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MARCH 25, 2015 VOL. 20 ISSUE 15

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pril 2 is the 8th annual world autism awareness day. according to statistics from the Center for disease Control, one in 68 american children is identiﬁed as being on the autism spectrum. Boys are four to ﬁve times more likely to have the disorder. autism, and autism spectrum disorder, are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development, according to Autism Speaks. see the FUll stORy On paGe 3

autism is a family disease for the sellmeyers. from left Liane, Sydney, Jake and Scott. Sitting on a exercise ball while playing drums helps with balance and coordination. (PhoTos By krIs sTadalsky)

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10 years in order to make I assume that you plans for Shorewoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have heard or read in future alternative supply the newspapers about source. In this article, Shorewoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply I cannot address each issues. Please let me assure option studied in depth, you that you are not going but I want to give you an to run out of water anytime idea of the studies we have soon, and there is no need rick chapman undertaken: More shallow for you to worry. mayor of wells into the shallow What we have been shorewood aquifer: Conclusion, the able to ascertain about ground water in this area is that it aquifer is drying up, which makes is depleting and will eventually run this not an option. Deeper wells: Conclusion, out sometime in the future. We have been watching it closely for the past this aquifer is already showing

increasing signs of depletion. This would extend us into the future, but at a considerable cost. Required radium removal creates the need for treatment plants. Power consumption on these very deep wells is prohibitive. DuPage River water: Illinois Water Survey Group out of ChampaignUrbana, University of Illinois, tells us that there is not enough water during dry periods to support us. Ruled out as an option. Kankakee River: Distance and treatment would require us to do

this as a joint venture with Joliet and Wilmington, and looks to be cost prohibitive, and is critically dependent on other communities who have not shown any initiative to proceed in this direction. Lake Michigan Water tie-in at Bollingbrook: This looks to be the best solution. Not only is it available and reachable, but we can do this in a cost-effective manner for the Village. It is naturally soft and pure, but most importantly, it is sustainable for the future. The Village Board has chosen to address this very important issue now because any project to go after an alternative water supply will require years to engineer and construct. We would be looking at approximately five years for lake water to arrive in Shorewood. There

are right-of-way issues to deal with, along with permits and the construction itself. This is the most important issue the Village has faced in its 65-year history. Water is critical to any community and needs to be a primary focus for the Corporate Authority. For the past 10 years, the board has worked diligently on this very important issue and now believes it is time for action. I will continue to keep you abreast of the progress made on our water supply. For more information, please go to the Shorewood website, http://vil.shorewood.il.us/, and select Lake Michigan Water Info. Mayor Rick Chapman

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Local family bands together to get a diagnosis, help they need One in 68 American children is identified as being on the autism spectrum

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April 2 is the 8th annual World Autism Awareness Day. According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control, one in 68 American children is identified as being on the autism spectrum. Boys are four to five times more likely to have the disorder. Autism, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development, according to Autism Speaks. People with autism may have difficulty with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Over the past five years there has been an increase in research about factors that contribute to autism and scientists are turning up answers. But, according to Autism Speaks, “there is no one cause of autism just as there is no one type of autism.” Shorewood’s Scott Sellmeyer, father of 9 1/2 year old Jake Sellmeyer who has ASD, agrees. “They say when you meet one kid with autism, you’ve met one kid with autism,” Scott said. Life was tough from the get-go when Jake was born. Liane Sellmeyer was rushed in for an emergency c-section just an hour after going into labor when Jake’s heart rate dropped. Jake cried a lot at the hospital and never slept well as a baby or a young child. There were signs of ASD, but nine years ago, they weren’t so recognizable. Although a happy little boy, Jake was prone to terrible tantrums. He’d bang his head or flap his hands repetitively. He found comfort in jumping up and throwing himself backward onto the floor. “He was a train wreck,” Scott. “The rough part was between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2.” Jake met all the milestones at the pediatrician’s office, no one seemed to take Scott and Liane at their word that something was wrong.

