Sentinel 10-09-13 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Vol. 18 No. 44

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17th annual Take Back the Night vigil shines light on domestic violence By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

On March 21, Cortney Lott lost his mother. Although he lived in Atlanta at the time, he was very close to her. They talked on the phone every day, said Lott, 37. “My mom was my best friend,” he said. “She was like my everything.” For him, the circumstances of her death are probably the worst part of a terrible situation. Jeanie Parker, 54, of Joliet, was murdered during an

Marchers young and old send a clear message during the Take Back the Night memorial to end domestic violence Oct. 3 in Joliet.

incident of domestic violence. She allegedly was killed by another one of her sons. Charles McCullum, who is called C.J., is Lott’s younger brother. McCullum has been arrested by Joliet police and charged with killing his mother and dumping her body in the Des Plaines River. It’s been a difficult year for Lott. But he came to First Assembly of God Church, 1741 Essington Road, Joliet, Oct. 3 to be a part of the 17th annual See NIGHT, page 2

EACH OF YOU HAS INFLUENCE IN YOUR IN YOUR OWN LIFE. I’M ASKING YOU TONIGHT TO DARE TO USE IT.” - REV. NEIL SCHORI, PASTOR OF NAPERVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Dozens line up early for Shorewood Police applications By Clare Walters For the Sentinel

It’s not often you’ll see a line of people itching to get into a police station. But that was the exact scene when 150 people arrived the morning of Oct. 1 at the Shorewood Police Department, 903 W. Jefferson St., with the

purpose of securing a job application. For the first time in two years, the Shorewood Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has issued applications and will be conducting testing for entrylevel police officers. Police Chief Aaron Klima said all applications were distributed within an hour, and prospective applicants began

lining up to secure an application nearly five hours before the start of business hours. “It was kind of bewildering to everyone,” he said. “We had an overwhelming response. There were so many people in line we ran out of parking spaces.” The department did work to get word out about the applications, Klima said, but it

was still surprising to witness how quickly they went. It took more than three days to reach the application limit the last time the police commission accepted applications. Mayor Rick Chapman said the response is indicative of the job market, in part, but also because of the quality of the village’s police force.

“We used to be a training spot for the bigger police departments, but we’re not anymore,” he said. “We’ve made a great decision in the chief. He’s put together a department that you’d be proud to serve on.” Chapman said the village board also is committed to ensuring the See POLICE, page 3

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NIGHT Continued from page 1 Take Back the Night vigil and march against domestic violence. Wearing a T-shirt that proclaimed “RIP Jeanie – We will always love you,” Lott stood with other members of his family inside the church and at a table that was sponsored by the Joliet Junior Woman’s Club. “I want to pay my respect to her. I want her to know that I love her,” Lott said. Kisha Banks, 38, of Woodbridge, a friend of the family, made a sign for Lott to carry during the march. Despite everything that has happened, Lott is a forgiving man. He has visited McCullum in the Will County Jail, and his brother has apologized. “I want him to get some help,” Lott said. A few minutes later, the huge crowd gathered inside the church’s sanctuary, and The Rev. Neil Schori, pastor of Naperville Christian Church, began to speak. In August 2007, Stacy Peterson, the fourth wife of former Bolingbrook Police Officer Drew Peterson, told Schori she’d provided an alibi

for her husband after the death of his former wife. After Stacy Peterson disappeared, Drew Peterson was charged with the murder of Kathleen Savio. Schori told Stacy Peterson’s story during his testimony, and Drew Peterson was convicted of Savio’s murder. But Stacy Peterson is still missing. Now Schori devotes a large part of his ministry to the prevention of domestic violence, and he urged the group to work together on the same goal. “Each of you has influence in your in your own life,” Schori said. “I’m asking you tonight to dare to use it.” The average victim of domestic violence tries to leave the situation more than a halfdozen times before getting out for good, Schori said. It’s often hard for victims to go because they don’t have a car, child care or somewhere else to live. “It’s a daunting situation. But what if we come together as a community and pool the resources we have?” Schori said. The owners of local motels could offer free rooms to the victims, he suggested. Day care centers could provide a

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Marchers young and old send a clear message during the Take Back the Night memorial to end domestic violence Oct. 3 in Joliet.

few days of child care and not charge a dime. Colleges could provide training and forget about a portion of the tuition bill. “Then women would be

empowered to leave and step out of the cycle of domestic violence,” he said. After Schori spoke, a group of drummers standing near the exit began a solemn beat. The

crowd stood up, slowly filed out of the sanctuary and began walking north on Essington Road. “Take back the night! Take back the night!” they chanted.

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Keep your Shorewood-Troy library books even longer Have you ever checked out a book and realized that you just don’t have time to read it in three weeks? We’ve all done it – life can get busy sometimes, but the book is so good that you just have to finish it. The Shorewood-Troy Library has just made your life a little easier! The Board of Trustees recently approved a change in loan periods, which means you will now be able to keep the library’s books, DVDs, and CDs even longer! Items that check out for three weeks (all books, all CDs, all magazines, and TV series sets) will now have two

renewal periods. This means that you can have an item for up to nine weeks. The library won’t be able to renew items that are wanted by another patron, but for most items, you’ll be able to have them longer. Also, the Library realizes that it can be a little hard to watch that DVD in just one week, so we are renewing DVDs for the first time ever! All items which check out for 1 week (DVDs and video games) now have one renewal period. This means you can have these items for up to two weeks (unless there is a request

from another patron on the item). So keep those items longer – the Library wants you to enjoy them! Are you curious to know how to tell the library that you want an item so that it can be held for you? The library’s catalog can be accessed 24/7 on their website at www.shorewood.lib.il.us. Just find the book that you want, click the “Place Hold” button, and enter your library card. It’s that easy! If you have any questions about any of this information, please call the library at 815-725-1715.

