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NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Vol. 5 No. 12

SELLING SOULS FOR PROFIT? Immigrant rights activists, residents opposed to proposed detention center

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

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mmigration reform is one of the more hotly debated issues facing lawmakers and politicians, and the electorate is making their opinions known as well.

Just ask Joliet City Manager Thomas Thanas, who earlier this year approached Nashville, Tenn.-based Corrections Corporation of America to inquire about the possible construction of a privatelyrun immigration detention center within Joliet city limits. The proposed facility would be able to house up to 700 people awaiting deportation.

“I’ve heard from various Joliet residents and Hispanic organizations expressing their opposition to the facility,”Thanas said.“They believe the facility is inhumane and that it actually divides families by having people of Hispanic decent detained in the facility and then eventually deported from what was their home.”

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IMMIGRATION Continued from page 1 The issue was recently discussed at a closed-door City Council meeting and leaked to the public soon after.

Since then, Thanas and other city officials have had to respond to complaints and inquiries from concerned community organizations and residents about the proposed facility, despite the city manager’s insistence the proposal is still in an exploratory phase.

“This is still very preliminary,” Thanas said during a Nov. 14 interview. “There has been nothing filed on a formal basis by CCA or by ICE [U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement]. At this point, it’s been conversations I’ve been having with CCA representatives and one meeting in Washington, D.C. I had with ICE officials.”

Thanas said the meeting was intended to express Joliet’s interest in the proposal and not to make a firm commitment to the plan. As he explained it, the city is waiting for ICE to determine if Joliet is a suitable site. If CCA then determines they would like to move forward with the project, Thanas said the public hearing process would begin.

But while the city argues the facility could generate needed jobs and tax revenue, opposition has begun to mount on three fronts: immigrant rights, community concerns and labor issues.

Growing Opposition The loudest opposition to the proposed facility has come from

immigrant rights activists and several organizations representing the interests of Hispanic communities within Joliet and throughout the state.

Earlier this year, groups such as Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights and the Mexican American Coalition of Will County fought to oppose a similar proposal in south-suburban Crete.

The opposition centered on the village’s image, privatization and immigrant rights. In June, Crete voted down the project.

Meanwhile in Joliet, the transplanted proposal has taken on a new identity. Nearly 28 percent of the city’s population is made up of people with Hispanic or Latino origin, according to 2010 Census figures, and Richard Rodriquez, chairman of the Mexican American Coalition of Will County, said those numbers are one reason why there is so much opposition to the project.

“I’m willing to bet (that) out of that portion of the population, many of them have family members that have been affected by a failed immigration policy,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez, who is a Joliet resident, also points to a specific family in the area who saw one of their own incarcerated in, what he calls, a “for-profit” detention facility. He did not elaborate on the person’s identity, but said they are a legal resident and would tell their story at an upcoming City Council meeting.

“These stories will compound when you put a profit margin on how many beds you fill,” he said.

Senate Bill 1064 recently brought the issue of privatelyrun detention centers in front of Illinois lawmakers. The bill would have enlarged the state’s current

News law prohibiting privately owned prisons to also include civilian detention facilities. However, the Illinois House refused to pass the bill on May 31.

Area residents have echoed concerns about privatization, as well as sentiments coming out of Crete.

Amy Sanchez, president of the Collins Street Neighborhood Council, said her East Side group is primarily concerned with the effects this facility could have on the community. Sanchez said CSNC represents residents in an area that has a diverse population.

“We are not affiliated with any one specific race or ethnicity or background group,” she said.

“Our official stance is we are very uncomfortable with CCA, and we’re not certain that this would be the right direction for our community.”

Concerns of residents and immigrants’ rights activists have been exacerbated by recent headlines made at similar CCAowned facilities. In May, a privatelyrun prison in Natchez, Miss., saw a riot that left one employee dead and 16 others injured. Opposition to CCA also makes Sanchez wary.

“We’redefinitelynotcomfortable with a for-profit immigrant detention center,” she said. “We’re definitely uncomfortable with the resistance that would come, meaning people from other areas that would come here to Joliet to stand opposed to it. We’re just uncomfortable with the whole idea of it all together.”

Local unions also have picked up the banner against privatelyrun prisons. Anders Lindall, spokesman for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said private prison operators have a terrible

record of safety, accountability and treatment of workers.

“Incarceration is about public safety not,under any circumstances, private profit,” he said.“That’s why the state of Illinois has a private prison moratorium act.”

Thanas acknowledged many of these concerns, saying it is a divisive issue that has a strong opposition.

“I don’t think both sides reach consensus,” Thanas said. “I sense that the opponents are strident in their opposition, and there’s really nothing we can do with this facility, if it’s approved, that would satisfy them… no matter what economic impact it will have on the community.”

As part of the preliminary meetings, Thanas said he is trying to learn more about the company, the facility they would construct and its economic impact.

Economics of Incarceration Local school districts, construction workers and businesses all stand to benefit from the construction of an immigration detention center, according to Thanas.

“Obviously, I’m always looking for revenue opportunities for the city of Joliet,” he said.“That’s what piqued my curiosity.”

The cost of the facility is expected to be near $60 million, and Thanas said school districts would receive nearly 70 percent of the real estate taxes.

In addition to tax revenue, the city said that construction jobs and permanent jobs would employ area residents struggling to find work.

“A lot of local labor unions

have contacted me to express their support,” Thanas said.

“They are always interested in job opportunities, especially in those union halls where there are substantial double-digit unemployment rates.”

Furthermore, Thanas cites Joliet’s status as a “prison town” in defending the types of jobs a project such as the one being proposed would offer. The city manager said the recent decision by the governor to close the Illinois Youth Center in Joliet and the backlash he received as an indicator of how central incarceration is to Joliet’s economy.

“As city manager, I’m proud of it,” Thanas said of Joliet’s “prison town” image.“Look what happens when state officials close prisons.

We throw up our arms, start yelling loudly and we say, ‘Don’t close our prison.’ The reason for that is jobs.

“For us to sit here and say we don’t want to be a prison town, quite frankly, that ship has sailed.”

However, Rodriguez said this facility is not comparable to the other detention facilities in and around Joliet. For him, the private label makes all the difference.

“It’s sad to see Joliet consider having a privatized immigration prison,” Rodriguez said. You wouldn’t want to bring a strip club into the community… How much do you sell your soul for a profit? What lines are you willing to cross?”

Although a location has not been determined for the proposed facility,Thanas said it would not be near any residential or commercial areas and likely in an industrial area south of Interstate 80. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Agreement requires ExxonMobil investigation of refinery incident Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow filed an agreed order today that requires ExxonMobil Oil Corp. to investigate the cause of the burst of oil mist at the company’s refinery in Channahon Township on Oct. 19, and take specific actions to ensure it does not occur again.

Among other items, the agreed order requires ExxonMobil to: • Complete an investigation within 14 days to determine the root cause of the release and submit recommendations to Madigan’s and Glasgow’s office for implementing corrective and preventive measures based on the investigation; • Submit a detailed corrective work schedule for necessary improvements; • Report all chemicals and pollutants released during the incident and the quantities of each;

• Provide the results of water samples and sediment samples taken from Jackson Creek; • Submit a report on ExxonMobil’s cleanup of offsite properties impacted by the incident; • Identify all residents, landowners and local government agencies it communicated with following the release; and • Provide a detailed explanation of the procedures used to re-start the coker unit following the Oct. 19 release.

The agreed order also requires ExxonMobil to pay up to $50,000 to Madigan’s office and the Illinois EPA for their costs associated with response and oversight costs associated with the incident and $20,000 to reimburse Will County for its emergency action related to the release.

In a four-count complaint filed

on Oct. 31 in Will County Circuit Court, Madigan and Glasgow alleged the oil release occurred as a result of procedural failures at the refinery’s coker unit, sending the oil mixture into the air. The oil mixture fell onto homes and farms within a fourmile radius of the refinery, which is located at I-55 and Arsenal Road. The incident prompted authorities to shut down Arsenal Road because of the slippery conditions created by the oil mixture settling on the roadway.

Oil residue was also detected in nearby Jackson Creek and along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.

The court has set a status hearing in this case for Feb. 19, 2013.

Supervising Attorney Rebecca Burlingham and Assistant Attorney General Robert Petti are handling the case for Madigan’s Environmental Enforcement Bureau.

Saying Goodbye

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Final meeting for 12 County Board members held Nov. 15

By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Between elections and reorganized districts, the Will County Board will have a much different look when County Board members are sworn in next month.

At their Nov. 15 meeting, the board said goodbye to a largerthan-usual group. This was the final meeting for 12 board members, who either lost in the March primary, at the Nov. 6 election or just decided to retire.

These members are Cory Singer, Katrina Deutsche, Ann Dralle, Laurie McPhillips, Ed Kusta Jr., Kathleen Konicki, Sharon May, Brian Smith, Deborah Rozak, Jim Bilotta, Henry Travis and John Argoudelis. Deutsche and Konicki did not attend the meeting.

“I want to say thank you to the people of Frankfort and the people

in Eastern Will County,” Singer said.

“I truly loved it. I hope to be back sometime.”

