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Sentinel The Shorewood

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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Trustees limit

Terms

Term limits for elected officials have become a topic of conversation this election season from the highest offices in the land to school boards and municipalities. The concept of reducing the elected political career through legislated limits has begun to gain more following, and with it, garner strong debate and discussion. It’s no different in Shorewood, where two long-time village trustees, Dan Gron and Gary Fitzgerald, have announced they will not seek reelection come 2013. “I am a strong believer in term limits; however, absent those I believe elected officials should do the right thing voluntarily, when no one’s looking, by stepping aside,” Gron said. “In doing so, residentrepresentatives can return to their private lives to reconnect while also opening opportunities for fresh perspectives to enter the debate. To do otherwise, Gron added, would ensure “a path to political sclerosis.” For Fitzgerald, the decision to step away

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

or two to make a run for village office. I am grateful to those residents who voted for me for their confidence in me and for the opportunity to serve this outstanding community,” Fitzgerald said.”It is my hope that residents who are interested in continuing the direction and values we have set out for Shorewood, and who have the time and ability to become involved, and who are independent-minded with a focus on public service and only doing what is in the Village’s best interests, will decide to seek election for this open seat. If good men and women do not become involved in their government, then people See TERM LIMITS, page 2

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“Periodic turnover in government leadership is a good thing because it brings new energies and fresh perspectives, and helps assure that officials do not treat the office they hold as a career instead of public service.” Gary Fitzgerald, Village Trustee after three terms in the Shorewood Board comes from the premise that “No elected official is indispensable.” “Periodic turnover in government leadership is a good thing because it brings new energies and fresh perspectives, and helps assure that officials do not treat the office they hold as a career instead of public service,” Fitzgerald said. “If they were to do so, the decisions they make could be more geared to their self-interest instead of for the good of the taxpayer.” Both proud of their service, each expressed the wish that other members of the community would step forward, and added they are announcing their departures now with the hopes it will incite a neighbor

Trinity to host benefit dinner Trinity Christian School parents, teachers and local community members will get together for an evening of fellowship and celebration at the school’s annual Benefit Dinner Nov. 9. at the Bolingbrook Golf club, 2001 Rodeo Drive. The evening will feature Ben Glenn, “The Chalk Guy,” who combines is a gifted performer and artist who weaves together inspiring storytelling, art and humor. Students’ artwork also will be on display at the event. This year, in keeping with the theme of “Alive” and the speaker, each class will create a chalk art piece to be auctioned off at the dinner. Trinity Christian School is a private Christian school located at 901 Shorewood Drive with 308 students in K-8 grade. Approximately another 280 preschool students are at the school’s main campus and three satellite locations in Joliet, Plainfieldand Oswego. The school officials hope to raise $70,000 through this year’s dinner to help reduce the debt

Shorewood trustees will not seek reelection in 2013 By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

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TERM LIMITS Continued from page 1 with other motives will, and we cannot afford that.“ Whether anyone else will follow suit remains to be seen. Longtime

Mayor Richard Chapman has not announced his intentions for 2013, and could not be reached for comment. “The only reward a member of the Village Board should expect as they leave office is the knowledge that they did a good job,” Gron said,“ and for that I am thankful.”

News Joliet Juniors collect new baby items in memory of Alisha Bromfield Join the Joliet Junior Woman’s Club and the Joliet Juniorettes in collecting new baby items and

gift cards in memory of Alisha and Ava Lucille Bromfield, whose lives were tragically taken on Aug. 19. Items collected will benefit local area pregnant women, as well as the Waterleaf Women’s Center in Aurora. Some examples of new baby items needed include: diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, onesies, socks, hats, bibs, and clothing. Items will be accepted until Nov. 2 and can be dropped off Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the following local businesses: • Edward Jones Investments, Paul Kalafut - 1132 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood; • Kuhar Vision Care – 4970 W. Theodore St., Plainfield;

• Easter Seals – 212 Barney Drive, Joliet; • Will-Grundy Medical Clinic – 213 E. Cass St., Joliet; and • Edward Jones Investments, Dave Dykstra – 60 Orland Square Drive, Suite 301, Orland Park.

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Tickets to the dinner can be purchased by calling the school at 815-577-9310.To partner with the school and help sponsor the dinner, please call 815-577-9310 ext. 54. Additional information about Trinity Christian School can be found at www.trinitychristian. info.

Continued from page 1 of the North building which houses the middle school as well as an art and music room. The middle school wing opened in 2011.

The Joliet Junior Woman’s Club is a non-profit organization serving Joliet and the surrounding communities.The Joliet Juniorettes is a club comprised of highschool girls affiliated with the Joliet Junior Woman’s Club. For additional information, visit www. jolietjuniors.org or contact Kim Kalafut at kalafut@wgmedclinic. org or 815-726-3377, ext. 224.

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Lease agreement reached

New Slammers owners, city agree on Silver Cross Field By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The City Council and the new Slammers ownership reached a five-year lease agreement for the use of Silver Cross Field last week that is at a significantly reduced cost than previous years. According to the lease, the group, Joliet Community Baseball and Entertainment, will enter into a five-year contract with a five-year option and pay a base rent of $50,000 per year in 2013 and 2014. That number will go up to $75,000 for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons. The $50,000 base rent is a significant reduction from the $150,000 base rent paid by the team’s previous owners.

Josh Schaub, chief executive officer for JCBE, said he is pleased with the terms of the contract and recognizes the hit the city took on this deal. “I feel very confident that the city and our group reached an amicable agreement on both sides that will benefit both parties down the line,” Schaub said. “I appreciate that the city did take a hit on this compared to what they received in the past, but they also recognize the economic situation. They came to that realization and they kept baseball alive in Joliet.” Joliet baseball has seen a significant reduction in ticket sales over the last several years. City Manager Tom Thanas said attendance reached a high-water

mark in the mid-2000s when the team, then Joliet Jackhammers, sold about 3,800 tickets per game. That number has since declined to about 1,700 per game as of last season. Joliet officials said that reduced ticket sales warrant a lower rent structure until the team’s owners can implement a new marketing strategy and establish themselves in the city. “I wish the [base rent] was a lot higher, but I think it’s a reflection of attendance and sponsorships,” Thanas said. “The good news is we built into the lease an opportunity to recoup some of the reduction in rent that we’ve had. There’s some upside for us.” The city is hopeful that higher attendance during the 2016

and 2017 seasons will make up for the lower rent in 2013 and 2014. Additional rent, which is contingent on the total number of tickets sold throughout the season, will increase during the final two years of the agreement. Additionally, the city will receive 60 percent of the naming rights revenue paid by Silver Cross Hospital from the onset of the contract. Thanas said this money, which amounts to an additional $15,000 to $20,000 next year, also will mitigate some of the revenue losses of the lower rent structure. The move brings JCBE onestep closer to finalizing their purchase of the Joliet Slammers, put up for sale by Al Oremus at the end of the 2012 season.

