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Library Director brings academic edge to Joliet By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Most people never think about the differences between public libraries and their academic counterparts. While academic libraries serve mostly a homogeneous group of student and faculty researchers, public libraries assist a wide variety of community interests. As the new executive director for the Joliet Public Library, Kevin Medows thinks about it quite a bit. He brings experience in both settings, experience he hopes will help expand the facility’s offerings to the community. “That experience almost always has to do with making sure individuals in the community who have unique interests still have a chance to access those rarer materials,” said Medows, who begins his duties Jan. 7. Medows explained that most public libraries’primary goal is to provide the community access to materials it may not otherwise have access to, such as popular reading materials. However, many have limited resources for academic research. Interlibrary loan is one way he hopes the Joliet Public Library will be able to offer more specialized materials to patrons. “That is our way of allowing an See DIRECTOR, page 5

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Growing Pains Cops arrest Shorewood man for in-home pot operation By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Shorewood man has been arrested on multiple potrelated charges, after police found more than $200,000 worth of marijuana in his home. Anthony S. James, 42, of 815 Richards Drive, was charged with production of marijuana, manufacturing and delivery of marijuana, and manufacturing and delivery of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, after police Nov. 27 recovered four pounds of marijuana and 68 plants from the basement of his home. The home in question is located just blocks from Hofer Elementary School , 910 Vertin Blvd., and Trinity Christian School at 901 Shorewood Drive. The drug investigation took several weeks, police said, and involved officers from Shorewood, Plainfield and Will County departments. The bust comes just several weeks after Will County Forest Preserve Police burned more than 400 marijuana plants in a field on the county’s east end Nov. 10. The field was harvested, and no one was arrested in that incident.

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Police hit the aisles to help local kids By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Over the weekend, a group of Shorewood police officers took on the duties of “Santa’s Helpers,” in an annual handson charity event for local children. The fifth annual Shop with a Cop event hit the aisles at Target in Shorewood Dec. 2, designed to provide grade school children of need with the opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for themselves and their family members. Shop with a Cop is a program that, through monetary donations, pairs a child from a needy family in the community with an officer for a day of shopping. Buddying up for a couple of hours, the children and

officers hit the aisles of Target to purchases gifts they would not otherwise be able to afford. The program not only offers the material benefit of the gifts themselves, but also promotes friendly and valuable relations between the children, their families, and the police department. Local schools and churches provide suggestions of families to consider for the program, and this year, 18 children and 14 officers took part. Over the five years of the program, more than 145 local families have benefitted from Shop with a Cop, said Shorewood Officer Kim Guigler. “The entire event is full of smiles and excited faces by everyone,” Guigler said. “The schools tell me the children talk about it for many months

afterwards, and some for years.” This year, each participating child received $150 to spend. After shopping, the children receive a hot lunch and a photo with Santa as a keepsake of their special day. “We have a very generous community,” Guigler said. “Our flier goes out in water bills, and we get donations from Shorewood residents, surrounding citizens and businesses.” But it’s not just the monetary donations that make the program work. Participation of local officers and other village of Shorewood employees keep it moving forward each year, and Guigler’s own commitment to charity got it going in the See COP SHOP, page 23

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Democrats pick County Board leadership, titles By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

Following a historic County Board election that resulted in a 1313 party-line split, the largest issue after they all were sworn in was what to call the new leadership. County Board Chairman Jim Moustis, R-Frankfort, rankled some Democratic feelings when he insisted on taking that title after Democrat Larry Walsh was elected County Executive in 2004. Now that Walsh has the tiebreaking vote, even on County Board leadership issues, the Dec. 3 board reorganizational meeting was payback time. A few weeks ago, Democrats nominated County Board member Herb Brooks, D-Joliet, as their leader. He was all but elected after Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow ruled Walsh could break ties on the leadership issues. A perfunctory vote confirmed Brooks on Dec. 3, the date set by Walsh after Republicans had requested a Dec. 12 meeting. The first Monday in December is the usual date of the new board reorganization. Walsh said that made the most sense since all the board members already would be at the County Building for their official swearing-in, which took place earlier that morning. But what to call Brooks? Democrats wanted something that would confirm their first majority on the board since the 1970s. State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow also said the term “chairman” has statutory meanings generally given to an elected official rather than one selected by his or her peers. Glasgow pointed to one instance when Moustis, as chairman, was sued because the person thought he was in charge of the county. Moustis wondered why it took Glasgow eight years to issue such a ruling. “You never told us this was a problem then,” he said. “And your office has not prevented us from using it for the past 10 years. … ‘Leader’ has the connotation of being partisan. I would prefer the term ‘speaker.’ ” Board Member Steve Wilhelmi, D-Joliet, said the Democrats

always felt the term “chairman” was inappropriate, “but now we have the votes to change it.” They finally came up with, “County Board Speaker.” County Board party leadership will be called “Democratic Caucus Chair” and “Republican Caucus Chair.” Diane Seiler-Zigrossi, D-Lockport, was named Democratic caucus chair. Moustis was named Republican caucus chair. “I do not use titles in front of my name,” Brooks said. “I am comfortable with what my mother named me…” Brooks, as County Board speaker, is the de-facto chairman of the County Board’s Executive Committee, composed of the chairs of each of the committees. That committee sets the agenda for each committee and County Board meeting. The Democrats, with the majority, also get to select the chairs of the committees. Glasgow said the new leadership should get together to select the committee chairs at another time to make sure Moustis has a chance to weigh in.

Bishop says institutions need proper procedures in place By Nick Reiher Managing Editor

The abuse tragedy at Penn State University showed that institutions can be susceptible to such crimes if they do not have the proper education, training and procedures in place, the leader of the Catholic Diocese of Joliet said Nov. 27. “We learned the hard way,” said Bishop Daniel Conlon to Exchange Club of Joliet members, “but we learned.” Such issues take longer to come to light within institutions in general, Conlon said, as opposed to incidents that happen in families where the information usually comes to light more quickly. “Also, within institutions, there is a certain paralysis of action when something like this happens,” he said.“And you have some people who will say, ‘That’s not my responsibility.’ We’ve seen that happen in the Catholic Church. That’s why it’s important to have a code of conduct. We must have policies to follow and offer training.” Conlon believes the Catholic Church has done a much better job in preventing and,

if necessary, responding to child abuse issues. Safeguards such as background checks for all who will come into Submitted Photo contact with children Bishop Daniel have been Conlon put in place, he said, and they now offer training on how to work with children and how to respond to abuse claims. “I believe that we’re effective in removing those who are credibly accused,” Conlon said. “But we have not been as effective in working with survivors of abuse. We try, but there are many, many reasons it is difficult to break through.” Conlon said the Church also has not done a good job getting its reforms out to the public. “Our surveys show that even Catholics don’t believe we have made progress,” he said. “We have not been effective in getting our message out.” Still, Conlon added,“I believe

the Catholic Church is one of the safest places for a child.” Conlon also addressed the move of the Diocese administrative headquarters to a new and unused shopping center plaza on Weber Road near Division Street in Crest Hill. He said the move, which should begin next October, will allow most of the administrative staff to be in one building instead of several. Addressing concerns by Crest Hill officials that the city will lose revenue by having the tax-exempt church offices there instead of businesses, Conlon said he hoped that once the move is complete, Crest Hill would reap the benefits of having some 100 Diocesan employees, as well as visitors in the area daily. As for the other end of the move, Conlon said Joliet officials need not fear losing the Diocese’s administrative offices. “Our offices are not the real center of the Diocese,” he said. “The real center is the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus (in Joliet). That’s really the spiritual center of Joliet. That’s not going anywhere.”