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Jake Sellmeyer bumps a ball repetitively to work on hand-eye coordination. (Photo by Kris Stadalsky)

“That’s why he works so hard, he wants to prove them wrong,” said Scott. “We are so lucky he is loving and caring, many children are not like that.” He was too irritable to go to preschool, so the Sellmeyer’s worked with him at home. They found things like holding him very tight while playing music would help calm a tantrum. They contacted Easter Seals on the advice of a friend with an autistic child. After a few days of testing Scott and Liane got the diagnosis they had expected . But their uphill battle was just beginning. During the first several years they tried to get Jake into several programs, but he would appear “normal” during the short interview process. He spoke well, he sang with other kids and was even helpful to other children. But on a typical day, Jake could not stay focused, he could not hold a pencil in his hand, he couldn’t control his behavior. It left the Sellmeyers feeling frustrated, alone and let down. “You get a diagnosis from your doctor, but now what?” said Scott. The first week in kindergarten Jake was beating his head on the gym floor. Then they received a letter from the teacher that he wasn’t following directions. They wanted to say I told you so. Jake was finally given an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which spells out a child’s learning needs and how they will be addressed. He also got a helper in class. But according to the

special education cooperative, Jake still didn’t qualify for other services such as occupational and speech therapy. “At Easter Seals all these other kids were getting help,” said Liane. “(It’s difficult) having a child with a disability you don’t know anything about.” During all these struggles with diagnosis, schools and services, Scott also had to become an expert on his healthcare program at work to receive coverage. The Sellmeyers had to learn about federal, state and local laws as they applied to Jake. It was Walnut Trails principal Kathleen Cheshareck who finally made the Sellmeyers feel that someone was listening and someone cared. “I can’t say enough about her, she’s been wonderful,” said Scott. “(Special education) is doing a good job working with his strengths instead of pointing out what he does wrong.” When Jake got an iPod Touch in kindergarten, it began to open things up for him. He learned to write with his finger, since he couldn’t hold a pencil. It seemed more like a fun game then exhaustive work that homework typically turned out to be. When he was finally assigned a Applied Behavior Therapist at home, and she won him over, he really opened up. They practiced following directions, having social conversations and copying shapes. The Sellmeyer home looks like a physical therapy gymnasium for kids. Everyday Jake, and his younger sister Sydney, play games like catch and bumping a ball hanging from a plastic basketball

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Students, parents and teachers packed the Minooka Community High School’s board of education meeting March 19, most of them art and band students bent on convincing the board to reconsider plans to cut two teaching positions next year – one in art and the other in band. Reductions in force, or RIFs, were being considered that night, as well as reductions in the number of annual days worked, for teachers, instructional leaders, counselors, librarians, clerical staff and other positions. “This is painful,” Superintendent Jim Blanche said after the meeting. “Nobody wants to do it, but our budget issues are well-documented.” The board’s goal was to stem this year’s $3 million deficit, brought on, members explained, from declines in property tax and state dollars. Board president Mike Brozovich said that over the last four years, the district has lost $10 million in tax-based revenue due to the declining economy. The decision to reduce personnel, he said, was made after all other avenues were first exhausted. One of those avenues was an attempt to freeze pay raises for teachers, Brozovich said, which likely would have saved the RIFed positions, but the union did not approve any type of freeze. Reductions in force were given to art teacher Christine Listello, music teacher Tyler White and librarian Lisa Wright – all fulltime employees. Part-time social studies teacher Candace Baker and part-time French teacher Bill Swiderski were also dismissed, and their positions not renewed next year. Support staff not renewed for next year were full-time print room clerk Melanie Safarck, parttime dean receptionists Mary Patt Clancy and Paulette Aldis