MCHS girls volleyball plan ‘HiTS for HUGS’ fundraiser The Minooka Community High School girls’ varsity volleyball team is hoping to score a lot of points on Thursday, Oct. 10, to benefit Shorewood HUGS as they plan their “HiTS for HUGS” fundraiser. Members of the volleyball program are currently soliciting donations for every point the varsity team scores during its contest against Oswego on Thursday, Oct. 10, at MCHS Central Campus (sophomore game begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity game). For example, if the team scores

POLICE Continued from page 1 officers have the best equipment and training. “People see that,” he said. “I’m glad to see that we’re going to have eager people testing.” The 150 applications distributed are due back to the department by noon Oct. 28. A mandatory orientation for all applicants will be on Oct. 30.That will be followed by a written examination on Nov. 2 and invitation-only oral interviews on Nov. 23 or Nov. 24. Applicants must be U.S. citizens ages 21-35 with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.The starting salary of a Shorewood patrol officer is $55,839. The department currently has 25 sworn officers.

a total of 50 points, a donation of 50 cents per point will generate a donation of $25. Also, T-shirts may be purchased in advance of the game for $10 beginning on October 7. If you would like to purchase a T-shirt, contact MCHS varsity girls volleyball coach Chris Hoelscher at choelscher@mchs.

net. All proceeds from the event will benefit Shorewood HUGS. Shorewood HUGS is a local organization that supports individuals and families in need in our community. In the past year, they have worked closely with the families of two MCHS teachers - the late Michael Assaf

III and current MCHS science teacher Sam Pavelka. This year, they will grant a wish for MCHS Mathematics Department Instructional Leader Shawn Capodice. For more information, contact Chris Hoelscher at choelscher@ mchs.net.

Shorewood Police Blotter The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Shorewood Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. Armando P. Alvarado, 45, 1107 Oakland Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 8:59 p.m. Sept. 16 at Interstate 55 and Jefferson Street for Hit and Run, Driving Too Fast for Conditions and No Valid Registration. Robert S. Kelly, 43, 1106 Parkwood Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 8:40 a.m. Sept. 27 in the 900 block of Brookforest Avenue on a Will County warrant for Driving with a License Revoked and on a Willow Springs warrant for Traffic Offenses. Maxwell M. Seminary, 21, 1808 Cora St., Crest Hill, was arrested at 1:35 a.m. Sept. 28 at U.S. Route 52 and Route 59 for Possession of Cannabis, Possession of Drug Equipment and Expired Registration Sticker.

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Development planned for Jefferson, Caterpillar Council approves plans for new local additions, business By Stewart Warren For the Bugle

The Joliet City Council has cleared the way for a Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panera Bread and a used car dealership, among other new businesses. But concerns about the projects

were discussed during the regular Council meeting Oct. 1. The two popular fast casual restaurants are planned for the newly empty parcel on the north side of Jefferson Street at Caterpillar Drive, the former home of a Dodge dealership. The Aldi Food Market currently located at 1820 W. Jefferson St. will also be moved to that location, said Joliet City Manager Tom Thanas. Jerry Cairo, the developer who built the busy Starbucks coffee shop that’s across the street from

the site, is the man behind the project. AlthoughthemembersoftheCity Council unanimously approved on Tuesday the subdivision of the old car dealership – a step that is a kind of approval for the businesses -- they also asked a few questions. Councilman Mike Turk said he wanted the new buildings to be an “A product,” meaning very attractive. Some towns seem to get better-looking buildings than others in these types of projects, he said. “We want what other communities are getting as far as quality and aesthetics,”Turk said. Councilman Larry Hug asked what would happen to the building now housing the Aldi

grocery store when the business moved. Thanas replied the redevelopment of that site might be difficult because it is not particularly visible from Jefferson Street or Larkin Avenue. “So we will keep an eye on it?” Hug said. “We will,”Thanas said. Outside the meeting, Cairo said he appreciated the Council’s approval. “We’re pleased with the development, and the city has been very helpful,” Cairo said. The new Aldi store will be state-of-theart, he added. “It will be much more convenient for shoppers,” Cairo said.

The council members also voted on Tuesday to approve a special use permit allowing Katts Kars, a used car dealership, to open at 1003 S. Chicago St. Owned by Constance Waterworth of Joliet, the business will have no more than 10 vehicles at a time on the lot. Councilman Jim McFarland expressed concern about the age of the cars that would be offered for sale, and said he would not vote for the project. “We are not going to be selling junker cars,” Waterworth told the council. The measure passed by a 6-2 vote. Councilwoman Jan Quillman also voted against approving the special use permit.

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Student Center addition planned for Joliet Central Joliet Township High School District officials are planning an addition to the Central Campus. At the September Board meeting, plans were presented for a capital building project that includes the construction of a Student Center and galleria at Joliet Central High School. The project is budgeted at $28 million, to be funded through a bond issue. “The West Campus is currently meeting the needs of our students, and facility expansion recently took place with the addition of the Science Center,” said Superintendent Cheryl McCarthy. “However, there still remains a need for expansion at the Central Campus, and this project is designed to add functional and flexible space for student and community use.” The project will take place in three phases, with completion slated for the second semester of the 2015-2016 school year. Phase 1 includes the relocation of the Infant Childcare Center currently housed in the lower level of the Little Theatre. The Infant Childcare Center will move across Collins Street to vacant space available

due to the relocation of district’s transportation center. “Moving the Childcare Center out of the Little Theatre opens an array of opportunities for the children in the program,” said DeannaWoodard,JTHS Curriculum Director.“The new space is larger and is equipped with a large multi-purpose room, classroom and office space. An outdoor play area will be constructed with a variety of equipment that appeals to different age groups.” Renovation for the Infant Childcare Center is currently about 70 percent complete with an anticipated move-in date of December 2013. With the relocation of Infant Childcare Center, Phase 2 of the construction project will begin as the Little Theatre is demolished to provide space for the construction of a Student Center. Phase 2 is scheduled to start in February 2014, and completion is slated for August. “Demolition of the Little Theatre was a fiscally responsible decision for the district as it considered the options available to make space for the addition of the Student

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View from Collins street for the proposed plan for Joliet Township High School’s new Student Center.