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis. 8 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Experience the Magic! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas BY CHIP DAVIS has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Don’t miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history! For more information call 815-726-6600.

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Come Hop/Crawl In Downtown Joliet!. 5 p.m. at The Department or Judge’s. Downtown Joliet Businesses are coming together again to provide area residents with a fun,free night out to kick off the holiday season. The Downtown Joliet Holiday Hop will be a fun night filled with music, door prizes, drink specials and fun! All are invited to gather at 5:00 p.m. for the 6:00 p.m. tour start at either The Department, 205 N. Chicago Street, or Judge’s, 35 E. Cass Street. From these two locations, the tour of several eateries will begin and include: The Department Restaurant and Liquor Lounge, Judge’s, Gji’s Sweet Shoppe,Thayer’s 158,Jitters Coffee House, McBrody’s, Red Goose Bakery and Chicago Street Pub. R.S.V.P’s are encouraged by email at barnett@jolietdowntown.com.

The Winter Wonderettes – Pheasant Run. The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to The Winter Wonderettes at Pheasant Run in St. Charles for all ages on Thurs., Dec. 6 from 11am5:30pm. A holiday musical of the 60’s. Fee includes main floor seats, lunch and transportation. Fees: $84/resident; $94/non-resident. For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815-838-1183.

“An Evening of Christmas Music and the Spoken Word.” 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Academy, 51 W. Jackson St., Joliet. St. Joseph Academy’s School of the Arts will present “An Evening of Christmas Music and the Spoken Word.” The School of the Arts is an after-school program open to children and adults in the community wishing to study music, drama or dance. For further information about

Calendar either the Christmas program or lessons offered by the School of the Arts, please call Tom Hartley or Jan Novotny, Head of School, at 815-723-4567. Gingerbread Houses Are Back! 6:30 p.m.at the First United Methodist Church of Lockport, 1000 S. Washington Street, in Yeoman Hall for our annual Gingerbread Housemaking Craft night. A donation of $3.00 per house will help defray the cost of the meringue and decorations. Bring one box of frosted poptarts for each house you build and you may also bring an appetizer to share while building the gingerbread houses. Please RSVP to the church office by November 29 with the number of houses you plan to build. (This is so we have enough meringue on hand for your creations). Questions? Call the church office at 815-8381017 or check the website at www.1umclockport.org. “Glad Tidings: Christmas at the Motherhouse”. The University of St. Francis Department of Music and Performing Arts will present its 21st annual Christmas concert, “Glad Tidings: Christmas at the Motherhouse,” on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Both performances will take place in the university’s quaint St. Joseph Chapel, located in the Motherhouse at 520 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, Ill.Tickets for “Glad Tidings: Christmas at the Motherhouse”

are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), USF alumni, and non-USF students.There is complimentary admission for USF faculty, staff and students with ID. Parking will be available directly in front of the Motherhouse, across Taylor Street, or at any other campus parking lots (a short walk across the quad may be required). For ticket information or reservations please call (800) 735-7500.

DECEMBER 8 “Glad Tidings: Christmas at the Motherhouse”. The UniversityofSt.FrancisDepartment of Music and Performing Arts will present its 21st annual Christmas concert, “Glad Tidings: Christmas at the Motherhouse,” on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information or reservations call (800) 735-7500.

DECEMBER 9 Breakfast With Santa and Raffles. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Harwood Post #5 at 705 S. Larkin Ave., Joliet. Cost is $7 for adult plate and $6 for children 12 and under. The adult plate is pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy and a beverage. The children’s plate is pancakes,scrambled eggs,sausage and a beverage.The Lemont Lions Club will be bringing their new Pediavision screening machine to do screenings on the children. There will be 50/50 and vendor prize raffles throughout the breakfast. Pictures with Santa will cost $3. Bring the kids and

grandkids for a good meal and do some Christmas shopping too. Limited vendor space still available, contact Lion Linda at 815-263-0887 for more info and to reserve your table. For advance tickets call 815-263-0887, Lion Wayne at 708-341-4433, or the Rockdale Lions Club at 815-7293201. Breakfast With Santa. 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet. Santa and Mrs. Claus will provide a fun show and chances for pictures and a meet and greet. Breakfast will be catered by The Old Fashioned Pancake House, scrambled eggs, bacon sausage hash browns french toast pancakes and muffins. Every child will receive a t-shirt and holiday music will fill the food court! We hope to see you there. Seating and t-shirts are limited! American Legion Band—The Sounds Of Christmas. 2 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. The awardwinning Joliet American Legion Band presents, “The Sounds of Christmas” of 2012, a spirited Holiday concert highlighting the theme of the “Season of Giving”.

DECEMBER 13 December Member Holiday Reception/Business After Hours. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S. Eastern, Joliet. For details and to RSVP, visit www.jolietchamber.com.

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DIRECTOR Continued from page 1 individual with very specific interests to borrow books from academic libraries, but we’re borrowing it for them,” Medows said. As head of technical services and interlibrary loan at the Warren-Newport Library District in Gurnee, Medow learned first hand the ways technology can help expand a library’s services and help incorporate elements of an academic library within a public library. In the past year, the Joliet Library’s website has improved its online catalog to make it easier for patrons to brows the interlibrary loan system. Medows wants to continue that progress.

“Without going to a different database or URL, you can actually start searching the WorldCat database from our website,” he said. “We’ve really focused a lot on improving interlibrary loan in the past year.” But the loan program isn’t just for the benefit of patrons conducting specialized research. Joliet is also part of a local consortium of libraries that allows patrons to access the catalogues of six other local libraries, including the Plainfield Public Library and the Shorewood-Troy Library. Current Executive Director Dianne Harmon hired Medows in May to serve as deputy director before announcing her retirement after 24 years at the Joliet Public Library. Harmon said that Medows’ knowledge of technology and his willingness

to work collaboratively with others was what set him aside from other candidates. “It’s time for new, fresh eyes,” she said. “We wanted a new director that believed and understood collaboration, and wanted to bring the library’s services out into the community.” And as for Medows’ move from an academic to a public library, Harmon said that in itself demonstrates his adaptability. “Not everybody can make the jump from academic to public,” she said. “But a background in academic libraries gives you a different perspective.” At just 45 years old, Medows already has worked in a variety of library environments and developed those different perspectives. While working on his master’s degree in music theory at Indiana University, he

also worked in the institution’s music library. “That’s where the library bug bit me,” he said.“I realized there was such a thing as a music librarian, and for a while, that’s what I was aspiring to be.” Medows then moved on to the University of Illinois to earn a library degree. While there, he continued to work as a music librarian and eventually found himself at Northwestern University’s music library. However, the path Medows was on started to change when he took a part-time job at the Northbrook Public Library. “That was the real bug, the public library bug,” Medows

said. “I thought, ‘Here’s this whole other world I didn’t know much about.’ It seemed so strongly relevant to communities and the personal development of the people in your town.” Although coming to Joliet only in May, Medow developed a relationship with Harmon that he is confident will add to his experience and help him succeed in his new role. “She’s given me quite an opportunity to grow, and I owe her quite a bit,” Medows said. “I hope to be the kind of director she is.” jsamples@buglenewspapers.com

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1 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.

