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DECEMBER 5, 2013

Vol. 8 No. 22

WILL COUNTY

Glasgow asks nLrB if assistants can do union work TOWNSHIP PROVIDES LOCAL FAMILIES THANKSGIVING MEALS BY LAURA KATAUSKAS | STAFF REPORTER

Nearly 1,000 families drove up to the DuPage Township Food Pantry and drove off with more something than a Thanksgiving meal: a lifted spirit. SEE GIVING ON PAGE 3

More than 1,000 members of AFSCME Local 1028 have been on strike since Nov. 18 By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow has asked the National Labor Relations Board for clarification after receiving a letter from union officials seeking to have assistant See GLASGOW, page 2

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GLASGOW Continued from page 1 state’s attorneys stop filling in for striking workers. In the Nov. 13 letter to Glasgow, Joe Pluger of AFSCME Council 31 cited a section of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and a 1998 court case to back up a claim that “Assistant State’s Attorneys cannot be required to perform the duties of employees who are permitted to strike. Any other interpretation of the Act would be inconsistent with the Act and would undercut the rights of employees engaged in a lawful strike.” More than 1,000 members of AFSCME Local 1028, which includes clerical workers in the State’s Attorney’s Office,

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have been on strike since union in the 1990s, even Nov. 18. They are upset about though the Illinois Supreme the county’s plan to increase Court ruled that assistant state’s employees’ health insurance attorneys were managerial and costs and not did not have a cover them with right to union a corresponding representation. raise. In subsequent Glasgow not only negotiations, believes he has the Pelkie added, right to manage assistants received benefits, his office, but has gone above and i n c l u d i n g beyond for the s t i p e n d s assistant state’s for special attorneys, said his assignments, a clothing spokesman, Charles allowance and B. Pelkie. He said Will County State’s free parking. the assistants are in Attorney Jim Pelkie said a union, but are not Glasgow even before the among those who strike, assistant are striking with state’s attorneys regularly filled AFSCME Local 1028. Pelkie said Glasgow in for clerical employees. Had he not received Pluger’s voluntarily recognized the assistant state’s attorney’s letter challenging his right

to manage his office, Pelkie said, Glasgow would have been happy to continue that relationship. Glasgow is asking the NLRB whether the assistant state’s attorneys are considered officially as union members and whether they can refuse to do work usually done by striking workers from Local 1028. “State’s Attorney Glasgow has an obligation to manage his office to protect the public,” Pelkie said. “Assistant state’s attorneys take an oath to faithfully discharge their duties as outlined by the State’s Attorney. For attorneys, these obligations rise above all others. “It is essential that this relationship be clarified so that no entity outside law enforcement can attempt to subvert these duties and

“It is essential that this relationship be clarified so that no entity outside law enforcement can attempt to subvert these duties and potentially endanger public safety.” - Charles B. Pelkie, spokesman for state’s attorney jim glasgow

potentially endanger public safety.” Pelkie said if the NLRB sides with Glasgow, they would continue to honor negotiations with the assistant state’s attorneys.

News Briefs Hermansen holding toy drive to benefit tornado survivors Hermansen Elementary School in Romeoville is conducting a “Helping Hands Toy Drive” to help brighten the holiday spirits of the young survivors of the Nov. 17 tornadoes in Illinois. New, unwrapped toys will be accepted from Dec. 2 through 6 at the school101 Wesglen

Parkway. Students at the school may bring in toys and leave with their classroom teacher.

29 th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest The deadline to register for the Beautification Commission’s Decoration Contest is by 5 p.m. Dec. 13. A resident may nominate any decorated home. Three

prizes will be awarded in each region, north, central, south and west. First prize is a $80 gift certificate; $60 for second and $40 for third. To register, call 815-886-7231. Judging will take place Dec. 16. Please leave your lights on between 6 and 10 p.m. Only homes with lights on will be judges. Judging will be based on the creative use of outdoor decorations. Winners will be posted on www.romeoville. org on Dec. 17.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland Romeoville Recreation Department and Fat Ricky’s restaurant teamed up for planning the events By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

The twinkle of lights, the crisp nip of the night air, the smell of hot cocoa and the hint of Santa’s sleigh bells all await those who will venture out for this year’s Winter Wonderland to be held Dec. 6 at the Romeoville Recreation Center.

GIVING Continued from page 1 It its annual event, the DuPage Township Food Pantry hosted a food donation for the needy, offering a hand up, not a hand out. In NASCAR-like fashion, cars lined up and visited six pit stops where trunks were loaded with all the staples for a Thanksgiving dinner, filled by volunteers who wanted to pay it forward. “I brought my grandkids here to teach them about what it means to give back and support one another--that’s what it is all about,” said Bolingbrook resident Doreen Hall, who brought her family of eight out

On a mission to make the season brighter, the Romeoville Recreation Department and Fat Ricky’s restaurant teamed up to provide a little Christmas fun, as well as a lending hand this weekend with its combined Winter Wonderland/Hope for the Holidays event. Admission is one non-

to lend a hand. DuPage Township services residents of Bolingbrook and Romeoville, and in addition to the drive-thru, delivered more than 200 Thanksgiving meals to its senior population. The pantry is always in need of items including: spaghetti sauce, noodles, boxed mashed potatoes,tuna helper,hamburger helper, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, coffee and tea, and toiletries. Items can be dropped off at the Food Pantry distribution center, 719 Parkwood Ave.; Romeoville, and DuPage Township, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. The pantry serves the Bolingbrook and Romeoville communities and is available to

perishable food item per attendee, with all donations going to Hope for the Holidays’ care packages for families throughout the village. In return, the first 500 attendees will receive a free dinner courtesy of Fat Ricky’s and admission to all the festivities of the recreation center’s Winter Wonderland. The Romeoville Fire Department and Romeoville Firefighters Local 4237 will be bringing Santa to Winter Wonderland on a decorated, flashy vehicle this year to kick off the tree lighting at 6 p.m. The Romeoville Firefighters

Local 4237 will provide and serve hot chocolate and cookies immediately following Santa’s arrival. Also new this year is a heated trolley ride that will take participants into the Malibu Bay subdivision to explore Christmas decorations. “People should come out to this event, because it is a spectacular event for all ages,” said Kelly Rajzer, director of the Romeoville Recreation Center. “You can’t beat this deal because, we offer a bit of Christmas cheer for everyone.” Indoor activities -- including children’s entertainment, face

painting, inflatables, a Book Fair, crafts, and a picture with Santa (available to the first 300 children) -- will all be held within the Recreation Center. In addition, the village’s tree lighting festival will be held outdoors with Santa lighting the 30-foot spruce tree at 6 p.m. outside the Recreation Center. Other outdoor activities, including viewing real reindeer, horse-drawn wagon rides and ice sculptures will be offered as well. Food and donations can continue to be dropped off at Fat Ricky’s restaurant, Normantown Road and Route 53.