The three-step process, which included an agreement between Oremus and JCBE and a lease agreement with the city, now awaits the Frontier League to approve the ownership group’s application. Frontier League Commissioner Bill Lee said the application is currently under review, but he is unable to comment on the specifics. Schaub said he is certain that JCBE’s application will be approved. “I’m very confident in our ownership group,” Schaub said. “All the criteria the Frontier League looks for, in terms of that, we are very strong as a whole.” jsamples@bugenewspapers.com

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Joliet man gets JJC receives grants for farmers market expansion 14 years for eye-gouging A Joliet man was sentenced to 14 years in prison last week for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery of a senior citizen when he gouged the eyes of his elderly uncle. The 14-year prison term was the maximum sentence. Exulam Holman, 33, 1130 McKay, Joliet, was found guilty in August after a jury deliberated for approximately 45 minutes. He was sentenced today by circuit judge Amy BertaniTomczak. On this past New Year’s Eve, Holman and his elderly uncle, Melvin Clifford, fought over a missing remote television control at their residence. An argument ensued after Clifford asked Holman about the missing remote, according to testimony. Holman initially pushed his uncle down some stairs. When Clifford came back up the stairs, Holman pushed him down, pinned him to the ground by placing his knees on his uncle’s shoulders and gouged his eyes by pushing his thumbs into the sockets. As a result of this brutal

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attack, Clifford lost one eye and has limited vision in the other. Despite the injuries he sustained, Clifford was able to call 911 on the night of the attack. The victim is a veteran who served in Vietnam. On the night of the attack, there were numerous people in the house. None of them cooperated with police during the investigation. “Exulam Holman is a volatile criminal who brutally attacked his elderly uncle for no apparent reason,” State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow said. “The maximum prison sentence was critical to punish this act of extraordinary savagery and wanton cruelty against a defenseless senior citizen and a veteran.”

Joliet Junior College has been awarded a $92,059 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand the availability of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in Joliet. The grant will help expand JJC’s farmers market into a weekly event,purchase market supplies and equipment, secure promotional materials and advertising, conduct training and outreach for farmers and consumers, and obtain Electronic Benefit Transfer capacity to serve the neighborhood’s low-income residents. JJC was one of 131 projects in 39 states to receive funding under the USDA’s Farmers Market Promotion Program. The grants, administered by the FMPP, are targeted to help increase and strengthen direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels. Through a competitive grants application process, FMPP funds marketing proposals not only for farmers markets but also for community-supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, agritourism

and other direct marketing strategies. Within FMPP, there is a minimum funding set-aside of 10 percent for Electronic Benefit Transfer projects. EBT is the mechanism by which participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, receive monthly benefits. The FMPP projects facilitate the participation of SNAP recipients at farmers markets and CSAs. The program boosts farm

income and stimulates local economic development while increasing consumer choice and access to healthy food. FMPP was first authorized by the 2002 Farm Bill, based directly on a proposal by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition that was championed by then Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Tom Harkin (D-IA). Since 2006, the program has invested over $32 million in new and expanded markets for local and regional food.

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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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Joliet Deandre J. Wilder, 30, 1337 Fairmount Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 12 at 4:39 a.m. at 1337 Fairmount for domestic battery.

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Timothy S. Budz, 46, 215 Illinois, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 12 at 7:35 p.m. at 220 Illinois for domestic battery.

Juan Luna, 35, 1228 Brown Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 12 at 9:59 p.m. at 333 Madison for violating an order of protection.

Jason C. Bingham, 33, 626 McDonough, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 12 at 8:55 p.m. at 504 McDonough for battery and criminal damage to property.

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Cedric L. Johnson, 41, 7801 Boxwood Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 12 at 7:34 p.m. at 2510 Route 59 for retail theft.

Amrut P. Patel, 50, 2219 W. Jefferson, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 12 at 7:46 p.m. at 2219 W. Jefferson for aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

John R. Hillman Jr., 18, 526 Doxbury Lane, New Lenox, was arrested on Oct. 5 at 2:15 p.m. at 150 W. Washington for computer tampering.

Roy C. Garcia, 31, 613 Virginia, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 12 at 12:32 a.m. in the 900 block of Glenwood for aggravated DUI, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Jose Villanueva, 55, 602 Williamson, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 9:59 p.m. at 602 Williamson for domestic battery.

Joshua Jones, 20, 1226 Arthur Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 9:07 p.m. at 1001 Woodruff for delivery of cannabis and criminal trespass to land.

Tevin L Bridges, 18, 403 Summit, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 4:58 p.m. at 311 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

Treyvonne D. Rideout, 20, 217 Henderson Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 4:58 p.m. at 311 N. Bluff for criminal trespass to real property.

James A. Loomis, 32, 20926 S. Canterbury, Shorewood, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 11:31 p.m. on Ingalls and Essington for possession of controlled substance.

Ortiz, 35, 2333 14 Carlos Monitor St., Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 1:02 a.m. on Broadway and Ingalls for domestic battery. Cynthia A. Bushop, 46, 512 N. Hickory, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 2:23 a.m. at the residence for domestic battery.

Joseph A. Juarez, 24, 737 Hemlock Lane, Lockport, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 2:37 a.m. at 2006 W. Jefferson for criminal trespass to real property and obstructing a police officer.

J. Tirado, 23, 17 Raymond 1519 S. Chicago, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 2:37 a.m.

at 2006 W. Jefferson for criminal trespass to real property.

p.m. at 2524 W. Jefferson for theft.

M.Coyne,28,1301 S. 18 Marilyn Washington, Lockport, was arrested on Oct. 13 at 2:37 a.m. at 2006 W. Jefferson for criminal trespass to real property.

F. Aguirre, 62, 25 Artemio 659 Meeker, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 1:36 a.m. on Williamson and Charlesworth for criminal trespass.

L. Sims, 27, 3009 19 Marquis Heritage Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 14 at 5:15 a.m. at 3009 Heritage for domestic battery.

R. Wolfe, 22, 823 26 Rica Oakland,Joliet,was arrested on Oct. 16 at 2:51 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.

Deandre D. Gardner, 21, 1500 Pioneer Road, Crest Hill, was arrested on Oct. 14 at 9:33 p.m. on Hickory and Lime for possession of cannabis.

McKinley, 33, 21 Brossie 1851 Asbury Circle, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 15 at 3:57 p.m. the residence for domestic battery. J. Crosby, 21, 22 Christopher 404 Herkimer, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 15 at 10:34 a.m. at 404 Herkimer for domestic battery. T. Michels, 70, 777 23 Maureen Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 1:28 p.m. at 777 Hollywood Blvd. for criminal trespass to land. A. Powers, 44, 22921 24 Judith S.Kathey Drive,Channahon, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 2:06

A. Hernandez, 19, 27 Kevin 1701 Great Ridge,Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 1:24 a.m. at 1701 Great Ridge for possession of cannabis.

criminal sexual assault of a child. Francisco J. Lopez, 23, 303 N. Eastern Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 12:17 a.m. on Parks and Ohio for possession of a controlled substance.

Vickki M. Czyz, 18, 1711 N. Autumn Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 2:34 p.m. at 2501 Route 59 for retail theft.

Wesley M. Ward, 19, 1600 Arbor Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 2:34 p.m. at 2501 Route 59 for retail theft.

Cody R. Evans, 18, 14147 Meadow Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 8:29 p.m. at 3340 Mall Loop Drive for retail theft.

Quincy J. Dodds, 26, 116 Dekalb, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 17 at 7:24 p.m. at 119 S. Joliet St. for unlawful use of a weapon, possession of firearm by a street gang member and no FOID card.

Charles White Jr., 46, 1414 Brentwood Place,Joliet,was arrested on Oct. 16 at 3:47 p.m. at 30 N. Broadway for domestic battery and aggravated assault.

Teneisha M. Bright, 28, 1621 Theodore St., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 17 at 2:57 p.m. ay 1801 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Jeremy N. Brown, 17, 24264 W. Cropland Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 2:45 p.m. at 24264 Cropland Drive for felony forgery.

Daniel Lopez, 20, 417 Leach Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 17 at 11:15 p.m. on Catherine and John Street for obstructing identification.