Joliet Person(s) unknown on Nov. 19 broke into a residence in the 500 block of Ontario and stole an Xbox game, a 22-inch TV, and a Miami Heat basketball jersey.

Denise L. Fox, 40, 338 Princeton, Lockport, was cited Nov. 19 on W. Jefferson and Stryker for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

Thomas E. Canavan, 22, 12132 Black Pine Trail, Homer Glen, was charged Nov. 21 at the Will County Adult Detention Facility, 95 S. Chicago St., with aggravated assault and

resisting a peace officer after he was uncooperative during the booking procedure. Joel T. Gura, 27, 25900 S. Cobblestone Lane, Channahon, was arrested Nov. 21 on Belmont and Mohawk for DUI/Drugs, possession of hypodermic needles, and blocking traffic.

were dispatched to Strong and Bennett Streets where the vehicle was located.A cell phone and credit card were missing but the vehicle was not damaged. Person(s) unknown broke into a residence in the 100 block of Laraway Road on Nov. 23. Nothing appeared to be missing.

Greg R. Legare, 47, 1504 Lakewood Drive, Joliet, was arrested Nov. 21 on Lakewood and Pandola for speeding and DUI.

Person(s) unknown broke into a residence in the 500 block of Sehring on Nov. 23 and stole a 32â&#x20AC;? TV, a Wii gaming system, 3 Wii games, a computer monitor, and jewelry.

Marylin E. Roman, 19, 104 Park Lane, Morris, was cited Nov. 22 in the 25000 block of W. Mound Road for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Kevin D. Crosby, 24, 2410 Grape, Joliet, was arrested Nov. 24 on Black Road and Plainfield Road for DUI, no valid registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and speeding.

Person(s) unknown on Nov. 22 stole a 1997 Ford Thunderbird from the front of a residence in the 300 block of Pequot. Later in the day deputies

Saul S. Brass, 62, 101 Wildwood Lane, Joliet, was cited Nov. 24 on S. Briggs and Spencer Road for failure to yield at stop sign.

James R. Edwards, 48, 1301 Pico Court, Joliet, was cited Nov. 24 on S. Briggs and Interstate 80 for failure to signal changing lanes, expired registration, and driving while license suspended.

Clifton McGee Sr., 52, 514 Florence Ave., Joliet, was arrested Nov. 24 on Collins and Elwood for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicles, unsafe backing, and driving while license revoked.

Person(s) unknown entered two vehicles in the 22000 block of S. Gawain Drive, Shorewood, Nov. 24 and stole a satellite radio from one and loose change from the other.

Yivi Flores, 46, 156 Parks Ave., Joliet, was arrested Nov. 25 on E. Cass and Henderson for DUI, speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license revoked.

Person(s) unknown broke into a mini-van in the 100

block of Davison Nov. 25 and stole Christmas presents; remote control truck, 2 Razor light up scooters, 5 pairs of kids pajamas, 2 Disney dolls, and the Brave Disney DVD and Madagascar 3 DVD. Kendall R. Reed, 21, 1106 Ellen Ave., Joliet, was arrested Nov. 25 at 100 NW Circle Drive for reckless conduct, unlawful possession/ use of a weapon by a felon, and domestic battery after deputies were dispatched at 11 a.m. to a disturbance.

Person(s) unknown broke into a residence in the 1000 block of Rosary Lane on Nov. 26 and stole a jar of change and jewelry.

Lockport Person(s) unknown attempted to break into a residence in the 300 block of Rev. Walton Drive on Nov. 15.

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Jolliet Township High schools host open house events Joliet Central High School Steelman Academy Showcase Joliet Central High School will host its annual Steelman Academy Showcase for incoming freshmen (class of 2017) and for students currently in the 9th, 10th and 11th grades on Thursday, December 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joliet Central High School, 201 E. Jefferson Street in Joliet.

The showcase will provide families the opportunity to view projects developed within the JTHS Academies. Teachers and counselors will be available to speak with families about course offerings and electives. There will be student performances, entertainment, food and prizes. For more information, please visit www.jths.org and click on Steelman Academy Showcase

Joliet West Curriculum Preview Night The Joliet West High School Class of 2017 Curriculum Preview Night for incoming freshmen will be held on Thursday, December 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin Ave. Please enter through Door 5 off of Glenwood Avenue. Curriculum Preview Night provides eighth grade students and parents with important information regarding registration, testing, athletics, activities and more. The night will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.in the West Campus Auditorium with an informational presentation about the Freshman Academy. At 7 p.m., students and parents will proceed to various classrooms to learn about elective course offerings. Representatives from athletic teams, clubs and activities will be in the cafeteria to provide information.

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Joliet Central speech team earns high honors at SWSC Tournament The Joliet Central High School Speech Team took home high honors at the SWSC Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Eleven Joliet Central High School students received ribbons at the tournament. The Central Speech Team was awarded first and third place in Dramatic Duet Acting; second and fifth place in Humorous Duet Acting; fifth place in Impromptu Speaking; second place in Oratorical Declamation; fourth place

in Poetry; and fifth and sixth place in Prose. Students awarded ribbons include: • Joe Dowling – first place Dramatic Duet Acting (DDA) and second place Humorous Duet Acting (HAD) • Jarais Musgrove – third place DDA and sixth place Prose • Jessica Erzinger –first place DDA • Max Hillman – second

place HAD • Karen Perez – second place Oral Declamation • Janaya Lee – third place DDA • Taylor Coleman – fourth place Poetry Cayla Bradley – fifth place HAD • Annie Schultz – fifth place HAD • Gloria Bell – fifth place Prose • Aitana Sandoval –fifth place Impromptu Speaking

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Eleven Joliet Central High School students received ribbons at the SWSC Tournament.

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in a party game 43 Low on funds 45 Winged peace symbol 47 Director Ang or Spike 48 1994 Streep/ Bacon thriller 52 Sleeve opening 55 Puts in the mail 56 2004 Kevin Spacey tribute (to Bobby Darin) 60 Yankees superstar, familiarly 61 “Old MacDonald” refrain 62 New Zealander 66 Mafia boss 67 Dog’s warning 68 Michener novel, typically 69 Tinkertoy alternative 70 Playable on a VCR 71 Do, re or mi

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H o ro s c o p e s Think for yourself. Don’t change your way of doing things just because other people insist on having their way. An independent spirit but a willingness to compromise leads to success in the week ahead.

