Sentinel The Shorewood
Wednesday, Januar y 2, 2013
Enterprise Publications • www.shorewoodsentinel.com
Vol. 18 No. 4
SAFETY IN SCHOOLS Newtown tragedy raises questions over local school security procedures
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter
The tragedy in Connecticut shocked the nation, and its ramifications are surfacing in school districts across the country. School officials locally are reviewing their security procedures and doing their best to assure parents their children will be safe with them. “Parents entrust us with the care and well-being of their children in our schools,” the Rev. John Belmonte, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Joliet Diocese in a statement.
“It is a responsibility we take very seriously. Great care is taken at every school to ensure the safety of every student,” said Belmonte. The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools ensures safety practices in place will continue and be reviewed. With 22,000 students in 48 elementary and seven high schools in DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall and Will counties, the diocese controls limited access to buildings: School doors are locked at all times; entry for visitors is designated through a main entrance See SCHOOL SAFETY, page 2
Grainger Foundation Supports Shorewood Hugs The Grainger Foundation has donated $9,000 to Shorewood Hugs in support of its Wishes Program. “This grant will be used to aid people who are in need of assistance through our Wishes Program,” said Laura Charland, Secretary, Shorewood
Hugs. “We support the Wishes Program and how it makes a positive impact on the lives of many in the community. We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity.” This program currently serve those struggling with the economy, cancer patients,
memorial funds,health care needs, battered women, and educational needs, just to name a few. This donation was recommended by Tommy Kersting, Senior Director, Distribution of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s, Minooka location. Grainger has been a part of the Minooka
business community for 3 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products. “We are proud to recommend the programs offered by Shorewood Hugs,” said Kersting. “We understand the need for helping people in the community and
making a positive impact on their lives.” The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois, was established in 1949 by William W. Grainger, founder of W.W. Grainger, Inc.