and part-time technology aide Cindy Vong. Probationary special education teacher Jeff Gilmour was also dismissed, and his position will not be renewed. Positions will also not be renewed for two teachers retiring in drivers’ education and English and for one retiring counselor. The students at the meeting were not previously aware of all the cuts that would be made, but they had gotten word of the cuts of the art and band teachers’ positions. “Fine arts courses are just as important as any core class,” said student Anna Cichon. “Music develops areas in our brain that have to do with language and reasoning,” said parent and Tinley Park music teacher Janet Jones. “It gives (students) a tremendous amount of self-esteem and confidence. . . Music teaches us to be wellrounded human beings.” The only remaining art teacher in the district next year, Dana Becker, also spoke. “The arts teach critical thinking, skills of observation, analysis, interpretation and assessment – skills that go far beyond artwork,” she said. “These skills . . . provide students with a mindset and/ or foundation to be productive, successful members of our society.” Several other staff members had the number of days they will work next year reduced with the board’s decisions. Three counselors – Ray Liberatore, Stan Tischer and Bobbi White – had their annual work days reduced by 10; librarian Carolyn Kinsella’s work days were reduced by five; and work days were reduced by seven for Deans Renee Ebel and Bernard Ruettiger. Athletic director Bob Tyrell will work 50 fewer days next year; and instructional leaders Bert Kooi, Donna Engel, Shawn Capodice, Trent Bontrager and Glenda Smith will work five fewer days. Other staff hour reductions include Mike Denson and secretaries/receptionists Jeri Brockett, Anne Seidel, Kathy Krakowski, Marci Jordan, Jenn Quinn and Julie Feeney.

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Would the councilman deny it 3 times? There were some definite Lenten overtones during a portion of the March 16 Joliet Pre-Council meeting. DickSchuster, a 30-year volunteer of Joliet Community Television, defended himself during public comment on the issue of the March 12 mayoral debate at Cantigny Post. Schuster said in those 30 years, no one from the council ever has told him what or what not to cover, and that includes the rumor that Mayor Tom Giarrante told him not to cover the debate since he pulled out of it. Volunteers like him always have decided what to cover on JCTV, Schuster said. And they had never been told to cover or not to cover anything by any council member … until now. And it wasn’t Giarrante who contacted him. Once he did decide not to cover it, Schuster said he was contacted, browbeaten and threatened by a councilman whom he did not name. That councilman told him he had better cover the debate. “For the record, you’re not talking about me?” said Councilman Bob O’Dekirk, who’s challenging Giarrante and Joliet Junior College Board President Andy Mihelich for the mayoral job. No. “You’re not talking about me, are you?” said Councilman Terry Morris with tongue in cheek. “Just kidding.” Luckily, Schuster didn’t kiss whomever it was on the cheek, but he did agree to run a tape of

the debate that O’Dekirk paid for himself.

The ties have it There was a surprising lack of the color red at the March 19 Will County Board meeting. Not only did no board members take umbrage with any of the issues on the agenda, but not many wore red in support of St. Joseph’s Day as is the Old World custom, especially by Italians. County Board member Mike Fricilone wore a red tie, and he noticed Will County Executive Larry Walsh did as well. “I thank County Executive Walsh for being Italian today,” Fricilone said. “Through and through,” replied Walsh with an Irish twinkle. Of all people, Board Member Joe Babich wore a green tie on his namesake day. “My wife made me wear it,” he said. Try again, Joe. Your wife is Italian.

No barber college? Mr. Babich, a longtime local barber, also was beaming with pride while reading a resolution honoring his grand-nephew, Robert Joseph Babich, for achieving Eagle Scout status. He also bragged that his young relative, a Joliet Catholic Academy senior, will be getting a full ride to Northwestern to study communications.

keep it off 143rd St.! Plainfield village trustees had nothing but praise for the annual Irish Parade and festival Sunday, March 15. Mayor Mike Collins said the police department estimated crowds of between 8,000 and 10,000 for the day-long activities. “When we first came up with idea years ago, I remember the first parade had one wagon that rode around the block,” Collins said. Speaking of the oldest town in Will County, best wishes to Pam Angelus, longtime Welcome Wagon Lady from the village. She’ll be leaving in a few weeks to take a job as communications director for St. Mary Immaculate Parish in Plainfield. What better job for a person with a surname like that?

