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VILLAGE BOARD

Board OKs license for wine tastings Members of the Village Board voted unanimously during their regular Jan. 28 meeting to approve the Class H license By Stewart Warren For the Sentinel

“We have a great turnout. We are so glad people CaMe out and supported us.”

BY KRIS STADALSKY for THe SeNTINeL Guests and honorees at Shorewood H.U.G.S. Chocolate ball didn’t let Saturday’s inclement weather stop them from going out and supporting the local charity. “We have a great turnout,” said board member Laura Charland. “We are so glad people came out and supported us.”

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Rachelle Kates and Kyle Ryan perform parts from “Phantom of the Opera.”

The village of Shorewood now has a new liquor license classification allowing the owners of liquor stores to sell glasses of wine or specialty beer during on-site tasting events. The members of the Village Board voted unanimously during their regular Jan. 28 meeting to approve the Class H license. Marty Dahl, the owner ofWineStyles, 1145 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, asked the board to create the new license, Mayor Rick Chapman said. Dahl also owns the WineStyles in Mayor Rick Frankfort, and that Chapman village allows the sale of wine by the glass, Chapman said. The trustees discussed the measure briefly on Tuesday before voting. “If you go down this road, it seems like you are turning (the store) into a bar,” Trustee Jim McDonald warned. Chapman countered that the tastings were done in a private room at the back of the store. The invitation-only events >> See Wine | page 3

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Wednesday, Februar y 5, 2014

Vol. 19 No. 9

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VILLAGE BOARD

Board OKs license for wine tastings Members of the Village Board voted unanimously during their regular Jan. 28 meeting to approve the Class H license By Stewart Warren For the Sentinel

“We have a great turnout. We are so glad people CaMe out and supported us.”

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Rachelle Kates and Kyle Ryan perform parts from “Phantom of the Opera.”

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News

WILL COUNTY

County marks decrease in heroin overdose death County is working to expand heroin prevention initiative into other schools in county The number of deaths due to heroin overdose in Will County decreased in 2013, according to Coroner Pat O’Neil. There were 35 heroin overdose deaths in 2013 which is a nearly 34 percent decrease from 53 deaths in 2012, and the first year of decrease since O’Neil began tracking heroin overdose deaths in the county in 1999. “While this number represents 35 families whose lives have been forever changed at the loss of a

family member, I am encouraged by this change in the trend,” O’Neil said. In the last few years, reports of escalated heroin use in the Chicago area have dominated the local and national media beginning when heroin overdose deaths spiked in 2010 with 26 deaths. During the summer of 2010, two fathers organized a rally to raise attention to this issue and invited a number of local leaders. Will County Executive Larry Walsh

Breaking down the numbers

heroin overdose deaths in Will County

There were 35 heroin overdose deaths in 2013. Heroin use in the Chicago area have dominated the local and national media beginning when heroin overdose deaths spiked in 2010 with 26 deaths.

was among those county officials and he pledged to the crowd of nearly 400 that Will County would do something to fight this growing problem of heroin. “We have one of the finest health departments in the country,”Walsh said. “I knew that if we worked together we would find a way to educate our residents about the horrible dangers of this drug.” Walsh reached out to O’Neil, States’ Attorney James Glasgow, Sheriff Paul Kaupas, and John Roberts, co-founder of HERO and one of the fathers who spoke at the rally, to form Will County HELPS (Heroin Education Leads to Preventative Solutions) and have continued to seek out partners to spread the message, “You only try heroin once, after that your addiction owns you and you could

This year there was a 34 percent decrease from 53 deaths in 2012, and the first year of decrease since O’Neil began tracking heroin overdose deaths in the county in 1999.

wind up dead.” “We have held countless forums in communities across Will County to raise awareness to the physical, mental, social, and legal ramifications of heroin use,” said Walsh. “I am extremely proud of the partnerships we have created to spread this important message. We have met so many families who have been touched by heroin that we know our efforts have not been in vain.” Walsh also noted the key partnership forged with the Robert Crown Center for Health Education that is in the second year of a pilot heroin prevention initiative with Joliet Township High Schools and Troy Middle School. “Robert Crown is a leader in health education and when they

approached us about bringing the heroin prevention curriculum to our schools, we realized the powerful impact this would make on our children. “Our children are smart, and it is up to all of us to empower them to make smart decisions,” Walsh added. “I think the heroin prevention initiative and the community forums have been successful in raising awareness of heroin in our area and helped these children make wise choices. I also believe we have begun conversations between parents and their children about the dangers of this drug.” However, Will County does not see this drop in overdose deaths as an end to this initiative. The county is working to expand the heroin prevention initiative into other schools in Will County. “We will not rest until we have driven heroin out of Will County,” said Walsh. “Our greatest weapon against this epidemic is to educate people about the effects of heroin.” Currently, Will County is planning for the 2014 Hero Helps Community Forum which is slated for Saturday, May 17.