Center,” said Ilandus Hampton, JTHS Assistant Superintendent for Business Services. “Renovation was not an option due to the cost associated with upgrading the facility to meet the educational needs of the 21st Century.” The architect for the project, Tom Roth of Wight and Co., also pointed out the Little Theatre is not on the Historic Registry. The third phase of the construction project is scheduled

to begin during the 2014-2015 school year with the construction of the Student Center. Proposed plans include a kitchen, cafeteria, student bookstore, technology help desk counter, security entrance and two presentation rooms. The kitchen and cafeteria will provide seating for 600 students and is designed with a flexible configuration that can be arranged to accommodate community and

school events. The community venue has the potential to hold up to 400 people, and the space can be arranged in an “auditorium style,” where seating can be set up around a portable stage. While pointing out the functionality of the community space, Joliet Central High School Principal John Randich stressed the necessity of a new cafeteria for students who are currently eating at non-traditional lunch times.

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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.

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Gary Barnett, 50, 151 S. Desplaines, was arrested at 6:44 p.m. Sept. 27 at that address for Criminal Damage to Property and Criminal Trespass to Residence.

Aaron L. Vidales Jr., 18, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at 150 W.Washington for Disorderly Conduct.

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Audie S. Wilson Jr., 20, 205 Fairmont, Lockport, was arrested at 11:23 a.m. Sept. 27, at that address for Possession of Cannabis, No FOID Card and Possession of Drug Equipment.

Timothy A. Bokholdt, 45, 906 Natoma Court, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. Sept. 27 at that address for Criminal Damage to Property.

Cynthia D. Crowder, 46, 319 N. Hickory, was arrested at 5:22 p.m. Sept. 27 at 350 E. Washington for Domestic Battery.

Kenneth M. Housley, 20, 2111 Englewood, Lockport, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. Sept. 27 at Englewood and Robin for Possession of Cannabis And Criminal Trespass To State Supported Land.

Jose A. Reyes-Barrera, 29, 200 E.Webster, was arrested at 12:20 a.m. Sept. 27 at 151 N. Joliet St. for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

Orlando R. McClendon, 41, 1861 Asbury Circle, #109, was arrested at 3:59 a.m. Sept. 27 at Midland and Roosevelt for Domestic Battery.

Ronald P. Kurecki, 46, 1637 Sandy Drive, was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Sept. 28 at that address for Battery.

A 17-year-old was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Sept. 28 at Ruby and Plainfield for Underage Consumption of Alcohol.

Eric D. Walker, 50, 417 Marion, was arrested at 4:44

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p.m. Sept. 28 at 201 W. Jefferson for Liquor on Public Way. C. Jules, 38, 1018 12 Ingrid N. Hickory, and Latoya A. Harrison, 26, 152 N. Raynor Ave., were arrested at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 28 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Retail Theft. Kenneth D. Peters Jr., 19, 9560 S. 89th Ave., Palos Hills, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. Sept. 28 at 7800 Caton Farm Road for Possession OF Drug Equipment.

Anthony A. Smith, 22, 22 Hunter Ave., was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Sept. 28 at 411 Carson for Possession of Cannabis.

Terhan F. Gordon, 24, 6459 S. Hoyne, Chicago, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. Sept. 28 at McDonough and Ottawa for Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land.

David De Los Angeles, 26, 562 Ward Ave., was arrested at 8:12 a.m. Sept. 28 at 1124 Oakland for Domestic Battery.

Blake L. Speckman, 24, 2260 County Road 1300n, St. Joseph, IL, and Nery R. Fajardo, 40, 6613 Morningstar Lane, Plainfield, were arrested at 12:56 a.m. Sept. 28 at 4223 Carrington Lane for Aggravated Battery to a P.O., Aggravated Assault and Resisting/Obstructing a P.O.

E. Hall, 38, 112 N. 21 Sabron Hickory, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. Sept. 29 at 2nd and Richards for Aggravated DUI and two counts of Resist/Obstruct A P.O. Willie Smith, 47, 114 DeKalb, was arrested for Resist/Obstruct A P.O. Prudencio A. Alcantar, 45, 910 Manor Court, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. Sept. 29 at that address for Barking Dog.

Jesus V. Jaime, 56, 213 S. Comstock, as arrested at 1:22 p.m. Sept. 28 at that address for Domestic Battery.

Karly L. Jackson, 19, 23337 Lark Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:18 p.m. Sept. 29 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Theft.

15-year-old was arrested 17 atA 5:34 p.m. Sept. 28 at 200 Bluff for Robbery and Battery.

D. Hall, 32, 4223 24 Zachary Carrington Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:14 a.m. Sept. 29 at that address for Loud/ Unnecessary Noise.

L.Milashoski,24,901 18 Joseph Caton Ave., was arrested at 7:33 p.m. Sept. 28 at 400 E. Cass for Criminal Trespass TO Real Property.

Abraham Regalado, 27, 337 Pine, was arrested at 2:14 a.m. Sept. 29 at 950 Collins for

Battery. Rogelio Rivas, 48, 2323 Golfview, was arrested at 7:48 p.m. Sept. 29 at 777 Hollywood Blvd. for Criminal Trespass to Land.

James E. Fox, 19, 713 E. Jackson, was arrested at 10:36 p.m. Sept. 29 at South Hammes and Webster for Giving False Info to Police.

A 16-year-old was arrested at 8:22 a.m. Sept. 29 at 2015 Kensington Estates Court for Criminal Damage to Property.

Parrish K. Sims, 28, 2213 S. Bogdan, was arrested at Sept. 29 at for Possession of a Controlled Substance W/Intent, Obstructing a P.O. and Possession of Cannabis.

Rachele A. Miller, 34, 1017 Elizabeth, was arrested at midnight Sept. 29 at that address for Violate Order of Protection.

Marvin Grant, 44, 1511 Taylor, was arrested at 10:20 p.m. Sept. 30 in the 100 block of Stryker for DWLR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Felony and on an Out Of Town Warrant.