Back in the Saddle Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar is recovering well after recent open-heart surgery, attending various events around town from the Bolingbrook Lion’s Club St. Patrick’s Day dinner to candidate forums held for the upcoming election. Claar is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce at March 26’s annual Best of Bolingbrook’s Awards. Managing Editor Nick Reiher, reporter Laura Katauskas and freelance reporter Pat Schager contributed to this week’s column.

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New life skills classes being offered for Troy students Courses include Spanish, 2-D and 3-D art By jeanne millsap For the sentinel

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William B. Orenic School students next year will have more time to delve into what are called, “exploratory courses,” after the school board on March 18 approved extending the length of each course from six weeks to 12. This year, the 5th and 6th grade students attended six, six-week exploratory classes designed to expose them to hands-on career and life interests. Next year, the courses will be lengthened to three, 12-week classes to give students a more in-depth look at the subject matter. The changes put the classes in line with the district’s trimester course schedule, according to Anne Gmazel, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Achievement. “The students will also be able

to go deeper into that particular content,” Gmazel said. “Also, this year, we found students were not always able to complete their projects.” The classes are broken up into three categories – speaking and learning, fine arts and digital learning. The courses fifth graders will take next year will be music, essential technology and character first through community service. Sixth graders will have communication application, digital art and enhanced technology. Troy Middle School students also take exploratory courses and are already on the 12-week schedule. Seventh graders next year will take Spanish, 2-D art and STEM learning, and 8th graders will have drama, 3-D art and consumer education. Introduction to Spanish is a new offering. Gmazel said the course will give all children an initial exposure to learning a new language. The art exploratory classes have also been redesigned for next year. As part of the district’s curriculum renewal cycle, new materials will be purchased for Spanish, digital art, enhanced technology, STEM

and consumer ed, totaling an approximate $91,000. The school board also approved some summer projects for Crossroads Elementary School. Jobs will include roof replacement, tuck-pointing, carpet replacement in high-traffic areas, replacement of tile in hallways and classrooms and two classroom upgrade samples. District-wide, there will be exterior lighting upgrades and installation of a building management system. The summer projects will be done by Ameresco and will cost $3.025 million. Several students were recognized by the school board at the meeting, including Troy wrestlers who went to state competition. Coach Chris

Giugler introduced students Caleb Koldan, who placed second in his weight class; David Delgado, who placed third in his class; and Nick Gantt and Jake Aharrah, whom Giugler said also did well at state. “This is the first year we’ve had a team that’s this cohesive,” Giugler said. The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team also made it to state competition and was composed of Brooke Borgra, Ava Crowther, Bailey Fair, Sam Fair, Delaney Peter, Olivia Ratajczak, Jenna Rizzi, Nina Romac, Lauren Russell and Natalie Stefanski. Also at the meeting, the school board approved posting positions for two replacement instructional

coaches, an assessment coordinator, a replacement educational technology coordinator, a 7th grade exploratory Spanish teacher and a 6th grade exploratory enhanced technology teacher. The exploratory positions are to replace retiring teachers Mary Ann Plese and Lorraine Koskosky. The assessment coordinator is a new position created to coordinate school testing and to better evaluate student performance and the effectiveness of programs. “We believe that this position, in conjunction with the educational technology coordinator and the instructional coaches, will

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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.

Shorewood Quentin K. Emmert, 53, 146 Shafer Drive, Hope, Indiana, was arrested at 1:55 a.m. March 13 at Jefferson Street and Robin Hill Drive for No Insurance, Improper Use of Registration and No Taillights.

Jakirah R. Jackson, 20, 1621 Fieldstone Drive-N, Shorewood, was arrested at 10 p.m. March 13 at 906 W. Jefferson for possession of cannabis and drug equipment, driving while license suspended and no registration.

James H. Godsey, 50, no residence, was arrested at 5 p.m. March 16 in the 600 block of Brookforest Avenue on a Will County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.

Joshua E. Toton, 24, 16145 S. Harmony Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. March 16 at Black and Brookforest for driving while license suspended and Illegal Use of Cell Phone.