There were some tears. Board Member Lee Ann Goodson, R-Plainfield, choked up when introducing her friend Dralle.

Those quickly dried up as Dralle, as parting gift to the board, gave members autographed campaign shirts. “And I used paper bags, because I’m a conservative Republican,” said Dralle, who has served as an elected official since 1988.

“I didn’t think I was going to cry,”Kusta said as he told the board a story about his parents, former County Board Member Ed Kusta and former county Recorder of Deeds.“I chose not to run!” Shirley Kusta.

Rozak, who also decided not to run, recounted her See COUNTY BOARD, page 4

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Will County Board OKs 2013 budget

COUNTY BOARD Continued from page 3 first involvement in county government.

“In 1978, I worked for the State’s Attorney’s Office, and I remember telling my parents, ‘I hate my boss. He doesn’t smile.

He doesn’t talk. His name is (now judge and husband) Dan Rozak,’” Rozak said.

All were honored with plaques at the meeting except for Argoudelis. He is awaiting a final count of the provisional ballots on Nov. 20 to determine if he did lose on Nov. 6. Initially declared the winner that night in the new District 5, he ended up losing that night to Democrat Reed Bible by only a few hundred votes after some late votes came in from the Aurora Election Commission.

There is a portion of Aurora included in the far northwest section of Will County. Initially, those votes on election night were sent mistakenly from the Aurora Election Commission,

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Outgoing Board Member Ann Dralle shares a moment with her friend and colleague, Lee Ann Goodson, R-Plainfield.

which counts Aurora’s ballots, to the Kane County Clerk’s Office, said Will County Board Chairman Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort. When they finally made it to Will County, he said, that meant the difference for Argoudelis.

Should Bible’s victory hold, the board would be split 1313 for the first time, in part, because the board has never officially had an even number of members, excluding absences.

Should there be a tie vote

during meetings, Will County Executive Larry Walsh would need to vote, as he does now if there had been an even split due to absence. He is waiting for a legal opinion on what authority he has, if any, if the County Board splits on in-house votes such as leadership.

The new board, and all other county officials elected Nov. 6, will be sworn in on Dec. 3 to begin the county’s 2013 Fiscal Year.

The Will County Board on Nov. 15 approved a balanced 2013 budget that includes few salary increases.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh in September presented a spending plan; that included a corporate budget of $175,656,024, up from $170,401,548 in 2012.

The total 2013 revenue budget is $466,344, 939, an increase from the 2012 amount of $461,100,427. The budgeted $2 million net improvement over expenses reflects funding for Other Post Employment Benefits, Walsh said.

He said the levy he proposed was just under last year’s level. The levy is the amount of property taxes a unit of government uses toward its budget.

Walsh said revenues are up by a collective $5.2 million in key areas such as interest gained, sales tax, fees from the county-owned landfill and the distribution of state income taxes. Those increases would help offset a $4.5 million increase in the county’s corporate health insurance costs.

Pension costs are also up, as the county continues to recover from the 2008 stock market declines, Walsh said. The budget includes salary increases related to grant funding and initiatives approved by the county board. Walsh said these include the transportation director, additional staff positions recommended by the technology assessment,

and personnel for the State’s Attorney’s High Technology Crimes Unit.

Walsh noted the county will have some difficult decisions ahead, including addressing higher health insurance costs.

Pace and RTA Budgets Representatives from Pace and the Regional Transportation Authority also gave brief presentations on their 2013 budgets.

Richard Kwasneski, Pace Board member from Will County, said the $207 million budget includes no far hikes or service cuts, and provides for expansion of the Bus on Shoulders rider program from Plainfield to North Michigan Avenue via Interstate 55. The budget also includes $17.1 million toward Joliet’s multi-modal transportation center project.

Kwasneski also said Pace is working with Metra to help riders on the Heritage Corridor line, which runs only three times a day between Joliet and Chicago. He said they are trying to devise a bus route that would mirror the Heritage Corridor route that would offer mid-day service, as well as late-night service after the final Heritage Corridor train has left.

J.D. Ross, Will County’s RTA representative, noted the board does not have a budget yet.

He said there should be one available online following the board’s Dec. 5 meeting. But that budget will include $125,000 toward Joliet’s multi-modal transportation center.

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.

Holiday Nature Camp. Spend your holiday break at the Nature Center exploring and learning about the animals.We will hike in the woods looking for tracks and enjoying the seasonal wonders.

Inside we will learn about frogs, turtles, and snakes with a closeup visit. Ages: 6-12 yrs Deadline: Dec.19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28.

Dates of camps: Dec. 26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Dec. 27,10 am-12 pm; Dec. 28, 10 am-12 pm; Jan. 2, 10 am-12 pm; Jan. 3, 10 am-12 pm; and Jan. 4, 10 am-12 pm.

Cruise for the Cure Car Cruise Event. 5 to 8 p.m. every Saturday. AACCEL is helping the Pink Heals Tour by raising money to battle cancer in our community.

100% of funds raised will be kept within our community! DJ, drawings, raffles, food, bean bags, horse shoes, fun for the kids, balloons, face painting, bounce house. AACCEL is located at 3500 Mall Loop Dr. Joliet, IL 60431 (Behind the Louis Joliet Mall). For more information call 815-577-

6193 or e-mail info@aaccel.com 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.

Joliet Jewish Congregation.

Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat (Sabbath) Services are Friday evening at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. at 250 North Midland Ave., Joliet. Joliet Jewish Congregation Religious Sunday School: 10:00am. For more information, visit www. jolietjewishcongregation.com or call 815-741-4600. Led by Rabbi Charles Rubovits.

NOVEMBER 21 Com Ed Festival of Trees.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Get in the holiday spirit by visiting this spectacular display of holiday trees and decorations at the magnificent Rialto Square Theatre. Early Bird Special purchase by Nov. 16 Adults/$5; Seniors and Children/$3; Family 4-packs for just $15. For more information, call 815-726-6600.

Festival of Trees Joliet Area Community Hospice Lights of Love. Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. The Festival of Trees will be shining even brighter as the Joliet Area Community Hospice holds their annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony.

NOVEMBER 22 Free Thanksgiving Feast.

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iron Horse Saloon, 1225 E. 9th St., Lockport. The Iron Horse Saloon is looking to Treat 500 people

to a Thanksgiving Feast. If you know of anyone who might fit the Following Criteria please let them know about it. Military, Veterans, Special Needs, Seniors, Homeless, or anyone who might normally be alone. If in addition you would like to volunteer or serve a Shift for about an Hour and a Half. Contact Gary Neihaus at 708-567-5382 for more information.

NOVEMBER 23 Littlest Elves Workshop.

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pilcher Park, 2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet.

Can you imagine a better gift than your munchkin’s handprints on a plate? Or even their own artistic creation on a mug? Pick an unfinished ceramic item, paint it, and we’ll fire it for you in time for the holidays. Drop in for music and painting fun! There will be a cost for the item(s) painted. Free plus cost of ceramic item(s). For more information, call 815-7417277.

Light Up The Holidays Festival/Parade. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Downtown Joliet on Chicago St, 116 North Chicago St., Suite 101, Joliet. The Light Up The Holidays Parade is held on the Friday after Thanksgiving every year and includes many activities at downtown venues during the day and ends with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:15 and the Light Up The Holidays Parade at 5:30 pm. Visit www. jolietdowntown.com for all details.

Holiday Fun at the Joliet Public Library! 10 am-5 pm.

Visit the Joliet Public Library (Main location) during the Light Up the Holidays Festival & Parade. Activities include free coloring page crafts (while supplies last) and “Storytime with Santa” at noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm. Be sure to bring you camera

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL NOVEMBER 21, 2012 to take a picture with Santa. At 4:30 pm, you can sing along to your holiday favorites with the library’s “Circulation Carolers” on the library’s Chicago St. steps. For more information on the Joliet Public Library, call 815-740-2660 or visit www. jolietlibrary.org.

NOVEMBER 24 AARP Holiday Brunch. The Lockport Township Park District is offering AARP Holiday Brunch at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill on Tues., Nov. 27 from 9am-11am.

Celebrate the holidays with a delicious brunch and then a program by Karen Isberg Sorbero.

Meet new people and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Fee: $10 per person. For more info. visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815-8383621, ext. 0.

Christmas in the Square and Festival of Trees. Join the Lockport Township Park District for the Annual Christmas in the Square event Sat., Nov. 24 from 1:30-4:30pm at Central Square, 222 E. Ninth Street in Lockport.

Visit with Santa and his reindeer.

Each child receives a special gift from Santa. Be sure to stop by the Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E. Ninth St., to vote for the best decorated

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Christmas tree in the Festival of Trees. At 4:30pm, gather around the front lawn of Central Square for the tree lighting ceremony.

This event is sponsored by the Lockport Township Park District, City of Lockport, Lockport Township Government, and a variety of local businesses. Event is FREE! For more info. call Amy Rauen at 815-838-1183, ext. 208.

NOVEMBER 25 Com Ed Festival of Trees. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. For more information, call 815-7266600.

4th Annual Christmas Tea at Gladys Fox Museum.