Demetrius A. Beal, 20, 914 Woodruff Road, Joliet, was arrested on Oct. 16 at 10:15 a.m. at 150 W. Washington for predatory

Keona K. Brand, 28, 509 Bethel Drive, was arrested on Oct. 17 at 1:52 p.m. at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

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Schools

Band Boosters host winter marketplace The Joliet West Band Boosters will host their very first Winter Craft and Vendor Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin Ave. Admission is $1. The weekend will be filled with events and features various homemade crafters and product vendors. Concessions will be available and tickets will be sold for a 50/50 raffle. The Joliet West High School Color Guard will hold a bake sale to raise funds for next year’s marching season and Aunt Nina’s Sweets-n-Treats of Crest

Hill (www.candycorn.com) will be present on both days to benefit the band program by donating a percentage of their profits. Winter Craft & Vendor Marketplace Special Events • On Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Radio Station 104.3 K-Hits promotion’s team will be in attendance playing music trivia. • On Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. bring your camera and take a picture with Santa Clause! A Giving Tree will be in the

main entrance hallway filled with Christmas wishes from students that attend Joliet West High School who are in need this holiday season. If you are interested in helping a student that is less fortunate this holiday season, stop in and select a Christmas wish from the tree. This is the true spirit of giving! For additional information about this event, contact westbandsfundraiser@yahoo. com. All profits from the vendor fees, concessions, and raffle will benefit the Joliet West Band Program.

JCHS student wins national academic competition Joliet Central High School student Shawn Roberts was recently named as a National Merit Commended Student. The National Merit Scholarship Program is conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and is an annual academic competition for student recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. Established in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship commission is a privately financed not-for-profit organization. Students enter the National Merit Program by taking the preliminary SAT during their junior year. Currently, about 1.5 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship Program each year. More than two-thirds of the 50,000 high scorers will receive letters of commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended students are named on the basis of a nationally applied selection index sore. Although

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commended students will not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some may be candidates for special scholarships. Shawn is a senior in the Art and Communication Academy and is the son of Thomas and Naomi Roberts. He is in the Chamber Choir, Orchestra and is taking Strength Training, PreCalc/Trig and Rhetoric.

Calendar ONGOING Bingo at St. Mary Nativity Catholic School. Every Friday at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Pull tabs go on sale at 5:30 p.m. and cards at 6 p.m. First game starts at 7 p.m. All are most welcome to come and play. “Hooks & Needles” Needlecraft Club. Second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lockport Branch Library, Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th Street. Bring your needlework or other craft projects to work on, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other “crafters.” Refreshments will be offered! Please register with the Adult Services Desk. To register, or for further information on this program, please contact the Lockport Branch Library at 815838-0755, or check our website at http://www.whiteoaklibrary.org. Serenity on Sunday Al-Anon/ Adult Child of Alcoholics Women’s Group. Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 25050 W. Eames Street, Channahon. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. There are no fees or dues. Each group is self-supporting with voluntary contributions.As a mutual helping group, there is no other affiliation. Feel free to visit www.niafg.org for more information or to leave a message on the Al-Anon line at 815-773-9623. WomenHeart Support Group. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. in the PSJMC Conference Room A at 333 N. Madison St., Joliet.WomenHeart of Joliet is here for you to provide the support, education and friendships that you need to live well with heart disease. WomenHeart will offer information and support that you may not find with your friends and loved ones. We can share fears, thoughts, and concerns in a relaxed and caring environment. For more information or agenda please call Michele at (815) 7034142. Citizens Against Ruining the Environment. Every third Monday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at SOS Children’s Village, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport. This volunteer non-profit environmental organization is dedicated to serving Will County and the surrounding area. For more information or a meeting

agenda, call Ellen Rendulich at 815-834-1611. Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg. org for more information. Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family Group. Sundays at 1:302:30 p.m. at Joliet Alano Club (back entrance), 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. This on-going support group with no fees or dues is for all families and friends of problem drinkers, especially those who are affected today by growing up in an alcoholic home. For more information contact Al-Anon/Alateen 815-773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information Breast cancer support group. 7-8:30 p.m. at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, 2614 West Jefferson St., Joliet. The Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information call Pattie at 815-436-7640. Diabetes Support Group. 7 p.m. at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet. Support Group for adults with diabetes, support person welcome. Different topics will be discussed each month. Share your experiences and learn as you work towards achieving control over your diabetes. Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Call 815-725-7133 ext. 3224 for more info.

Young Widows Support Group. Meets once a month at varying locations in the Plainfield/ Joliet area.Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome. For more information please contact Amanda at widowswearstilettos chicagosw@yahoo.com.

OCTOBER 25 Life After Stroke Support Group. 3 to 4 p.m.at Leeza’s Place at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, 50 Uno Circle, Joliet. Leeza’s Place offers a monthly support group for stroke survivors and their families. Guests will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of diagnostic and treatment options and to develop problem-solving and coping skills. No Charge. CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library. Curious what those symbols mean on your great-grandfather’s headstone? Interested to know about our ancestors’ mourning customs? Tina will be explaining the details behind these as well as offering suggestions and tips on how to find your ancestor’s burial place and the types of information that may be found. Chili and Spaghetti Fundraiser. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels, 1201 Wyoming Ave., Joliet. Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home will host a Chili and Spaghetti lunch. The lunch includes a choice of Chili or Spaghetti, rolls or corn bread, salad and a home made cookie.The cost is $10 per order. $9 if ordered by

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL OCTOBER 24, 2012 October 22. Delivery and DineIn options are available. Orders of ten or more will be delivered with-in the Joliet area. Place your order by calling 815-725-6631.

OCTOBER 26 Fright Night at the Y. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Plainfield location, 15120 Wallin Drive. This family-friendly event is open to residents of all ages. Festivities will include a haunted house, pumpkin patch, bounce

houses, games, entertainment and a performance by the Y Dance Ensemble. Event-goers can also take advantage of exciting membership specials. Admission is $20 for community members, $15 for Y Program Members and $7 for Y Full Members. To learn more about this fun-filled event or to register, please visit www. jolietymca.org or call the Y at 815-SAY-YMCA or stop by. See CALENDAR, page 10

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OCTOBER 27 International Association of Administrative P r o f e s s i o n a l s Recruitment Event. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Village of Plainfield Community Rooms A and B. The event will be

held in the Village of Plainfield Community Rooms A & B on October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be small businesses such as FirstLight HomeCare, Doctors of Physical Therapy and home-based businesses such as Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Party Lite, Thirty-One, Celebrating Home, and more. This venue is being used as a Recruitment too for new members of IAAP (International Association of

Administrative Professionals) and a fundraiser for the organization. Spooktacular! The Family Fun Area will be in the Village parking lot at Lockport and Des Plaines Street. $5 donation to enter. Children will be able to play six different Spooktacular games and everyone wins a prize. Hayrack Rides. Everyone is invited to wear costumes and have fun. For more information,

call Susan at 815-609-6130. Senior Spirit Health Fair. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet, Springfield Entrance.Free screenings:glucose & cholesterol, balance, blood pressure,grip strength,pulmonary function, and Alpha-1 for COPD. Availability is limited. Vendors, raffles and light refreshments will be served! Attend two physician mini-lectures to be eligible for door prize. Call Provena Health Connection 815-725-9438 to register. ‘Election 2012: What We Can’t Not Know.’ 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Joliet. Relevant Radio host Sheila Liaugminas will speak at St. Joseph Church, Joliet. Her talk is entitled ‘Election 2012: What We Can’t Not Know.’ Her 30-minute talk will be followed by a question and answer period. Everyone is invited to this free event. It is imperative that all of us are well informed before we cast our ballot in November. Please

call the rectory, 815-727-9378, for more information. Young Eagles Flight Day. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Joliet Regional Airport. This event is free and open to children 8-17 years of age; parents do not accompany the child during flight. The flight will last about 15-20 minutes. Registration is required and parental consent is mandatory. To register your child please call 815.741.7275 x100. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Each child will be entered into the world’s largest flight logbook with the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association). For more information log on to www. eaa.org.