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Saul E. Ramos Martin, 32, 860 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville,

Tennessee, was arrested at 8: 54 a.m. March 17 at Jefferson and Mary for No Valid Driver’s license.

JOLIET A 15-year-old was arrested at 9:08 a.m. March 13 at 110 Collins for battery and all other disorderly conduct.

Naria R. Martinez, 22, 2 Seneca Drive, Montgomery, was arrested at 10:58 p.m. March 13 at 20 W. Cass for battery.

David B. Cooper, 29, and Mariel Pullen, 37, 1215 Clement, were arrested at 3:16 a.m. March 13 at that address for domestic battery.

Aswan L. Thompson, 19, 437 E. 46th St., Apt. 1, Chicago, was arrested at 11:41 p.m. March 13 at 22 W. Cass for criminal trespass to real property.

Dayana C. Ramirez, 26, was arrested at 2:03 a.m. March 13 at 22 W. Cass for resisting/ obstructing a peace officer. Aswan l. Thompson, 19, was arrested for mob action and two counts of aggravated battery. Alexis J. Garcia, 21, was arrested for resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Chad C. Taylor, 24, was arrested for resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Pedro J. Ortiz, 26, was arrested for mob action, resisting/ obstructing a peace officer, two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and aggravated battery. Sharee D. Washington, 27, was arrested for mob action, aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Ricardo E. Matos, 22, was arrested for mob action, aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

Marcus L. Willis, 22, 7823 S. Colfax, Chicago, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. March 13 at 1407 Fairmount for criminal trespass to state-supported land, defacing identification mark of firearm, possessing ammunition without firearm owners identification and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Benjamin J. Easton, 36, 2361 White Birch Lane, Apt. 301, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. March 13 at 1741 Essington for possession of controlled substance.

Joseph G. Parker, 25, 316 N. Bluff, Joliet, was arrested at 6:46 p.m. March 13 at that address for criminal trespass to real property.

Joseph G. Parker, 25, 316 N. Bluff, Apt. 421, was arrested at 6:46 p.m. Mach 13 at that address for battery.

Eduardo A. Rivera, 52, 2809 Vimy Ridge Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 7:37 p.m. March 13 at Voyager and Mall Loop for driving under the influence/alcohol.

Kathleen K. Tolios, 28, 2361 White Birch Lane, Apt. 301, Joliet, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. at 1741 Essington for possession of controlled substance.

John H. Richardson, 62, 116 E. Jefferson, was arrested at 9:15 p.m. March 13 at 118 E. Jackson for open alcohol in vehicle.

Sherri S. Downs, 36, 1920 Kettleson Drive, Minooka, was arrested at 6:07 p.m. March 13 at 2701 Plainfield Road for leaving children under 13 in vehicle.

Two 15-year-olds were arrested at 12:11 a.m. March 13 at Douglas and Bethel for residential burglary, attempted residential burglary, possession of cannabis and curfew.

Nykei K. Fuller, 25, 515 4th, was arrested at 10:27 p.m. March 14 at Belle and Draper for battery, domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

Dakari D. Williams, 18, 316 N. Bluff, was arrested at 12:25 p.m. March 14 at 110 N. Collins for

criminal damage to property. Matthew D. Osborn, 21, 207 Turn Bridge Drive, Shorewood, was arrested at 3:51 p.m. March 14 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Kathleen K. Tolios, 28, 2361 White Birch Lane, was arrested at 4:37 a.m. March 14 at 95 S. Chicago St. for possession of controlled substance and contraband in prison.

Tyler T. Sukley, 24, 1616 Richmond Circle, was arrested at 5:49 a.m. March 14 at that address for aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery.

Marshall Donald Quincy Gatson, 22, 106 Riverview Ave., Lockport, was arrested at 2:34 p.m. March 14 at 825 Cardinal for criminal trespass to statesupported land.

Kendrea S. Henderson, 18, 5223 S. Peoria, Chicago, was arrested at 7:58 p.m. March 14 at 2424 W. Jefferson for retail theft.