I brought my grandkids here to teach them about what it means to give back and support one another-that’s what it is all about.” - Bolingbrook resident Doreen Hall DuPage Township families who are experiencing a food crisis. Residents may come to the pantry twice a month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, call Shirley Grzenia at 815-886-

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Cars line up at the DuPage Township Food Pantry where volunteers load up vehicles with the makings for a Thanksgiving meal.

7986. In addition, the DuPage Township with be hosting a

Breakfast with Santa and are looking for donations of new toys.

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Officer injured in robbery Altercation occurred during Thanksgiving night shopping at Romeoville Kohl’s By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Romeoville Police confirm that a police officer was in good condition and released from Bolingbrook Adventist Hospital after being dragged from a getaway car intended for a man stealing merchandise from Kohl’s at 10:11 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. 28. Three individuals are in custody of the Will County Adult Detention Facility. Police say two suspects were in the

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Kohl’s store and one man left the store with stolen goods. A Romeoville Police Officer chased him and as the man jumped into a waiting getaway car. The officer then had his arm caught in the door as the

driver was still trying to speed away. A second officer shot at the driver to stop him and the car from dragging the officer. The driver remains at Loyola Medical Center.

Obituary Dale Arthur Keith Dale Arthur Keith, age 73 of Rogersville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Dale was retired from the Romeoville Police Department as a police social worker with 20 years of service. Previously Dale was a social worker with numerous schools, state and local agencies in Illinois, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Aside from his career, he was also a wrestling coach and referee, and a volunteer for many charitable organizations. Dale was a member of the Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Ill. Graduated from Southern Illinois University and received his Masters degree from the University of Illinois. Dale was awarded an Honorary Member of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and recently served on the Board of Directors of the Rogersville Heritage Association.As a social worker Dale was passionate about helping others in need, often at his own expense. He loved to award others with his own sense of humor. Dale enjoyed trains, history, the military and a good joke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Frank and Mildred Borden Keith; sister, Arla June Siciliano; brotherin-law, Leo Siciliano. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca McIntosh Keith; son, Michael Dale Keith of Chicago, Ill.: daughter, Michelle Dawn Keith Tampa and husband, Thomas E. of Plainfield, Ill.; granddaughter, Lindsey Anne Tampa; niece Cynthia Boys Randall; nephew, Brian Boys and many McIntosh nieces and nephews. Dale was loved and will be missed by all those who knew him. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, Tenn., funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Gordon Smith officiating. A pending memorial will be held in Romeoville, lll. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2008 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, Tenn., 37203. Online condolences can be made at www. broomefuneralhome.com. Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Keith family.

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Symphony in Lights Holiday Light Show. Nightly through December 31 at The Promenade, Bolingbrook. Begins at dusk and runs every hour on the hour until 9 p.m.

Pajama Party with Santa Claus. 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Annerino Community Center, Bolingbrook. All ages welcome. Come in your favorite Christmas pajamas and celebrate with Santa. Each child will get a picture taken with Santa, tell him their wishes, and receive a special gift. Children will have the opportunity to listen to stories by Mrs. Claus, make crafts in the Little Elves’ workshop, join in the Reindeer games, and enjoy delicious cookies and milk. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Be sure to register early. No registrations will be accepted at the door. $15 for first child; $10 for each additional child. With resident ID, $10 for first child, $5 for each additional.

Holiday Movie-A Muppet Christmas Carol. Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the White Oak Library, Romeoville. Enjoy this fun retelling of the famous holiday tale with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzy and the gang! We’ll have hot cocoa, cookies, and other special holiday treats. All ages are welcome, but children younger than 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

DECEMBER 6 Winter Wonderland. 6 to 9 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road. The annual Winter Wonderland, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Parade of Lights will be held. The Romeoville Recreation Department and Fat Ricky’s have teamed up, once again, to combine Winter Wonderland and Hope for the Holidays into one spectacular event.

DECEMBER 7 5th Annual Santa Paws and Craft Fair. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Friendship Centre, 175 S. Highpoint Drive, Romeoville. Bring Rover and Fluffy (and any other pet) for pictures with Santa. All proceeds benefit Romeoville Humane Society. For more information, please call 877-813-7300 or e-mail info@ romeovillehumanesociety.org.

DECEMBER 10 Romeoville Area Chamber Monthly Luncheon . 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brunswick Zone, 735 Center Blvd., Romeoville. Speaker: Mayor John Noak. Please bring one toy for Holiday Toy Drive. For more information, call 815-886-2076 or email info@ romeovillechamber.org.

DECEMBER 18 Holiday Open House. Dec. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the White Oak Library, Romeoville.

DECEMBER 21 Get the kids out of the house and into some splashtastic fun with Wacky Water Week starting on December 21 through January 5. Themed games and activities are offered starting at noon each day. For full schedule of activities and holiday hours, please visit www.bolingbrookparks.org.

ONGOING American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18 Bingo. 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Leo’s Bar & Grill, 201 East Romeo Road. (2 blocks east of Route 53 on 135th Street). For more info, call 815-886-5600. Doors open every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. We have food for purchase along with your favorite raffles and fun. Everyone is invited. Panic Attack Support Group of Bolingbrook. Anyone who is dealing with

panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or social phobia is welcome to attend this support group. We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Please visit Meetup.com to RSVP http:// www.meetup.com/AnxietyPanic-Attack-Support-GroupOf-Bolingbrook-Naper/. American Sign Language interpreted Mass is offered at St. Francis of Assisi, 1501 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook every Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Power Connection’s LARGE FOOD PANTRY. Open on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. Enjoy your shopping experience. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, deserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and ALL residents of Illinois are welcome. The Resale Connection is also open from 9a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and so much more! Cleaning out your house? We accepts donations Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection.org

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 5, 2013 for more information/services available such as our Extension Food Pantry, Computer Classes, Forklift Classes. Volunteer opportunities also available to serve your community. Power Connection Computer Classes. Classes begin at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. General or Microsoft Word classes are offered. Cost is $30. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www. thepowerconection.org Power Connection Forklift classes at 999 Remington Blvd, Suite F, Bolingbrook. We offer a one week class for forklift certification, you must be able to read/write fluent English. $50 fuel fee due by start of class. Call Power Connection at (630) 679-6899, or visit www.thepowerconection.org.

a.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Brick Building Club. 4 p.m. on Thursdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Toddler times. 10:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 3 to 36 mos. Terrific Ts. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 2 to 3. Storytimes. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Ages 3 to 6 years.

Tween Scene. Tuesdays 4 to 5 p. m. at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. Do you enjoy hanging out at the library? Well, come to Tween Scene! Each session we’ll have fun things to do like games, science, anime, manga, and crafts. For children 8-12. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Services Department for more information.

Pajama-Jam Family storytime. 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Romeoville Branch Library, 201 West Normantown Road, Romeoville. All ages. Wear your pajamas.

Preschool Playtime. 10:30

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Family storytime. 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Fountaindale Public Library. On Tuesday evenings, get the family together to hear stories and sing songs in the storytime

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Romeoville Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Terri Rice, 29, 605 Romeo Road, was arrested at 2:22 a.m. Nov. 16 and charged with possession of cannabis and drug equipment on the 200 block of Tallman.