Join the Lockport Township Park District for the 4th Annual Christmas Tea for ages 16 yrs and older on Sun., Nov. 25 from 1pm-3pm at the Gladys Fox Museum, 231 E. Ninth St. We will hold our Annual Tea around the beautifully decorated trees from the Festival of Trees. Enjoy a musical program by The Ashburn Carolers, tea sandwiches and Christmas cookies. Take home a treat plus raffles! Fees: $15/ Resident; $20/Non-resident. For more info. call Barb at 815-8381183, ext. 206.

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THE BUGLE/SENTINEL NOVEMBER 21, 2012

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

Guadalupe Fonseca, 20, 1002 N. Wabash Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 8:04 p.m. at 600 Chase Ave. for possession of cannabis or possession of drug equipment.

Nicolas Carreno, 20, 1427 Herkimer, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 8:04 p.m. at 600 Chase Ave. for possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.

Vincente E. Bond, 46, 1308 Demmond, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the residence for robbery and aggravated battery of a senior citizen.

Jacob A. Pickens, 19, 718 Ruby, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 1:45 a.m. on Arden Place and Woodlawn for DUI and possession of cannabis.

Michael R. Frederiksen, 24, 3108 W. Nantucket Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 3:29 a.m. at 3116 W. Nantucket Drive for possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.

James E. Dewitt, 25, 1002 Kelly Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 11:19 a.m. on S. Chicago and McDonough for obstructing a police officer.

Josefina Gonzalez, 47, 13 Park Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 11:28 a.m. at the residence for violation of an order of protection.

Miguel W. Valadez, 18, 2101 Elm Wood Lane, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 1:40 p.m. at 201 E. Jefferson for all other disorderly conduct.

Kimberly A. Powell, 51, 4409 Cove Circle, Plainfield, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 2:18 p.m. at 151 N. Joliet for criminal trespass.

Nancy M. Hakey, 57, 401 N. Bluff, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 2:50 p.m. at the residence for battery.

Nancy M. Hakey, 57, 401 N. Bluff, Joliet was arrested on Nov. 9 at 5:56 p.m. at the residence for theft under $500 and violation of a bail bond.

Marquice C. Phelps, 19, 1419 Englewood Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 6:12 p.m. at the residence for possession of cannabis.

Melissa Vance, 37, 16627 Jean Lane, Tinley Park, was arrested on Nov. 9 at 7:13 p.m. at 2305 W. Jefferson for criminal trespass.

Avery Williams, 30, 1108 Nowell Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 1:55 a.m. at 1360 Pioneer Road for fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer, resisting/obstructing a police officer and illegal transportation of alcohol.

Ethel B. Garrett, 55, 2219 Fairmount Ave., Lockport, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 10:47 p.m. on N. Hammes Avenue and W. Jefferson for DUI. Robert Cartright, 59, 217 Sherman, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 12:25 a.m. on Collins and Liberty for liquor on public way.

Robert E. Reynolds, 40, 106 E. Jefferson, Shorewood, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 1:18 a.m. on Overlook Drive and Theodore for aggravated DUI. Kenneth D. Love, 209 Richards, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 1:38 a.m. on W. Cass and N. Ottawa for resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Marcus L. Moore, 29, 6527 Seelby, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 1:25 a.m. at 1850 McDonough for possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis.

Ronald D. Varner, 38, 611 E. Cass, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 4:22 a.m. at 120 Scott for criminal trespass.

Jennifer M. Vasquez, 27, 909 Cora, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 10 at 4:37 a.m. on N. Reed and Richmond for aggravated DUI. Anthony Alba, 28, 613 N.William, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 11 at

11:54 a.m. at 3340 Mall Loop for resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Khalid M.Hasan,30,1340 Pioneer, Crest Hill, was arrested on Nov. 11 at 5:52 p.m. at 506 Bellarmine for aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault and possession of ammunition without a FOID card.

James Davis Jr., 21, 425 Prior, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 11 at 5:52 p.m. at 1340 Pioneer for aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault.

Ronald Varner, 38, 611 E. Cass, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 11 at 8:30 p.m. at 508 E. Cass for criminal trespass to real property and resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Michael L. Franklin, 36, 805 Gael Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 11 at 9:07 p.m. at the residence for domestic battery and possession of cannabis.

Matthew J. Morris, 23, 358 N. Broadway, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 11 at 11:45 p.m. at 358 N. Broadway for aggravated domestic battery.

Trevor J. Martin, 22, 2307 Cryder Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on Nov. 11 at 3:02 a.m. on Black and Midland for DUI. Justin T. Binert, 19, 2910 Boone Court,Joliet,was arrested on Nov. 11 at 11:50 p.m. at the residence for disorderly conduct.

Todd J. Tobin, 44, 141 Circle Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. at 1103 Planfield Road for violation of an order of protection.

Erik E. Salas, 25, 2131 119th St., Blue Island, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 9:43 a.m. at 568 E. Cass for possession of drug equipment and possession of cannabis.

Samuel Bermudez, 39, 506 Bellarmine Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 12:04 p.m. at the residence for all other disorderly conduct.

Jessica B. Larkin, 22, 26262 W. Silver Stream, Channahon, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 12:53 p.m. at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.

Alyssa C. Larkin, 23, 24530 W. Eames, Channahon, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 12:53 p.m. at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.

Martin J. Charley, 53, 620 Oneida, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 12:26 p.m. at 1000 E.Washington for theft over $500.

Paul H. Berg, 55, 114 Seeser, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 12:26 p.m. at 1000 E. Washington for theft under $500.

Gregory H. Roth, 47, 114 N. May, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 9:42 p.m. at the residence for open burning.

Jennifer L. Beck, 31, 521 Mack, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 12 at 6:35 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Fernando Soberanis, 26, 219 Union, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 12 at the residence for domestic battery, aggravated assault and criminal damage to property.

Juan J. Melgarejo, 30, 505 Herkimer, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 13 at 12:25 p.m. at the residence for three counts of domestic battery.

Victor Gutierrez Jr., 22, 3119 Fiday Road, was arrested on Nov. 13 at 7:05 p.m. at 609 Ruby for leaving the scene and failure to register as a sex offender.

Jasmine A. Foy, 19, 1309 Phoenix Lane, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 13 at 1:14 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Richard Elsner, 25, 100 Clement, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 13 at 9:01 p.m. on Campbell and Wilcox for retail theft and resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Julian Ramirez-Gutierrez, 39, 561 Liberty, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 13 at 12:16 a.m. at the residence for obstructing identification.

Monique A. Puga, 21, 909 Cora, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 6:15 a.m. on N. Reed and Richmond for battery.

Martez D. Coburn, 29, 2712 Arches Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 9:54 p.m. at 4802 Caton Farm for

disorderly conduct.

Markel D. McCullum, 28, 5017 Corning Court, Plainfield, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 3:29 p.m. on Plainfield and Center for DUI.alcohol.

John J. Rimpson, 50, homeless, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 10:54 p.m. at 150 W. Washington for disorderly conduct.

Lonnie M. Pinnick Jr., 22, 2133 Luther Ave., Lockport, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 2:20 p.m. on Arthur and Woodruff for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, possession of ammo by a felon and no FOID card.

Richard D. Woods, 19, 918 Parkwood Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 2:20 p.m. on Arthur and Woodruff for unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Sonya Clayton, 42, 1608 Fairmount Ave., Lockport, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 2:20 p.m. on Arthur and Woodruff for possession of a controlled substance.

Bianca N. Shorter, 19, 829 Kelly, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 3:48 p.m. at 2424 W. Jeffferson for retail theft.

Alysia C. Sanders, 20, 2405 Spring, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 3:48 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

John J. Rimpson, 50, homeless, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 10:54 a.m. at 150 W. Washington for al other disorderly conduct.

Servata E. Williamson, 25, 26 N. Broadway, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 11:02 p.m. on Stryker and Allen for blood alcohol content over .08 and illegal transportation of alcohol.

Rick K. Seroski, 52, 211 St. Jude, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 8:01 p.m. at the residence for domestic battery.

Juan M. Mancer, 32, 727 Cleveland, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 7:58 p.m. at 351 E. Cass for delivery of cannabis See BLOTTER, page 7

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I heard from Independents, Republicans, and Democrats throughout the campaign.

Many of them told me they are tired of partisan bickering that accomplishes nothing. I share their frustration, especially when so many Americans are looking for work and our national debt continues to soar.

Now that the election is behind us, I am hopeful that we can finally begin to address our most pressing issues, starting with the fiscal cliff and passing a responsible deficit reduction plan. In March, I helped introduce a budget modeled after the Simpson-Bowles Deficit Reduction Commission recommendations. Only a “Brave 38” supported this budget, but hopefully more representatives will have the courage to do the right thing now that the election

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has passed. Before the end of the year, I will also be pushing the Senate to follow the House’s lead and pass my American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act that will promote domestic manufacturing jobs.

When the next Congress is sworn in, my Five-Point Jobs Plan still will be a priority. I plan on re-introducing my Buy American Improvement Act to ensure that “Buy American” laws are followed. I am also committed to starting right away on new a federal transportation bill that creates jobs and takes care of local infrastructure priorities. To find out more about these issues, please visit my website.