C o o p e r a t i o n overcomes roadblocks. People will be pleased by your open and fair manner if you let it shine through in the upcoming week. What is good for one person should benefit everyone involved.

A restless need for a change of pace is in the air this week. You may feel like clowning around or may be forced to deal with apologies. Someone could misunderstand a message.

Consider the future in the week ahead. Your favorite sidekicks could have imaginative ideas and paint a pretty picture of what might be, but you are wise to reserve a final opinion until you see concrete results.

Hold all bets. You might shoot an arrow into the air and have no idea where it will land. A gamble on positive end results could turn out for the best in the week ahead, but only if you are very practical.

Fly by the seat of your pants. Have faith that you can handle circumstances that threaten your security. You can tap into universal wisdom this week and it will help you instinctively follow the right path.

You may be gung-ho about something for all the wrong reasons - but with all the right results this week. Since confidence levels are high, certain key people will seem excited about your ideas and plans.

The foresight to create things that improve your future while in the midst of change leads to success. Enjoy the company of people who offer a whimsical twist and lighten your load this week.

Do a favor for a new friend. You might not be repaid exactly the way you imagine, but something good will emerge from acts of generosity this week. Get the job done by acting on inspiration.

Pick up where you left off. Small interruptions might sidetrack you this week, but it is easy to get back on target quickly. You must fully visualize your financial future before you act on new ideas.

Believe in beneficial changes. There is a kernel of goodness in any event, no matter how worrisome, that you can put to your advantage this week. Get what you want with the least amount of effort.

Your exuberance may be touched off by an accidental meeting or a new contact. You can tackle just about anything this week. Don’t forget that a lack of organization may scatter energies too widely.

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Fox leads Central to commanding win By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

On a team full of young players, Joliet Central senior Bernasia Fox knew coming into the season that she would be one of the players asked to lead the team. She did just that Nov. 29 when she dropped 21 of her gamehigh 24 points in the first half of Joliet Central’s 58-35 win at Plainfield South. “This is the only game I can think of quite like this,” Fox said. “My teammates helped me, though, and I couldn’t have done it without them. I was prepared for a bigger role; I’m trying to bring it all this year.” She scored the final 10 points of the second quarter to build a 35-13 lead for Central. Fox said she can’t remember a half of basketball where she has been that dominant. “This has to be the first game like this,” she said. “But I couldn’t have done it without my teammates. I am sure all of them got an assist in that first half passing the ball to me. We have worked really hard on layups and free throws and it paid off because we got the W.” Being the senior leader on the

team is something Fox knew would happen and something she prepared for. “I was kind of getting prepared for this last year because I knew it would be like this this year, then AAU helped me get ready and I just brought it all to this season and I am happy with how it is turning out,” Fox said. “I am a leader and I know I have to be, so I try and set an example and work hard. Really, everyone has to be a leader.We have freshmen on the team that are going to have to learn to be leaders, so me and the other captains have to get them ready.” That is echoed from head coach Brian Reed, who says that it is not only up to Fox, but all the players. “This is a whole team effort and we have 11 girls on the roster and we tell them every day in practice that it will take all 11 to help us win,” Reed said. He also knows that those wins may not always be the prettiest of wins. “It is a good win to build on early in the season,” Reed said. “We are still an inexperienced team ourselves, so it is going to See CENTRAL, page 14

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Central’s Bernasia Fox scored 24 points in their win over Plainfield South.

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Sports

THE BUGLE/SENTINEL DECEMBER 5, 2012

Saints end season at NAIA Championships University of St. Francis’ 2012 volleyball season came to an end Thursday as the Saints dropped a three-set decision to No. 15 College of Idaho at the NAIA National Championships. The first set was even at 1010 when College of Idaho (247) ran off five straight points. USF closed the gap to 17-15 on a kill from junior Kate McIlvanie (Eleroy, Ill./ Lena-Winslow), but the Coyotes scored eight of the next 11 points to take the opening set 25-18. After the Saints jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second set, the score was tied at points four through 11. College of Idaho then scored three straight points to take a 14-11 advantage. A McIlvanie kill brought the Saints to within a point at 18-17. Down 24-19, St. Francis held off three set points as senior Ashley Richards (Wilmington, Ill./ Wilmington) produced a kill followed by back-to-back service aces. COI’s Liz Myers ended the Saints’ comeback with a kill to give her team a 25-22 secondset win. College of Idaho controlled the third set from the outset. The Coyotes opened up a 6-1 lead before expanding their advantage to 13-5. As it did at the end of the second set, St. Francis mounted a rally at set point. Trailing 24-12, the Saints scored six straight points before Sierra Porter delivered the decisive kill. The Coyotes hit .355 and .412 in the first two sets and finished the match with a .333 clip. USF hit .100 on the afternoon. McIlvanie led the Saints with nine kills and a .500 hitting percentage, while senior Ashley Thompson (Hobart, Ind./ Portage) collected seven kills. Richards finished the contest with 20 assists, five kills, five digs and three aces. Senior Dana Wettergren (Oak Forest, Ill./ Oak Forest) collected 10 digs. Appearing in the NAIA National Championship for the first time in 10 years, St. Francis ended the season with a 37-8 overall record. USF’s 37 victories were its most since 1994 (40-6).

MEN’S BASKETBALL Sophomore

Chris

Miller

(Rockford, Ill./ Boylan Catholic) scored 18 of his game-high 21 points in the second half to lead University of St. Francis to a come-from-behind 67-58 win over Purdue University North Central in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference men’s basketball action Saturday night at the Sullivan Center. St. Francis (6-3 overall, 5-2 CCAC) missed 12 of its first 13 field goal attempts and shot just 31 percent in the first half as the visiting Panthers built a 3027 lead at the break. Purdue North Central (3-6, 2-5) held the advantage for the first 4:27 of the second half until the Saints evened the score at 35-35 on a free throw from junior Tautvydas Kairys (Siauliai, Lithuania/ Cape Fear, N.C.). Miller then gave the Saints the lead for good with a layup less

than a minute later. Another Miller layup at the 12:32 mark put St. Francis on top 46-39, matching the Saints’ largest lead of the game to that point. An Aaron Ciesielski free throw drew the Panthers to within a point, 48-47, with 7:40 to go, but Miller sunk a pair of threepoint shots 49 seconds apart to expand USF’s edge to 54-49 at the 5:07 mark. Miller then put the game out of reach with a jumper with 1:23 remaining which gave the Saints a 64-55 lead. St. Francis shot 54 percent from the field in the second stanza en route to winning its fourth straight game. Kairys finished the game with a season-high 12 points off the bench. Senior Michael Cole (Chicago, Ill./ Manley) grabbed

a season-best 11 rebounds. David Kelly scored 15 points to lead the Panthers, who suffered their fifth consecutive setback. Terrell John and Matt Demler

added 14 and 11 points, respectively. St. Francis outlasted Purdue University Calumet 75-65 in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference a game earlier.