Jose Suarez, 58, 625 N. Hickory, was arrested at 1:49 a.m. Sept. 30 at 151 N. Joliet St. for Disorderly Conduct and Criminl Trespass TO Property.

Jose A. Santiago, 30, 426 Liberty, was arrested at 1 p.m. Sept. 30 at 77 Republic for Obstructing a P.O.

Aaron W. Walker, 25, 623 Clinton, Lockport, was arrested at 4:48 p.m. Sept. 30 at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for Retail Theft.

Broderick D. Evans, 29, 606 Henry, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. Sept. 30 at 832 Plainfield Road for Aggravated Domestic Battery.

Michael April, 51, 652 W. Washington, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Oct. 1 in the 200 block of Jefferson for Liquor on Public Way.

A 15-year-old was arrested at 8:44 a.m. Oct 1 at 110 Collins for Resist/Obstruct a P.O.

Tristan Monroe, 23, 1515 Monroe, Chicago, was arrested at 12:11 p.m. Oct. 1 at 1101 Mills for Battery and Assault.

Diante T. Hunter, 21, 1211 California, and a 17-year-old was arrested at 3:07 p.m. Oct. 1 at 1001 Woodruff for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

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letter to the editor Our legislators are not taking any real steps toward resolving the pension problem. These folks have and continue to “kick the can” down the road. Saying the can is now rusty and dented is being too nice. Failure is flagrant.

We need to treat our public representatives in Springfield as we would failure in the private sector. The lack of competency and lack of success leads to being replaced immediately. A clean broom is needed to get rid of all the do-nothings

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and get fresh, unbiased persons in to do our work and hold their feet to the fire to insure positive results. We need to vote all the current legislators out and replace them. Mark Turk Joliet

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Kosel to retire at end of term State Rep. Renée Kosel, R-New Lenox, recently announced that she would not seek another term. Kosel, a former Lincoln-Way High School Board member, has served in the Illinois House since January 1997, when she won her first term to replace retiring state Rep. Larry Wennlund, who had served 10 years. In all, Kosel has won nine elections, with seven contested races and only two primaries. Her district includes southeast Lockport, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Mokena and New Lenox. “It is with mixed emotion that I am announcing that I will not seek another term as your state representative,” Kosel said. “I will

complete my current term that ends in January of 2015, and I will let the political process determine my successor. “Since taking office in January of 1997, I have seen Illinois in good times and bad, and I have always been impressed with the resilience and dedication the people of Illinois have.” Kosel listed several of her many accomplishments during her terms in office, including roadway improvements such as linking I-355 to I-80, the I-80 reconstruction and, most recently, the Route 30 widening and improvements that were just completed. Kosel has been recognized as “Legislator of the Year” from many

organizations throughout Illinois, also as a Jobs Defender, Champion of Free Enterprise, Friend of Agriculture from the Farm Bureau, and dozens of others. “I know that Illinois’ best days are ahead of us. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as State Representative for the 37th District. Thank you for your continued encouragement and support. I look forward to the next 15 months of this term. Now let’s get to work on solving this state’s problems!” Kosel will have served 18 years at the end of her current term and is the first woman State Representative for her district, as well as the longest-serving for the area.

Board sets new airport committee By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Will County Board Leadership set up an ad hoc committee to deal specifically with issues regarding the South Suburban Airport. The committee will be composed of board members Lee Ann Goodson, R-Plainfield; Don Gould, R-Shorewood; Don Moran, D-Romeoville; Diane Zigrossi, D-Lockport; Denise Winfrey; D-Joliet; Bob Howard, D-Beecher; and Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort Township. In establishing the committee

at an Oct. 3 leadership meeting, board members said they wanted to be proactive in working with the Illinois Department of Transportation on local issues such as infrastructure,emergency response and taxing authority resulting from any development of the airport. County Board members were stunned when legislation in an omnibus bill was approved suddenly at the end of the Illinois legislative session in May allowing the state to oversee the airport planned for more than 20 years near Peotone.The issue, long stalled over control, is now

taking off as the state is seeking private partners to operate the airport. The new committee will discuss Will County’s needs and keep in contact both with IDOT and the rest of the board as the airport issue continues to go through the process. The Federal Aviation Administration could issue the master plan yet this year, unless held up by the government shutdown. The first meeting of the new committee will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet.

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County to offer help explaining Affordable Care Act Federal grants will allow Will County Health Department to assist residents in choosing new health care plan By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

With numerous insurance companies to choose from, dozens of plans and a host of factors to consider, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can appear as an overwhelming and daunting task to solve. The Will County Health Department is stepping in to help decipher the mystery behind the new coverage. Two federal grants have allowed Will County to assist individuals enroll in the ACA. A $400,000 grant is providing for the hire of four in-person counselors that will help those interested in navigating the online insurance marketplace at

www.getcoveredillinois.gov and to make informative decisions when choosing the right plan. Each of the counselors has undergone a weeklong training session and will be available by phone to answer any questions. Residents are being asked to call 815-727-5990. Issues can be handled over the phone or an appointment can be made to visit with a counselor. “Based on the first couple days since enrollment open, they are going to be pretty busy,” said Vic Reato, spokesperson for the Will County Health Department. Reato reports that there are nearly 70,000 people in Will County that are uninsured or underinsured.

“Certainly, this is the priority group but there are other groups out there that will benefit from this,” said Reato.“Some may have a low level of insurance; some have high co-pays that may want to investigate; young adults who find themselves no longer on their parent’s insurance. It will take some research to find out which plan is right for them.” In addition, counselors will be available to make presentations. Any community organization that would like to request one can call to make arrangements. Reato recommends checking the county website at www. willcountyhealth.org which will be continually updated with information regarding presentations and any updates. “People can be overloaded with all this information and need help to navigate the process. Plus the counselors do not have a vested interest in any plan. They are a third party who is truly there to help you choose

To receive help in choosing a plan, contact the Will County Health Department at 815-727-5990 and for further updates visit www.willcountyhealth.org. what plan is best for you and what is the most affordable,” said Reato. The second grant of $150,000 will allow for an additional two counselors to focus on clients of the Will County Community Health Center

which sees approximately 23,000 people a year. Any client without insurance will have an opportunity to meet with a counselor on-site to determine what plan will work for them and will be assisted in the enrollment process.