Genesis Flores, 22, 930 Prairie Clover, was arrested at 11:01 p.m. Nov. 17 and charged with the possession of cannabis and drug equipment on the 1600 block of Ashbury.

Victor Marquez, 39, 3605 W. 65th St. Chicago, was arrested at 12:08 a.m. Nov. 19 and charged with driving with a suspended license, no insurance and an expired registration near Weber and Romeo Road.

Manuel Chinchilla, 32, 217 North Ave., Palatine, was arrested at 7:15 a.m. Nov. 19 and charged with no valid driver’s license and improper lane use near Weber and Normantown Road.

Jason Peterson, 37, 611 E. Cass, Joliet, was arrested at 4:14 p.m. Nov. 19 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S.Weber Road.

Jessica Reed, 22, 2620 Riverbend, Plainfield, was arrested at 4:14 p.m. Nov. 19 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S.Weber Road.

Cheriann Abderhalden, 49, 1223 Massachusetts, Joliet, was arrested at 12:12 p.m. Nov. 20 and charged with DUI, no insurance, and illegal parking near Helen Drive, east of Frontage Road.

Carlos Aguilar, 41, 59 Corabell Court, was arrested at 5:07 p.m. Nov. 20 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S.Weber Road.

Esteban Rivera, 33, 1129 Elizabeth, Joliet, was arrested at 3:41 a.m. Nov. 21 and charged with DUI, no insurance, and illegal parking near Murphy and Troxel. Robin Harper, 28, 448 Claire, was arrested at 8:05 p.m. Nov. 21 and charged with driving

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with a suspended license and disobeying a traffic signal near Independence and Taylor. Hector Trujillo, 22, 320 Fairfax, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of Fairfax.

Thomas Roberts, 25, 300 Hale, was arrested at 1:56 a.m. Nov. 22 and charged with possession of cannabis and drug equipment on the 300 block of Hale.

Christopher Malik, 28, 21 Mikan Lane, was arrested at 2:33 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with retail theft on the 400 block of S.Weber Road.

Susan Tovar-Ybarra, 57, 234 Charleston, was arrested at 3:05 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with retail theft on the 200 block of S.Weber Road.

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Cortreal Jenkins, 21, 2013 Tuscany Lane, was arrested at 4:16 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with retail theft and resisting an officer on the 400 block of S. Weber Road.

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Therese Marino, 40, 1704 New Lenox Road, Joliet, was arrested at 6:57 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with an in-state warrant near Townhall and Phelps.

Wendy Kroeker, 36, 344 67th St., Willowbrook, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with driving with a suspended license and disobeying a traffic signal near Route 53 and 135th Street.

Paprocki, 54, 1043 S. 20 Daniel LaGrange Road, LaGrange, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with DUI, driving with a revoked license and failure to yield near Route 53 and Joliet Road.

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Angelica Jordan, 31, 171 17 Highpoint Drive, was arrested at 6:16 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance and an expired registration on Weber Road and Lakewood Falls Drive.

Kara Kuschel, 19, 14620 Samuel Adams Drive, Plainfield,was arrested at 4:16 p.m. Nov. 22 and charged with retail theft and resisting an officer on the 400 block of S.Weber Road.

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of Phelps at 12:23 p.m. Nov. 22. Unknown person(s) took a welder from a construction site. Estimated value of the welder is $3200.

Oak Brook, was arrested at 2:46 a.m. Nov. 23 and charged with possession of cannabis and drug equipment on the 100 block of Springhill.

criminal damage to 22 Aproperty was reported in the 0-100 block of Paladino at 10:46 p.m. Nov. 23. Unknown persons damaged the windshield and three windows of a vehicle that was parked on the street in front of the residence. Estimated cost to repair the damage is $550.

Quiroz, 21, 1708 25 Moises Richfield Trail, was arrested at 1:25 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with DUI, no insurance and driving with a revoked license near Belmont and Taylor Road.

Nancy Mendoza-Alonso, 32, 2617 South Avers, Chicago, was arrested at 12:42 a.m. Nov. 23 and charged with no valid driver’s license and improper lane use near Route 53 north of Chambers.

Kawonn Thomas, 21, 154 Springhill Court, and John Maentanis,20,19W250 Gloucester,

Steve Rossow, 36, 1837 Tanager Court, Joliet, was arrested at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with two in-state warrants near Airport and Budler Roads.

Derwin Levy, 58, 1635 N. Monitor Chicago, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with driving with a revoked license and no seatbelt near Budler and Airport Roads.

Christopher Gutierrez, 19, 5432 Christiana Street,

Chicago, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with two in-state warrants near Airport and Budler Roads. Zachary Andreasen,18,1250 Chalet Road, Naperville, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Nov. 23 and charged with no insurance, graduated license, failure to dim lights and possession of drug equipment near Airport and Budler Roads.

Joseph Johnson, 32, 706 4th Avenue, Joliet, was arrested at 5:51 a.m. Nov. 23 and charged with DUI, driving with a suspended license, no insurance, and illegal transport of alcohol south of Weber and Airport Road.

Lisa Williams, 42, 7402 W. 111th Street, Worth, was arrested at 7:01 p.m. Nov. 25 and charged with an in-state warrant on the 400 block of N. Weber Road.

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Lewis University Aviation program recognized The presentation took place in front of 500 people who came to Lewis University’s main campus Rep. Dan Lipinski (IL-3) visited Lewis University Nov. 23 to talk about his recognition in the United States House of Representatives of the school’s Aviation Department for winning the prestigious Loening Trophy. The congressman, a member of the Aviation Subcommittee in Congress, presented aviation students and university officials, including Lewis President Brother James Gaffney and Aviation Department Chairman

William John Brogan, with an official copy of his statement. The presentation took place in front of 500 people who came to Lewis University’s main campus for Aviation Career Day. “Lewis University has seen significant growth in their aviation department over the past few years and has emerged as one of our nation’s preeminent programs,” Rep. Lipinski said in his statement. “This honor recognizes that

Lewis continues to be a collegiate aviation leader in our nation. I am proud to have this great university in my district. May the students and faculty at Lewis enjoy this prestigious award and continue their tremendous work training our future aviation workforce.” The trophy,named after Grover Loening, the first aeronautical engineer who worked with the Wright Brothers, is given to the country’s top aviation program at the annual National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference. It is considered the oldest and most prestigious of all collegiate aviation awards. .