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Sports

Joliet’s Cooley leads Saint Francis in loss Sam Rinehart led five Lewis University players in double figures with 15 points as the NCAA Division II Flyers defeated the University of St. Francis women’s basketball team 90-50 Saturday at the Sullivan Center. | Box Score St. Francis (3-5) took an early

11-8 lead, but Lewis doubled the Saints score, 34-17, during the final 13:33 of the first half to take a 42-28 lead at the break. Lewis (4-1) used a 15-1 run midway through the second stanza to build a 74-40 lead at the 7:47 mark. The Flyers held at least a 40-point margin for the game’s

final 3:11. Alexus Grayer finished with 13 points for Lewis, while Jess Reinhart tallied 12. Nikki Nellen and Mariyah Henley each chipped in 10. Lewis shot 58 percent from the field while holding the Saints to a 29 percent clip. Senior Ashley Teresiak (Orland

Park, Ill./ Sandburg) and freshman Khadija Cooley (Joliet, Ill./ Joliet West) paced the Saints, who lost their second straight game, with 11 points.

VOLLEYBALL After leading University of St.

Francis to its most successful season in a decade, seniors Ashley Richards (Wilmington, Ill./ Wilmington), Jazzmyne Robbins (Peru, Ill./ La Salle-Peru) and Dana Wettergren (Oak Forest, Ill./ Oak Forest), and freshman Megan Mowery (Great Lakes, Ill./ Carmel Catholic) received American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Mideast Region accolades. Richards and Robbins were selected to the AVCA All-Mideast Region First Team, while Wettergren garnered honorable mention recognition. Mowery was tabbed as the Mideast Region Freshman of the Year. The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Setter of the Year, Richards collected 1,658 assists during the 2012 campaign. That figure ranked fourth in the NAIA through the completion of Thursday’s national championship pool play. In addition to her setting numbers, she produced 178 kills with a .289 percentage while contributing 53 service aces, 286 digs and 35 blocks. A four-time All-CCAC First Team honoree, Robbins led the Saints with 448 kills and a .338 attack percentage before suffering a season-ending injury in late October. She clubbed doubledigit kills in 26 of 35 matches with four 20-plus performances. Wettergren, the CCAC Libero of the Year, produced 783 digs this past season – the eighth-highest total in the NAIA heading into the national championship finals. She totaled double figures in digs in 40 of 46 contests and led the Saints with 59 service aces.

CENTRAL Continued from page 11 look ugly for a little while. We have been in games and it will come. We are 2-4 right now, but it will come.” Fox said it was nice to have a game that the Steelmen controlled from the opening tip, as they jumped out to a 10-0 lead. “It was good to have a game like this,” Fox said. “None of us wanted to be fighting for a win at the end, so it was nice to execute in the first half so we didn’t have to battle from behind in the second half.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Locals named to All-State volleyball team By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Voyager Media was wellrepresented at the third annual Sportstowmnchicago.com Illinois High School Girls Volleyball AllStar Game. Benet’s Sheila Doyle, JCA’s Morgan Reardon and Bolingbrook’s Ciara Hill were all honored Saturday night at Moraine Valley Community College. “t was a big honor to be included among the great players in the state,” Reardon said.“It was exciting to find out I made it, but it was sad that I wouldn’t be able to play. It was still nice to be able to go and watch it.” Reardon is still nursing an injury suffered in warm ups before the state semifinal game against St. Francis. “I wanted to play more than you’ll ever know,” Reardon said.“It was hard to sit there and watch everyone play the sport I love. I couldn’t play, but I wish I could have played more than anything in the world.” Although she couldn’t play, Reardon enjoyed being around the top players in the state, especially West Aurora’s Lauren Carlini, the No. 1 recruit in the nation by prepvolleyball.com. The Angles defeated Carlini and the Blackhawks JCA beat Carliniled West Aurora in the third-place match at Autumnfest. “It was awesome to watch them play. Obviously, everybody already knows everybody on that level because we’ve either seen each other play or played against each other,” Reardon said. “But it was cool to have everyone under the same roof. Obviously, I’m obsessed with Lauren Carlini. Who isn’t? Watching her set is awesome. She’s amazing.”

All the locals enjoyed the game. “It’s really awesome,”Doyle said. “It’s a great experience. The girls are awesome and it’s for a great cause. It’s awesome to be a part of it. Anytime you are one of the people chosen for something like this, it’s a huge thing. It’s cool to see everyone get acknowledged for it.” “It meant a lot,” Hill said.“I was honored. I didn’t expect it either. It was great. It means a lot being the only Bolingbrook girl to play.” The environment of having the state’s top player was a treat for the girls. “It was fun,” Doyle said.“It made for a really competitive game. I was on the same team with Alysia (Banzik) from Naperville Central. I played her all the time. It’s cool to be able to play with her actually. I’m sure that’s how it was on the other team, so that was a cool experience.” “It was great,” Hill said. “I knew some girls from Sports Performance, I knew some from First Alliance. It was great meeting them and seeing other talent.” Doyle finished with 16 digs, while Hill had four kills and thee digs. Reardon was not able to play due to injury. All three girls were on the White team, which lost in five sets. “I did alright,” Hill stated.“They put me on the right side. I wasn’t very comfortable there. But other than that, I thought I did pretty good.” “I think I did good,” Doyle said. “I had fun and I had a lot of energy. It’s cool to be a part of a really good team. We had a great team and we had a great season with our Benet team. All these girls here put just as much work into their season too. It was good that they had one more game to

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Joliet Catholic’s Morgan Reardon listens in the huddle at the All-State game. She could not play due to injury.

play.” For Hill, it was good to get one more match in her high school career. “It felt great,”Hill said.“I thought I was done at Lockport but then coming here felt good. It was good to end on this kind of note.” Doyle will be continuing her career at the University of North Carolina, while Reardon will be at

Loyola University-Chicago. “I’m very excited,” Doyle said. “It’s a great school and a great program. It’s going to be a good experience there.They have good coaches and are a good team. Academics are a huge part of it. Their coach is a good guy and I loved going down to camp and meeting the girls there.” Meanwhile, Hill is still in the

process of deciding what school to go to, but either way she plans to play in college. “I’m still trying to make a decision, but I’m definitely playing in college,” she said. “I will probably make it by the first month of club season. I don’t want to go to big like the Big 10. I’m not looking there.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Minooka tops Plainfield N. in overtime Minooka forward Adam Alexander scored 13 points off the bench for Minooka,including the game-winning layup with 14 seconds left as the Indians beat Southwest Prairie foe Plainfield North 58-57 on Friday night. Rock Island defeated Minooka 62-44. • Homewood-Flossmoor defetaed Joliet West 56-53 last week. West senior guard Morris Dunnigan scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed five rebounds, while Carl Terrell

added 15 points. Senior Andre Hardy had three points and a game-high 12 rebounds. • Joliet Catholic earned its first win of the season with a 62-47 win over IMSA. Ryan Peter paced the Hillmen with 22 points, while Keegan Tyrell added 15. Montini defeated JCA 63-39. Jalen Jackson scored 10 points to lead Joliet Catholic. St. Edward defeated Joliet Catholic 47-37. Ryan Peter scored 14 points to lead the way while Keith Craig added 10. • Joliet Central’s Jalen Heath scored 19 to beat Lincoln-Way East 57-48 in the Southwest Suburban Blue opener. Jonah Coble added 13 points for the Steelmen.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Joliet Catholic defeated S. Joseph 61-34. Jasmine Lumpkin posted 23 points and 16 rebounds for the Angels (5-1). A game earlier, Joliet Catholic defeated Rich South 46-29. Lumpkin posted 16 points. • Minooka beat Oswego East 42-40. Erin Heide scored 15 points, while Sydney Arlis added 13. • Lemont beat Joliet West 4730.