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL FEBRUARY 5, 2014 >> oper a, from page 1 H.U.G.S. 5th annual Chocolate Ball was held at the Joliet Holiday Inn. Guests wearing masquerade masks and colors of black, red and white to compliment the “Phantom of the Opera” theme mingled, enjoyed appetizers and tasted delectable chocolates. Shorewood resident Sally Bagley was most impressed by the red velvet sipping chocolate with cream cheese whipping cream created by Bella Cucina Catering. It was the first year Sally and husband Tom attended the Chocolate Ball, typically being in Florida this time of year, said Sally. produced the evening’s vignettes Friend Lynne Lichtenauer of from the opera. WJOL’s Lynne, Mary and Natalie Colbert said he was more show, introduced the Bagleys than happy to bring the actors/ to a few H.U.G.S. members, singers together and produce which led to them coming out the performance for H.U.G.S. to support the cause and enjoy “Many families in our school the festivities. have been recipients of “We live in Shorewood; it H.U.G.S.,” Colbert said. “It’s a seemed like the thing to do,” said great program.” Tom. H.U.G.S is in its sixth year Lynne, Mary and Natalie were helping local people and bringing featured guests and MCs of the a bit of joy and support to families evening. struggling for “More Also featured any number guests were of reasons. important mayors and Whether than public officials i t ’ s anything is from four towns horseback your support, which r i d i n g where HUGS has wish recipients. is invaluable to lessons for C h a n n a h o n H.U.G.S. Everybody a young Mayor Joe Cook, needs a hug once in autistic boy, Joliet Mayor awhile.” a donation Tom Giarrante, on behalf of - Friend Lynne Lichtenauer of WJOL’s Shorewood Lynne, Mary and Natalie show, a young man V i l l a g e struck with Administrator a rare eye Roger Barrowman and Plainfield disease which caused him to go Village Trustee Dan Rippy were blind, or a swing set for a little girl the evening’s judges on the whose father was undergoing chocolate panel. surgery and chemotherapy for Entertainment was provided bone cancer in his spine. by Iris Isle, a string trio from Keri Johnson and Kim Simpson Schaumburg. were the featured wish recipients Onstage, three area actors at the ball. The two Plainfield sang and performed parts from neighbors were diagnosed with “Phantom of the Opera.” John breast cancer three weeks apart. Wehrs of Plainfield, as the Another neighbor put in a Phantom, formerly sang in the wish request asking to help Los Angeles Opera. them purchase organic food, Kelly Kates and Kyle Ryan which Simpson felt would aid in performed at Summerplace their cancer recovery. Theatre in Naperville along with “The cancer almost overtook Shorewood Elementary School me. You feel very out of control,” music teacher Matt Colbert, who Simpson said. “It was something >> wine, from page 1 were held at tall tables – a seating arrangement that didn’t encourage hours of drinking or hanging around. “Their corporation does this quite a bit. It doesn’t seem to be

much of a problem,” Chapman said. “But they are getting into beer and wine, and what else?” McDonald asked. The mayor replied that the events were sedate affairs. “They don’t have a cooler with

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(TOP) Natalie Manley, Mary Lancaster and Lynne Lichtenauer, of WJOL’s Lynne, Mary & Natalie show, were the evening’s emcees. (Bottom) Chocolate judges taste and score the winners. From left, Channahon Mayor Joe Cook, Plainfield Village Trustee Dan Rippy, Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante and Shorewood Village Administrator Roger Barrowman.

I could do; buy the right kinds of food.” Both Johnson and Simpson are on the home stretch after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Both have good prognoses. But more than the gift they received from H.U.G.S. was the feeling that others out there truly do care. “We had no idea H.U.G.S. existed,” said Johnson. “When you get the call during such a rough time in your life, to get something from someone you have never met before, it makes you feel so good. What they are doing is so wonderful.” By evening’s end, the silent auction had commenced, the raffle baskets had been won and the grand prize winner had been announced.

The final decisions of the chocolates judges were in: Originality, Fanny Mae Fine Chocolates; Aroma, Cutting Edge Catering; Creativity, Aunt Nina’s Sweets & Treats; the most Phantomesque, Barolo Italian Restaurant; Taste, Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts program; and People’s Choice, Bella Cucina Catering. The Judge’s Choice award and overall winner was Hollingworth Candies for their toffee. Nearly 300 people turned out to support H.U.G.S. and the work the organization does to help their fellow man. “More important than anything is your support, which is invaluable to H.U.G.S.,” Lichtenauer said to guests early in the evening.“Everybody needs a hug once in awhile.”

just Bud Lite in it,” Chapman said. And WineStyles closes at 10 p.m., Trustee Dan Anderson said. After mulling the issue, the trustees seemed to agree that it might work. After all, the village

of Shorewood wants to support small businesses whenever possible. “The nice thing about it is, it is under the control of the liquor commission,” Chapman said. “If there is a problem, we can pull the license.”

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LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY- JOLIET, ILLINOIS THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY as assignee of THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION as receiver for FOUNDERS BANK, Plaintiff, v. JESSICA DEVELOPMENT, LLC, MICHAEL R. BERRY, MICHELE S. BERRY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 13-CH-3947 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Will County by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain Mortgage, Amendment to Mortgage and Ancillary Loan Documents conveying the premises described as

follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: LOT 7 AND LOT 8 (EXCEPT THE EAST 54-1/2 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 6 IN HENRY CHEADLE AND FULLER’S SECOND ADDITION TO WOODLAND, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 13, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOT 20 IN COUNTY CLERK’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 23 AND 24 IN THE CANAL TRUSTEES’ SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 7, 1889 IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 48, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Tax identification numbers: 07-15-

235-009-0000 (Parcel 1); 07-15-130005-0000 (Parcel 2) Common addresses of mortgaged real estate: 701 Grant Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60433 and 318 Sherman Street, Joliet, Illinois 60433. Mortgagor: Jessica Development, LLC Mortgagee: Founders Bank Mortgage recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County as Document No. R2006210150; Amendment to Mortgage recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Will County as Document No. R2012084877, nPresent owner of the property: Jessica Development, LLC Notice is hereby given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless, you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of

the Circuit Clerk of Will County, 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432, on or before February 21, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Pamela J. McGuire Clerk of the Court 14 W Jefferson, Suite 212 Joliet, Illinois 60432 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Carlson Dash, LLC 216 S. Jefferson St., Suite 504 Chicago, Illinois 60661 I582365 Published 1/22, 1/29, 2/5