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Valley View considers mechanical project for Brooks Mechanical infrastructure at the school is outdated, with its boiler plant close to 40 years in operation, creating an uncomfortable learning environment By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Valley View School District 365u is considering a nearly $7 million mechanical upgrade for Brooks Middle School. Assistant Superintendent Gary Grizaffi reported to the school board that the mechanical

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infrastructure at the school is outdated, with its boiler plant close to 40 years in operation, creating an uncomfortable learning environment. Grizaffi said teachers maintain it is either boiling or freezing. However, School Board Vice President Rick Gougis questioned whether the

Recreation Department at 815886-6222 at least 24 hours before the event. For more information about the club, call Noel Maldonado at the Recreation Center.

room. TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly), IL114 Romeoville, meets 5:15 p.m. Mondays at the Romeoville Police Department, 1050 W. Romeo Road. For more information, call 815-886-9252. Golden Age Club. Thursdays noon to 4 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Department. Members must be 50 years and up to join, and may do so by coming to any Thursday meeting. Transportation is available by calling the

Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport. This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611. Bolingbrook Machine Knitting Club. All skill levels are welcome to begin or further their knowledge of knitting

timing was right for the project, considering the high expenditure, noting some repairs have been made in recent times. Grizaffi said the chiller plant consists of one chiller installed in 1995 and another in 2004. However, the older unit has been problematic, officials say, and repair costs have been significant in recent years. He said the air handling equipment that is intended to distribute the appropriate quantities and temperature of air for comfort also is original to the building,

except for a few areas. Both in-house HVAC technicians and outside engineering consultants performed an on-site audit of mechanical systems. Preliminary budgets estimated for the replacement and refurbishment of all mechanical systems range from $6 million to $7 million, depending on the extent of what is replacement components. The initial phase of the project, estimated at $3.7 million,would include replacing the air handling equipment

and infrastructure and the older plant. Grizaffi contends that these components would have the most direct impact on improving comfort and reliability in the classroom wings of the schools. The school district is requesting an energy grant from the Illinois State Board of Education for $250,000. The remaining $3.4 million would come from cash reserves. The project would potentially begin in the spring of 2014 and continue through the summer of 2015.

with a machine. The group meets the last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. There is no charge to attend this group. They meet in the community room of Bolingbrook Fire Station 4, 1111 W. Boughton Road. Please park on the West Side of the building. For more information, contact Rose at 630 739-2784 or Sharon at 630 471-9650.

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.

bring a photo ID, any pending Certificates of Successful Completion, and the test fee of $15. For more information, visit www.k9bar.org.

Birth After Cesarean. Meet other moms who are planning their natural birth after cesarean section. Come for encouragement, support and information to plan your next birth. Meetings at noon the first Monday every month in Romeoville. Contact Melanie at 253-861-5897 or VBACesarean@ aol.com

BolingbrookAmateur Radio Society. The Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station #5, 1900 W. Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook. All ham radio enthusiasts are invited to attend. Meetings usually include a presentation and refreshments. VE testing is held prior to each meeting at 6:30 p.m. for those wishing to take any level of license exam. Candidates must

Fly tying. 7-8:30 p.m. at Outdoor World, 709 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook. Join master fly tier Bob Davenport in the Fly Fishing Department for some great tips on fly tying and to answer any questions or concerns you may have. For more information, call the store at 630-296-2700. Employment. Will County Workforce Services host its free weekly Career Café for job seekers at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in Room 519 of the JJC Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Reserve a spot by calling 815-727-4444,

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Horoscopes A lot of smoke doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a fire. During the week ahead, you might be forced to deal with emotional issues and might not be able to act on passing enthusiasms.

It’s admirable to be organized and strive for security. With enough hard work and by applying yourself you’ll receive recognition and easier times in the week ahead.

The only people you need in your life are those who need you in theirs. Following your heart and fancies wherever they lead may prove disappointing this week.

Maintain an angelic viewpoint and fly high above petty whims in the week ahead. Don’t lose altitude by discussing your intentions prematurely or before all the data is in.

Put business above pleasure in the week ahead. If you focus on making ambitions a reality you can go far. If you’re overly sensitive to slights you might overreact and lose traction.

If you’re soft as a marshmallow you won’t be hurt by the hardest things. In the upcoming week, a partner may vie for your attention and be slightly unpredictable or exasperating.

Know your part by heart. This isn’t a good week to try out new lines with a romantic partner or co-worker, since a misunderstanding could cause a permanent break. Let matters rest.

The worst people may provide you experience but the best ones will give you memories. Make it a habit to give the better people in your life higher priority as the week unfolds.

Walk away from the drama. In the week ahead, surround yourself with those who want you for more than your money. One financial problem will be solved.

Even setbacks can offer another piece of the puzzle. In the week ahead, it might be in your best interest to not get what you want, since something better may come along.

Impulsive actions can upset your love life or financial situations. The first half of the week is a poor time to fix problems that crop up, as tinkering could make things worse.

Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle in the week ahead. You might not always get your way by using your charm but don’t let that make you feel you must head for the doghouse.

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Ivlow tabbed as Player of the Year By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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JCA’s Mike Ivlow is the Voyager Media Player of the Year.

After spending his first season at Joliet Catholic Academy as a fullback, the suggestion was made to Mike Ivlow that he could be one of the wingbacks in the Hilltopper offense and that was all he needed to hear. “We saw some great talent there last year and we mentioned that the left wing position would be a great fit for him and that was all we had to say,” said JCA coach Dan Sharp. “He went on one of the most unbelievable offseason training sessions that I have ever seen from a kid. The running and extra work in the weight room.He dropped 30 pounds and got faster and the first time he touched the ball this year, it was 80 yards for a touchdown against Providence and from that moment on, it was a great season.” Ivlow’s season consisted of posting 2,605 yards rushing, 24 yards shy of Ty Isaac’s single season JCA record. However, he did so in two less games, giving him an average of 217.1 yards per game on the ground, the best

per game average ever by a JCA running back. “I looked at the list of guys that I was beating and it was a very humbling thing,” Ivlow said. “I would never consider myself up there with Malin (Jones) or Ty or Ferg (Josh Ferguson) or Mike Alstott. Those guys all were at a different level. You have to give credit to my offensive line and fullback. But, being at the top of that list is something unique and something I can share with my kids and grandkids for the rest of my life.” For his accomplishments, Ivlow is the 2013 Voyager Media Player of the Year. He has also been named player of the year by other publications, he was the WJOL Pigskin Preview player of the year and was named to the IHSA Class 5A All-State team. “I didn’t expect to have this kind of success personally,” he said. “It was a fun year. The week after we lost to Montini hurt, but looking back it was a great year. A humble player, Ivlow said See ALL-AREA, page 14

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Dwayne Griffin is coming on as a scoring threat for the Spartans.