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Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 Their first parts are geog. indicators 5 Her last film was “Two-Faced Woman” 10 Newspaper page 14 Injure, in a way 15 __ dome 16 Denpasar’s island 17 __ mentality 18 *Celebrating the big five-oh, say 20 __-Locka, Florida 21 Sum, sometimes 22 Country across the sea from Eritrea 23 *Small museum piece 27 Oil-rich African country 29 City on the Rhone 30 “__ Theme”: “Doctor Zhivago” song 32 Tram contents 33 Hog : sow :: rabbit : __ 35 Freak (out) 36 Court cry

Down 37 What the answers to starred clues end in, in more ways than one 40 Pigeon-loving Muppet 42 Fjord cousin 43 __ Victor 44 Bargainer with GM 45 LeVar’s “Roots” role 47 Bender 51 Icky coating 53 *Dancer with many fans 55 Its young are called crias 57 Rock’s __ Lobos 58 Touch clumsily 59 *Profit factors 62 Siouan tribe 63 __ d’amore 64 Terse observation 65 W.S. winner in four of the last five years 66 Flex 67 Leafy recess 68 Pirate played by Laughton

1 Art movement 2 Elude 3 Code talkers’ tribe 4 5-Across’s home: Abbr. 5 Lose it 6 Member of a large kingdom 7 Clear 8 Spa specimen 9 Lacking siblings 10 President with a B.A. from Columbia 11 Shoulder-length hair styles 12 The “you” in the 1968 lyric “Gee I think you’re swell” 13 Imitated 19 Brain tests, briefly 21 “Put up your dukes, then!” 24 Break up 25 Statistician’s input 26 Common folk group 28 __ Perce tribe 31 Seaweed extract

34 Beige relative 36 Atheist activist Madalyn Murray __ 37 Dennis the Menace neighbor 38 German opener 39 Super Fro-Yo sellers 40 Eat at 41 Drop zone? 45 Dole’s running mate 46 Put forth without proof 48 City SE of Roma 49 Ate (at) 50 “__Scissorhands” 52 Checked for the last time? 54 Like one who is 52-Down 56 Fast horse 59 Pen’s mate 60 Brief commitment 61 Crow’s croak 62 Pen filler

taKe 5 Horoscopes Try thinking for yourself this week. Sometimes it’s difficult to know whether your opinions and beliefs are your own or just an echo of the voices overheard on TV and the Internet. Stay out of the limelight today.

Color inside the lines. Be precise about everything you do and say in order to impress others this week. As long as you’re willing to shoulder responsibilities you’ll have a true blue friend willing to share the burden.

Tell it like it is. Some of the pressure has been relieved and in the week ahead you can discuss your options, as well as your feelings, more succinctly. Don’t begin anything of crucial importance today.

Be conscientious and dutiful and someone will love you more. Your sociability quotient is kicked up a notch this week, so expect a few innocent flirtations or a sense of healthy competition in the business world.

Hold your head high. It’s difficult for anyone to make you feel miserable when you feel worthy and proud. Repeat successful maneuvers this week. Take action to remain above criticism, even if it means redoing a project.

Merge ambitions with the desire to please those in your intimate circle and you’ll have a winning combination. In the week ahead, ask for assistance with tasks that could take a toll on your time and energy.

You’ll never have regrets if you help the weak when you’re strong and confess your faults when you’re wrong. Problems could occupy your mind early in the week, but this isn’t the right time to break free.

Your get up and go may have gotten up and gone. Try switching gears and tackling things from a different angle in the week ahead. Talking your problems over with a friend or partner may provide a solution.

Communication is the best tool to use to keep relationships on an even keel in the week to come. Shared finances could be the center of attention. Be sure to use your shrewd eye for making a profit.

Money makes the world go around like a top, but you don’t need to use spin. Your financial knowhow gives you the edge in delicate negotiations in the upcoming week. Wait until mid-week to start new projects.

You are a bit wiser than usual this week, but socializing at the wrong time with the wrong person could generate gossip. Stay within the budget and talk over purchases with a good friend before you spend.

If you can’t beat them, join them. Someone you admire may demand precision and professionalism in the week to come. To earn respect, you may need to knuckle down and put forth some concentrated effort.

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Previous puzzle’s answers

Jumbles: • BROOK • MONEY • FAMILY • SHREWD

Answer:

What the senator did when he got the floor -- RAISED THE ROOF

INSIDE: All local football teams lose in week six, page 12; Joliet West and Central to meet in soccer playoffs, page 13

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Indians fall in Ridge Road shootout By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

While there are local rivalries that may date back longer than Plainfield South has been open, the intensity of the Ridge Road rivalry between the Cougars and Minooka cannot be overlooked as a bona-fide local rivalry. That held true Friday night when Plainfield South defeated Minooka 41-37 on a touchdown in the final minutes of the game. The loss dropped Minooka to 2-4 on the season and 1-3 in the Southwest Prairie Conference. With only three games remaining on the schedule against Oswego East,Plainfield North and Plainfield Central, the Indians must win out to be eligible for the playoffs. “This is not in our control anymore, we have to rely on someone else and that is not the position we want to be in,” Minooka coach Paul Forsythe said. ”They knew that. We told them that this was actually a playoff game and that was how we approached it. The reality is we don’t control our destiny anymore.” Even with five wins, the Indians need enough playoff points to qualify. Playoff points are the combined wins of all opponents. Early on in the game, it looked as if the Indians would be in control, as they jumped out to a 21-7 lead, after falling behind 7-0 out of the gate. “I thought our kids played extremely hard,” Forsythe said. “(Plainfield South coach) Ken’s (Bublitz) kids played really hard as well. I’ll bet it was a really fun game to watch, just not to be a part of.” South outscored Minooka 14-3 in the fourth quarter to grab the win. Minooka’s three points they tallied in the final stanza was a 26-yard field goal in the final two

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Minooka quarterback Jake Czerniakowski passed for more than 400 yards in a loss to Plainfield South.

minutes that gave the Indians a 37-34 advantage. “Looking at the game, I know it is crazy to say, but at the end I thought we were in good shape,” Forsythe said. “They had two minutes and 80/85 yards to go to beat us and they did. You have to tip your cap to them. We have to play better defensively, obviously, but it really was one of those whoever has it at the end will win games.