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What an Italian hill town should be Orvieto has two distinct parts: the old-town hilltop and the dull new town below By Rick Steves Tribune Content Agency

Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. Less than 90 minutes from Rome, Orvieto sits majestically high above the valley floor atop a big chunk of "tufo" volcanic stone, overlooking cypress-dotted Umbrian plains. A visit here will reward you with a delightful, perfectly preserved and virtually traffic-free world highlighted by a colorful-insideand-out cathedral and some of Italy's best wine. Orvieto has two distinct parts: the old-town hilltop and the dull new town below. All travelers start at the bottom, where train passengers disembark and drivers can leave their cars for free.Visitors can then drive or take an elevator or escalator to the medieval upper town. But my preferred mode is joining the locals to climb the town's natural fortress hill on the slick funicular, which deposits riders about a 10-minute walk from the heart of town. Orvieto's cathedral gets my vote for Italy's liveliest facade.This colorful, prickly, Gothic facade, divided by four pillars, has been compared to a medieval altarpiece - a gleaming mass of mosaics, stained glass and sculpture. It's a circa 1330 class in world history, back when no one dared question "intelligent design." Things start with Creation and end with the Last Judgment. Inside, the nave feels spacious and less cluttered than those in

most Italian churches. It used to be filled with statues and fancy chapels until 1877, when the people decided they wanted to "un-Baroque" their church. The nave is also an optical illusion; the architect designed it to be wider at the back and narrower at the altar, making it appear longer than it is. Windows of thin sliced alabaster bathe the interior in a soft light. The cathedral's highlight is the Chapel of San Brizio, featuring Luca Signorelli's brilliantly lit

orvieto also boasts a riCh underground World. the toWn sits atop a vast underground netWorK oF etrusCan-era Caves, Wells and tunnels. frescoes of the Day of Judgment and Life after Death. Although the frescoes refer to themes of resurrection and salvation, they also reflect the turbulent political and religious atmosphere of Italy in the late 1400s. Signorelli's ability to tell stories through human actions and gestures, rather than symbols, inspired his younger contemporary, Michelangelo, who meticulously studied Signorelli's work. Behind the Duomo, a complex of medieval palaces called Palazzi Papali shows off the city's best devotional art. Not to be missed is the marble Mary and Child,

who sit beneath a bronze canopy, attended by exquisite angels. This proto-Renaissance ensemble, dating from around 1300, once filled the niche in the center of the cathedral's facade (where a replica sits today). Orvieto also boasts a rich underground world.The town sits atop a vast underground network of Etruscan-era caves, wells and tunnels. Guided tours of the medieval caves offer a glimpse into how these ancient Italians lived, from the remains of an old olive press to a pigeon coop where the birds were reared for roasting. Even now, you'll still see pigeon ("piccione") dishes featured on many Orvieto menus. St. Patrick's Well - 175 feet deep, 45 feet wide, and 496 steps down - impresses modern engineers to this day. Thanks to its natural hilltop fortification,Orvieto served as a 16th-century place of refuge for the pope.Wanting to ensure he had water during a time of siege, he built this extravagant well, with two spiral stairways leading down to a bridge from which people could scoop up water.The double-helix design was crucial for allowing efficient traffic flow (imagine if donkeys and people, balancing jugs of water, had to go up and down the same stairway). Digging this was a huge project. Even today, when faced with a difficult task, Italians say, "It's like digging St. Patrick's Well." Of course, no visit to Orvieto is complete without trying its famous Classico wine. One of my favorite places to do this is at the Tenuta Le Velette winery, just outside Orvieto, where Cecilia and Corrado Bottai welcome visitors who make an appointment. As

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Orvieto’s cathedral is known for its dynamic facade, optical-illusion interior and extravagantly frescoed Chapel of San Brizio.

SLEEPING hotel duomo is centrally located and modern, with splashy art and 17 rooms (splurge, www.orvietohotelduomo.com). villa Mercede offers 23 cheap, simple, mostly twin-bedded rooms, each with a big modern bathroom and many with glorious umbrian views (budget, www.villamercede.it).

EATING

la palomba features game and trufﬂe specialties in a wood-paneled dining room (via Cipriano Manente 16, tel. 0763-343-395). pizzeria and restaurant Charlie’s noisy dining hall, stony courtyard and wood-fired pizza are popular with local families and students (via loggia dei Mercanti 14, tel. 0763-344-766).

GETTING AROUND

Whether coming by train or car, visitors first arrive in the modern, lower part of town. From there you can drive or take the funicular, elevator or escalator up to the medieval upper town, where all the sightseeing action is.

TOURIST INFORMATION www.orvietoviva.com

the volcanic soil is very rich in minerals, grape vines thrive here, as they have since Etruscan times. In fact, the Bottais still keep bottles in the same cellar where the Etruscans used to store their

wines. Dug from "tufo" stone, the cellar provides the perfect conditions for aging wine. While Orvieto is busy with tourists during the day, the town is quiet after dark.

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News

WILL COUNTY

Breaking down the numbers

heroin overdose deaths in Will County

There were 35 heroin overdose deaths in 2013. Heroin use in the Chicago area have dominated the local and national media beginning when heroin overdose deaths spiked in 2010 with 26 deaths.

This year there was a 34 percent decrease from 53 deaths in 2012, and the first year of decrease since O’Neil began tracking heroin overdose deaths in the county in 1999.