As always, I will continue to provide top-notch constituent services and organize various community programs and events, including fairs for seniors, veterans, and job seekers. No matter the concern or where you live in the district, know that my door is always open to you.

I’ll continue to be an Continued from page 6 independent leader for the Third over 30 grams and possession Congressional District. of drug equipment.

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (IL-3) Lucas Caporal, 25, 200 Ohio, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. Opinions printed on this page, whether in Letters to the Editor or in columns or cartoons, are the opinions of the writer and not necessarily of this newspaper, its 14 at 6:52 p.m. on Cass and publishers, editor or employees. Only editorials reflect the views of the newspaper.

Herkimer for solicitation for a prostitute.

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Kenric A. Breath,35, 809 Peale St., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. on Cass and Herkimer for solicitation for a prostitute.

Mela A. Lockhart, 32, 831 Hickory St., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 8:20 p.m. on Cass and Herkimer for solicitation for a prostitute.

Adrian Salgado, 41, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 8:40 p.m. on Cass and Herkimer for solicitation for a prostitute.

Jose Trinidad Vargas, 46, 602 Jerome Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 9:15 p.m. on Cass and Herkimer for solicitation for a prostitute.

Arturo Cruz, 41, 610 Ohio, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 9:30 p.m. on Cass and Herkimer for solicitation for a prostitute.

Enriquo Murillo, 27, 204 Frank Ave., Joliet, was arrested on

Nov. 14 at 9:15 p.m. on Cass and Herkimer for solicitation for a prostitute.

Ricardo Santana,28,822 Summit, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 11:46 p.m. on Jefferson and Margaret for solicitation for a prostitute.

Yenga Basolene, 37, 1302 Betty Drive,Plainfield,was arrested on Nov. 14 at 12:05 a.m. on Morris and Jefferson for solicitation for a prostitute.

Joseph Riddle, 20, 2205 Spencer Road,Joliet,was arrested on Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m. on Jefferson and Margaret for solicitation for a prostitute.

Johnny Ray Latham, 32, 1105 Edgerton, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 14 at 12:43 a.m. st 2006 W. Jefferson for battery.

Daniel P. Ross, 19, 2188 Ashby Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 5:27 a.m. at 2110 Clublands for burglary.

Gamaliel Lazo Alavez, 27, 816 E. Washington, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 9:53 p.m. at 425 Henderson for driving while license suspended.

Larry C. Taylot Jr., 40, 611 E. Cass, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 9:22 p.m. at 508 E. Cass for criminal trespass to real property.

Robert A. Smith, 30, 813 Second Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 10:09 p.m. on Larkin and Delmarr for possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver and delivery of cannabis.

Denurris M. Evans, 30, 1007 Lois, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 10:09 p.m. on Larkin and Delmarr for possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver and delivery of cannabis.

Masser M. Abufarha, 18, 2026 Fairfield Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 5:27 a.m. at 2110 Clublands for burglary.

Martin J. Rodriguez, 21, 722 Williamson, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 10:42 p.m. at the residence for interfering with the reporting of domestic violence, criminal damage to property and domestic battery.

Anthony Edwards, 22, 1009 Magnolia, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 4:20 a.m. at 208 Mound for residential burglary, possession of burglary tools and criminal damage to property.

Dominique A. Furtute, 21, 415 Willow, Joliet, was arrested on Nov. 15 at 3:02 a.m. at 1005 Elizabeth for interfering with the reporting of domestic battery.

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Schools

Joliet superintendent receives USF College of Education Award JTHS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl McCarthy was one of five alumni recognized at a special awards ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 3. at the University of St. Francis. McCarthy accepted the College of Education award and was recognized for excellence as well as her service to the university.

McCarthy earned her B.A. in Mathematics at the University of St Francis; her M.A. in Educational Leadership at Governors State University; and her Ed.D. in Administrative Leadership at Aurora University. McCarthy has served Joliet Township High School throughout her entire career. She was promoted in 1996 to division chair of the Math and Sciences Department.

In 2001, she served as Assistant Principal for Support Operations before becoming principal in 2002 and Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services in 2010. She is the first female superintendent in the history of Joliet Township High School.

As superintendent, McCarthy has led the implementation of the 1:1 Computing Initiative, which provided laptop computers to all freshman.

She has been instrumental in the implementation of the district’s strategic plan since its inception and works tirelessly to move initiatives forward to continuously improve student performance and make JTHS a school of choice. Community involvement and professional development are

Photo Courtesy of District 204

Dr. Cheryl McCarthy is the first female superintendent in the history of Joliet Township High School.

She was recently awarded the USF College of Education award.

key tenants to McCarthy’s approach to leadership.

She is a member of the Illinois Association of School Administrators; Learning Forward, National Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,Three Rivers Education Partnership, Chamber Education Committee, United Way of Will County Education Division, Three Rivers Education for Employment Council, Joliet Region Interfaith Education Council (JRIEC), Leading Educational Alignment and Planning (LEAP) and Joliet Rotary.

Trinity Christian students celebrate Thanksgiving School lunches aren’t generally the meals kids rave about, but Nov. 16 offered up a different sort of dining experience for students at Trinity Christian School in Shorewood, as they came together for a school-wide Thanksgiving feast.

Students were treated to a traditional Thanksgiving meal at their Friday’s lunch table, in what has become a favorite annual occurrence for the entire student body.

The event, sponsored by the school’s Parent Teacher Ministry board, pairs younger students with a “buddy” in an older grade.

The younger students sit with their buddies at lunch. Teachers also enjoy lunch with the students.

“It has become a tradition at our school and an event that our students and our parent volunteers look forward to each year,”said Melissa Gianakopoulos, the school’s director of admissions and special events.

“It gives our older and younger students a chance to bond

Photo Courtesy of Trinity Christian

Eighth graders Kailey Baier (back left) and Lexa Gianakopoulos share a moment with their Thanksgiving Feast “buddies” third graders Syhidah Sharpe (front left) and Camryn Barry. and come together as a school family.”

Students made special placement and hats out of construction paper for the event. Some of the special hats included turkey headbands and pilgrim hats.

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1 Some rentals, in ads 5 “Gimme just __” 9 Chew the scenery 14 Aquatic bird 15 Rowlands of “Gloria” 16 Deteriorate 17 Sign some new sluggers?

19 Word with time and space 20 __ nous 21 Like some nests 23 Wartime submachine guns 24 Henna and such?

29 Giant legend 31 Nagpur native 32 Granola grain 35 1805 Vienna premiere 39 Lambs: Lat. 40 Stand-up gig for Richard?

43 Old wrap 44 Original Speed Stick maker 45 Children’s author Asquith 46 Composer/

violinist who taught Menuhin 48 U.S. Army E-5 50 Instrument in need of cleaning?

54 Sci-fi character whose first name, Nyota, was first revealed in film in 2009 58 Did a little courting 59 Like some denim jackets 60 Flop with fins 64 Augustine, for one?

66 Best Actress nominee for “Ordinary People” 67 Miss Megley’s charge, in a Salinger story 68 Lavish affection 69 1830s revolution site 70 Grand jeté, e.g.

71 Go bananas

1 More than twinges 2 Salient feature 3 High-calorie cake 4 Jellied fuel 5 Past word 6 Hemmed but didn’t haw 7 Ones not with you 8 __ diem 9 He voiced Disney’s Mad Hatter 10 Drop-line link 11 Mil. training site 12 Ink spots, briefly?

13 Center 18 Bedevil 22 “M*A*S*H” procedures 25 Queso relleno cheese 26 Peak in an Eastwood film 27 Chin Ho coworker, in a TV cop show 28 Miffed states 30 Vibrating effect 32 Made a choice 33 Product suffix created in San Francisco in 1958 34 Blake title feline 36 “A Chorus Line”

song 37 Starter: Abbr.

38 Axe 41 Hops drier 42 Swallow up 47 Economic series 49 Bs in the key of G, e.g.

51 Sing “The Lonely Goatherd,” say 52 Entrepreneur inspired by Hershey 53 Fluid buildup 55 U.S.S.R. part 56 Gaucho’s rope 57 One concerned with the spot market?

60 911 respondent 61 Female rabbit 62 Chi-Town team 63 Historical span 65 __ rally

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H o ro s c o p e s ou have business on your mind, but this is not the right time to take big steps. Wait until late in the week to make sweeping changes when you are more likely to cash in on your five minutes of fame.

Talkative companions can invigorate you. Welcome fresh ideas and inspiring views that lighten the atmosphere in the week ahead. Welcome interruptions even when they are somewhat inconvenient.

When you are on the right track, you benefit from the benevolence of others. Partners offer advantageous information if you sort facts from imagination in the week ahead. Shelve it for future use.

Partners are particularly adept at procuring hidden information. Someone may share confidential material with you in the week to come. Issues of ethics may come into play if you try to use it.

Keep your own counsel.

Wait for better heavenly aspects later in the week to launch ambitious projects.

Making intelligent changes then can be beneficial; remain open to unusual tactics, ideas or techniques.