Joliet. The Tigers finished with a 5,316 total. Plainfield East was second with a 4,945. Angela Palomar led the way with a four-game total of 748, good for third. Taylor Bailey added a 729 (5th), Julianne Kowalski had a 721 (6th), Desiray Keigan shot a 715 (7th) and Hannah Militello had a 610. Joliet Central finished eighth with a 4,121. Caitlin Magruder led the way with a 674, while Samantha Limbach added a 619. • Lockport beat Lincoln-Way Central 1,817-1,724. Ashley Hostert posted a 422 series.

WRESTLING Trayvon Zabala (126), Sharod Wilson (195) and Johnny Moore (285) all posted three victories at the Niles West quadrangular. Joliet Central defeated the host Niles West 34-33 and Metea Valley 37-26. The Steelmen lost 42-21 to McHenry • Joliet Catholic beat defeated Nazareth 48-21 and Hillcrest 4536, but lost to host Lisle 39-37. • Lockport beat Neuqua Valley 49-21 and West Aurora 41-15 at the West Aurora duals behind three wins from Austin Strzelczyk (126) and Dan Radcliffe (132). The Porters lost 28-23 to Hononegah.

GIRLS BOWLING

BOYS BOWLING

Joliet West won its own Grindfest Tournament Saturday at Town and Country Lanes in

Joliet West beat Andrew 2,1972,128. West’s Kelsey Wilson led all bowlers with a 268 game and

505 series. Joliet West rolled over Stagg 2,164-1,774. Eric Wood posted a 289 game and 547 two-game series. • Minooka beat Oswego 3,2503,113 behind Zach Segatto’s 268 game and 755 series. • Andrew defeated Joliet Central 2,276-1,780 despite a Jason Wills 235 game. • Lockport edged LincolnWay West 1,995-1,925.

NFL Joliet Catholic Academy graduate Coby Fleener recorded his first NFL touchdown Sunday, He grabbed a 26 yard score, his only catch of the game, midway through the second quarter of the Colts 35-33 win over Detroit.

SANTA AT SPEEDWAY For the second consecutive year, Santa Claus will be visiting Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, Dec. 8, to kick off the holiday season. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is open to children of all ages. There is a required $10 donation benefitting Chicagoland Speedway’s 501c3 nonprofit charity, R.A.C.E., and participants are also encouraged to bring canned goods to be donated to the Warren-Sharpe Community Center in Joliet. For their donation, guests will have their picture taken with Santa Claus in Gatorade Victory Lane and can also participate in various activities with the Joliet Fire Department and Forest Preserve of Will County in the media center and garage areas. Chicagoland Speedway will have a photographer taking photos, or guests may bring their own camera. All photographs taken by the Chicagoland Speedway photographer will be made available online following the event. “We are excited to once again welcome Santa Claus to Chicagoland Speedway to kick off the holiday season,” said Chicagoland Speedway president Scott Paddock. “We place a great deal of emphasis on giving back to the local community yearround, but this time of the year is arguably the most critical

for families in need. Our fans have demonstrated remarkable generosity throughout our history and together we can make a positive impact on the Warren-Sharpe Community Center to benefit families in Joliet.” Guests should enter through Gate 5 off Laraway Road, and continue through the tunnel directly into the Infield.The gates will not open until 10:00 am. While visiting this event be sure to inquire about the Chicagoland Speedway’s Kids Club, open to children 12 and younger, which includes benefits such as a membership card and gift, online activities, memberonly promotions and exclusive member-only events hosted by the Kids Club mascot, Dash. For those who are unable to attend the December 8 event but would still like to donate canned goods, they can do so by dropping off the item during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting November 26 up until Friday, December 21 in the Chicagoland Speedway Administration Building lobby.

SLAMMERS The Slammers announced Wednesday two different fun holiday packs for fans to choose from.The “Slammer-Clause” pack features 16 undated reserved seat vouchers redeemable for any game of the 2013 season. It also comes with a Slammers holiday ornament! The cost of the Slammer-Clause pack is $144, a savings of $1 a ticket per game. The “J.L. Bird in a Pear Tree” holiday pack features 24 undated reserved seat vouchers redeemable for any game of the 2013 season. It can get cold during the winter months so this pack comes with a Slammers winter hat! The “J.L. Bird in a Pear Tree” pack costs $192, a savings of $2 a ticket per game. These holiday packs will only be available until January 1, 2013! So be sure to grab these stocking stuffers while they last. To purchase holiday packs, full season tickets or mini plans, stop by the Slammers Box Office during regular business hours (Monday-Friday between

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Benet edges Curie at Notre Dame By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Sunday’s Cyrus McGinnis Jump Ball Showcase, hosted by Notre Dame High School, boasted a handful of ranked area teams and several standout players. One of the day’s more intriguing matchups, however, occurred in Game 3 between the Redwings and Curie. Both clubs took the court ranked among the top 20 teams in the area by Chicago’s metro papers, and feature two of the nation’s top-ranked junior centers, Benet’s Sean O’Mara and Curie’s Cliff Alexander. The matchup of 6-foot-9 big men, each of whom have already received several scholarship offers from major NCAA Division I programs, didn’t disappoint. But after all was said and done, O’Mara (13 points, six rebounds) got the better of Alexander (six points) in their head-to-head meeting, and Benet got the better of Curie, 37-36. O’Mara sank just 3 of 8 attempts from the line in the second half, but his free throw with 12.5 seconds to go after being fouled inside by Curie’s Malik Elebye ended up deciding the game. “I’ve actually only seen him play a couple of times,” said O’Mara, referring to Alexander, who, like O’Mara, has an offer on the table from the University of Illinois. Illini head coach John Groce was in attendance Sunday, along with other college coaches. “This is the first time I’ve got to match up with him. He’s a big, strong physical kid. He’s a really good player.” With 33.6 seconds remaining, Benet’s Collin Pellettieri took a change that enabled Benet to gain possession and led to O’Mara’s game-winning free throw. Curie’s DeMarcus Richardson had a chance to win it, but he missed a short shot, and Alexander couldn’t get a putback attempt to fall. “We had to win the game on the defensive end,” said Benet