NOVEMBER 3 Flea Market. 9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1080 located at 2625 Ingalls Avenue in Joliet.Tables available for flea market items only. Contact 815726-1941. Auxiliary proceeds benefit veterans and their families.

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1 Cookie holders 5 Baseball feature 9 What gears do 13 Lake into which Ohio’sCuyahoga River empties 14 Alabama march site 15 Austen novel 16 *Not animated, in filmmaking 18 Rotating cooking rod 19 Grassland 20 Plunked oneself down 21 Disco dance 23 *Like replays that reveal bad calls 27 “Affirmative!” 28 Traveler’s guide 29 Dental fillings 31 “A Doll’s House” playwright 34 __ noire: literally, “black beast” 35 Enveloping glow 38 “I __ Pretty”: “West Side Story” song 39 Doves’ homes 40 Do-it-

yourselfers’ buys 41 __-Coburg, Bavaria 42 Like speaking 43 Wee parasites 44 Word with power or reactor 46 “Casablanca” pianist 47 iPhone download 49 *One who can’t function under stress 53 Mealtime lap item 55 “That feels great!” 56 Org. issuing many refunds 58 Garden of Eden’s __ of life 59 Where the ends of the starred answers are filed 63 Emblem of authenticity 64 Proverbial waste maker 65 Movie lioness 66 Online usiness review site 67 Cut with acid 68 Medvedev’s “no”

Accentuate the positive. Be willing to try on new tasks for size. You could be called upon to test your skills in a completely different venue in the upcoming week. Stretch your muscles literally or figuratively.

Be a perfect citizen. Cross your t’s and dot your i’s and give no one a reason to find fault with your performance. Hold off on making crucial decisions and commitments until the end of the week.

Ferret out the information you need to make things run more smoothly. Don’t be afraid to ask for a helping hand from a partner. Your friends will be looking for lighthearted fun by the end of the week.

Wait and see. Losses can accumulate if you spin the roulette wheel with investments or career in the middle of the week. Bide your time, as good things will come to those who practice patience.

Make dreams come true. The next few days offer a perfect atmosphere to put the finishing touches on your artistic or creative endeavors. The second half of the week may require a sleeves-rolled-up technique.

Step lively. There will be so much going on that you will need to dance a jig, or at least get a to-do list in hand, to keep up. The middle of the week could be a very poor time to make purchases or investments.

You can’t hear it, see it or poke it with a stick, but you have what it takes to make the grade. Make the best use of your ability to blend in as one of the gang at the end of the week and form new contacts.

Heed the call of the whimsical. A great deal of fun can be stirred up by using a small bit of imagination early in the week. Significant relationships might need some tender loving care; let intuition guide you.

Make a splash as the most entertaining party person during weekend activities. Don’t start anything of importance in the middle of the week, as conditions could change in the blink of an eye.

Be a good sport. Under all the teasing and horseplay, there may be some true kindness and understanding. Your intuitions are a bit stronger early in the week, so ignore words and listen to your heart.

If tasteful purchases for the home are on the agenda, you may find small items of enduring value in the beginning or end of the week. The stars are not helpful enough for major investments or contracts.

Stick to the status quo. The cosmic traffic light is red where new ventures are concerned. You may have very good ideas, but wait until the end of the week to put anything of importance into action.

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43 Like a he-man 45 Kimono accessory 46 One of 50 47 Unable to sit still 48 City of Light, in a Porter song 50 Mars neighbor 51 Goofy 52 Wipe off the board 54 Brown seaweed 57 Whack 60 Cheerios grain 61 Trojans’ sch. 62 Quagmire TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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INSIDE: Minooka ends football season on a high note,

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Locals advance to final day of state By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Joliet was well represented at the state meet over the weekend in the northern suburbs. Joliet Catholic’s Harley Hutchinson and Joliet Township’s Caitlin Shea each played into Saturday, the third day of the tournament. Hutchinson finished in the top 32 at state. She opened with a win before falling in the second match. However, she came back to win four straight in the back draw before losing in the sixth consolation round. “I’m really pleased,” Hutchinson said. “I thought for sure I wasn’t going to do as well as that. But then I got my draw I knew I had a tough second match and I had to play through it. I lost, but I was able to go really far in the back draw.” After losing her second match, Hutchinson knew it was time to refocus and try to play as long as possible to finish off her senior season. “I had to keep my focus and my energy up,” Hutchinson stated. “It was disappointing to lose in the second round so I had to keep my attitude up.On Friday I wasn’t sure if they were even going to keep the back draw. I was really grateful to get that second chance.” That first loss was a heartbreaker to Adesuwa Osabuohien of H-F, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4. “I had to play my friend,” Hutchinson said. “I played her a year ago and lost 6-1, 6-1. Getting a chance to compete against her again, get a set off her and lead her 4-2 in the third set was a really great experience and I’m happy with how I played, even though it didn’t go my way.” In the end, coming back to play on the high school level her senior year after taking her junior year off of high school tennis paid

off. “I’m really happy with my decision,” she said.“Being with the team and all the girls was such a great experience. Going to state was also a positive experience.” Hutchinson is signed to play at Bowling Green University. Meanwhile, Shea was just a match off the pace set by Hutchinson. She opened with a win and then lost, but got three straight wins before bowing out. “I’m really happy, I wasn’t expecting to get that far,” Shea said.“It’s awesome. My last match could have gone better, but I wasn’t on that day, so it is ok.” Shea was much more patient in her second trip to state. “It was keeping the ball in play and not making huge mistakes,” Shea said. “I only went for the big shots when I knew I had the opportunity. Last year helped me because I saw that I could hit with a lot of girls there.” The final loss was an 8-4 defeat to Kelsey Chin of Metea Valley as the back draw played eight game pro sets rather than best of three matches due to the weather. “It was kind of difficult because when you get down in a set, it is harder to get back,” Shea said. Overall, it was a good end to Shea’s career as she looks to continue playing in college. “This was definitely an awesome way to end my high school career,” she said. “My goal was to win two matches and I won four. I exceeded my expectations.” The JCA doubles team of Alexis Bauer and Nina Bertino went 1-2 at state. They opened with a win before dropping their next two matches.Lockport’s Caroline Plecki retired near the end of her first match at state and defaulted in her second, while the doubles team of Kelsey Forkin and Kat Samardzija went 1-2 at state, getting a win in their second match.

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Joliet’s Caitlin Shea enjoyed success at the state tournament last weekend.

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Sports

King, Indians end hard-fought season with win By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

All season long, Minooka has faced some of the stiffest competition in the state, facing the likes of Providence Catholic

(7-2), Morris (8-1) and Oswego (8-1) their first three games. Although they lost all three of those games and posted a 4-5 record on the season, Indian offensive lineman Blake King enjoyed playing some of the

area’s best teams. “Those first three teams are going to make a run for something in the playoffs this year,” King said. “It was great going up against the best. Danny Friend from Morris was good. (University of Illinois recruit) Bryce Douglas from Central was hard to move.” He better enjoy the competition, as the Shorewood resident has committed to play for Northwestern University next season. He will join fellow Southwest Prairie Conference offensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (Plainfield East) and Maine South quarterback Matt Alviti in Evanston. “Alviti is a great player and that is going to be a lot of fun,” King said. “Tyler and I are rooming together and have been at almost every home game together.” King said choosing the Wildcats was a no-brainer once they offered. “I got offered early, but coach (Pat) Fitzgerald just said they were just waiting for my ACT score and when they got the score they offered me that day and I committed the next day,” King said. “The career opportunities with a degree from Northwestern are better See INDIANS, page 18

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Minooka’s Blake King will play at Northwestern next season.