Fend off the urge to splurge in the week to come. Your partners or companions might want to take you on whirlwind shopping sprees. Have a great time visiting the shops, but count your pennies.

Some people never know the value of water until the well runs dry. Implement some thrifty economic measures in the week ahead and you won’t run short when, and if, finances hit a brief drought.

Too much of a good thing can put a whammy on your piggy bank. In the upcoming week, restrain a tendency to go overboard with indulgent luxury items. Mend fences with key adversaries.

Outdoor sports or a long walk will burn calories and prevent you from competing in the wrong venue in the week to come. Loved ones may shower you with gifts; it is tempting to reciprocate.

You may be inspired in the week to come, but others may not share your enthusiasm. A surefire way to become discouraged is to try to persuade people to do something they don’t want to do.

Give thanks for enjoying a solid sense of security. You could be tempted to tackle gift giving with too much enthusiasm. Curb your appetite for rich foods and spending in the week to come.

You may be out of your depth today. You may be tempted to act on misplaced sympathy. Sidestep complicated situations with others and wait until later in the week to make important decisions.

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He traded in his watch because it was -“TIME” FOR A NEW ONE

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Bugle Kids

INSIDE: Lockport’s Moran posts fast time, page 12; Picks vs. Pros champ crowned, page 13, Volleyball All-Area team, page 14

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Broncos bust Hillmen’s hopes

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Although the scoring wasn’t as high as it was last year, the Montini and Joliet Catholic Academy game had many similarities.

The Hillmen jumped out ahead early, looked to be in control and then couldn’t close out the game, this time falling 40-37 in the Class 5A state semifinal.

“I am hurting for everybody,” from USC-bound senior Ty Isaac said. “I think these guys all deserved better than this. I know how hard they all worked.”

The game opened up with a pair of touchdown runs from Isaac to go ahead 14-0 early in the second quarter.

The teams would then go score for score as Montini’s Dimitri Taylor would trade off score with JCA quarterback Craig Slowik.

Slowik would hit Chris Tschida for a 8 yard score and then find Jordan Jones for an 11-yard strike.

The Hillmen would end the half up 21-14 and add three more on a Brian Bravo 33-yard field goal to start the second-half scoring.

Ty Issac rushed for 277 yards and three TDs in his final game for JCA. The Hillmen lost 40-37 to Montini.

However, a pair of Joe Borsellino touchdowns and a 56- confidence we would get the several games with injury, Isaac seventh on the all-time list in yard catch and run on a bubble first down.” rushed for 1,500 yards this the state of Illinois, right behind screen by Taylor put Montini Isaac also lost a fumble, a play season and became the school’s current New Orleans Saints ahead 34-31 with eight minutes he took responsibility for. career rushing leader with 5,315 running back Pierre Thomas, left.

“Someone came free and had yards, surpassing the 5,070 of who ran for 5,522 yards for Before JCA would score a clean shot on the ball,” he said. J.R. Zwierzynski (1998-01).

Thornton Fractional from 2000again, it would miss on a pair of “That is no excuse. As a senior “The thing is, the majority 02. opportunities to keep the game leader, that can’t happen. I take of the guys on that list all have Isaac wasn’t the only going. full responsibility.” rings,” Isaac said. “It’s like Dan Hilltopper to set school records From its own 45 late in the Isaac did score his third TD Marino, you can have all the this season. third quarter, JCA coach Dan with 4:41 left gave JCA another records in the world, but without Slowik’s 1,536 passing yards Sharp decided to go for the first lead, but that would not hold, as the championship, it’s irrelevant. puts him at fourth for singledown on a fourth and one.

Montini scored with 30 seconds Maybe it’s something that years season passing, passing Jonathan Isaac was stopped for no gain left for the win. down the road, I will care about, Voss’1,523 in 1987.Pat Pesavento on a push from the Montini line.

For the game,he rushed for 277 but right now I just feel for my holds the top two spots with “It was the way this game yards on 30 carries, scored three guys.”

1,839 and 1,682 yards in 1983 was going,” Sharp said. “We had touchdowns. Despite missing Isaac’s numbers place him and 1982, respectively.

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

For his career, Slowik finished as JCA’s second-best passer in school history with 2,836 yards, passing John Ruettiger (2,710 from 2005-07). Pesavento holds the top spot with 3,521 from 1982-83.

One of Slowik’s top targets, Chris Tschida, who had four catches for 51 yards and a TD against Montini, had 583 total yards this year. That places him sixth for single-season receiving, right behind Alex Kolodziej (585 in 2009) and moving past Andy Pellegrini (574 in 1987). mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Sports

Moran notches personal best time at state

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

At first glance, Amanda Moran appears to have taken a step back this year competing

at the state meet in the 100yard backstroke—she finished eighth—compared to her finish last November (fifth).

But where she ended up placewise on Saturday at Evanston

High School is deceiving.

Setting the pace last weekend was Glenbrook South’s Olivia Smoliga, who shattered the national high school record in the event en route to a firstplace finish.

Smolgia’s 51.43-second clocking bested the national mark of 51.53 set two years ago by a former Olympic team member Rachel Bootsma.

“I was kind of disappointed at the place, but the time I did was so much better than last year,” Moran said. “And the girls were so much faster. It was crazy how fast it was this season.”

Moran recorded a personal best time of 56.87 in Friday’s preliminaries. She was tied for seventh with Jessica Sutherland of eventual state team champion New Trier going into Saturday’s finals.

The junior swam in the consolation heat on Saturday, and clocked in at 56.98 for her eighth place overall finish.

“Today I was feeling no pressure,” she said. “I was in the ‘B’ heat; last year I was in the ‘A’ heat. It was a little more nerveracking (last year). I just came to

have fun today and I did that.”

Moran said one of her main objectives during the off-season will be to line up a second event. She usually swims the 100 butterfly.

“I think I’m going to switch it up,” she said. “I want to get my second event down. I’m not sure what I want to do yet. It’s either going to be the 100 free(style) or the 200 IM (individual medley), but it depends how I do this summer in the club season.”

BOYS BOWLING It was a strong showing for a pair of area schools Saturday at the Plainfield North Invite at AMF Lanes in Bolingbrook.

Lockport finished fourth with a 6,066 total to claim the final team plaque, while Minooka was right behind, placing fifth with a 6,044. Plainfield Central won with a 6,279.

The Porters got a pair of top 20 finishes (medalists) in Alex Wilmsen (1,299, 12th) and Brian Hodolitz (1,267, 16th). Hodolitz fired a 278 to open the day.

Shane Matejcak (1,188) and David Wysocki (1,151)

also played six games for the Porters.

The Indians were paced by John Kaufmann, who placed ninth with a 1,319, and Zach Segatto, who was 11th with a 1,301. Justin Shepard finished with a 1,093.

“Everyone pulled together and did their part,” Kauffman said. “We got a good result. If we’re doing this good now, I can’t imagine what we will do in January and Decenber.”

“It was pretty good, we just need to work on our spares,” Segatto said. “That was the main thing. You miss one spare and that’s 10 pins right there.”

Minooka has a lot to play for this year after coming up just short of state last year. Even after losing some key players, it appears to be right in that chase again this year.

“We want to make it to state,” Kaufmann said. “We missed out last year by about 20 pins.

Hopefully we can pull through this year at sectionals and make it there next year.We have a lot of seniors missing from last year, so it is the younger guys stepping up and doing their part now.”

“We’re going to try our best to get down there,” Segatto added.

“We have a tough conference and sectional, everything we have is tough. It’s going to be a struggle. We just need to get our spares, the strikes will come.”

Joliet West finished in 14th place with a 5,599.

Josh Pesavento led the way with a 1,225, while Josh Marshall added a 1,179.

Joliet Central took 23rd with a 5,299. It had contributions from Drake Bernhard (1,185), Jason Wills (1,143), Nick Slattery (1,048) and Artie Dick (1,025).

GIRLS BASKETBALL After an opening round loss to Bolingbrook in the Pontiac Thanksgiving tournament. the Joliet Catholic Academy girls basketball team finished with a pair of wins and a third-place finish, They defeated host Pontiac 8255 behind 22 points each from Jasmine Lumpkin and Nicole Ekhomu.

In the third-place game, Lumpkin scored 26 and Ekhomu had 15 in a 54-45 win over Ottawa.

Scott Taylor contributed

Sports And the winner is ...

Congratulations to Mike Guglielmucci from WJOL’s Racers Forum for winning the inaugural Voyager Media Picks vs. Pros.

We want to also thank Chicagoland Speedway Presidebt Scott Paddock for being part of the picks this season.

Paddock finished third in a neck-and-neck battle with Sports Reporter Mark Gregory.

Of course the big winner over the weekend was Brad Keselowski, who won the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, earning owner Roger Penske’s first title in NASCAR’s premier series. For owner Penske, the wait that began before Keselowski was born (1984) finally is over.

Penske Racing, which entered the NASCAR Sprint Cup races in 1972, ended the longest nonchampionship streak among current ownership.

Penske’s best previous finish was second in 1993 with NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Rusty Wallace.

To be the best, Keselowski had to beat the best – Johnson.