Spartans building from ground up By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When the Romeoville Spartans players came to the first day of tryouts, they may have initially thought they were in the wrong place. “I came in and started the preseason conditioning in August and I put them through a lot of stuff,” said first-year coach Marc Howard. “They asked if we were getting ready for basketball or if we were getting ready for track. I told them that the style that we want to play, we have to be able to run.” The new-look Spartans got off and running, going 1-3 in the WJOL Thanksgiving Classic at the Pat Sullivan Center on the campus of the University of St. Francis. Romeoville opened the season with a 56-34 loss to Lockport (2-2). The Spartans were paced

by eight points each from Josh Krueger and Dwayne Griffin. They earned their first win under Howard with a 52-46 win over Southwest Prairie Conference opponent Plainfield Central. Griffin had 15 points, while Christian Diaz added nine and Diamonte Gaston tallied eight. After the win, Romeoville fell 57-46 to runner-up Providence Catholic, as Griffin scored 16. In the final game, Romeoville lost 70-59 to Crete-Monee. Krueger tallied 15, while Griffin and Lawrence Gulmayo added 11 each. “The guys are working hard,” Howard said.“We are rebuilding from the bottom and I am asking them to buy into a different style of play. We are trying to play a little up tempo and pressure. They have been playing 2-3 the See BUILDING, page 15

Sports Valley View bowling looking for change By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Both Valley View schools have a recent history of advancing to the state meet in boys bowling. However, the district was shut out last year. Both schools look to change that this year. A change in the postseason format in the sport could help the schools. In the past there were 12 sectionals with two teams from each sectional advancing to state. Now there are regionals before sectional play. There will be around 14 teams in a regional, with four advancing to sectional play. From there six teams from each of four sectionals will advance to state. “It has its upsides and downsides,” Bolingbrook’s Gio Montecinos said. “You have two days where you have to bowl good. It’s going to be interesting. You have to bowl good at regionals to get to sectionals then bowl god at sectionals to See CHANGE, page 15

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Dakota Vostry is back to lead Romeoville this season.

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 11 the postseason accolades are rewarding. “All these are fun,” he said. “All the awards are very humbling and I am thankful for all of them and I appreciate it all. It just shows hard work pays off.” Ivlow said he learned humility and what it took to win and be a leader by being around the Bolingbrook program for years, where his dad, John, is head coach. “Throughout the years, I got to watch some great leaders like Antonio Morrison and Aaron Bailey and guys who were fiery leaders,” Mike Ivlow said. “If I could, I would still be the ball boy for Bolingbrook football. I love that program. My first time going to a game was third grade and I was ball boy from fourth to eighth grade. I would always get to go to practice and be in the weight room and on the sidelines and I saw how they worked and how their hard work paid off.” Sharp was happy to have a coach’s son on the team.

“Being the son of a coach, and not only any coach, but one of the finest coaches and finest men in the state of Illinois really helped Mike in his development,” Sharp said. “You could tell that on and off the field. He is always humble and just a great kid.” Running the football is not new to the Ivlow family. Mike’s grandpa, Dave, played for LaSallePeru High School and was a fullback for Purdue University in the mid-1960’s. Before coaching the Raiders, John was a standout at Plainfield High School and Colorado State University before spending a few seasons in the NFL with the Bears and 49ers. So, does this season give Mike the family bragging rights as a ball carrier? “My grandfather says that he was the best runner and my dad gives me props,” Mike said. “He only got around 1,600 yards his senior year, but he told me that if he had the number of carries I had, he would have ran for 3,000 yards.We have a laugh about it.” While Mike will most likely not follow his family footsteps to big time D-I football, he is looking at all the offers that come in and will chose soon. He does

Sports have preferred walk-on offers from Mid-American Conference schools as a fullback, but is leaning towards playing tailback on a smaller level. He said he has been prepared for a long time to take what offer is there. “My dad always told me my options would be limited,” he said.“I am short running back and he set me straight. I feel bad for these kids that are 5-8 receivers who think they are going D-I.You have to face reality. I was always taught to work with what you have and I am perfectly fine with that.” The rest of the members of they Voyager Media All-Area team are:

TUF BORLAND Only a sophomore, the Bolingbrook linebacker paced the team with 101 total tackles. He had 10 tackles for loss, one sack, five pass break-ups and two interceptions.

BRENDAN BROSNAN Brosnan started out as a freshman at Maine South standing 6-3 and weighing 165 pounds. He finished his senior year at 6-6, 280, was named CSL South Lineman of

the Year, and verbally committed to Vanderbilt, an SEC school. “He’s one of the more athletic big guys we’ve had for his size (at Maine South),” coach Dave Inserra said.“He moves extremely well, and that’s what the colleges liked. He’s probably the most improved player we’ve ever had from freshman to senior.”

PAT CRAVENS The Notre Dame senior’s versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he scored his eight touchdowns this season in a variety of ways: receiving (five), rushing, on a punt return and following an interception (one each). Cravens caught 28 passes for 478 yards, and also was the team’s third-leading tackler (59) who added four forced fumbles at safety. “He’s just an unbelievable athlete,” Notre Dame coach Mike Hennessey said. “He’s explosive on offense and defense. When he catches the ball, big things are going to happen.”

VONTAE DIGGS Downers North coach John Wander calls Diggs, a senior, the team’s Mr. Utility. He

played wideout, defensive end, outside linebacker, and at times, quarterback, this season. “And when Gareth’s (Jones) leg wasn’t good, he kicked the ball,” Wander said.“If someone got hurt, he would tap me on the shoulder and said,‘I can play there, too.” Diggs, who finished with 720 combined return yards and 548 combined rushing, receiving and passing yards, rescinded his verbal commitment to Toledo, but Wander said, “He will be going away (to play college ball) somewhere.”

ANTHONY DINARDO Joliet West quarterback led the Voyager Media area with 1,898 yards this season, completing 166 of 281 passes, 20 for touchdowns. DiNardo ran the ball for 170 yards and a pair of scores. “The reason why our offense was so successful this year was because of Anthony DiNardo,”said Joliet West coach Jason Aubrey.

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Sports CHANGE Continued from page 13 get to state, where you still want to bowl good.” “It helps us out because some of the bad teams from the easier sectionals are getting kicked out because of this regional,” Romeoville senior Dakota Vostry said. “With six qualifiers making it to state, it makes it a little more comfortable at sectionals.” After making it to state in back-to-back years, the Spartans came up short last year. They are looking for redemption this year behind a pair of four-year varsity members in Vostry and Kyle Zaremba. “It’s my senior year and I want to get back down to state,” Vostry said. “I want to get a state championship this year. We’re really hungry this year. We’re trying to keep these guys motivated to keep going.” “Our goal this year is to go to