Jose L. Cruz, 42, 416 Summit, was arrested at8:20 p.m. March 14 at Jackson and Joliet for DUI – alcohol.

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Does the law Say Anything about Safety? driving while impaired or texting, that kind of thing. nreiher@buglenewspapers.com Bob’s fellow County Board member, @JolietILNews Steve Balich, brought up an interesting point during that Will County Board Land Use meeting. He said there Member Bob Howard and are some of his constituents who I were talking after a recent may not be getting work done Land Use Committee on their homes because they meeting about how things are afraid it will lead to getting a used to be in the old days. county building permit. And sometimes still are. They aren’t afraid of the cost. He was telling me about nick reiher Balich said they are afraid filing a town in Iowa where they MaNagiNg EDiToR for a permit means an inspection don’t issue building permits. When someone asked how residents by county building officials who may there know they’re getting good work see something else they need to correct. Suddenly a new window can mean a done, they said, “Hire a good builder.” Bob, who’s from Beecher, said a good laundry list of violations. This led to a lengthy discussion about number of people who live out in the country still feel that way here. You when building inspectors can go in know someone who does good work; to inspect (only after the owner of the hire them. If for some reason they don’t, property has filed for the permit) and then don’t hire them again and let word what the inspectors can inspect while they are there. of mouth set their reputation straight. Tom Joseph, Mainstreet Organization That’s why they live out in the country, so they don’t have all the rules of Realtors’ Local Government Affairs people who live in municipalities do. Director for the south suburbs, was at They do their own thing, don’t bother the committee meeting. He wanted to anyone and don’t want to be bothered, make sure Will County follows the 4th especially by government, which Amendment to the Constitution that generally micromanages and figures prohibits unreasonable search and seizures. out a way to screw up things, anyway. Mary Tatroe, Assistant Will That last part was mine, not Bob’s, but a lot of people out in the country County State’s Attorney, said the 4th do feel that way. Who likes to be told Amendment certainly does prohibit what to do and how to do it? Especially anyone from going off into areas of the home that don’t have anything to do by Big Government. But I have an old saying I just made with the permit filed. In other words, up in the past year: Usually, the only if you want to put in a new front door, time government gets involved at any you shouldn’t have to worry about an level is to make money, or because they inspector going upstairs and crawling see residents in their charge don’t have under the bed looking for faulty the common sense to figure it out on wiring. This reminded me a lot of Tatroe’s their own. You know, like wearing seat belts, not assurances when Balich brought up

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the possibility of the county using its aerial mapping system to find building code violators. That went on for nearly a year before Will County Executive Larry Walsh said “enuffathatschmitt” and issued a statement saying the county never will initiate such an investigation. I guarantee you, this new issue of what inspectors can inspect will go on for several months as county officials and staff try to work this out with Joseph and others whose groups are affected. Here’s what I want to know, though: While you are talking about who can inspect what and report whom when, will someone please consider another issue? Safety. Maybe, hopefully, safety is assumed in all of this. But I can’t recall anyone ever mentioning safety. They mention property rights, an extremist government and how the county can work better to attract more builders. But not safety. I’m sure I’ll be accused of swinging all the way to the Left, but I am willing to give up some personal freedom if an inspector who’s there to look at where my new doorframe is going tells me that just might be mold on my wall and not old crayon. And if he or she wants to write me up because I have an exposed wire within sight that I have been meaning to fix for some years now, well then shame on me. People who are afraid of the government coming in and condemning their homes might want to be more concerned with their homes falling in on them.

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‘Hugs for Hounds’ returns for 7th year at Hammel Woods Bring your favorite canines to search for Easter eggs

The seventh annual “Hugs for Hounds,” Easter egg hunt for dogs will get rolling at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood. The event is co-sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County and Shorewood HUGS, a local non-profit group that fulfills wishes and supports other charitable organizations. Bring your favorite canines to search for Easter eggs hidden around the dog park. And don’t forget to pack a basket to collect eggs filled with special prizes or dog treats courtesy of Shorewood HUGS, JULIE Inc. and Plainfield Veterinary Clinic and Surgical Center. The “Hugs for Hounds” program fee of $5 per dog goes to support the care, handling and training of the Forest Preserve District’s K9 officer, Jullo. Donations also may be made by calling 815-722-8193. Day-of registration for the event begins at 10:30 a.m.