The pair traded the lead of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup five times, the last on Nov. 11 at Phoenix International Raceway where Keselowski finished sixth and Johnson – the victim of an accident – placed

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL NOVEMBER 21, 2012

PICK VS. PROS Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum Last week: Bifffle ( 5th) Total Pts: 2358

Driver

Pts.

Diff.

1. Brad Keselowski 2371

0

2. Jimmie Johnson 2351

-20

3. Kasey Kahne

2321

-50

4. Clint Bowyer

2319

-52

5. Denny Hamlin

2309

-62

6. Matt Kenseth

2297 -74

Total Pts.: 2339 Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway

7. Greg Biffle

2293

-78

8. Kevin Harvick 2285

-86

9. Tony Stewart

2284

-87

Last week: Biffle (5th) Total Pts: 2337

10. Jeff Gordon

2281

-90

Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Last week: Ky. Busch (4th)

Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff Last week: Montoya (28th) Total Pts: 2286 Readers Last week: Hamlin (24th) Total Pts: 2253 32nd.

Keselowski’s 15th-place finish in Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway was all it took to apply the finishing touches to a stellar championship season.

Keselowski’s championship

11. Martin Truex Jr. 2260

-111

12. D. Earnhardt Jr. 2211

-160

NATIONWIDE SERIES Driver

Pts.

Diff.

1136

0

2. R. Stenhouse, Jr. 1130

-6

3. Austin Dillon

1110

-26

4. Sam Hornish, Jr. 1038

-98

5. Michael Annett

-150

1. Elliot Sadler

986

came in his 125th start, the fewest since Jeff Gordon captured his first of four titles in 1995 in 93 starts.

At age 28, Keselowski is the eighth-youngest competitor to win a first NASCAR Sprint Cup championship.

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Sports

Kaminsky heads Voyager All-Area Team

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When Hannah Kaminsky was given the reigns as setter of the Benet volleyball team two years ago, she had one mission – win.

And win she did.

The senior was part of a twoyear Benet program that posted a combined record of 79-5, never lost a tournament and paced her team to back-to-back Class 4A state titles.

“I didn’t want to lose,” Kaminsky said. “When I was putting on my Benet uniform for the last time (at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena) I knew I didn’t want to lose. I remember putting on my Benet uniform for the first time.”

This season, she posted 1,041 assists to lead the Redwings to their second-straight championship, despite the team losing their top four hitters from last year’s team.

For her efforts, Kaminsky has been awarded the 2012 Voyager Media Player of the Year.

“Hannah is our captain, setter and quarterback of the team,” said Benet coach Brad Baker.

“You can have all the hitting in the world, but if you can’t get them the ball, it doesn’t matter.

She puts our hitters in good positions to put balls away.”

Kaminsky’s 1,041 assists this season ranks 11th all-time in the IHSA for assists in a single See ALL-AREA, page 15

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Benet senior setter Hannah Kaminsky is the Voyager Media Player of the Year.

Sports ALL-AREA

setter in the state.”

T’ARA AUSTIN

Continued from page 14 season.

Her 2,017 career assists puts her just outside the top 20 for the state’s all-time list.

Baker said part of that is because she didn’t play as many matches as others.

“I guess we needed to go three more,” he joked.

In her career, Kaminsky played in 84 matches, only going three sets 12 times.

She also posted a career record of 79-5 and never lost a tournament. Aside from winning two straight state titles, she claimed the Benet Invite, Wheaton Classic, Mizuno Cup and Glenbard East Autumnfest each of the last two seasons.

“It is a pride thing,” Kaminsky said.“I don’t like to lose.”

Despite her will to win, some credits Kaminsky’s numbers and success to the system Benet runs.

Baker agrees, but he feels the Kaminsky makes the system, that the system did not make her.

“The system we run is more difficult than many in the state,” Baker said. “We put more pressure on her than any other setter because of the tempo we run, she is asked to set each girl different.We expect more out of her. She is able to get people the ball in great one-on-ones.”

That was echoed by junior middle Brittany Pavich, who killed 290 of Kaminshy’s assists.

“Hannah is an amazing setter, we changed everything around this year and she adjusted,” Pavich said. “She is the best

Joliet Central senior posted 304 kills, 51 blocks, 188 digs, 32 aces and 85 service points on the season.

“TT was a vital component to the success of our team this year. Her finesse and drive to make the most of every offensive play was very apparent on the court; she always kept playing until the whistle,” said Central coach Suzie Bambule. “Her hitting arsenal was vast and she was a very smart player, always seeing the other side of the court as she hit. Defensively, she was a force that drove the opponent to think about where they were setting and what they were hitting. In the back row which she does not have to play all year around, she would go for all shots at her. Over her four years on varsity, I have seen her grow into one of the best, most well-rounded players in the area. Her character and diligence will make her not only a very successful player in college, but a phenomenal member of society.”

DANIELLE CONRAD Leader of the Downers Grove South team, the senior was a doit-all player for the Mustangs.

“Danielle has had a great season,” said Downers Grove South coach Trisha Kurth said.

“She was consistent all year.

Danielle was a huge asset to

the team. She was a co-captain and was always reliable as a captain for her coaches and her teammates. Danielle did what needed to be done to make her teammates excel for the better of the team as a whole. Her hard work and perseverance paid off and will continue to at the next level.”

SKYLER DAY Minooka junior stepped up to pace the Indians with 347 kills, while posting 186 digs and 31 blocks. “ S k y l e r definitely was our go-to hitter,” Minooka coach Chris Hoelscher said. “Unfortunately, because she was such a great attacker, her defensive contributions were often overlooked. As a first time six-rotation player, she did a fantastic job on serve receive and defense.”

SHEILA DOYLE University of North Carolina recruit, she was the Benet libero the past two years and anchored the defense on two title runs after finishing the year with 364

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“Sheila is our defensive leader at libero,” Baker said.“She is one of, if not the best libero in the state.

Her communication,quickness and ability to serve-receive at a high level is unique.”

KATE FEDERICO The junior setter from Plainfield North totaled 676 assists to go along with 110 kills and 154 digs en route to being the SPC MVP, “Kate is the fireball of the team that will rally us through when our backs are against the wall,” North coach Tracey Marshall said. “She is the quarterback of this group and runs a very smooth and diverse offense.”

AUBREY FICEK Senior from Lockport tallied 230 kills, 42 aces and 282 digs for the Porters.

“Aubrey can be a dominant player, in the front row and back row,” Lockport coach Erika Lange said. “She’s solid all around.

When she gets in a mentality, it

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can get scary (for opponents).

She’s strong.”

CIARA HILL Bolingbrook senior capped her career by guiding Raiders to most wins in program history.

He had 349 kills, 220 digs, 58 blocks and a .325 hitting percentage.

“Since that United Township Tournament, Ciara kind of changed,” Bercot said. “I think something kind of snapped in her and she realized she is a college-bound player. She is a good player and has confidence in herself now. I think she is helping the team. I think she knows she has to lead for the team to be successful.”

ELIZABETH HYLAND The sophomore standout from Plainfield Central led the team with 296 kills and 46 aces.

She also contributed 199 digs from the back row.

“Elizabeth Hyland was chosen as one of our captains this year for the right reasons,” Central coach Jessica Clark said.“She is a born leader and competitor. Not only does she lead by example on the court, but also leads the See ALL-AREA, page 16

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 15 team with her words of wisdom.

The girls looked to her for hope and she finds a way to inspire them. Elizabeth was also chosen as our team MVP and one of our all conference selections this year. Being a force both in the front and back row, she was the second best defensive member of our squad with 199 digs.”

MOLLY KLEPPIN The senior has been Niles West’s libero since her sophomore year. An all-CSL

South pick, Kleppin helped lead the Wolves to the sectional title game this season—they lost to eventual state runner-up New Trier—and had 4.6 digs per set, an 88.6 serving percentage with 37 aces, and a team-leading 359 digs.

“Molly has just grown as a player,” said Niles West coach Stacy Metoyer. “She is so smart in the back row. We kind of give her free reign back there. We would not be as good as we are without Molly Kleppin in the back row.”

KATHERINE MAHLKE Downers Grove North junior, Mahlke recently committed to

Sports the University of Michigan.

She tallied 277 kills 43 blocks and 58 digs for the Trojans this season.

“She is our go-to player and other teams had to game plan for her,” said Downers Grove North coach Mark Wasik. “She had a lot of big looks (before making her choice) for college.

The best thing is, she is only a junior and I get her back for another year.”

MALLORY MANGUN JCA senior was an AllESCC selection.

She tallied 705 assists to lead the team and also was tops in blocks with 114. Mangun was second in points with 185.

“Mallory was the heartbeat of our team,” said JCA coach Christine Scheibe. “She was our floor captain, our vocal leader and the engine that we ran our offense through. She was a great server and a gritty defensive player. No player in the area gave more to her team, no player cared more for her team, and we were able to achieve another great year due to her drive and determination.”

CARA MATTALIANO Senior from Benet stepped into a starting role and was dominant from the start. She led the team with 416 kills while adding 216 digs.

“She led our team in kills,” Baker said. “She plays the outside position and plays all six rotations. She hits all different shots and hits them extremely hard. She’s hard to defend because she hits so many shots.”