“The reality is, football is about third down and we have to get off the field defensively. I don’t even know how many times they even got to third down, as they were getting first downs with only two on the box. I know it is a loss, but it is never as bad as it looks.We are just going to keep coaching our kids and help them get better.That is all we can do at this point.” Minooka quarterback Jake Czerniakowski completed 23-

of-32 passes for 418 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 53 yards and two more scores. Anthony Corrado added 12 receptions for 140 yards and a TD for the Indians. “Jake played outstanding, he has been getting better and better every week, but this really came down to one or two plays in the entire game,” Forsythe said. After Plainfield South tallied the go-ahead score, Minooka

got the ball back with a minute left and a chance to score, but Czerniakowski was intercepted to end the game. “We were behind the coverage and he just under threw him a little bit, but that’s this game,” Forsythe said. “It’s inches and seconds. But he did awesome and I love him. That’s just a tough position to be in there at the end.” mark@buglenewspapers.com Follow @2Mark_My_Words

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Sports

JCA falls to St. Pat’s, Joliet West nearly upsets Griffins Joliet Catholic Academy limped into action Friday night against St. Patrick’s and came out with a 2221 loss and even more injuries. The Hillmen went into the game missing key offensive linemen, including J.B. Butler, as well as quarterback Nick Morrison. During the game, kicker Brian Bravo, suffered a right knee injury when he was roughed on the extra-point kick. His absence forced JCA to go for a 2-point conversion after their second TD and resulted in the game’s final play, when it went for a touchdown on fourth down inside the five-yard line instead of attempting a game-winning field goal. Mike Ivlow continued his dominance, running for 170 yards on 23 carries. • Joliet West fell to Lincoln-Way East 35-28 Saturday. Jordan Brown posted 129 yards on 20 carries, and scored on runs

of 22, 2 and 49 yards. Anthony DiNardo, the area’s leading passer, completed 22-of31 for 239 yards and a TD. Niko Messino caught four balls for 67 yards and a score, while Ronald Banner caught 10 passes for 60 and Christian Griswald hauled in four for 53. • Lockport fell 24-3 to Bolingbrook. • Stagg blanked Joliet Central 20-0.

BOYS GOLF Lockport was third at the LaSalle-Peru Invitational with a 301. Gehrig Hollatz carded a 72 to finish fifth, while Luke Trent shot a 74. In the SouthWest Suburban Blue Tournament, Lockport’s Gehrig Hollatz defeated Joliet’s Trent Wallace on the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff after both shot 72. The Porters (302) won the meet by four-strokes

over Sandburg at Coyote Run in Flossmoor. Matt Sheldon (74), Joe Gawle (78) and Luke Trent (78) also scored for the Porters. • Minooka won the SPC with a 308. Jason Chobar was third with a 76. Kent Hudson, Kyle Sheppard and Dan Anfield were all-SPC.

GIRLS X COUNTRY Minooka (92) finished third behind Hinsdale Central (71) and Geneva (87) in the 15-team St. Charles North Invitational. The Indians’ top runner was Ashley Tutt (4th, 18:19.9). • Lockport’s Emmie Hahn (19 minutes, 45.1 seconds) won the race at Rich East. Joliet West’s Charlotte Youell (20:47.6) was second. Lockport’s Morgan VanKuiken (20:49.5) finished third. Joliet West (52) won the invite. Lockport (152) was fifth. See ROUNDUP, page 15

Sports

Soccer preps for playoffs By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

With the IHSA soccer pairings out and the playoffs opening in roughly a week, local teams are using the final matches of the season to work on their skill and fix mistakes before entering the one-and-done post season. The two Joliet teams will not have to go far to open the playoffs, as Joliet West, the No. 4 seed in their own sectional, will face No. 5 Joliet Central in the Joliet Central Regional. The game is set for Friday, Oct. 18 and the site has yet to be determined by the IHSA. The winner of the Steelmen and Tigers will face top-seeded Normal Community at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Joliet Central. Central dropped a hardfought 1-0 game to Bolingbrook last week in conference play. “We told the guys to keep playing hard,” Central coach Edwardo Contrares said after the loss. “The effort is there. The seedings are done, so this is all to tweak ourselves and be ready for the playoffs.” Contrares feels the seed is right where the Steelmen deserve to be. “We are 4-9-1, so we deserve a five seed,” he said.“We deserve it, but we are not a bad five seed, so we will take it. Our record is not that impressive, but this is why we play the hard teams. We are ready and I will put us up against anybody.” Joliet West is coming off a 5-0 loss to non-conference opponent Romeoville. “It is frustrating and when we came out today, we were not firing on all cylinders,” said Joliet West coach Brian Frank. “A couple days ago, we lost 2-0 with Sandburg, one of the best games of the season against one of the best teams in the state.” The Tigers also defeated Providence Catholic, 3-1, behind a pair of goals from Jesus Gutierrez and one from Isaiah Hailey. Assists were credited to Henry Brito, Jesus Gutierrez and Andrew Weiss. Frank is aware that there is work to do before meeting Central in the playoffs. “We have time to get things going right, it’s not the end of See SOCCER, page 15

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Joliet West is looking to regroup before the playoffs after a 5-0 loss to Romeoville last week.