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Prep Football Playoffs CLASS 5A How JCA (5-4) will fare: Scott: The Hilltoppers rested some of their key guys down the stretch of the season to get healthy, and it should pay off in a big way. Despite a 5-4 record, JCA gets 7-2 Elmwood Park in the first round, which shouldn’t be overly difficult. Tinley Park or Westinghouse in the second round shouldn’t be a challenge, either, which should set up a solid quarterfinal game with Kaneland (9-0). I think the Hilltoppers will make it past that game, but a battle with Marian or Montini in the semis might trip them up. Mark: For the first quarter of the first game this season, many considered JCA to be a contender for a Class 5A state title. That all changed when Ty Isaac went out and all but started a domino effect of injuries. When JCA takes the field at Elmwood Park this week, they will be as close to full strength as they have been since before their trip to Providence. I agree with Scott that their first true test will be Kaneland, but

again, I see a healthy JCA team winning that game. Winner Scott: JCA. I just have a sneaky suspicion that the Hillmen will find their way back to the championship game and will win this time as their half of the bracket has more dangerous teams. There will definitely be a couple challenges,but the defense has improved the past few weeks and the offense should finally be healthy for those games. Mark: JCA. I picked the Hilltoppers before the season and after taking a few losses in order to get everyone healthy, I will stay with my pick. While all eyes are on Ty and the offense, this will come down to the performance of Zack Jackovich and the JCA defensive backfield and this year, I think they get the job done.

CLASS 6A How Notre Dame (5-4) will fare: Scott: As expected as a 5-4 team, the Dons won’t have an easy task week one at Grayslake North (8-

1), but the opportunity is there to win. The next round should be a breeze with Chicago public schools Steinmetz or Foreman. I think Notre Dame could lose in the first round, or make it to the final eight. Mark: That week 9 loss to Carmel comes back to haunt the Dons as they have to face off with 8-1 Grayslake North. I agree with Scott that Notre Dame’s week two opponent is a cake walk, I just don’t see them getting there. Winner Scott: Lemont (8-1). When I doubt, pick Lemont. That’s my motto. I’m really not a big fan of any of these top seeded teams, and while I think the Indians have the toughest quadrant, they are the team to beat. Mark: Crete-Monee (8-1). It’s said over and over again that offense wins games, but defense wins championships, well Crete has both. The Warriors have done both, scoring 40 points per game and allowing only six.

CLASS 7A How Benet (8-1) will fare: Scott: After going 1-8 last year, the Redwings should make easy work of Andrew in the first round. However, the second round game against either Plainfield North or Oswego won’t be easy at all. But if they can get past that game, I like them against Batavia, which will get them to the semis, where they will run into a dominant Lincoln-Way East squad. Mark: The biggest problem Benet has this season is that they will see the eventual state champs in the semifinals. I don’t see the Redwings having a problem at all with the SPC opponent in week two like Scott does. If Benet can upset the Griffins, it will be 1-8 to state champs. How Plainﬁeld Central (63) will fare Scott: Only in Class 7A will you see a 6-3 squad face a 9-0 team, but that’s what the Wildcats can look forward to, heading to Lincoln-Way East.

Last year Plainfield South stayed competitive with the Griffins for a while, and this Wildcats team is better than that. However, it likely won’t be good enough to get past the Griffins, but that’s why you play the game. The reward would be Providence in round two. Yikes. Mark: Who did the Wildcats tick off this season? Central does everything right and gets the 9-0 Lincoln-Way East first round. Wow. And, if, but some miracle the Wildcats pull the huge upset they get Providence Catholic, another superbly talented squad. Winner Scott: Glenbard West (9-0). The Hilltoppers have proven to be at the head of the class. I was waiting for them and LWE to meet in the championship last year, but I think this will be the year. Mark: Lincoln-Way East (9-0). After getting bounced early last year, the Griffins are on the war path and are taking no prisoners. Look for a determined group to go get their title.

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Sports PICK VS. PROS Mike Guglielmucci, WJOL Racer’s Forum Last week: Hamlin ( 13th) Total Pts: 2221 Scott Paddock, Pres., Chicagoland Speedway Last week: Hamlin ( 13th) Total Pts: 2203 Mark Gregory, Bugle Staff Last week: Johnson (9th)

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Denny Hamlin

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Brad Keselowski

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Martin Truex, Jr.

Last week: Biffle (27th )

Last week: Ky. Busch (31st) Total Pts: 2155

Pts.

Diff.

1. Brad Keselowski 2250

2. Jimmie Johnson 2243

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3. Denny Hamlin

2230

-20

4. Clint Bowyer

2225

-25

5. Kasey Kahne

2220

-30

6. Martin Truex Jr. 2207

-43

7. Tony Stewart

2203

-47

8. Jeff Gordon

2199

-51

9. Matt Kenseth

2195 -55

10. Kevin Harvick 2191

-59

11. Greg Biffle

-62

2188

-122

Totals through 5 Chase race

THIS WEEK’S PICK: NATIONWIDE SERIES

Jeff Gordon

Driver

Pts.

Diff.

1136

2. R. Stenhouse, Jr. 1130

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3. Austin Dillon

1110

-26

4. Sam Hornish, Jr. 1038

-98

5. Michael Annett

-150

1. Elliot Sadler

Total Pts: 2191 Readers

12. D. Earnhardt Jr. 2128

Total Pts.: 2202 Scott Taylor, Bugle Staff

Driver

THIS WEEK’S PICK: Kevin Harvick

986

Sports

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Porters, Steelmen fall in regional semis By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

After losing the first six games of the season, the Lockport boys soccer team went on a run that had them playing well as a team and believing it could compete for a regional title. The Porters won the regional play-in game 3-1 over Joliet West and looked to be in control of the regional semifinal match with Plainfield South a few different times. The first was when the Porters (7-11-3) went up 2-0 before halftime on goals by Dan Michalik and Anthony Wistocki. However, a pair of goals by South senior Rodrigo Garcia tied the game and sent it to overtime. “We went up 2-0, but we had the wind,” said Lockport coach Chris Beal.“They came back hard to tie it and it was a very even game. We struggled to find our rhythm.” After both teams failed to score in the first overtime period, Wojciech Iwan put the Porters ahead with a header with slightly more than seven minutes left on the clock. “At 2-2 it’s anybody’s game, but when we went up in overtime, I thought we had it,” Beal said. “To be totally honest, I was already thinking about (the regional championship) Friday.” There was Garcia again. “We had an opportunity to clear and didn’t and they tied it up,” Beal said. “We just tried not to do anything stupid and we let the throw in in, but that’s soccer. Teams are taking chances at that point, trying to win.” The South senior scored his third goal of the match with 2.4 seconds left in the final overtime period to send the game to penalty kicks, which South won, giving them the 4-3 win. Greg Zieba had seven saves for Lockport. Beal said the Porters came a long way during the year. “The first quarter of the season, we were struggling to find who we were and what style we wanted to play,” he said. “Once we found that with the kids, we played much better and went on a bit of a run and really settled in and got consistency. “We knew coming in here, it was going to be anybody’s regional to win.”

JOLIET CENTRAL While the Steelmen may have had the home field advantage, Romeoville had the surface advantage. The Spartans (13-5-2) defeated Central 2-1 in the regional semifinal, keeping them unbeaten on turf fields this season. Yerman Silvar scored the lone goal in the loss for the Steelmen (10-9-1), who coach Eduardo Contreras said did not meet program expectations this year. “It seemed like all year, the balls didn’t bounce our way,” Contreras said.“It was just one of those years. Like I told the boys, if this is the worst thing that ever happens to them, they will have a pretty good life. Sure, it stinks, but only one team will end the season happy with a win. But, I am proud of the boys, they fought hard all season.”