BUILDING Continued from page 12 last couple of years, so this is a whole new identity. But, the guys are loving it and we are building off it.” Howard said there is talent to be worked with this season as the Spartans build. “Christian Diaz is an awesome point guard,” Howard said. “He does everything in the leadership role behind the scenes and then on the floor, he is the captain. He puts guys where they need to be. We have a young guard that is

state and win state,” Surges said. “We need to pick up spares, make shots and hit our mark. We’ve been pretty consistent so far.” Romeoville has had a strong start to the season, winning the Plainfield North Baker Tournament to open the season and finished third in the 48-team Plainfield North Invite. “Our team is really good this year again,” Vostry said. “We’re not as deep as we have been, but we’re better this year. We have a title already. It looks like we’re doing pretty good this year.” In addition to the senior duo, junior Cody Surges and freshman Jacob Hubbs have also made an impact. Surges placed eighth at the invite with a 1,332 total. “I’ve gotten better than last year,” Surges said. “But it is about the team. We have to keep stepping up and win tournaments. We have a lot of potential.” •The Raiders have also been solid early in the season. They

finished 10th at the Plainfield North Invite with a pair of low games. “We had three games over 1,000,” Bolingbrook senior Eric Kramer said. “We just need to work on those other three games. Our spare game is the key. We have to pick up our spares and we can win tournaments.” Kramer and Montecinos are the seniors leaders of the team. They both medaled at the North Invite. They are joined by Matt Rycraft, who is currently injured. “Me and Gio are our top two seniors and we have a third senior who is out with an injury,” Kramer said. “We have to pick the team up, stay positive and bowl good the rest of the year. It does hurt us a little bit and the team got down a little bit. But that’s why we’ve got me and Gio to keep us up and keep us positive.” “I believe we are going to state,” Montecinos said. “There’s no doubt about it.We’re missing one of our better guys, but hopefully

really emerging as a scorer in Dwayne Griffin. He is coming. He is getting more and more confidence every day. We have some big guys in Armani Bonilla and Josh Krueger that are setting screens and looking to score around the basket.” Howard took over this year after long-time coach Jeff Bambule stepped down following last season. Will County area basketball is nothing new to Howard who played with Joliet Township on the 30-0 1995 team. He coached at Joliet West as assistant varsity coach for last few seasons and coached AAU, grade school and even two years in a semi-pro

league in Atlanta, Georgia. “I have been molding myself for this and I feel like I am ready. I have a great staff of guys who have been around the game and we are ready to put in the work,” Howard said. He said he has high aspirations of where he wants to take the Spartan program. “I remember when I was growing up, Romeoville always had good players and we tell them those stories. I told them that we can bring this back,” he said. “We want the kids to have a pride in having that Spartan on their chest and we will not sleep until we get there.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

THE BUGLE DECEMBER 5, 2013 he can come back soon.” Montecinos was close to qualifying for state last year and hopes to take his game to the next level this year. “I think I could be the best bowler here, but sometimes I fall apart mentally,” Montecinos said. “I’ve shown I have a lot to learn with my mental game and I have to work on my spare game also. I almost made it to state last year and this year I feel I’m a much better bowler.” Both teams competed at the Plainfield South Invite Friday,

Nov. 29 at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet. Bolingbrook finished third at the meet with a 6,159 total. Minooka won with a 6,233. Montecinos finished 12th (1,286). Matt Strzechowski was 18th (1,266) and Steve Stropkovic was 20th (1,261). Romeoville took 11th with a 5,787 total. Vostry and Hubbs led the way with a 1,276 and a 1,254, respectively. Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 14 Inserra says Durbin—a recent Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 8A AllState selection—was “an absolute force for two years.” The Hawks’ second leading tackler this season—“that’s crazy for a nose guard,” Inserra noted—Durbin had 11 sacks and 15 tacklesfor-loss, and was the CSL South Defensive Player of the Year. His older brother, Don, also was an All-State pick at Maine South in 2003. “If they (offensive linemen) are trying to block him straight up they can’t handle him,” Inserra said. “They had to double- or triple-team him.”

JOHN DUVIC The senior leaves Benet as one of the most prolific kickers in state high school history. Versus CreteMonee this season, he booted a state record five field goals in one game and also kicked a 54-yard field goal the following week— the sixth longest in state history, and one that broke his father’s school record (John Sr.) at Benet by one yard. He connected on 17 field goals this season—two shy of the all-time IHSA mark for the most in one year.

TOM GALANOPOULOS The junior quarterback sliced through opposing defenses not only with his arm—he completed nearly 70 percent of his passes (1,867 yards, 18 TDs)—but also with his legs, finishing 2013 with a 6.68-yards-per-carry average. Coach Scott Baum looks for Galanopoulos to have a banner season next fall.

CLIFTON GARRETT One of the top recruits in the state, the Plainfield South senior totaled 139 tackles, four fumble recoveries, three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also played tight end and fullback on offense. “(Clifton) displays tremendous downhill closing speed and runs extremely well sideline to sideline,” Plainfield South coach Ken Bublitz said. “He brings tremendous force as a tackler and combines tremendous explosion with excellent speed and force. He is very difficult to block one on one and is an excellent leader on and off the field.”

JOSH HARRIS Plainfield South senior was tough for opposing defenses to stop. He set a Cougar record with 1,814 rushing yards. He also had 23 catches for 350 yards and scored 26 total touchdowns en route to being the SPC offensive Player of the Year. “He excelled both as a perimeter running and between the tackles,” Bublitz said. “He gained strength as the season progressed as evidence by the increase in the number of carries per game. Demonstrated an outstanding combination of strength and speed and demonstrated outstanding leadership all season.”

JULIAN HUFF Bolingbrook junior posted 57 total tackles including nine tackles for loss. He tallied a teambest seven sacks for a total of 76 yards lost. He had three pass break-ups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two blocked kicks.

CHUCK HUNTER While Hunter made plays on both sides of the ball for Romeoville, the junior made defenses weary with his speed. He caught 45 passes for 923 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had three interceptions on defense. “Chuck Hunter is one of the best receiver/cornerbacks I have had the opportunity to coach,” Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna said. “He has great ball skills and ability to adjust to the ball. As a cornerback he provides great coverage as well as being a very good open field tackler. He definitely provides big play potential every time he touches the ball.”

JUSTIN HUNTER Joliet Catholic Academy senior was the East Suburban Catholic Conference offensive lineman of the year. He helped a terrific run offense for the Hillmen this year and has given a verbal commitment to play next season at St. Xavier University.

DANIEL JACKSON Plainfield East junior burst onto the scene this year before missing three games due to injury. He finished with six sacks and 15 tackles for loss from his defensive end position.

Sports “Daniel was the best defensive tackle in the conference,” Plainfield East coach Mike Romeli said.“He disrupted play after play and was always in opposing team’s backfields. As a senior next season, he will be pretty impossible to block.”

CHRIS JAMES Defenses naturally keyed even more on the highly sought-after Division I recruit this season after James rushed for over 2,000 yards during his junior year at Notre Dame. But the all-stater still compiled 1,734 yards and scored 20 touchdowns.

NICK JOHNSON Johnson, a senior, was a solid two-way player for Niles West, who’ve qualified for the Class 8A playoffs each of the past two seasons. The two-time all-CSL South pick started at defensive back and running back for three years; this year, he had 87 total tackles and 12 pass break-ups, and averaged 7.5 yards per carry.

GARETH JONES Tabbed as the Trojans’ most versatile player by head coach John Wander,Jones was an integral part of Downers North’s marches to consecutive quarterfinal berths in the Class 7A state playoffs. The senior kicked field goals, punted and also did a nice job as a defensive back, picking off two passes and making 34 tackles.