BRITTANY PAVICH A junior middle from Benet, Pavich replaced a pair of Division I middles from last year and didn’t skip a beat, notching 289 kills, 42 blocks and 25 aces. She has already verbally committed to Boston College.

“She is our M-1 and we expect her to put balls away that normal middles maybe don’t put away,” Baker said.“She hits the ball hard and can hit all kinds of different shots.”

KAYLA PFEIFFER A junior from Lockport, Pfeiffer totaled 246 kills, 344 assists and 205 digs.

“Kayla has blossomed as an all-around player,” Lange said.

“She is really c o u r t - s a v v y.

She has shots that sometimes I don’t know how she hits them. As only a junior, she shows a lot of poise on the court.”

MORGAN REARDON A repeat all-conference selection, the Loyola Universitybound JCA senior was Alltournament at Asics, Mizuno Cup and Autumnfest.

Paced the Angels with 387 kills and block kills with 30 and was second on the team with 45 aces and 261 digs.

“Morgan put the team on her shoulders this year and would not be denied,” said Scheibe said.

“She was not only our go-to hitter, she developed into an excellent defensive player and a strong blocker on the left side. Her leadership, her ability and her personality will be missed.”

OLIVIA RUSEK Niles West junior has emerged as one of the top outside hitters in a conference that’s loaded with talent—the CSL South. The junior, who’s already verbally committed to Division I Ball State University, has been a starter since her freshman season.

“She’s developed, she’s played club, she’s worked hard in the off-season, and she’s developed into one of our go-to hitters,” said

Metoyer. “She’s so focused out there. You can tell her, ‘Great job,’ and she’ll just look at you as if to say, ‘My job is not done.’ ” Rusek, an all-conference player, slammed down a school-record 352 kills this season with 248 digs (second on the team) and a 97.4 serving percentage. The Wolves finished 2012 setting a school mark for most wins in a season (26).

DAKOTA SANTORE Santore, a junior outside from Plainfield North, had 186 kills and 260 digs for the Tigers.

“Dakota is a very dynamic player and provides consistency for our squad,” Marshall said.

“She does everything well from defense and passing to offense and serving.”

PAT WARDYNSKI Wardynski’s all-around ability was evident as a starter the past two seasons for Maine South after transferring from Maine East her sophomore year. The allCSL South selection registered 239 kills, 301 digs, 55 blocks, 55 service aces while recording a 2.2 serve-receive on a 3.0 scale.

“We were trusting her in front row and back row, and she lived up to expectations,” said firstyear Maine South coach Peter King. “She definitely progressed as a player from her junior and senior year. She was our leading serve-receive passer.”

MACKENZI WELSH A freshman from Plainfield East, Welsh finished her rookie season with 254 kills, 33 aces, 35 blocks and 229 assists.

MacKenzi’s level of play is beyond her year in school,” East coach Emily Tonon said. “She is a freshmen who was one of our starters and played all the way around.

“She played an important role as a setter in the back row and a hitter in the front row. She lead the team with kills and we look forward to helping her reach her fullest potential over the next three years.”

Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed

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Griffins too much for Benet

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

A year ago, the Benet football team didn’t know about winning.

Coming off a 1-8 season last year, the Redwings had not posted a winning season since the 2006-07 season when the team went 6-5. Since that season, Benet had posted a combined record of 14-32 and were in need of a turn around.

That happened this season when the Redwings posted an 11-2 record, won its firstever East Suburban Catholic Conference championship, tied the school record for wins, which was set during the 198687 campaign and reached the state semifinals for the first time since 1984.

“It’s definitely a lot different,” said senior wide receiver Jack Euritt. “I didn’t really know the feeling of winning. We weren’t a tight group last year. We came together over the break and knew we could get it done.”

Unfortunately for Benet, their magical season ended with a 37-13 loss to Lincoln-Way East in the Class 7A state semifinal at Benedictine University in Lisle.

“That’s a good football team right there,” Benet coach Pat New said of the Griffins.“To beat a team like that, you almost need to play a perfect game, you can’t turn the ball over. Even then, that might not be enough.”

Benet fell behind 31-0 at the half and was never able to get back into the game, “Coach told us at halftime that we really had nothing to lose and we really came out there giving 100 percent,” Euritt said.

“We just gave it our all. I knew there was a play or two we could have broken, but things just didn’t go our way. I’d give anything to be celebrating right now.”

Euritt was one of the reasons Benet posted a successful season.

He set a Benet record this year for receptions in a season.

He grabbed a pair of touchdowns in the semifinal

loss, one from senior backup JT Crosby (25 yards) and the first from sophomore signal caller Jack Beneventi (36 yards).

Beneventi may have been the catalyst that pushed Benet to the season it had.

On the season, Beneventi eclipsed the 2,000-yard mark in only his first season.

For comparison sake, Beneveti is already less than 1,000 yards shy of Benet superstar quarterback Dan LeFevour.

A 2005 graduate of Benet, LeFevour passed for 2,929 and 24 for touchdowns. He set several records at Central Michigan University and was a sixth-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears and is now with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

“The kid is amazing,” Euritt said of Beneventi. “He will get looked at by tons of schools and he is only s sophomore. He can throw the ball and makes all the reads. He is really a special quarterback. He will be one of the best this school has ever seen.”

With Beneventi and running back Porter Ontko scheduled to return for the Redwings next year, the team could be poised for another successful season in 2013, but the quarterback still wanted to win for this year’s seniors.

“Having all the wins we had and all the fun we had, you can’t ask for more from this season,” he said.“I am emotional because I got so close to them and can’t play with them again.

“No one expected us to go this far. We weren’t expected to win conference or some of the games we won. When we made the playoffs, people thought maybe we would win a game.

Making it to the semifinals was a dream.

“I remember sitting in bed in sixth grade dreaming about making it far in the playoffs.”

While New understood the team’s emotion, he urged the Redwings to keep their heads up and be proud of the season.

“I’m so proud of them,” New said. “We lost to a great football

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

The Redwings’ Jack Beneventi passed for a second-half touchdown prior to going out injured.

He has passed for more than 2,000 yards this season, close to the school career record.

team. I think we gave it our all all season long.To end up 11-2, they should be proud of themselves.

It was a great season. Everybody really stepped up and turned things around. If they learned anything it’s that hard work and dedication pays off. We worked so hard and I was just so happy to see that hard work and dedication come to fruition.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Last week’s results

Zach Rezin JCA

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Ty Isaac JCA

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Jack Toner Benet

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Jack Beneventi Benet

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Please pass the focaccia!

Last month, my team and I reopened our flagship restaurant, Spago Beverly Hills, after a complete two-monthlong remodel, its first new look since we opened at that location in 1997. I’m thrilled with the elegant, clean-lined space, and with the fresh new dishes coming from our kitchen.

One excited comment I keep hearing from our guests is how delighted they are with the new selection of house-baked breads we’re offering, including a wonderfully flavorful sourdough and a crispy seeded flatbread.“So many people tell us how much they like them,” the waitstaff tells me, too. “Everybody loves the new menu, of course. But they also can’t stop talking about the bread.”

I’m not surprised. That’s just the way it is with freshly baked bread. Warm, flavorful, and full of texture, it makes the perfect accompaniment to a special meal, and is one of the items guests talk about the most.

So, I wonder, why aren’t more people planning on baking bread for their holiday celebrations, especially for Thanksgiving, just a week away? The answer may have something to do with the fact that most home cooks think of bread-making as a difficult and time-consuming activity, what with all the mixing and kneading and rising and shaping involved.

But making bread doesn’t have to be so hard. First of all, a goodquality electric s t a n d - m i x e r, now available to home cooks at surprisingly reasonable prices, does all of the mixing and kneading for you. Active dry yeast is virtually foolproof as long as you follow the simple directions from the manufacturer and those in the recipe you’re using. And if you make a rustic flatbread like Italian focaccia, shaping the dough isn’t really much of an issue, since all you have to do is spread it out in a large oiled pan and dimple its surface with your fingertips.

Once you’ve flattened the dough and brushed it with olive oil, you also have the option of flavoring its surface in any way you like: sprinkling it with kosher salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves, as I do here; making it spicy with some crushed red pepper flakes; scattering freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top; or maybe pressing whole seedless grapes or pieces of dried fruit down into the dough. However you embellish it, the thin dough bakes quickly, meaning you can pop it into the oven when you

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Making focaccia bread at home is easier than you might think.

take out the holiday roast to rest, and you’ll have freshly baked bread ready to serve when you carve that turkey or ham.

Just be prepared for the

possibility that the guests at your holiday table will lavish as much praise on the focaccia as they do on your main course!

FOCACCIA WITH FRESH THYME Serves 12 1-3/4 cups water, at warm room temperature 1 packet active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey 1-1/2 pounds bread flour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing 1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Fresh thyme leaves, minced In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, put 1/2 cup of the water. Add the yeast and honey and stir until the yeast dissolves completely. With a whisk, stir in 2 ounces of the flour to make a sponge. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside

at warm room temperature until bubbling and risen to double the volume, about 45 minutes.