BOYS BOWLING 1. Romeoville 2. Plainfield Central 3. Minooka 4. Lockport 5. Bolingbrook 6. Plainfield North 7. Joliet West

GIRLS BOWLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Joliet West 4. Plainfield East 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield Central 7. Downers South

BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Benet 2. Maine South 3. Niles West 4. Notre Dame 5. Joliet West 6. Bolingbrook 7. Downers South

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Sean O’Mara was game MVP and scored 13 points in Benet’s 37-36 win over Curie.

coach Gene Heidkamp.“We took the charge. Then they missed a tough shot and they have one of the best inside players in the country trying to tip it in. We earned that victory with our defensive stops.” The Redwings trailed 36-31 with 2:18 to go, but a three from Eddie Eshoo (13 points) and two O’Mara free throws knotted the game at 36-36. Benet also overcame a sevenpoint deficit (27-20) late in the third quarter. Pat McInerney’s jumper just before the buzzer kick-started a 7-0 Benet run that enabled the Redwings to tie it 27-27 early in the fourth. “I’m really proud of our guys for just sticking with a great team,” McInerney said. “It’s a

good experience because come conference time and state tournament time, we’re going to be facing teams like this if we want to be where we want to be, and that’s going downstate.” Benet hosted York in a nonconference tilt Nov. 27 and handed the Dukes—also a ranked team—their first loss of the season, 49-44. O’Mara and McInerney each tallied 14 points for the Redwings, who led throughout the game but had to hold off York in the fourth quarter. Pellettieri helped the Redwings by hitting four free throws down the stretch. Last Friday, O’Mara poured in 30 points to lead the Redwings past Ridgewood, 70-54. McInerney added 12.

All told, Heidkamp likes how his team is faring, particularly when taking into account that both O’Mara and Jack Euritt were delayed joining the squad because they were starters on Benet’s Class 7A state semifinal football team. “We didn’t get Sean or Jack back until that first game,” Heidkamp said. “And Jack didn’t play until our fourth game. So we’ve been playing a little shorthanded. We haven’t had a lot of practice together. We put that into perspective with a lack of a preseason with some of our guys and I think that shows the character of these kids. So you beat two ranked teams in a week, it’s a good week.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. Plainfield East 4. Romeoville 5. Benet 6. JCA 7. Minooka

WRESTLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Notre Dame 4. Plainfield Central 5. Downers North 6. Joliet West 7. Downers South Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

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Travel

The allure of Cordoba’s past Tucked into a bend of its river, the Andalusian town of Cordoba has a glorious Moorish past. While its old wall evokes the history of a long-ago empire, its elegant cityscape and convivial squares show a modern pride. Typical of southern Spain, it’s

a people-friendly place filled with energy and color. Cordoba’s centerpiece is its massive former mosque or, in Spanish, Mezquita (for pronunciation ease, think female mosquito). Magical in its grandeur, this huge building

dominates the higgledypiggledy old town that surrounds it. At its zenith, in the 10th century, the mosque was the center of Western Islam and a cultural hub that rivaled Baghdad and Constantinople. A wonder of the medieval world, the mosque is remarkably wellpreserved, giving visitors a chance to appreciate Islamic Cordoba and the glory days of Muslim rule. Grand gates lead to an outdoor courtyard sheltered by orange trees. Long ago, worshippers washed here before prayer, as directed by Muslim law. Entering the mosque, you step into a fantastic forest of delicate columns and graceful arches that seems to recede into infinity, as if reflecting the immensity and complexity of God’s creation. Inside, it’s easy to picture Cordoba as the center of a thriving and sophisticated culture. During the Dark Ages, when much of Europe was barbaric and illiterate, Cordoba was a haven of enlightened thought - famous for a remarkable spirit of religious tolerance, artistic expression, and dedication to philosophy and the sciences. Jews, Christians, and Muslims had figured out how to live together more or less harmoniously. Everyone spoke the same language, cooked the same dishes, wore the same type of clothes, and shared the same public baths. It was one culture, with three religious traditions. But in 1236, when Christians conquered the city, everything changed. According to legend, one morning Muslims said their last prayers in the great mosque, and that afternoon the Christians set up a portable altar to celebrate their first Mass. Later, as if planting a cross into the mosque’s religious heart, they build an imposing cathedral in the middle of the Mezquita. Towering overhead, the cathedral’s bell tower encloses what had been a minaret. In its juxtaposition of traditions, the Mezquita uniquely embodies the interplay of Spain’s Christian

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Although Cordoba’s Mezquita is a vast space, its low ceilings and dense columns created an intimate place of worship.

and Muslim cultures. Cordoba has a fortress (Alcazar), a 14th-century synagogue, a Roman bridge, and the Museum of Al-Andalus Life (unabashedly pro-Muslim), but most tourists leave the city having seen only the Mezquita and the trinket shops and cute medieval quarter that surround it. But Cordoba is much more than its historical self. A short walk beyond the tourist zone takes you to a zigzag of residential lanes, whitewashed and narrow. People really live here. There are no tacky shops, and just about the only tourist is ... you. Go on a scavenger hunt for patios. For a respite from the hot, dry climate, locals retreat to open-air patios to cool off. These mostly hidden spaces are usually tucked behind ornate ironwork gates. As you wander, peek into any open patio door to catch a glimpse of a flowery retreat (homeowners are proud to show off their patios). Flowers are front and center in Cordoba each May, when the city celebrates a series of festival events. First comes the Battle of the Flowers parade, with women tossing flowers from blossom-covered floats to eager crowds. Next, for the Festival of the Crosses, neighborhoods proudly make and display 10-foot crosses festooned with flowers. Residents gather for months beforehand to prepare their crosses in secret; in an earlier era, the work parties were an excuse for young singles to meet. Perhaps the

most emblematic Cordoba event, however, is the Patio Competition, when residents open their gardens to the public in an intense contest to select the city’s most attractive patio. If you have a penchant for patios, visit Palacio de Viana (a.k.a. the Patio Museum) to stroll its 12 connecting patios, each with a different theme. Cordoba is an easy day trip (it’s a short train ride from Sevilla) - but if you really want to know the place, spend the night. Like everywhere in southern Spain, evening is prime time. Throughout the spring festival season, locals pack the squares in communitywide celebrations. During the Festival of the Crosses, each neighborhood association sets up a bar next to its flowered cross to serve drinks and tapas (the local specialty is salmorejo, a creamy version of gazpacho). Mellow guitar notes and seductive flamenco beats fill the air. Experiencing the traditional culture of Cordoba - celebrated by and for its locals - trumps any packaged tourist show. With its beautiful courtyards, lively traditions, and infectious atmosphere, Cordoba rewards those who aren’t in a hurry.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)