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just Bud Lite in it,” Chapman said. And WineStyles closes at 10 p.m., Trustee Dan Anderson said. After mulling the issue, the trustees seemed to agree that it might work. After all, the village

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News

state news

Agriculture community lauds approval of Farm Bill Support is set at 65 percent, conservation compliance is linked to crop insurance By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

After months of deliberation, the U.S.House on Jan.29 approved a Farm Bill that local agricultural experts say addresses many of their concerns. “I was very pleased the House voted to approve the Farm Bill, and will now move forward to the Senate,” said Will County Farm Bureau Manager Mark Schneidewind. “Many hours of work by our farming community went into this effort, and this bill

addresses many of the policy objectives we stressed. “The Farm Bill was extended since 2012, but that allowed for more input and discussion from outside groups, and the House members were comfortable with moving this forward. We have six congressmen representing parts of Will County, and we had conversations with each of their offices.We thank the Congressmen and their office staffs for talking to our farmers about the Farm Bill and how important it is to the family farmer.

“The plan is fiscally responsible, and it will put a five-year plan in place to help farmers manage their risk, which is important considering the market and price fluctuations we have seen in the past year.” Schneidewind pointed to the following provisions in the new Farm Bill: Crop insurance is enhanced with the introduction of a Supplement Coverage Option, which offers farmers the option of purchasing additional coverage based on county yield or loss basis to cover part of the deductible. The support is set at 65 percent, and conservation compliance is linked to crop insurance. The bill

includes a flexible farm safety net that includes choices between price-based and revenuebased risk management tools and maintains decoupling of payments under both programs from current planted acres. Target price which is now to be called “reference” prices are proposed to be $3.70/bushel for corn, $8.40/bushel for soybeans and $5.50 /bushel for wheat. The Agriculture Risk Coverage program will pay to a level between 76-86 percent of the historical revenue. Producers will have a one-time option to update yields before the 2014 crop year. Reallocation of base acres among covered commodities shall be in the fouryear average of acreage planted on the farm to each covered commodity for the following “harvest, grazing, haying and silage” for the 2009-2012 crop years, as well as any prevent planted acres. The bill also eliminates direct payments while maintaining decoupled farm support programs that will minimize any possible planting and production distortions that could challenge trade. Marketing loans are the same as current law and there are payment limitations on an individual as well as a couple. The bill also includes agricultural research programs such as Foreign Market Development, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, Market Access Programs and Agriculture and Food Research

Initiative. Strongly debated cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were set at $8.6 billion over 10 years. The House had wanted to set the cuts at $4 billion, while the Senate was recommending $40 billion over 10 years. Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr. said he was pleased to see the Farm Bill move out of the House after two years of work. “The Farm Bill strengthens the federal crop insurance program, which is the most important risk management tool available to farmers. The bill maintains resources for cost-share, working land conservation programs that allow farmers improve water quality, and adapt to tightening regulations.” Illinois Soybean Association Vice Chairman Mike Marron was pleased with the progress as well. “This farm bill provides effective, multi-year farm legislation and establishes practical risk management programs for our nation-leading soybean farmers. On behalf of Illinois soybean farmers, we are excited about passage of this legislation that would achieve net savings of $23 billion during the next 10 years. That makes agriculture the only sector that has contributed to deficit reduction in the 113th Congress. The U.S. Senate was expected to vote on the Bill Tuesday, Feb. 4.

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Residents can belly up to McBrody’s again Bar, restaurant at 73 W. Jefferson St. did not have a valid state liquor license for most of January By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

Although McBrody’s wasn’t able to sell liquor for most of January, the beer is pouring again. The bar and restaurant at 73 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, did not have a valid state liquor license for most of January, said Jim O’Connell, owner of the business. The state notified the city about the lapse around Jan. 15, said Mayor Tom Giarrante, the city’s liquor commissioner. The bar also has a local liquor license, but it becomes invalid without the state license, he said. During the month, the

restaurant was open for lunch but closed at night, the news announced every day by a paper sign taped to the front door. O’Connell had to remove all of the alcohol from the building, Giarrante said. The situation was a little confusing for some patrons who couldn’t figure out if the place was open or not at any given time. But O’Connell went to Springfield this week and got the license back. He submitted the paper work to the city on Thursday, Giarrante said. “He got the OK from us to start selling liquor,” the mayor said. As O’Connell tended bar at McBrody’s on Friday afternoon,

he was reluctant to talk about what had happened to his liquor license. But the ongoing construction in downtown Joliet including the recent threemonth closure of the Jefferson Street Bridge had been hard on his business, O’Connell said. The bridge was closed Oct. 1 for maintenance work. Although originally scheduled to be back in business on Oct. 24, the repairs took longer than anticipated, and it did not reopen until Dec. 27. Drivers had to find a way to get downtown without using Jefferson Street, a main east-west artery for the city. “No one could get here. No one understands the one-way streets (in downtown),” O’Connell said. “I had people call, and ask ‘How do I get there?’ I would tell them the highway, McDonough Street,

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Jackson, Ruby. I would give them directions and they did not understand.” The callers often would say something that had to hurt: “They’d say, ‘We are going to dinner somewhere else. It’s too hard to get there,” O’Connell said. Business was slow even with there were shows at the Rialto, perhaps the busiest nights in downtown Joliet. All the restaurants are packed, often with out-of-towners who hold theater tickets. But McBrody’s is a few blocks west of the Rialto, and without the Jefferson Street Bridge, the people from Beverly and Naperville either didn’t know how to get there or forgot about its existence. That wasn’t the only road project in downtown Joliet

during 2013. There was work going on everywhere last year as utility lines were updated and Joliet Junior College continued the construction of its new building at Chicago and Webster streets. The streets were often either ripped apart or temporarily closed, making life miserable for motorists and business owners like O’Connell. “It makes it tough for people to park. It confuses people who are not familiar with downtown,” he said. But he understands the situation. “You can’t blame progress; (infrastructure work) has to be done,” O’Connell said. “There is never a good time. You can be upset about it and have it ruin your day, but there is nothing you can do about it.”