CHRISTIAN LOPEZ Lopez, a senior running back/ linebacker, didn’t escape the rash of injuries that devastated Maine East in 2013. He sprained his medial collateral ligament in Week 1, and missed Weeks 2, 3 and 4. Yet when healthy he rushed for 866 yards—even with opposing defenses routinely stacking eight in the box—scored 66 points and had 48 tackles.

ANTHONY LOVE Romeoville senior was a big key to the Spartans’ resurgence. He finished with 80 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. “Anthony Love was the leader of our defense,” Kuna said. “He created big plays for us all season in crucial situations. He was the type of defensive lineman that opposing teams gameplanned around, due the impact he has on

offenses. Always seemed to have his biggest plays when we needed it most. Great pass rusher, but really became a force in stopping the run game as well this season.”

all, and helped lead the Hawks reach the Class 8A quarterfinals for the second straight year. Perez was the Hawks’ leading tackler (53) despite his injury.

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Senior from Plainfield South had 83 tackles, two interceptions and eight tackles for loss. “Marty has been a two-year starter and captain for us,” Plainfield North coach Tim Kane said. “He has been a good leader for us and plays with a tenacious mentality.We played him in a few spots on offense because he was hard to keep off the field. He is just a good football player who knows the game and plays very hard.”

Junior strong safety from Plainfield East was a key cog on the blitz for the Bengals with 63 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks. When he wasn’t blitzing he was picking off passes, having four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown.

NIKO MESSINO Senior wide receiver caught 53 balls for 879 yards and nine touchdowns. He also carried the ball 21 times for 95 yards and a TD. “Niko Messino is the best allaround football player I have had since I have been in Joliet,” Aubrey said.

ANDREW MIHULET Whether it was catching a pass, picking one off or running back a kickoff or punt, Mihulet always seemed to come up with a big play for Niles West when they needed it most. Mihulet, a wideout, defensive back and return specialist, notched 12 interceptions and 11 touchdowns his senior year. “He was a quarterback on the sophomore team,” Niles West coach Scott Baum said.“We knew he was going to be factor down the road, but nothing like this. He has an innate ability to grasp what’s going on, he sees big picture and that makes him the athlete that he is.”

RICHARD OLEKANMA Olekanma (6-2, 217), a senior who’s committed to Toledo, and Diggs were bookend D-linemen who created havoc for opposing offenses with their athleticism no matter where they lined up for Downers North. Olekanma also was a factor offensively, leading the club with nearly 300 yards in receptions.

JACK PEREZ A broken arm suffered during the first quarter of Maine South’s Week 7 contest caused Perez to miss remainder of the regular season, but the senior linebacker returned for the playoffs, cast and

JACKSON SHANKLIN Senior defensive back helped turn around a Joliet Catholic Academy DB group that had a fantastic season. He posted 48 tackles, three interceptions, two pass break-ups and had a safety and was named to the All-ESCC team.

NICK SURGES Benet coach Pat New said of Surges’ leadership abilities, “The entire four years, he’s been the leader of that (senior) class. He’s got a lot of self-confidence and had no problem getting the guys going. He’ll be one of those seniors that will be sorely missed.” The senior excelled on both sides of the ball, totaling 57 tackles—17 for loss—and five sacks as a defensive end/linebacker, and catching 16 passes for 195 yards as the Redwings’ tight end.

JAVON TURNER First-year head coach Mark Molinari built the Mustangs’ offense around Turner for good reason. The most explosive player in the West Suburban Gold,Turner could blow past foes with his 4.3 speed in the 40. He averaged nearly 24 yards per catch (903 total yards receiving) while scoring 10 touchdowns during a 2013 campaign that saw DGS return to the playoffs after a year’s absence.

PARRKER WESTPHAL The Bolingbrook senior was the leader of the Raider defense that allowed less than 10 points per game. He tallied 47 tackles this season along with eight pass break-ups and three interceptions. As a kick returner, he averaged 11.6 yards per kick. The defensive back is being recruited by many major college programs. Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed

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Joliet Central wins WJOL championship By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Since the Joliet Township programs resplit, the Joliet Central team has targeted this season as the one to turn the corner for the Steelmen. “These are the program guys,” said Central coach Jeff Corcoran. “These guys have been here the longest. They have gone all the way through and have had some great coaches along the way running what we run.” Early returns look good as Central went 4-0 and won the 13th annual WJOL Thanksgiving Classic with a 57-56 win Saturday night over Providence in the University of St. Francis’ Pat Sullivan Center. Winning the tournament was something Corcoran knew the Steelmen were capable of. “We knew the potential was here to do this,” he said. “Opening up with Minooka and the complex sets that they do and Crete was a problem for us last year, so to do what we have done in these last four games, I’ll take it. I would have liked to get some better execution tonight, but I’ll take it.” Providence (3-1) held a fourpoint advantage, being ahead 25-21 at half, but Corcoran and assistant Brian Koehne decided to trap the Celtics more. The traps led to Steelmen baskets as Central went on a 12-4 to take a 37-31 lead part way through the third quarter. Jonah Coble, the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player, finished with game-highs of 22 points,

five assists and three steals. Corcoran said what he saw in the tournament is what he knew Coble could do. “It has been such an uphill battle with him. More positives than negatives, but there have been some bumps in the road,”he said.“It takes a while for some of these kids to grow up sometime, but he is definitely right now, playing the role we thought he could play and should play. He is a fantastic kid, just getting him to buy in all the time has been a chore and he is there. “It is tough to bring a guy up as a sophomore and realistically, where we were as a program, we could have brought him up as a freshman, but we wanted him to play with the guys he is with now. Maybe he had a little too much too early. It is so much easier when he does what he does in the flow of the game and not forcing it to happen.” Antonio Dyson, who joined Coble on the All-Tournament team, tallied 15 points in the game. Dyson has rejoined the Steelmen after moving back to Joliet after leaving after his freshman season. Central opened the tournament with a 64-46 win over Minooka. Coble led all scorers with 14 points and Jailen Jones scored 13. In game two, Central beat last year’s WJOL champion CreteMonee 69-55 behind 21 from Coble and 20 from Jones. To advance to the final game, Central beat Joliet Catholic Academy 66-32. Dyson paced the Steelmen with 14 points and Coble added 13.

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Joliet Central’s Jonah Coble was the MVP at the WJOL Tournament.