CROSS COUNTRY The Lockport girls harriers won their own invite with 38 points, 10 better that second-place Neuqua Valley. Bianca Wiemeyer was the first through the chute for the Porters in 19:48. She was followed by Kimberly Johnson (19:51), Taylor Stortz (19:55), Courtney Correa (19:57), Emmie Hahn (20:19), Madeline Rodriguez (20:29) and Aubrey Elwood (20:34). Minooka also won their regional with 378 points. They were led by Caleigh Beverly (18:46), Morgan Crouch (18:46), Haley McNamara (18:58), Kaitlyn Chetney (18:58), Moira

McAsey (19:11), Laura Simon (19:21) and Haley Renison (20:19). Joliet West also advanced with a sixth-place finish. The Tigers were paced by Bryana Moreno (20:19), Joy Treasure (20:33), Guadalupe Diaz (20:41), Courtney Rubino (20:50), Stephanie Perez (21:30), Jackie Rocha (21:32), Elizabeth Sanchez (21:55). On the guys side, the host Porters advanced by placing fifth in the regional. Will Giroux paced the way in 16:34. Jared Bitters (17:14), Kristian Hernandez (17:29), Chris Fojtik (17:33), Gabe Davalous (17:37), Evan Smietanski (17:58) and Mark Diamond (18:17) ran for Lockport. Minooka was second in their regional behind race winner Joey Santillo (15:11), Alex Pierce (15:25), Cam Knudsen (15:48), Cheyne Robinson (16:20), Henry Bugajski (16:39), Erik Brick (16:40) and Will O’Connell (16:47). Joliet West and Central also advanced. Central was led by Salvador Lazaro (15:44), Jose Aguilera (16:46), Caine Cimino (16:54), Caleb Hannah (16:54), Vince Moreno (17:13), Justin Casillas (17:41) and Paul Rosendo (18:14). West runners were Hugo Hernandez (15:52), Theo Prieboy (16:53), Mike Skora (16:56), Joey Rios (17:09), Dan Treasure (17:09), Patrick O’Connell (17:21) and Paul Koerner (17:24).

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Mike McClaughlin (22) heads a ball away from Plainfield South’s Rodrigo Garcia in the Porters loss.

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INDIANS Continued from page 14 than almost anywhere in the country.â&#x20AC;? As they were eliminated from the post season last week, King and the Indians rolled to a 40-15 SPC win over Romeoville Friday night. Minooka ran for 230 total yards behind King and company, as Max Brozovich posted 96

yards on eight carries, while and Nathan Gunn rushed 13 times for 69 yards. Minooka got on the board first with a 43-yard field goal by Jacob Stytz, which was followed by a 17-yard Brozovich run to go ahead 10-0. It was Stytz again in the second quarter, as he was good from 30 yards out. Brozovich then caught an 18-yard touchdown from Joe Carnagio to lead to 20-0 at the break. A Nate Gunn TD run and a

sPorts Mitch McCoy interception return for a score increased the score, while another Stytz field goal and a Luke Stovall kickoff return in the closing seconds capped off the scoring for Indians.

JOLIET WEST TheTigers fell 42-6 to SouthWest Suburban Blue Conference champion Lincoln-Way East. The Griffins defense intercepted West quarterback Ashton McCullough five times

and Brendan Sleeman recovered a McCullough fumble in the end zone. Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone score came when McCullough hit Korey Rogers with a 1-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.

JOLIET CENTRAL Joliet Central ended its third consecutive winless season with a 37-0 loss to Lincoln-Way Central. mark@buglenewspapers.com

FOOTBALL 1. Maine South 2. Benet 3. Bolingbrook 4. JCA 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield Central 7. Notre Dame

TENNIS 1. Benet 2. Downers South 3. Lockport 4. Joliet Catholic 5. Maine South 6. Joliet 7. Plainfield North

BOYS SOCCER 1. Benet 2. Maine South 3. Romeoville 4. Downers South 5. Plainfield Central 6. Joliet Central 7. Downers North

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. JCA 3. Niles West 4. Downers South 5. Plainfield North 6. Lockport 7. Bolingbrook

BOYS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Plainfield South 3. Plainfield East 4. Minooka 5. Downers North 6. Downers South 7. Notre Dame

GIRLS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Downers South 3. Downers North 4. Minooka 5. Lockport 6. Plainfield Central 7. Benet Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

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Benet wins share of ESCC title By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

A year ago, Benet Academy was 1-8 and at the bottom of the East Suburban Catholic Conference. This season, the Redwings went to Joliet Catholic Academy coming off a win over Marist and having a chance to win a share of the ESCC title with a win over the Hilltoppers. The Redwings did just that with the 31-21 win, which clinched them a share of the ESCC crown with Marist. “We are very excited about this. Joliet Catholic is an amazing team, they are a big, strong, disciplined team,” said Benet quarterback Jack Beneventi . “They are huge and a hardhitting team.” It appeared early as if the injury-plagued hosts were going to ruin Benet’s chance at the improbable rise to the league title, as Michael Ivlow had scoring runs of 5-and-20 yards in the opening quarter to put the Hillmen ahead 14-0 right out of the gate. Then Benet got all jacked up. Beneventi put on a passing clinic, hitting Jack Euritt for a pair of scores to knot the game at 14-14. A Tyler Reitz three-yard run just before halftime gave JCA the 21-14 lead at the break, but the second half was all Beneventi. The 6-foot, 6-inch signal caller found Euritt for the third time late in the third quarter for a 40yard TD to again tie the game 21-21. “They took away our underneath quick game, so we had to look a little further down

the field and Jack and Jack did a hell of a job,” said Benet coach Pat New. “Beneventi really does a nice job out there, he plays like a senior. He has great poise in the pocket and he is really accurate.” JCA threatened in the fourth quarter, but a Reitz fumble inside the five yard line, which the Redwings recovered in the and turned into a drive that concluded with Beneventi’s fourth TD pass of the game, this one to Jack Crain, to put Benet ahead 28-21. The Redwings would seal the game in the closing minute with a 25-yard field goal. For the game Beneventi was 28-of-35 for 390 yards and the four TDs. He was intercepted twice, both by Zack Jackovich. Euritt caught five of Beneventi’s passes for 155 yards, while Jack Toner caught three for 71 yards. For the Hillmen, with USCbound running back Ty Isaac still out nursing injuries, JCA was led by Reitz (19 carries, 103 yards, TD) and Michael Ivlow (13 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs). Joliet Catholic expects Isaac to be back for the playoffs, making them a completely team, coach Dan Sharp said. “We are heading in (to the playoffs) 5-4 which is not how we wanted to go in,” Sharp said. “But, I really think this is the time of year we look forward to. Once you are in, it doesn’t matter what your record is, everybody has a shot. The regular season is done and this is the new season and this is what matters now.We are going to try as hard as we can we can to win each game.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Jack Beneventi passed for four touchdowns in Benet’s win over JCA last week.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees Jack Euritt, Benet 5 catches, 155 yards, 3 TDs Kurt Palandech, Plainfield N. 8 rush, 181 yards, 2TD Matt Alviti, Maine South 291 pass yards, 4 total TDs Griffin Huba, Lisle 78-yard TD, game-ending sack Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

Last week’s results Robert Barry Downers S.

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Brett Fox Plainfield N.