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Passing Anthony DiNardo, Joliet West

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Jack Beneventi, Benet Kelvin Jones, Romeoville Cole Kotopka, Plainﬁeld East Jacob Czerniakowski, Minooka Matt Gurke, Plainﬁeld Central Dariel Greer, Bolingbrook

Stats based on coach submissions. Don’t see yours? Send to staylor@buglenewspapers.com 993 974 965 819 236 158

Rushing Michael Ivlow, JCA Jordan Brown, Joliet West Jake Mayon, Plainfield East Mugel Ford, Romeoville Nate Gunn, Minooka Jaden Huff, Bolingbrook Mike Valentine, Bolingbrook Gill Whitaker, Romeoville Quincy Woods, Bolingbrook Receiving Charles Hunter, Romeoville Niko Messino, Joliet West Ronald Banner, Joliet West Brandon Rivera, Plainfield East Mozell Hargrays, Plainfield East Shederick Majors, Plainfield East Dyllon Goyette, Joliet West Manuel Narty, Romeoville Rocky O’Conner, Romeoville Total TD Michael Ivlow, JCA Nate Gunn, Minooka Jordan Brown, Joliet West Charles Hunter, Romeoville Mike Valentine, Bolingbrook Chris James, Notre Dame Niko Messino, Joliet West Jake Mayon, Plainfield East Jaden Huff, Bolingbrook Miguel Ford, Romeoville

1,441 673 566 563 539 478 424 365 256 612 607 379 374 278 206 162 123 121 14 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 5

VOLLEYBALL Aces Elexis Coleman, Joliet West Kayla Pfeiffer, Lockport MacKenzi Wasowicz, Lockport Jessica Karalow, Minooka Shannon Doran, Joliet West Olivia Rusek, Niles West Assists Eleni Balourdos, Niles West Kelly Grba, Plainfield East Shannon Doran, Joliet West Kelly Clucas, Minooka Megan Bauer, Minooka Alyssa O’Boyle, Plainfield South Sophie Berta, Plainfield South Kayla Pfeiffer, Lockport Allison Bowbin, Plainfield East Olivia Witsaman, Lockport Blocks Elexis Coleman, Joliet West Jalyn Vertin, Joliet West Deysha Thompson, Plainfield South Lily Binkus, Plainfield East Abbey Warke, Plainfield East Jessica Karalow, Minooka Digs Casadi Brendemuehl, Joliet West

38 27 27 21 21 20 319 209 196 144 135 117 113 98 89 88

70 48 40 40 39 36 191

Kailey Foster, Joliet West Kacie Simkins, Niles West Olivia Rusek, Niles West Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport Rachel Weis, Lockport Natalie Yard, Minooka MacKensi Welsh, Plainfield East Briana McGee. Plainfield East Allison Bowbin, Plainfield East Kills Olivia Rusek, Niles West MacKensi Welsh, Plainfield East Elexis Coleman, Joliet West Skyler Day, Minooka Briana McGee. Plainfield East Kat Freebern, Plainfield East Kayla Pfeiffer, Lockport

182 172 165 155 114 105 101 101 100 283 187 147 106 105 105 103

SOCCER Goals Logan Wright, Plainfield North Austin Collier, Plainfield North Giacomo Raimondi, Minooka Austin Hansen, Plainfield North Luis Loya, Bolingbrook Hugo Lopez, Bolingbrook Assists Logan Wright, Plainfield North Hugo Lopez, Bolingbrook Garrett Gathman, Plainfield North

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Sports ROUNDUP Continued from page 12

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Lockport defeated Joliet Central 25-11, 25-19. Lindsey Visvardis posted 11 digs and Kayla Pfeiffer had seven kills to lead Lockport. • Lincoln-Way East beat Joliet West 25-12, 25-19. • Lockport 25-25, Thornwood 9-14: Amber Stefanski and Meredith Friscia each had four kills to boost visiting Lockport (10-7) in the SouthWest Suburban crossover. Kayla Pfeiffer and Olivia

SOCCER Continued from page 13 the season,” Frank said. “We have time before the playoffs. We need to take this game as a learning experience of what not to do. We had some great individual performances out there, we just didn’t play as a team.” On the other side of that bracket is No. 2 seed Minooka against No. 3 BradleyBourbonnais. The regional final is set for 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. In the Andrew Sectional, Lockport holds the No. 1 seed and will open play in the Bolingbrook Regional at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Porters will face the winner of No. 17 HomewoodFlossmoor and No. 15 Shepard. A win would place Lockport in the regional title game at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. against

Witsaman added four aces apiece for the Porters. • Joliet West beat Thornton 2514, 25-13. Elexis Coleman had five kills and seven aces for West, while Shannon Doran added 13 assists and six digs. • Minooka best Plainfield South 25-12, 25-23. Megan Bauer and Kelly Clucas each posted 10 assists for Minooka, while Skyler Day tallied eight kills. • Joliet Catholic best St. Viator 25-13, 25-13. Mary Murphy had 15 assists and nine points and Megan Rogers posted eight service points and four kills. • Lincoln-Way West held off Joliet Central 25-18, 16-25, 25-13.

the winner of No. 8 Marist and No. 9 Bolingbrook. In Class 2A, Joliet Catholic Academy is the No. 10 seed in the Lincoln-Way West Sectional. The Hilltoppers open up the Lemont Regional with a 7 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER Nazareth beat Joliet Catholic 6-3. JCA got goals from Lorenzo Reyes, Jared Olson and Tommy Paige.

GIRLS SWIMMING Sandburg beat Lockport 10086. Kirsten Breitbarth won the 50-yard freestyle (26.83 seconds) and Amanda Moran won the 100 breaststroke (1:11.32) for the Porters.