Brush a 15-by-11-inch metal baking tray with oil. Set aside.

Secure the bowl of yeastand-flour sponge in the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. At low speed, gradually add the remaining flour, water, 1/2 cup oil, and salt until a soft dough forms.

Switch to the dough hook attachment and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Turn off the machine, scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and leave the dough to relax for 10 minutes.

Turn on the mixer again and continue to beat the dough at medium speed for 5 minutes longer, until it looks velvety and elastic. Stop the machine and transfer the dough to the prepared baking tray.

With your hands, stretch and push out the dough to fill the tray. Cover it loosely with a clean kitchen towel and leave to rise at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Uncover the dough and stretch and push it out again to cover the entire baking tray.

Brush it with olive oil and, with your fingertips, press down

all over the surface to form dimples in the dough. Sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and thyme. Leave uncovered at room temperature to rise for 15 minutes longer.

Put the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then, rotate the tray and continue baking until the focaccia is well-risen and golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes longer.

Remove from the oven to a wire rack. Let the focaccia rest for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles and serving hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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Stop workplace drama queens Q. I am so tired of the personal drama in my workplace. It seems like a lot of my coworkers constantly search out any reason to go on and on about what is unfair, or how people are mean, or they never get what they deserve. Honestly, I’m fine with problem-solving but sick of hysteria. Is there a way to get coworkers to focus on solutions?

A. Yes, validate the emotions causing the drama and ask your coworker what outcome they want. They will soon see that obsessing about their emotional reactions will not result in getting a result they would like.

Remember these four emotional categories: sad, mad, glad and scared. When coworkers are melting down, listen for which emotion or

combination of emotion is getting stirred up. Then let them know that you can see they are (insert emotions) and that you understand why they would feel that way.

When people are really upset, they often don’t have a clue about what they are feeling.When you acknowledge their emotions, you will have a calming effect. Then you can get them thinking about what they actually want.

Ask them to tell you what outcome they would like to see. If they go back to saying dramatic things and complaining, just keep asking what change they want.

Eventually, they will stop obsessing about how they live in an unfair universe and they will consider your question.

You’ve now succeeded in pulling them out of drowning in their emotion and helped them consider some rational goals.

Don’t let your frustration lead you to blurting out they need to buck up and grow up.

When people are emotional, they actually are a lot like little kids. The last thing a kid wants to hear is someone telling them they need to shape up.

You’ll get much further by helping them see that their emotions are running the show and making it clear you consider any emotional reaction they have reasonable. Keep in mind any emotional reaction anyone has is “reasonable” in some light.

Getting into a rational debate

about irrational reactions will never lead to good things.

Once you get coworkers to give you one rational goal, you’ll be back on productive ground.

When your coworkers state a goal, you and they can then solve the problem. When they are running around with their hair on fire, there isn’t much you or they will accomplish.

As frustrating as it can be when coworkers turn into drama queens, our capacity to swim in the irrational seas of emotion can fuel problem solving.If we can’t acknowledge the emotions, our tank will run dry and problems will seem insurmountable.

The last word(s) Q. I work with a person who is a complete fool. I end up arguing with him a lot. Is there

a way to win arguments with truly stupid people?

A. No, common wisdom recommends you never argue with idiots because they will drag you down to their level and win through experience.

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

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Authorized users don’t help your credit Dear Dave, My brother asked me to put his name on my credit card as an authorized user. He said it will help improve his credit score. Is this true, and would it help my score in any way?

Anna Dear Anna, Your brother is wrong. It will not improve his credit score at all. As an authorized user, he is not the owner of the debt.

There’s a high likelihood that it will affect your credit score in a negative way, though, because there’s a good chance he’ll do some dumb things with your card.

Look at it this way.Why would someone give him credit, or raise his credit score, just for using your credit? It doesn’t make sense.Your credit score is affected by things like whether or not you pay your bill on time.The card isn’t in his name, so really all this amounts to is

him having fun with your card, and you’re the one who’s liable for the damage. The truth is that authorized u s e r s shouldn’t even show up on a credit report.

It sounds like your brother has some financial problems.

While I admire the fact that he wants to fix things,this is not the answer. Don’t misunderstand what I’m saying, Anna. Chances are he’s not trying to con you.

He probably just got some bad information. But the hard truth is this: If you go along with his idea, it’s not going to help him, and it’s going to hurt you.

Don’t do it!

—Dave

Season tickets are a

luxury Dear Dave, In terms of a family’s financial plan, when is it okay to purchase something like NFL season tickets? Is this the kind of thing that should wait until you’re debt-free and can afford to pay cash for them?

Greg Dear Greg, Absolutely, you should wait until you’re debt-free and can pay cash. That kind of thing is a prime example of an expensive, luxury purchase.

I’m an NFL season ticket holder for the Tennessee Titans.

But I’ve been debt-free for years, and my family’s financial future is very secure. Whether the Titans win or lose, or whether I watch the games in person or in front of the television, has no impact on their security.

However, if you’re sitting there with credit card debt, a car

payment and living paycheck to paycheck, you’ve got no business buying season tickets.

Get yourself out of debt, build an emergency fund, and make sure your family is taken care of first. Then you can have some fun. Live like no one else so that later you can live like no one else. And then, if that includes season tickets to your favorite football, baseball or hockey team, have a blast!

Remember, this kind of thing is entertainment. I know a lot of silly people out there act like whoever wins a football game is a matter of life and death, but it’s just a game. Your life and your financial future are not

games, and they’re not things to be taken lightly. First things first, Greg. There will be plenty of time for that kind of fun when you can afford it!

—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.

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43 Old wrap 44 Original Speed Stick maker 45 Children’s author Asquith 46 Composer/

Down violinist who taught Menuhin 48 U.S. Army E-5 50 Instrument in need of cleaning?

54 Sci-fi character whose first name, Nyota, was first revealed in film in 2009 58 Did a little courting 59 Like some denim jackets 60 Flop with fins 64 Augustine, for one?

66 Best Actress nominee for “Ordinary People” 67 Miss Megley’s charge, in a Salinger story 68 Lavish affection 69 1830s revolution site 70 Grand jeté, e.g.

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song 37 Starter: Abbr.

38 Axe 41 Hops drier 42 Swallow up 47 Economic series 49 Bs in the key of G, e.g.

51 Sing “The Lonely Goatherd,” say 52 Entrepreneur inspired by Hershey 53 Fluid buildup 55 U.S.S.R. part 56 Gaucho’s rope 57 One concerned with the spot market?

60 911 respondent 61 Female rabbit 62 Chi-Town team 63 Historical span 65 __ rally

Some people never know the value of water until the well runs dry. Implement some thrifty economic measures in the week ahead and you won’t run short when, and if, finances hit a brief drought.

Too much of a good thing can put a whammy on your piggy bank. In the upcoming week, restrain a tendency to go overboard with indulgent luxury items. Mend fences with key adversaries.

Outdoor sports or a long walk will burn calories and prevent you from competing in the wrong venue in the week to come. Loved ones may shower you with gifts; it is tempting to reciprocate.

You may be inspired in the week to come, but others may not share your enthusiasm. A surefire way to become discouraged is to try to persuade people to do something they don’t want to do.

Give thanks for enjoying a solid sense of security. You could be tempted to tackle gift giving with too much enthusiasm. Curb your appetite for rich foods and spending in the week to come.

You may be out of your depth today. You may be tempted to act on misplaced sympathy. Sidestep complicated situations with others and wait until later in the week to make important decisions.

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ComEd to trim trees in Joliet ComEd will be performing tree trimming near its power lines during November and December, according to a press release from the city.

ComEd officials say this program is necessary to make sure trees and other vegetation don’t damage distribution lines, during storms, a leading cause of outages. ComEd will be trimming any tree or brush that interferes with electric wires running from pole to pole.

Trimming may or may not be required on your property, but all trees that do require trimming will be maintained during this project. Trimming will be performed by a qualified line clearance contractor using qualified utility arborists.

Supervisors and general foremen will be in close contact with the crews, ensuring that the work is performed properly.

There is no charge for this professional service. ComEd has notified the affected customers and property owners.

For more information about vegetation maintenance along power lines and ComEd’s “Right Tree, Right Place” program, visit www.comed.com.

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Crest Hill woman’s death was homicide police say Crest Hill Police are calling the Nov. 18 death of an 89-year-old Crest Hill woman a homicide, after responding to here residence for report of a fire.

The Will County Coroner’s Office said the woman, Dorothy Dumyahn, was pronounced dead at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. He

said it appeared the fire started in the bedroom, but referred all other questions to Crest Hill Police.

Crest Hill Deputy Chief Ed Clark said they determined it was a homicide following an autopsy on Monday. He said the department, assisted by

the Will/Grundy Major Crimes Task Force, will continue investigating the woman’s death.

Lockport Fire Chief Dave Skoryi said an off-duty firefighter noticed fire coming from a house in the 2300 block of Caton Farm Road as he was

passing by Sunday morning.

After seeing that a neighbor was calling 911, Skoryi said, the off-duty firefighter kicked in the door of the burning home and pulled the woman out.

He then went back in to see if there were any others in the house, the chief said.

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