Business & Real Estate

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First impressions are the best guide Q. I’ve been a manager for many years. I usually notice funny habits in employees who are going to be problems right away. Is it true that you can trust your first impressions? Is there a way to sort out your snap judgments from your flash of intuition about people? A. Yes, it is true that you can trust your first impressions. Overriding these first gut instincts is something we usually regret after we end up with problems. Unfortunately, it is only in the clear vision of our rear view mirror that we understand why we had a negative first impression of someone. Once problems start piling up around someone you work with, you will look backwards and easily identify the early warning signs. The question I’m often asked about intuition is how my clients can use their first impression before they end up

with a degree from the school of hard knocks. What I recommend is you start by pretending that you are your very own Psychic Friends’ Network. Before you throw out your first impression, ask yourself what you think is wrong with this person. Once you know the answer, review all the video tape you already have. Consider tone of voice, word choice, nonverbal communication and behaviors that struck you as odd. Now ask yourself what, if you are right about this person, is your worst-case scenario. Notice that I’m asking you to pretend you are not just making up nonsense. Investigators of violence will often report that people who ended up as victims later report that something just didn’t seem right to them. What

if these people had simply trusted their first impressions? In the workplace, we are less likely to be a victim of violence but more likely to be a victim of an employee or coworker who creates chaos, drama and more work for us. If you pay better attention to your first snapshot of someone, you might avoid a lot of misery later. For instance, if you are trying to hire someone, are they late, distracted or not feeling well? Do you decide this is just a temporary problem? The truth is this employee is showing you a small sample of who they usually are. Are you paying attention? Instead, you might be hiring a freelance consultant for an important project. Perhaps on the surface they look great, but you have this feeling in the pit of your stomach that you can’t trust them. How much data do you want to get in the form of bad experiences before you just don’t hire them?

When social psychologists study first impressions, they find that even people who are good liars give themselves away with tiny facial muscles that are impossible to control. Your first impression of a person is made up of hundreds of pieces of information he or she gives off, including these facial muscle movements. Most of us can’t rewind our mental video tape, slow it down and pore over the facial expressions that are behind our first impression. We simply walk away worried, unsettled or confused. If we fail to slow down and listen to our first impression, we give away a critical source of information we gathered immediately about the other person. The workplace cliche that you never get a second chance to make a first impression is completely correct. You also never get a second chance to pay attention to a first impression. Next time your warning bells

go off, listen and let your first impression be your guide.

The last word(s) Q. Everyone in my workplace seems unpredictable these days. Is there anything when it comes to people that I can count on? A. Yes, people will always have an important personal agenda. If you can help them get it, the workplace will be your oyster! (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.)

Why you shouldn’t cash out Dear Dave, Is it a good idea for a married couple in their early thirties, who have a lot of student loan debt, to cash out one of their 401(k)s to pay it off? Marcy Dear Marcy, No way! You never cash out a 401(k) or IRA to pay off debt, unless it’s to avoid a foreclosure or bankruptcy. Let’s say you take $50,000 out of your 401(k). Do you know what happens next? They’re going to charge you a 10 percent penalty, plus your tax rate. If you make $75,000 a year, that puts you in a 25 percent tax rate, plus the penalty. That’s a 35 percent hit, and that’s how much of your money is going straight down the toilet. Look at it this way. You wouldn’t ask me if it’s okay to

borrow money at a 35 percent interest rate to pay off your school loans, right? That would be ridiculous, and this is just as dumb. There are no shortcuts when it comes to getting out of debt, Marcy. Roll up your sleeves and get on a beans and rice budget where every dollar has a name. This will enable you to save money and pay off that debt! —Dave

Paying for the classes Dear Dave, My wife and I have our fully funded emergency fund in place, and we’re debt-free, except for the house. She

wants to return to school to get a master’s degree and change careers. She’ll be reimbursed up to $7,000 a year. Can we use some of our emergency fund to get things started? Kevin Dear Kevin, I’ve got a better idea. Save up the money! You guys are in great shape already. And to me, this opportunity seems like a small investment with a fabulous return. I really like the idea. But you have to be careful when it comes to things like this. You don’t want to get into the habit of calling things emergencies when they’re not emergencies. It’s a great thing, but it’s nowhere near an emergency. I know she’s excited about the possibilities, but I’d just roll up my sleeves, save a little

extra for a while and cash flow the classes. She’ll probably get reimbursed for the first classes right after she gets her grades, then you can use the reimbursement check to pay for the next classes, and the next check the next classes. Make sense? I love the school idea, and I’m glad your wife has such a great opportunity. But I don’t want you to take a chance on messing up the progress you’ve made in taking control of your

finances. Just take your time and save for those first classes. You’ll be glad you did! —Dave *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Will County offers expanded electronic recycling program Will County, along with its partner, Vintage Tech of Romeoville, has expanded its electronic recycling program to accept more small household appliances just in time for the holiday crunch. “November and December have been known as the largest waste generation months of the year, but we can change that by participating in the many reuse and recycling opportunities available to us,” said Marta Keane, Recycling Program Specialist for the Resource Recovery and Energy division of the Will County Land Use Department. “As of this past January, 17 types of electronic devices are banned from Illinois landfills,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “We were already collecting those items - and more - at our 13 collection sites throughout the county. This expansion makes it easier yet for residents to dispose of unwanted items in a way that’s environmentally friendly.” Vintage Tech expanded the list of items it accepts to mirror its growing capabilities to take items apart, sort components and marketing them. “Some of the items were those residents have asked us to include, such as toaster ovens and vacuum cleaners. None of the items on the expanded list are actually

banned from disposal, but neither are telephones and microwaves, and Will County has included them since 2000, the year we held our first oneday collection,” said Keane. String lights, such as those used to decorate for the holidays, as well as microwaves, cameras, calculators were already accepted, too. As of November, the sites are also accepting toaster ovens, coffee makers (no glass pots), blenders (bases only, no glass), bread makers, deep fryers, food sealing equipment, electric knives, shaving equipment, curling irons, hair dryers, electric tooth brushes, vacuum cleaners (no bags), carpet sweepers, fans, space heaters and metal tools, such as power tools, drills, screwdrivers, etc. “As people replace items, clean their homes for holiday guests or simply need to discard something, they should always check the WillCountyGreen. com website for suggestions on ways to donate, repair or recycle the item,” Keane said. The Green Guide tab contains pages of information and includes a searchable database that allows website visitors to look up specific items for options listed by city for local convenience. A list of the 13 collection sites can also be found at www. willcountygreen.com.

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and parks and recreation. Two local senior communities, The Timbers and Shorewood Glen participate as well,baking treats, making crafts and wrapping presents after the shopping excursion. Troy Transportation donated a bus so the children get to ride to their shopping spree while getting to socialize with their “special buddy” for the day. “Shorewood is an incredible community filled with caring people who want to make a difference,” she said. “Many people see us in Target and offer a donation to help more children the following year.”

Continued from page 2 first place. “I have had a desire to get more involved in giving back to others for many years since I am showered with blessings,” she said. “But I thought the project was too much to organize by myself.” Once she got the support of former Chief of Police Robert Puleo , she started a committee of village staff members, including the police records clerk, the finance department,

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