 123 (808 yards),

while Isaac has 122 (1,043) and Reitz at 120 (805). Isaac has 1,043 yards on the season and 4,858 in his career. He needs only 213 yards to pass J.R. Zwierzynski for the most rushing yards all time for JCA. JCA got up fast on a pair of Ty Isaac touchdown runs of one and 25 yards, in the first nine minutes of the game. Tinley Park got on the board in the opening minute of the second quarter on a Christian Plummer 7-yard run. Isaac got his third score of the game to put JCA up 21-7 at the

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half and Reitz added a one-yard plunge early in the second half to put the Hillmen up 28-7. Plummer cut the lead in half with his second TD run of the game, but scores by Reitz and Ivlow gave JCA the game. Corey Doss had a 64 fumble return for Tinley Park in garbage time to end the scoring. “It was a battle,” JCA coach Dan Sharp said. “Each team was smacking each other in the mouth.They were tough. My hat is off to Tinley Park for a wellplayed game.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Dons stop Steinmetz to advance in 6A By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Dons’ last visit to Hanson Stadium in Chicago two months ago is one they’ve long left in the rear-view mirror. That’s when they played St. Patrick in Week 2 and lost, 40-21. The Notre Dame club that faced Chicago Steinmetz in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs last Friday at Hanson is playing its best football of the season and running on all cylinders. And needless to say, so is Chris James. Coming off a 320-yard, seven touchdown performance in Notre Dame’s first-round victory over Graylake North, James continued to churn out yardage Friday, rushing for 162 yards and two scores as the Dons won, 358. James’ first TD of the evening, a 4-yarder, put the Dons (7-4) ahead 7-0. Midway through the second quarter, James cut back against the grain, and then turned on the jets down the right sideline for his second TD that made it 35-0. James says the credit for his success throughout the season— and particularly in the playoffs— goes to his offensive line: Nick Bargione, Sean Nicholson, Mike Maligranda, Bobby Deleonardis and Mike Mulcrone. “The offensive line has just been killing it,” James said. “They’ve been working hard.” Head coach Mike Hennessey said the Dons’ offensive and defensive line play is a key reason for their postseason surge. “We’re working really well,” Hennessey said. “I think where it’s paying off is at the line of scrimmage. Our offensive line is doing a great job and giving Chris

some great holes. Our defensive front seven is doing a great job against the run. When it comes playoff time, it’s a running game more so than anything else and I think we’re ready to go.” Notre Dame, which had been ousted in the first round each of the past six seasons, broke that skid last week, and with Friday night’s triumph, moves into the quarterfinals. This weekend, the Dons are hosting No. 10-seed Lake Forest, a 23-21 winner over Lakes last Friday night. The Scouts (8-3) feature 6-foot4 strong-armed quarterback Andrew Clifford, running back Stephen Cirame and wideout David Glynn. “Going into the quarterfinals is really something special,” Hennessey said. “There’s only eight teams left. Once you get past the first game you really do have an opportunity to get to the big game, so you take one at a time. The kids are very excited about it.They’re pumped.” Not lost on the Dons and linebacker Tom Sora is the fact that Notre Dame will be playing in front of its fans after two weeks on the road. “We’re up for a challenge,” he said.“It is going to be nice having a home game. We’re looking forward to that very much. “We’re getting a home game and I think that’s key. We kind of have a snowball effect going for us right now. I think there’s nothing better than to bring it back home, get our student section and get all of our fans back out there to support us and show them what we’re made of.” Notre Dame extended its lead to 14-0 when senior quarterback Dan Nagode hit Matt Nunez in

stride for a 41-yard touchdown. “We just ran the ball a couple of times in a row so we gave them play action and he (Nunez) was free,” said Nagode, describing the play. “We knew we had to come out and play our hardest right from the get-go and put them behind early.” Nagode had a pass picked off on the Dons’ next series, but Steinmetz ended up being pinned on its own 1-yard line. Steinmetz quarterback Michael Harris fumbled near the goal line two plays later after being stripped of the ball by Dons’ lineman Alex Garcia. The ball rolled into the end zone, and linebacker Matt Galloway fell on it for a touchdown and a 21-0 Notre Dame lead. Nagode added a 1-yard sneak with 8:30 to go before intermission to put the Dons up 28-0. Dan Dietz, a junior, added 84 yards on 15 carries. Defensively, Herb Betancourt recorded three tackles-for-loss, and Tom Guerin had a quarterback sack. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Herb Betancourt had three tackles for loss in the Dons’ win.

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Health & Fitness

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Dealing with drug shortages The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported sixty-two drug shortages in 2005.There were 157 shortages by 2009, and almost half of these shortages were injectable drugs. Preliminary numbers suggest 300 shortages for 2011, and again one half are of the injectable drug type. There is no doubt that the shortages are increasing, but why is this

important? There must be reasonable alternatives. After all, aren’t there about a “zillion” blood p r e s s u r e medications available? Actually, about one half of the drug shortages reported in 2011 were defined as “critical drugs” by the FDA. That is, drugs for which there is no substitute. In my medical specialty of Oncology, there were about 25 shortages last year. It may be easy to accept that third world countries might have inadequate health care and limited drug supplies, but this could never really happen in the U.S. Unfortunately it does, and with increasing frequency. The final outcomes may not be known for some time. Several of my patients needed to change treatment programs or go without some of the prescribed

chemotherapy drugs for this very reason. Furthermore, not only is the quantity affected but the quality as well. This is particularly true for the injectable generic drugs. The recent spate of fungal contamination of steroids used for back pain injections and the resulting cases of fungal meningitis is the direct result of these quality concerns. If your politics lean to the left you may believe that Obamacare will fix this problem, or if you lean to the right you believe its repeal is what’s needed. I fear both viewpoints are wrong. The problem is more productionbased than health care deliverybased. Health care reform – or the lack thereof - will not bring an end this problem. Twenty years ago, patents on new drugs for pharmaceutical firms were curtailed in duration and a push towards generic drugs was promoted. Most recent estimates find that 70% of drugs prescribed in the U.S.