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Police Blotter

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Timothy J. Policandriotes, 49, 1519 Taylor, was arrested at 6:38 p.m. Jan. 24 at that address for Criminal Damage to Property.

Stephen A. Veasy, 22, 1703 Houston Ave., was arrested at 10:48 p.m. Jan. 24 at Larkin and Oneida for Domestic Battery and Interfering with Reporting Of Domestic Battery.

Ashley M. Pemble, 26, 120 Reedwood Drive, was arrested at 5:28 p.m. Jan. 24 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Retail Theft.

Michelle M. Willhite, 30, 1716 N. Broadway, was arrested at 9 a.m. Jan. 24 at 2200 Oneida for two counts of Aggravated Battery.

Alejandro Orozco-Bazan, 25, 617 N. Hickory, was arrested at 4:03 a.m. Jan. 24 at that address for Obstructing Identification and Resist/

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A 15-year-old was arrested at 7:48 p.m. Jan. 25 at 1801 W. Jefferson for Retail Theft.

Jorge L. Ayala, 19, 3044 W. Cermak, Chicago, was arrested at 9:09 p.m. Jan. 25 at Clinton andArch for Possession of Drug Equipment and Possession of Cannabis.

Mario J. Carrasco-Ronquillo, 35, 704 Garnsey, was arrested at 3:32 a.m. Jan. 25 at that address for Resist/Obstruct A P.O. and Aggravated Domestic Battery.

Robert J. Hodges Jr., 27, 205 Granite, was arrested at 2:45 a.m. Jan. 25 at Hammes south of Jefferson for DUIAlcohol and DUI-BAC over .08. Joshua M. Pemble, 23, 2 Davison, was arrested at 3:56 p.m. Jan. 26 at 155 Brookforest Ave. for Retail Theft and Felony DWLS.

James S. Greer, 60, 611 E. Cass, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Jan. 26 at 508 E. Cass for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

L. Lindgren, 18, 1808 12 Eric S. Jefferson, Lockport, was arrested at 10:43 p.m. Jan. 26

in the 600 block of Morgan for Possession of Cannabis. James R. Donchez, 31, 3800 Fireside Court, was arrested at 4:25 a.m. Jan. 27 at 919 Sable Ridge for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Endangering the Life/Health of a Child.

Joe F.Castillo,54,1612 Sugar Maple Road, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Jan. 27 at 1401 Route 59 for Theft.

Marcus J. Cambic, 32, 1206 John St., was arrested at 1:18 p.m. Jan. 28 at 1401 W. Jefferson for Theft.

Roosevelt Jones, 63, 8 Luana, was arrested at 2:58 p.m. Jan. 28 at Richards and I-80 for Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent.

Elizabeth Pinto, 58, 1345 Acorn Drive, Crest Hill, and Viviana E. Akande, 34, 1104 Trillium Lane, were arrested at 4:24 p.m. Jan. 28 at 2524 W. Jefferson for Retail Theft.

Raymond J. Kroll Jr., 45, 611 E. Cass St., was arrested at 1:44 p.m. Jan. 28 at 3001 Plainfield for Theft.

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

Calvert A. Crudup, 60, 1213 Edge Hill Ave., was arrested at 12:49 p.m. Jan. 28 at that address on an Out of Town Warrant and for Delivery of Controlled Substance.

Michael J. Wrbanek, 23, 1802 Burshire Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:33 a.m. Jan. 29 at Emyvale and Honora for DUI – Alcohol and DUI – BAC over .08.

Lisa M. Sefcik, 45, 1525 E. Cass, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Jan. 28 at that address for Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

Janet L. Pickering, 54, 304 B Woodcreek Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:39 p.m. Jan. 30 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Theft.

Armando Reyes, 33, 550 Irving, was arrested at 3:59 p.m. Jan. 28 at that address for Criminal Damage to Property and on a Will County Warrant.

Adam E. Nelson, 21, 416 Oneida,was arrested at 8:42 p.m. Jan. 28 at 250 Nicholson for Forgery, Identity Theft and Theft.

Richard J. Allen, 66, 1509 Black Road, was arrested at 5:39 p.m. Jan. 29 at 333 N. Madison for Violation Of Order Of Protection.

Kenneth R.Wicevic, 52, 535 Pasadena, Crest Hill, was arrested at 12:40 p.m. Jan. 29 at 1590 Larkin for Retail Theft.

Darius L.Wicks, 37, 14234 S. Hillsdale Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. Jan. 29 at 809 Westwood for Violation Of Order Of Protection.

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Shorewood Jennifer M. Blazekovich, 39, 118 Walnut Dr., Shorewood, arrested Jan. 12 at Route 52 and Del Webb Road for Driving under the Influence, No Valid Driver’s License and Improper Lane Usage.

Tadrianna M. Hutcherson, 20, 909 Lois Place, Joliet, arrested January 24 at Black Road and Brookforest Avenue for DrivingWhile License Suspended. She was arrested after a routine license plate check.

Marc W. Wulf, 42, 510 Smith Lane, Dwight, arrested January 30 at Cottage and Meyers streets for Driving While License Revoked and No Taillight.