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SIENA: Italy’s medieval heart & soul By Rick Steves Tribune Content Agency

Stretched across a Tuscan hill, Siena offers Italy’s best medieval city experience. With red-brick lanes tumbling every which way, the town is an architectural time warp, where pedestrians rule and the present feels like the past. Most people are content to see Siena on a day trip (it’s just 35 miles south of Florence), but it’s worth a longer visit. Florence may have the big-time museums, but Siena was made for strolling. Staying at a little family-run inn in the old town center, I feel like an honorary Sienese. Five hundred years ago, Italy was the center of humanism. Today, the self-assured Sienese remember their centuries-old accomplishments with pride. In the 1300s, Siena was one of Europe’s largest cities and a major military force, in a class with Florence, Venice and Genoa. But weakened by a disastrous plague and conquered by her Florentine rivals, Siena became a backwater for six centuries. Siena’s loss became our sightseeing gain, because its political and economic irrelevance preserved its Gothicera identity, most notably its great, gorgeous central piazza the Campo. People hang out as if at the beach at this tilted shellshaped “square” of red brick. It gets my vote for the finest piazza in all of Europe. Most Italian cities have a church on their main square, but the Campo gathers around Siena’s city hall, symbol of rational government, and a 330foot municipal tower (open

for climbers). If it’s true that a society builds its tallest towers to its greatest gods, then Siena worships secular effectiveness more than it trusts in God. Nowadays, the city hall tends a museum collection of beautiful paintings (including a knockout work by hometown master Simone Martini). The 14th-century town council met here in the Sala della Pace (“Room of Peace”) under instructive frescoes reminding them of the effects of bad and good government: One fresco shows a city in ruins, overrun by greed and tyranny; the other fresco depicts a utopian republic, blissfully at peace. If the Campo is the heart of Siena, the Duomo (or cathedral) is its soul. Sitting atop Siena’s highest point and visible for miles around, the white and darkgreen striped church is as overthe-top as Gothic gets. Inside and out, it’s lavished with statues and mosaics. The heads of 172 popes peer down on all those who enter. Great art, including Michelangelo statues and Bernini sculptures, fills the church interior. Nicola Pisano carved the wonderful marble pulpit in 1268. It’s crowded with delicate Gothic storytelling - get up close to study the scenes from the life of Christ and the Last Judgment. Hiding between the Duomo and the Campo are intriguing back streets, lined with colorful flags and studded with iron rings for tethering horses. Those flags represent the city’s neighborhood associations (or contrade), whose fierce loyalties are on vivid display twice each summer during the Palio, a wild

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The atmospheric delis in Siena’s old town make a fun stop.

bareback horse race around the Campo (held July 2 and Aug. 16 every year; don’t show up without a hotel reservation if you hope to stay overnight). Because Siena’s steep lanes go in anything but a straight line, it’s easy to get lost - but there’s no rush to get found.As you wander, you’ll be tempted by Sienese specialties in the shops along the way: gourmet pasta, vintage Chianti, boar prosciutto, extra virgin olive oil and panforte. If you don’t think of panforte as fruitcake, you might like it. Some bakeries claim their recipes for this chewy concoction of nuts, honey and candied fruits date back to the 13th century. Some even force employees to sign nondisclosure agreements to ensure they won’t reveal the special spice blend that flavors the dense cake. It’s especially wonderful to be out and about in Siena in the evening, after the tour groups have left for the day. I like to take advantage of a fun trend in town, the aperitivo hour. Bars tucked here and there attract an early crowd by serving a free buffet of food with the purchase of a drink. It’s a light dinner obtained for the cost of a beverage. After a quick aperitivo graze, I feel primed and ready to join the passeggiata - the evening stroll. I try to time my arrival at the Campo just at that magical moment when the sky is the same twilight hue as the rustic stones of the square. As the Campo fills with people-watchers, I linger near

SLEEPING Elegant and friendly Pensione Palazzo Ravizza has an aristocratic feel, with 38 rooms and a peaceful garden set on a dramatic bluff (splurge, www. palazzoravizza.it). The church-run Alma Domus features 43 spartan rooms with quaint balconies, some with fantastic views - ask for a room “con vista” (budget, www.hotelalmadomus.it).

EATING

Feeling more like a local hangout than a tourist trap, the thriving Trattoria La Torre is popular for its home-style cooking, especially pasta (just steps below the Campo at Via di Salicotto 7, tel. 0577-287-548). If you’re looking to eat reasonably on the Campo, Ristorante Alla Speranza is your place; it has one of the best views in all of Italy, and the pizza’s not bad (Piazza Il Campo 35-36, tel. 0577-280-190).

GETTING AROUND

Pedestrians rule in the old center of town.The only drivers allowed are residents and cabbies, so plan on parking in a big lot or garage and walking into town.

TOURIST INFORMATION www.terresiena.it. the Renaissance water feature called the Fountain of Joy. Siena’s residents used to gather here to exchange gossip while filling their water jugs; it’s still a meeting point for tourists and locals. In six hundred years, not much has changed. Life in Siena is good.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.) (c)2013 RICK STEVES. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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washington, il tornado

Residents offer help to tornado victims By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Armed with a trailer full of goods, a group of residents from the Friendship Centre set out to help the victims of the Nov. 17 tornado that devastated Washington, IL. It started with a donations drive sponsored by the High Point Apartments, Community Christian Church and the Friendship Centre. “I was amazed at how much we collected in so little time,” said resident Holly Butenhoff, whose husband and 10-year-old son Cody organized the trip and took the haul to Washington. “We had a fire destroy our home, and we were amazed at the outpouring of support we received and have since been looking to create a non-profit to help those in similar situations,” said Butenhoff. “When this happened, my husband and I said, ‘We have to do something.’” From there she looked up various churches online, made a few contacts and was set on a charge to collect, deliver, and simply help out. Within four days, a trailer full of supplies, including 50 cases of water, diapers, baby supplies, toiletries,soap,deodorant,blankets, etc., was collected. A group of residents -- the Butenhoffs; Mike, Sondra, Bhrett, Jailyn, Jessica and Jael Vickery; and Colleen and

Rachel Fox -- made a caravan to a clearing house in Washington on Saturday, delivering the goods to those most in need. Then they stayed and helped clear debris from a place Butenhoff says they never will forget. “You see it on the news, and you think you know what to expect,” she said.“But when we pulled into the area where it was hardest hit, I’ve never seen anything like it. There is nothing, I mean, nothing there. You look, and the tears just came. I’ve seen other places hit by a tornado, but not like this--it was pure devastation.” Paired with a family whose house was in rubble, their job was to sift through the material to find anything of value for this family, an old baseball glove or photos were all they hoped to find. The rest, fast becoming mountains of debris, was to be hauled to what would have been the front of their driveway. Though the baseball glove wasn’t found, the couple held on to the fact that they all survived, and are part of a town Butenhoff describes as hopeful. For Cody, he was on a mission to find anything that may have belonged to a child who was missing it. “I’m a kid, I know what they would want to find,” he said. “I kept thinking so many people had helped me when our house had the fire, and I wanted to do

something for other people.” It was that attitude that was struck among all those helping. “I couldn’t believe it, not once did any of the kids, say I am cold, tired or hungry, despite the freezing temperatures that day--they just wanted to help,” said Holly Butenhoff. “We will be forever touched by what we saw that day.” All made mention that they would return if needed. Butenhoff said donations were abundant right now and with displaced residents searching for places to stay on friends’ couches or hotels, they do not even know what to do with all the material collected. The group is already planning a trip back, perhaps in January. “There is a tendency that after a month or so, people begin to forget, so we would like to go back then and see how we can help,” said Butenhoff.

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A group of Romeoville residents traveled to Washington, IL, to help with tornado relief.

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