GIRLS TENNIS Minooka defeated Plainfield South 4-3. Shannon Norton and Gabby Muir won at No. 2 doubles to pace the Indians.

game Tuesday, Oct. 22 against No. 7 Tinley Park. The winner would get the winner of No. 2 Lemont and No. 14 Brooks. Follow @2Mark_My_Words mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Niles West, Maine South set for CSL showdown By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Usually by this time in the season, Maine South has either locked up a spot in the playoffs, or is on the cusp of doing so. Niles West, though, has become the first club CSL South squad to punch its Class 8A postseason ticket. Through six games, the Wolves are a spotless 6-0, and are the only team left in the division that owns an undefeated record. Will the Wolves be the team that ends the Hawks’ 61-game CSL South winning streak? We’ll find out when they host Maine South Friday in a matchup that could decide this year’s divisional champion. After starting the year with senior Alec Basso behind center, the Hawks made the switch to sophomore Brian Collis, who’s doing a good job of running the offense. Yet Basso continues to sees snaps and has exhibited an ability to pick up yardage on the ground. However, the Hawks’ running game goes beyond Basso. It’s become their offensive strong suit with senior Clay Burdelik and junior Justin Fahey. Burdelik can turn it upfield for long gains, while Fahey picks up tough yardage between the tackles. The Jack Perez, Tony Perrone, Greg Ebacher, Luke Durbin and John Hader-led Hawks defense has hunkered down after surrendering 21 and 28 points in losses to Montini and Wheaton Warrenville South, respectively. The unit registered consecutive shutouts against Glenbrook North and Maine East, and was

in control despite giving up 21 points in the Hawks’ 42-21 Week 5 victory over Glenbrook South. Meanwhile,theWolves polished off their first four 2013 opponents by a combined 172-101.Although Niles West’s first four foes went a combined 7-13 through Week 5, the Wolves defeated Evanston, a perennial playoff qualifier, at Evanston in Week 5, 23-17. The victory left Niles West with a record identical to its 5-0 start last fall. Junior Tommy Galanapoulos has emerged as one of the CSL’s top quarterbacks, and is a threat to either run or pass. Senior Andrew Mihulet is a clutch receiver-running back and also has come up big for the Wolves as a defensive back. Wideout Quran Spillman, a junior, has morphed into a Jeremiah Jordanlike kickoff and punt returner, and Brandon Constantino provides the Wolves with breakaway speed at running back. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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The amount of yards Plainfield North sophomore Marcus Edwards ran for on 48 carries in the Tigers’ 3119 win over Romeoville.

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Maine South running back Clay Burdelik will look to help lead the Hawks past Niles West Friday.

Business & Real Estate

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How not to be the office scapegoat Q. My department head has been reluctant to give me the resources my team needs to do our job. In the meantime, we are getting complaints and nasty emails from inside our company. I have been apologizing, but I can’t fix the

problem. Is there a better way to make people understand I’m doing all I can? A. Yes, immediately stop apologizing. When you apologize, you are communicating both

responsibility and authority to fix the problem. In this case, you have neither. Unfortunately, the onslaught of complaints you are receiving is being directed against the wrong individual. People will always complain to the internal person they believe can fix the problem or the person they feel least anxious to blame. Realize you have somehow led people to believe you have the power to do what they are asking. Unless you secretly run the board, the management team and the company, you really don’t have the authority to demand the resources your team needs. Here are three common strategies you don’t want to use: -Go to your department head and pitch a fit. -Meet with your department head and demand the resources. -Whine at your boss about how mean people are being to you. The strategy that will work is to give your department head options. Now, I realize you have a strong preference

for the option that involves giving you all resources you need. But, if you cannot neutrally provide your boss with an option that shows him what not giving you the resources looks like, you will never persuade him. You need to escalate your limited resource issue to the level of authority that can recognize what is needed and what bad things will occur if resources aren’t forthcoming. You must make it crystal clear to your boss what balls will get dropped if your team doesn’t have what it needs to get the job done. Present your boss with option A (describe what you can realistically do now and what will go wrong without additional resources). Now present your boss with option B (what you can do with the right resources). Stick to the facts and don’t embellish your conversations with opinions. Let your boss arrive at his decision. If your boss chooses not to provide your team with what you need to do the whole job, accept his proposal graciously

and highlight what will not get done. Ask him how he would like you to deal with the current complaints and what he wants you to say. Remember, your goal is not to prove you run the company. The outcome you seek is to create a situation where you are out of the line of fire either because you get what you need or because your current limits are recognized and supported by your boss. The workplace, despite popular mythology, is not all about who has the most power. Sometimes, recognizing where you don’t have power and admitting it is your most powerful move.

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

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HeALTH & FITNess

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THE KID’S DOCTOR

QUICK TIP: Wash all clothes and linens used by an infected child in hot water (130 degrees). Also soak headbands, barrettes and other hair accessories in rubbing alcohol or Lysol for an hour.

Head lice have gone back to school, too By Sue Hubbard, M.D. www.kidsdr.com

Kids are back in school and guess what I’ll be seeing soon? If you guessed lice, you’re right! Head lice are common among children. They seem to occur most often in the 3- to 12-yearold age group. Head lice do not spread disease and are not due to “being dirty” or because of “poor hygiene.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are 6-12 million lice cases in America per year. Lice outbreaks are seen secondary to direct head-to-head contact, as lice cannot jump,

hop or fly. While they can crawl, they really don’t live well off of the hair, as they are obligate parasites. Lice have feet that are perfect for holding onto human hair, and they have a hard time gripping other materials. While a louse can live up to 30 days on the head, it dies within a day or two after falling off the scalp, so lice are not walking around your house just waiting to crawl onto someone else’s head. Patients also ask if their pets gave children lice. The answer is no, so don’t shave your pet! If you find your child comes home from school with not only homework, but lice, it’s best to start treatment with an

over-the-counter product that ontains permethrin. Follow the package directions EXACTLY. In many cases, a second application is recommended 7-10 days after the first. It may take up to 8-12 hours for the bugs to die after treatment. Use nit comb to remove dead lice and nits from a child’s head. Continue to check the youngster’s scalp and use the nit comb every 2 to 3 days for a while after treatment to improve the chances of success. If OTC products fail, there are numerous options now available

b y prescription, so give your pediatrician a call before you start contemplating drastic measures. A crewcut is an easy alternative for boys, but just not as cute on schoo- aged girls!

(Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host.“The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at www.kidsdr.com.)

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