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WITh Rep. nATAlIe mAnley (d-JolIeT) 98Th dIsTRICT

Manley shares some lessons WEB learned as freshman legislator LINKS On Jan. 9, 2013, I was sworn in a shortage of financial experts as the state Representative of the seated in the General Assembly… 98th House District. I was one and it shows. We may not be of large group of new, an exciting bunch, incoming freshmen that but have a skill set took the oath of office that Illinois needs that day. In the blink of desperately. an eye a year has gone F r e q u e n t l y, by, and as I reflect on legislation starts off what has transpired, I as an idea, a story, or think about some of a thought in passing the things I learned. that someone shares These are some of my as you talk to them observations. There are Rep. Natalie Manley at their door or at a plenty more that I will (D-Joliet) 98th town hall meeting. share over time, but for District The legislator is the now, here are just a few – in no messenger. Several bills I carried, particular order: now law, came from people right People don’t differ along party here in Will County. lines as often as they do by region. Springfield is an unusual place. Wait a minute … I thought all It is chaotic, it’s loud, and it’s the Democrats and Republicans not Will County. In an effort to are warring factions and literally remain grounded and connected spend all day screaming and to real life, I often make phone yelling at each other? Turns out calls to constituents while I’m in the “D” or the “R” matters less than Springfield. So, don’t be surprised the longitude and latitude of your if I call you. district. Being a legislator is a full-time That being said, the Democrats job, that is, if you want to represent and Republicans vote unanimously your constituents properly. I on many pieces of legislation. spend half the year in Springfield Turns out that our constituents and the other half getting to know have a lot of the same needs. the people in the district, and Accountants look at things understanding their issues. Any differently from other people. legislator that has ever said this There are a lot of lawyers in the is a part time job … wasn’t doing General Assembly, and though their job. they are great at dissecting laws Truth and transparency are and mincing words, not all of paramount. That is what people them understand how numbers want, but sometimes they get mad work. Accountants do. We have when you tell them what they

have a question or comment about this column? feel free to send us an email at nmanley@buglenewspapers.com

don’t want to hear… even if it is the truth. One day, a well-respected local businessman and I had an impromptu conversation as we found ourselves ushered into the basement of a banquet hall while tornado sirens were sounding above. After sharing some concerns with the state, he reassured me, “Just do the right thing, and everything will work out OK.” I was surprised, though that has always been my modus operandi, that hearing it from someone else would leave such an impression. Compromise and bipartisanship are how things get done. While in many ways, Springfield is gridlocked, it has not been my experience in every situation. Some of my bills were chief co-sponsored by Republicans because it was an important and positive piece of legislation for Illinois. It helps, if you leave your ego at the door and do things for the right reasons (see #8). Government can work. I’ve seen it. It isn’t always pretty, but if you try hard, and do things for the right reason, you can really help people… and that’s what this job is all about. Next time: My thoughts on the State of the State Address.

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Zonta Club to hold annual Fundraiser The theme of Zonta’s Fundraiser this year is “Celebrating Zonta Around the World” The Zonta Club of Joliet will hold its annual fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Patrick Haley Mansion, 17 S.Center St., Joliet. The event will begin with cocktails from 11 a.m. to noon and lunch will be served at noon. Tickets are $65. For more information, contact this year’s

chairperson, Lora McGuire, at lmcguire@jjc.edu or 815-3516847. The theme of Zonta’s Fundraiser this year is “Celebrating Zonta Around the World”. The club will honor a Woman of Distinction, a person who has contributed to Zonta’s mission of increasing the status

of women around the world. “The Zonta Club of Joliet’s annual fundraiser raises funds to support local and international Zonta Charities,” Zonta President Mardi Wunderlich said. “This year’s local recipient is Will County Habitat for Humanity.” Zonta International was formed in 1919 and is headquartered in Oakbrook, Illinois. There are more than 33,000 members in over 1200 clubs in 65 countries around the world.

The Zonta Club of Joliet’s annual fundraiser raises funds to support local and international Zonta Charities. This year’s local recipient is Will County Habitat for Humanity.”

- Zonta President Mardi Wunderlich

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Historical Museum wants to build on endowment One of the only stipulations was that the fund is to be named in honor of the Museum’s past director, Tony Contos The Joliet Area Historical Museum has received a generous endowment from Brent Wadsworth, founder of Wadsworth Golf Construction Co. One of the only stipulations was that the fund is to be named in honor of the Museum’s past director, Tony Contos. Upon hearing the news, Contos commented that support from the Wadsworth family reflected a positive move forward not just for the Museum, but the entire Joliet community. “The Wadsworth family’s choice to establish this endowment for the Joliet Area Historical Museum is another example of their longterm belief in the Joliet area and the people and institutions who quietly support the fiber of the

community. “I am honored and humbled by their request to name the endowment in this manner. It is most meaningful that it is established by a family of their character.” Greg Peerbolte, the Museum’s current Director, noted that the establishment of this endowment fund, which allows the Museum to use earnings generated by the principle, was the result of a long-term goal and puts the Joliet Area Historical Museum in elite company. “The establishment of the Anthony B. Contos Endowment Fund is a huge game-changer for our organization. It demonstrates a great show of support in our goal to expand long-term services to the community as we seek

additional financial support from grant-making organizations and individual donors. Endowments are hallmarks of large, wellestablished organizations, so we are no doubt in great company.” The Museum will now seek to leverage Wadsworth’s gift to attain additional community support to grow the fund, Peerbolte continued. “The Wadsworth family puts much thought into their investments, so we are charged not only with managing these funds wisely, but actively growing them by enlisting the support of the Joliet community.” Peerbolte said the Museum would soon be issuing a community challenge with the goal of doubling the fund within one calendar year of the campaign announcement. The fund will also solidify a relationship between the Museum and the Joliet American Legion Band, in accordance with the Wadsworths’ request. After