49% Michael Ivlow JCA

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Bugle Kids

Food

Pumpkins go savory: Part 1 Many cooks think of this time of year as pumpkin s e a s o n , anticipating the wonderful pumpkin pies - or pumpkin quick breads or pumpkin puddings - they’ll be making for the holidays ahead. Some more adventurous souls may also dare to imagine creating savory pumpkin dishes, usually in the form of the creamy pureed soups or squash-filled pastas that have become so popular in recent years, not least in my own restaurants! But I would like to suggest you get even more creative with your savory pumpkin cookery. Pumpkin and its other hardshelled, so-called winter squash cousins are, after all, members of the “vegetable-fruit” family, and at this time of year they deserve to play at least as big a role in appetizers, main courses, and side dishes as they do in desserts and baked goods. So, this week and next I would like to share with you two of my favorite savory recipes featuring pumpkin. I hope they will start you thinking of even more ways to make creative use of this autumn staple. Let me intrigue you first with a main dish that gets its distinctive character from that ingredient: Austrian-Style Boiled Beef with Pickled Pumpkin. It’s a recipe inspired by a dish I was served by renowned chef Heinz Reitbauer of Steirereck restaurant in Vienna. His establishment’s name refers to the fact that his

parents, and the style of cooking he grew up with, come from the central Austrian region of Styria. Pumpkins are a staple there. So is pumpkin seed oil, a rich-tasting, emerald-green extract that you can find today in specialty food shops. This country-style recipe is ideal for a casual autumn dinner party. I suggest you serve it at that kind of gathering largely because, although easy to make, it does call for some advance preparation. The pumpkin (actually, acorn or kabocha squash, which have better flavor and texture than most varieties of Halloweenstyle pumpkins you’ll find in the market) needs to be cooked and then refrigerated in its honeysweetened vinegar brine at least three days ahead. You can also, if you like, poach the beef the day before and refrigerate it in its cooking liquid to keep it moist; then, before serving, slice it, coat with the mustard and breadcrumbs, and brown in the saute pan, cooking the slices a little longer than directed to heat them through. Be sure to take care when cutting up and peeling the squash. Use a sharp, sturdy knife and a nonslip cutting board. Many markets today sell packages of precut acorn or kabocha squash, which will make the work a bit easier. Try this recipe soon. Then, enjoy pumpkin and its close cousins in savory dishes all autumn and winter long.

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AUSTRIAN-STYLE BOILED BEEF WITH PICKLED PUMPKIN Serves 8 Pickled Pumpkin 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, peeled and sliced 1 small winter squash (kabocha or acorn), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 4 cups total 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 2 bay leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup water Salt/ground black pepper

Boiled Beef 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 onions, peeled and halved 3 organic celery stalks, trimmed 3 organic carrots, peeled and trimmed 3 parsnips, peeled and trimmed 2 leeks, ends trimmed, thoroughly rinsed, and cut into 4-inch pieces 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

4 whole allspice berries 3 quarts organic beef broth 3 pounds boneless beef bottom round,rump,or shoulder roast Salt/Ground black pepper 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs 1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley leaves 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Pumpkin seed oil, for garnish Toasted shelled pumpkin seeds, for garnish

First, at least three days ahead, prepare the Pickled Pumpkin: In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 1 minute. Add the pumpkin and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more. Add the vinegar and stir and scrape to deglaze the pan. Add the bay leaf, rosemary, honey, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and simmer just until the squash is al dente, barely tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into a sterilized jar, cover, and refrigerate. About three hours before serving time, prepare the Boiled Beef: In a stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.Add the onions, celery, carrots, parsnips, and leeks and saute just until

glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, and broth. Bring to a boil, skimming away the froth that rises to the surface.Add the beef and reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, 2 to 3 hours. Remove the beef from the stockpot to a cutting board, cover with foil, and leave to rest for 15 minutes. Then, using a sharp carving knife, cut the meat across the grain into slices 1/2 inch thick. Spread a thin layer of mustard on one side of each slice, arranging the slices in a single layer, mustard up, on a baking tray. On a plate, stir together the breadcrumbs and parsley. Dip the mustard side of the beef slices into the mixture and press down to coat thickly with

crumbs. Return the slices to the tray, crumbs up. Transfer the Pickled Pumpkin to a nonreactive saucepan and gently reheat over medium heat. Meanwhile, in each of 2 separate medium-sized saute pans, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Carefully place the beef slices in the pan, crumb side down, and saute until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With a spatula, carefully turn the slices over and cook just until reheated, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. To serve, place a generous spoonful of the heated pumpkin on each heated serving plate. Arrange 2 or 3 slices of beef on top,crumbs up.Drizzle pumpkin seed oil around the beef and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.

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Empire and its consequences By Robert C. Koehler Tribune Media Services

Ever notice the way certain basic human values quietly transform into their opposite on their way to becoming national policy? At the human level, the immorality of murder is fundamental, and most people understand the insanity of armed hatred. Keeping these dark forces under wraps is essential to the existence of human society. So why is it, then, that at the abstract level of nationalism, those forces are honored, worshiped, saluted, extolled as glorious, and given command of an enormous budget? Why is it that their perpetuation via increasingly sophisticated technology is equated with national security and no one talks about the completely predictable negative consequences of basing security on murder and hatred? And why does it feel so naive to be asking such questions? It’s as though the arrangement

was settled four or five millennia ago. Killing is wrong, but we have to kill one another, you know, in self-defense, in order to survive. And hating people is wrong mocking them, dehumanizing them - but some people ask for it. They do it to us, so we have no choice but to do it back. Hate, dehumanize, eliminate our enemies and . . . voila, we’re safe, at least for the time being. What don’t you get about that? Criticism of such policy is generally couched in terms that remove the alleged naivete of the criticism, but I’m wondering if it isn’t time to stare directly at the fundamental wrongness of war. Let me put it as nakedly as I can: A policy of murder and hatred is, in itself, morally wrong as well as strategically untenable. Anything that flows from such a policy, even if it seems to be beneficial - such as regional dominance, access to oil, suppression of an enemy’s power or plain old revenge - is inherently unstable and doomed to disastrous failure. This may

be the way empires act, but it’s bad policy. If it creates “collateral damage,” it’s bad policy. I put it this way because I’m haunted by the statistic that U.S. military veterans are committing suicide at the rate of 18 per day and that the term for the condition of many, maybe most, veterans and soldiers after their deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq is moral injury, as I wrote about last week. Their lives have been seriously damaged not just by physical and psychological injury but by something else as well - by having transgressed a fundamental spiritual threshold and severed the connection that unites us. We can’t dehumanize others without doing the same to ourselves, and waking up to the reality of such a state is sometimes unbearable. And it’s not just the deployment - the participation in an inhumane occupation and war - that dehumanizes. The military training that precedes deployment is where it starts. The training is not simply in the

craft and technology of killing, but in the dehumanizing of self and other. The U.S. military, whatever else it is, is a cult of hatred with a virtually unlimited budget. This has been born out in the testimony of numerous vets over the years, testimony that could fill volumes, e.g.: “I joined the Army on my 18th birthday. When I joined I was told racism was gone from the military,” Mike Prysner said during the 2008 Winter Soldier hearings. “After 9/11, I (began hearing) towel head, camel jockey, sand n----r. These came from up the chain of command. The new word was hadji. A hadji is someone who takes a pilgrimage to Mecca.We took the best thing from Islam and made it the worst thing.” Prysner was part of a panel called “Racism and War: the Dehumanization of the Enemy.” Military recruits march to cadences that celebrate killing children in the marketplace and cry “kill” before they can eat a meal.They’re told they’re animals, stripped of“sentimental”feelings, trained to kill on command with cold efficiency. In that condition they serve U.S. foreign policy. The argument, of course, is that we have enemies out there who despise us and want what we have, and our only protection is a layer of ruthless, well-armed killers that patrol the perimeter and keep our communities and our children safe. The argument is that our foreign policy is ultimately humane,that it spreads democracy, that it targets only bad guys and protects decent people everywhere. But this argument breaks