are generic. Large contracts to major pharmacy retailers and prescription services also keep drug prices down. This has helped to reduce prices but has also limited profits as well. If there is not much of a profit margin, there is not much incentive to produce the generics. Many such medications have only one producer. If that producer leaves the market, stops production for maintenance, or is closed by regulators, drug shortages follow. With a slim profit margin, the temptation to “cut corners” with quality assurance and safety precautions may be overwhelming. This is particularly important for the injectables where sterility and other quality issues are crucial. There are well-known cases of contamination of parenteral nutrition and the anesthetic propofol, but the most notorious is the recent incident with injectable steroids as mentioned above. The FDA is not blameless and has played its own role in this problem. It has been accused simultaneously of doing too much and too little in regulating this industry. Unfortunately, both are likely true. On one hand they have been accused of too little regulatory

oversight, and on the other hand accused of shutting down operations for violations with no prior review or warning. In a situation of not enough production, it takes three years for a potential manufacturer to obtain FDA approval. President Obama has addressed this issue with an executive order on October 31, 2011 giving broader powers to the FDA to help contain this problem. However, 2012 is on target to surpass 2011’s drug shortage totals. Doctor’s Rx: Dr. Barbara K. Gehrett, MD has remarked that it is possible to optimize two out of three desirable conditions in health care, but never three out of three. The conditions are quality, cost and time. We are currently reaping what we have sown with our decisions over the past twenty years.

Dr. Christopher Rose, M.D. is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at (847) 965-3200 or www. cancercenterschicago.com

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Better ways to deliver bad news Q. Sometimes, in my job, I have to say things that make people mad.You often talk about how to be diplomatic with coworkers. Is there a way to deliver bad news that doesn’t annoy people? A. No.You can make it less likely that people will be mad at you, but nothing you do will guarantee that coworkers will never be mad at you. Harry Truman was fond of saying,“I never give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it’s hell.” The bottom line is sometimes at work you’re in the unenviable position of having to speak an unpopular truth. You’re right, in my column I offer tools, techniques and strategies that make it less likely people will be mad at you: things like repeating back what people say, making it clear how giving you what you want will get a coworker what he wants, setting limits by pointing out how behaving badly will result in outcomes a coworker doesn’t want, or using specific and behavioral language. However,you can do a surgically impressive job, using every tool in your interpersonal kit, and still have a customer,boss or colleague react with anger. If you assume that you have done something badly every time a person is mad, you’ll end up contributing very

little. People at work who never have people mad at them usually are doing nearly nothing. If you want an effective career, cultivate an attitude where you take other people’s anger less personally. You still want to evaluate whether you could have delivered bad news better, but sometimes people really do just want to shoot the messenger. Next time someone is upset with you ask yourself these questions: Was there a way to have had better timing? Could I have used more neutral language? Did I appeal to other people’s agendas? Did I use language that was vague or specific (i.e. punctual vs. here at 8 a.m.)? Was I careful not to use language that blamed or criticized others? If you have done everything you know, find an interpersonal “coach.” You can talk to a sophisticated friend or a professional for advice. Ask if your “coach” can see anything you could have done better. If neither you nor your coach can

identify a better approach, work to be less offended by the angry reaction. Don’t assume that people who are mad at you must be ridiculous because you didn’t intend to offend anyone. People only know their reactions. People generally can’t read your mind and know what you meant. When others are upset with us, they’re mad because of the meaning they assign to our message. Even on good days, most of us feel personally attacked when people are annoyed with us. Go ahead and feel attacked just don’t react. Next, ask yourself a powerful question: If this reaction was not about me, what theory might I form about what is going on? Over time, if you use this theory, you’ll find you are always more effective than assuming that other people’s anger is all about you. Your willingness to deliver bad news and your skill in doing so means your power, persuasion and prestige at work will rise. Remember this: If you don’t have any enemies, you probably aren’t doing anything!

The last word(s) Q. I repeated what a friend said at work to my boss. She ended up

Your debts are one Dear Dave, I got married in May, and my wife brought student loan debt into the marriage. I had some savings before the wedding, and I could pay this off immediately without putting us in a bind. But is this “her” debt, or should I look at it as “our” debt? Ernest Dear Ernest, Absolutely, you should view it as “our” debt. It came with the territory when you two walked down the aisle. A lot of people don’t use the old-fashioned marriage vows anymore, but The Book of Common Prayer reads, “… for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, and unto thee I pledge my worldly goods.”

Basically, that means you’re saying, “I’m ready to take a bullet for you. I’m going to do whatever it takes to serve you, and vice versa.” You’re joining your separate lives into one. In addition to all this, you guys need to be in agreement on how you’re going to handle money. In other words, it all gets worked out together with both of you sitting down and planning your financial future as one. This is called a budget. Like everything else, you work on it together. It’s not a situation

where one of you is making all the decisions or bailing out the other. But if you guys are on the same page—if your relationship is healthy and you’re in agreement about moving forward with shared dreams and goals—then I’d say write the check today and knock out that debt! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

getting a lecture from him and a day’s suspension. I really want to fix what I did, but I have no idea how. Should I just apologize? A. No, instead tell your friend what you plan to do differently in the future and then apologize. People may return to trusting a person with a plan, but no one should trust a person who can’t learn from a mistake.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive

coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL NOVEMBER 7, 2012