the Band was put out of their rehearsal space over the summer, officers of the Band approached Museum staff, and a new home for the Band was created in the Museum’s Caterpillar Auditorium. “Following a successful rooftop concert over the summer, our organizations became fast friends,” Peerbolte said. “I quickly learned that that Joliet American Legion Band is among the most treasured and respected entities in the Joliet community.The Band’s rich history speaks for itself, so the Museum acting as its home base is a natural fit.” He added that the Museum and Legion Band were currently in talks to develop an annual concert at the Museum, the proceeds of which would benefit the endowment. Peerbolte encourages anyone interested in learning more about theAnthony B.Contos Endowment Fund at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, to contact him at the Museum, (815) 723-5201.

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INSIDE: Minooka has pair of wrestlers win SPC titles, page 12; Young Hilltoppers building with chemistry, page 13

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Minooka duo earn All-State honors By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

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Zach Segatto was one of two Minooka bowlers to earn All-State honors.

Minooka came into the state meet last weekend at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon with the goal of bringing home a state trophy after coming up one pin short a year ago, finishing in fourth. While the Indians were unable to accomplish that feat, finishing fifth, they were able to bring home some individual hardware this year. Seniors Zach Segatto and John Kauffman finished seventh and 10th, respectively, to earn AllState honors, which went to the top 12 individuals. Segatto shot a 2,747 over 12 games, good for a 228.9 average. Lincoln-Way West’s Josh Glover won with a 2,967 total, a 247.3 average. “I’m not too happy with how the team outcome went, but things happen,” Segatto said. “But I’m very happy with how

I did and John also, especially with us being the seniors. This means more than anything to me over my four-year career.” “It is awesome,” Kauffman added. “It is team first of course I wanted to bowl as good as I could to help out the team as much as I can and everything else will work out. It ended up working out for me.” Segatto came out on fire Friday, rolling games of 250, 237 and 257 for a 744 series. He came back in the afternoon with games of 259, 234 and 190 for a 683 and a 1,427 total for the day, good for fourth place. He added series of 636 and 684 Saturday, including a 269 game. “It is a great feeling to come out of senior year at state with a medal,” Segatto said. “It feels awesome. I missed one spare all weekend and had three splits. I wanted to avoid throwing splits >> see DUO | page 16

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Carson Oughton won the SPC title at 152 pounds for Minooka.

Indians win pair of SPC titles By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Since its inception, the Southwest Prairie Conference wrestling tournament has been

dominated by either Minooka or Plainfield Central, as the two have combined for all of the league championships. This season, that changed as Plainfield South grabbed its first

share of the prize, winning the SPC tournament by 10 points over rival Plainfield Central. The Cougars tallied 158 points >> see SPC | page 15

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Hillmen building with young players By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

As the Joliet Catholic Academy boys basketball team continues to build its program and the young players get used to playing together, there are a few who need no introduction to

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Jalen Jackson is one of two former Richland players to lead JCA.

each other. Especially the Hilltoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting backcourt of Harold Davis and Jalen Jackson, who have played together since the third grade. The products of Richland >> see HILLMEN | page 15

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Rydberg places second in nation By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Valley View School District and Plainfield resident Paige Rydberg has had a good deal of success in recent years. But the 14-year old took things

to the next level Jan. 5-6 when she placed second in the Novice Ladies Division in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Boston, MA. It was her second time competing in the national championships and her best finish

after taking fifth last year. Her experience last year helped her this time around. “I moved up a level and definitely had a better year overall,” Rydberg said. “This year was a little harder, but it was fun to watch all the others skate.Last year’s experience definitely did help.” “It absolutely helped,” Rydberg’s coach, Mary Alice Antensteiner said. “She got taller and was physically and mentally much more in control this year.” Rydberg was in first place after the short program with a score of 45.16. In the long program she was third with 80.50 points for a total of 125.66. Vivian Le of Dallas won with a 138.06 total. “I was in the lead after the short program, but that doesn’t mean much,” Rydberg said. “It definitely helps though. There were some more nerves and more and less pressure, because I did have a little advantage. “I did everything clean and I didn’t make any mistakes. I had to more triple jumps this year, but I have been doing them all season.” “She did fantastic,” Antensteiner said. “She was all business from the moment we walked in. Her practices were flawless. She had

“I was in the lead after the short program, but that doesn’t mean much. It definitely helps though. There were some more nerves and more and less pressure, because I did have a little advantage. - Valley View School District and Plainfield resident Paige Rydberg

two great programs and it was a huge accomplishment.” There are no more competitions until the summer from Rydberg, but she will be traveling for ice shows in New York and Wyoming. When she does return to the ice, she will be moving up a class once again, this time to the junior division, for likely the next two years. “I am working on some new, harder jumps,” she said. “I want to do the same thing as this year and keep consistent and get good scores. I have two years of juniors, so this year will help for next year.” While in her break time, Ryberg will focus on the skating at the Winter Olympics.