down when you look at what we do, from Dresden and Hiroshima to My Lai and Fallujah. It breaks down when you read about the rationale of our massive bombing of Baghdad at the start of the Iraq war, as spelled out by Harlan K. Ullman and James P. Wade in the 1996 Defense Department publication, “Shock and Awe: Achieving Rapid Dominance”: “The intent here is to impose a regime of Shock and Awe through delivery of instant, nearly incomprehensible levels of massive destruction directed at influencing society writ large, meaning its leadership and public, rather than targeting directly against military or strategic objectives. . . . “The employment of this capability against society and its values, called ‘counter-value’ . . . (consists of) massively destructive strikes directly at the public will of the adversary to resist.” This is the morality of empire, the morality of domination. We didn’t invent it; we just carry on the tradition, which goes back through colonialism and slavery to the Inquisition (“kill them all, let God sort them out”) to Rome (“they create a wasteland and call it peace”) and beyond, to the dawn of civilization. I think the consequences have finally caught up with us. (Robert Koehler, an award-winning, Chicago-based journalist, is a nationally syndicated writer.You can respond to this column at koehlercw@ gmail.com or visit his Web site at commonwonders.com.)

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Don’t fall for fantasy in the workplace Q. My team and my manager work with a charismatic supervisor who is always telling lies about what he’s going to do for our company. My team and manager hang on every word he says, make excuses for why he doesn’t deliver, and then look forward to his next promise. I’m sick of my team getting hung out to dry. How do I get my team and manager to wake up? A. You can get your manager and team to wake up and smell the deception by diplomatically pointing out what it costing them to keep putting their faith in your local snake oil salesman. Your charismatic supervisor clearly is appealing to the hopes and dreams of your team so effectively that they are reluctant to let go of the fantasy he is selling. There are people in the workplace who have little or no empathy but are superb at reading what people want. People like this sometimes live a life of crime and become con artists, and sometimes they

get jobs in organizations like yours. Most people want certain outcomes so badly that they are easy targets for a person who is willing to lie. Once coworkers figure out what this person is doing, he or she simply quits, moves, or disappears and works the same game on a new organization. The only way to be immunized against an office con artist is to be painfully aware of the difference between reality and fantasy. Some people figure if something sounds too good to be true, they are being conned. Those people rarely get fooled. Then again, reality is a much harder road to walk than a cushy fantasy. To break your colleagues out of their dream world, stop directly attacking the behavior of your local con artist. Instead, next time he makes a ridiculous promise, ask your team about

the fallout if he fails to deliver. Focus on the specific consequences for each of them. Don’t try to pry their clutching fingers away from their hope that this supervisor is their hero. Confirm that, indeed, this guy may bring heaven to earth, but ... how will it affect a promotion, an opportunity or the reputation of your team if his promise doesn’t materialize. If you look at the marketing of products, you’ll notice that most companies surely employ psychologists or someone with psychological expertise to consult on sales campaigns. Marketing and sales efforts often focus on getting customers to buy a promise rather than a product. Car commercials promise that you’ll be sophisticated, environmentally responsible or frugal. The truth is, obviously, buying a car makes you none of these things, but that is certainly not what the commercials imply.When we are accustomed to buying promises rather than products, it can be difficult to

avoid falling for a clever sales pitch. If you can patiently keep pointing out the possible downside of depending on promises that never arrive, your coworkers’ anxiety will make them more interested in reality. Time and experience will be your best ally to help your manager and teammates quit buying the latest fantasy spun by your workplace charmer. (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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information you need to make things run more smoothly. Don’t be afraid to ask for a helping hand from a partner. Your friends will be looking for lighthearted fun by the end of the week.

can accumulate if you spin the roulette wheel with investments or career in the middle of the week. Bide your time, as good things will come to those who practice patience.

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Across

Make a splash as the most entertaining party person during weekend activities. Don’t start anything of importance in the middle of the week, as conditions could change in the blink of an eye.

Stick to the status quo. The cosmic traffic light is red where new ventures are concerned. You may have very good ideas, but wait until the end of the week to put anything of importance into action.

Down

1 Come together 2 Astrological Ram 3 Opponent 4 “Get it?” 5 Spat 6 Quarterback Manning 7 __, amas, amat ... 8 Ways to get under the street 9 Army meal 10 *Ineffective executive 11 Look happy 12 Can’t stand 14 Rascal 17 Nile dam 22 Italian “a” 24 Brunch staple 25 Neckwear pin 26 Santa Clara chip maker 30 Central Washington city 31 Uncertainties 32 Actress Arthur 33 *Hunk or babe’s attribute 34 ‘90s Russian president Yeltsin 36 Numbered hwy. 37 Barnyard brayer 39 Old buffalohunting tribe

SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Jumbles: • POPPY • MOUTH • KETTLE • TIMELY

Answer:

When the popular frozen dinner went on sale, it became a -- “HOT” ITEM

TOP POP ALBUMS October 7 through October 13 TITLE

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Tornado Sticks & Stone Born to Sing

TOP DVD RENTALS October 7 through October 13

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Mumford & Sons Muse Miguel Pink Three Days Grace Diana Krall Jackie Evancho Little Big Town Cher Lloyd Van Morrison

TITLE

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ARTIST

Little Big Town Carrie Underwood Luke Bryan Hunter Hayes Eric Church it’s Christmas Zac Brown Band Josh Turner Jerrod Niemann Easton Corben

TITLE

Titanic Marvel’s The Avengers Snow White & the Huntsman Battleship Dark Shadows Think Like a Man Madagascar 3 The Lucky One The Five-Year Engagement The Cabin in the Woods

LABEL

Paramount Pictures Marvel’s The Avengers Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Warner Bros. Screen Gems Paramount Pictures Warner Bros. Universal Pictures Lionsgate

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Chronic cough or cold could be COPD You may have heard the term COPD before -- either in a radio or television commercial.COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. Also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, it is the third leading cause of death in the United States, but as many as 12 million Americans don’t even know they have it. Unfortunately, symptoms are often shrugged off as a normal part of getting older or a consequence of being out of shape. And during cold and flu season, COPD symptoms can also be mistaken for that cold or cough that just won’t go away. But COPD can be a dangerous

health hazard. If left untreated, it can have debilitating effects on everyday activities.Affecting one in five adults in the U.S. over the age of 45 and an estimated 24 million Americans, as many as half remain undiagnosed. In people who have COPD, the airway tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs are partially blocked, making it hard to breathe. The disease develops slowly and usually worsens over time. So don’t ignore the first signs of COPD, which include a chronic cough, hacking, wheezing and shortness of breath. COPD occurs most often in people age 40 and over with a history of smoking, affecting both current and former

smokers. However, as many as one out of six people with COPD have never smoked. Other risk factors include longterm exposure to second hand smoke, certain chemicals, and dust or fumes in the workplace. In some people, COPD can be caused by a genetic condition known as alpha-1 antitrypsin, or AAT, deficiency. “While there is no cure for COPD -- early diagnosis and treatment can help people with the disease improve their symptoms and get back to the things they love doing,” said James P. Kiley, PhD. Director, Division of Lung Diseases, at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.

“As we head into the colder months, take the first step to breathing better. Learn more about COPD and schedule an appointment to talk with your doctor or health care provider about your lungs.” COPD can usually be diagnosed by a doctor or health care provider during a regular office visit with a simple, noninvasive breathing test called spirometry. If you or a loved one experiences any of the symptoms of COPD, take some time to learn more about it. Visit http://COPD.nhlbi.nih. gov for more information. With proper diagnosis and treatment, people with COPD can live longer and improve their quality of life.

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