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Valley View’s Paige Rydberg placed second in the nation in the Novice Ladies Division at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Sports >> HILLMEN, from page 13 Grade School in Crest Hill, the sophomores are enjoying playing together in high school. “We have chemistry,” Jackson said.“I know where he will be on the floor and he knows where I will be. We just have to get used to playing with the other three players as well as I know him and then we will get there.” Joliet Catholic Academy coach Joe Gura is well aware of that chemistry, especially at a private school where players come from all over. “That is an advantage, especially here because we have no feeder program,” he said. “That is part of why I brought them up as freshmen last year. I am nurturing and cultivating that very dynamic because it is so very important.” While at Richland, Jackson said they knew they were playing together in high school, they just didn’t know where. “It was up to the last three weeks of summer, so it was last >> SPC, from page 12 to Central’s 148. The Indians didn’t fall very far, placing third with 128, however it was the first time they were not one of the top two teams. Plainfield East was fourth with 126.5 and Oswego was fifth 112.5, while Oswego East (60), Plainfield North (50.5) and Romeoville (27) rounded out the field. While the Indians placed third as a team in the SPC, they still have talented individuals in the lineup. Minooka posted eight wrestlers on the medal stand, with six third place finishers to go with a pair of champions. Winning at 152 pounds was Carson Oughton, as he defeated Plainfield South’s Andy Gastelum 10-2. “In my finals match I came out a little hesitant because I had never wrestled him before,” Oughton said.“He showed me he

minute,” he said.“We were going together.” Despite not winning many games over their first two seasons, the duo is having fun learning the high school game together. “We are getting used to playing high school,” Davis said.“It’s fun, I like playing with Jalen. We are good dynamic duo.” “It is new,” Jackson said. “I never thought I would be carrying a team at this age, but it is fun.” Jackson tallied 20 points and Davis had 12 in JCA’s 74-55 loss to Notre Dame in East Suburban Catholic Conference action Friday. While Jackson connected on five three pointers, the Notre Dame duo of senior Pat Dillon (7) and junior Joe Mooney (6) combined for 13 of the teams 14 made three pointers. “I know you will think this is crazy, but I am very happy with the kids,” Gura said. “I am so pleased with the heart. We are talking about sophomores

and juniors. I told the kids how proud of them I am. It is tough for me, I am used to winning, but I know it is my job to help them on the journey and see how we are getting better.” Gura said he sees the growth in the team and he wants to see it through in the next few seasons. “This is my last stop,” he said. “I live down the street. All my grandkids come to the games. I love teaching here. They treat me better than I deserve. I want to build this thing and then turn it over to a young guy and have JCA back.” • Davis and Jackson are not the only Richland graduates doing well. Lockport senior Grover Anderson, another Eagle alum, is a top player for the Porters. He had a team-best 17 points Friday as the Porters fell 55-52 to Joliet Central. Jonah Coble led all scorers with 21, while Antonio Dyson posted 14.

could compete, so I had to step up my game in the second period, so I just had to rack up points. I started doing that in the second period and just kept scoring through the third period.” Oughton said the momentum from the win is a great start to the last month of the season. “This is a great way to start the last month of the season,” he said. “It is getting down and I have to just wrestle all out.” Also taking home a title was Chris Hiscock, who defeated Plainfield South’s Derek Biliskov 9-6 in the final seconds at 170. “It got kind of scary there at the end,” Hiscock said. “I was able to get him to his back, but I almost got reversed.They are tough kids. Akwasi (Aikins from Plainfield Central, Hiscock’s quarterfinal opponent) and Derek are both harder than heck to beat.” Placing in third for the Indians at the conference meet were Josh Bouie (182), John Callahan (106), KJ Minor (113), Bret Miller

(126), Kenny Kirkland (145) and Shane Mart (132). As it usually does,Minooka parts ways from the rest of the SPC for the regional level as it heads to Bradley-Bourbonnais to compete with the likes of Bloom, East Moline, Homewood-Flossmoor, Moline, Normal Community West, Normal Community and Rock Island. The Indians are hoping to do what they did last year and take a team that wasn’t as strong as some of theirs in the past and win the team regional title. “We are not as strong as we have been, but as leaders, we have to step up and show that. We have to win our match and show them that we have to keep grinding,”Oughton said.“Last year we were like Swiss cheese and we came together and won the regional and ended up making it to another elite eight and that is what we will try and do again this year.”

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Residents transform trash into treasure for homeless Program called New Life for Old Bags takes common grocery store plastic bags and crochets them into sleeping mats for the homeless In Greek mythology, everything King Midas touched turned to gold. At Cedarlake Village Retirement Community in Plainfield, a group of talented residents has perfected the art of turning an item normally considered trash into a gift of love and hope for the homeless. A group of residents known as Cedarlake Cares is participating in a program called New Life for Old Bags – which takes common grocery store plastic bags and crochets them into sleeping mats for the homeless.

For Cedarlake Village, it all starts with “a little help from our friends” – Heritage Grove Middle School of Plainfield has been instrumental in the process, collecting and donating literally thousands of bags. Each mat uses between 500 and 800 bags, depending on the finished size. From there, a group of residents meets weekly to transform the bags into the raw material of production. This involves folding, cutting, and looping strips of the plastic material together to form “plarn,” – a large ball of plastic

yarn. The next step is true magic – taking the former throwaway material and crocheting it into mats, which are given to an organization called NLOB of Plainfield (New Life for Old Bags). NLOB arranges to take the mats where they’re desperately needed: to the homeless of Chicago. The mats are ideal as a sleeping surface.They are very lightweight (even though thicker than a typical blanket), easy to clean and form a vital layer of insulation from the cold or wet ground. The undisputed queen of the program within Cedarlake Village is Cedarlake Cares member Judy Yuill, who has crocheted seventeen mats to date – and shows no signs of letting up. “I

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make the mats to give homeless people hope,” says Yuill. “I want

them to know that someone cares about them.”

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