The seventh annual “Hugs for Hounds,” Easter egg hunt for dogs will get rolling at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the Hammel Woods Dog Park in Shorewood. (Bugle File Photo)

The egg hunt starts at 11 a.m. and ends when all of the eggs are collected. Pre-registration for the popular event is encouraged. Visit ReconnectWithNature.org to download the registration form. Mailing instructions are included on the form. Dogs participating in the event must be leashed, accompanied their owners at all times and current on all vaccinations. A dog park permit is not required to attend the egg hunt, but 2015 permits will be available

for purchase. Those wishing to purchase a permit are encouraged to download a permit application from the District’s website. Fill out the form completely, and bring it to the event. To purchase a permit, you must have your driver’s license and license plate numbers, as well as your dog’s rabies tag number and expiration date. The dog park is located at Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access, on Black Road east of Route 59.

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Register now for Voyager Mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comics & Entertainment Trivia Night Winning 4-member team will each win weekend passes to Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo Do you know the town The Simpsons live in? How about the name of the spacecraft in Star Trek? OK, so those are easy, but you can test your Pop Culture knowledge at the first Voyager Media Publications Pop Culture Trivia Contest to be held Wednesday, April 1 at Hollywood Palms Theater, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Teams of four will compete against each other for the grand prize of three-day passes to C2E2, The comic and entertainment convention at McCormick Place

April 24-26 in Chicago. Other door prizes will be given during the evening. Teams of four MUST pre-register to play by calling 815-436-2431, ext. 112, or online at buglenewspapers. com/C2E2 by March 25. Team members need to be 14 years of age or older. Space is limited, so

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Shorewood Lions Club / Troy Wm. B. Orenic Intermediate School Sixth Grade Students and Troy Middle School Seventh and Eighth Grade Students of The Month for February 2015 are, from left, Seated Front Row, 6th Graders, Aniya Davis, Brian Sanchez 6th Accelerated George Buss, 7th Graders Jacquelyn Manriquez, Julianna Avila Back Row Standing 7th Graders Christopher Gorka, 8th Graders Christopher Schager, Cayla Ringelsten, Ashley Castellanos, Anayeli Garcia, 8th Grade Accelerated Sara Vazquez and James McDonald Shorewood Lions Club. (Missing from picture, 6th grade Lauryn Jarosz, 7th grade Faith Mendoza and 7th grade Accelerated Ivan Cambray.)

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voyager media

Local athletes shine in Voyager Media Prep Shootout The 7th annual Voyager Media Prep shootout took place sunday at the university of st. Francis in Joliet. Comprised of seniors from the Voyager Media coverage area, the teams were selected in the form of a draft between sports editor scott Taylor and sports reporter Mark gregory for the ﬁrst time. Team Taylor went on to win both girls and boys games.

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lockport’s Ralph Blakney goes to the basket against Plainﬁeld south’s Michael ortiz at the Voyager Media allstar game sunday at the university of st. Francis.

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boys all-star game

Jordan, Team Scott win all-star game By Scott Taylor

sports editor

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Team Scott got off to a fast start and went on to win, 119-98 Sunday at the Voyager Media Prep Shootout at the University of St. Francis in Joliet. In the first all-star game featuring a fantasy draft where Scott Taylor and Mark Gregory picked their teams, it was team Scott that jumped out to 10-1 and 15-4 leads and never trailed in the game. Team Mark cut the lead to three at 23-20 and throughout a good chunk of the first half, before Team Scott took control, 55-41 at the half. “It was great,” Lockport’s Ralph Blakney said. “It was a good experience coming out here and playing with the top guys in the conference and our area. It was great.” “It was a lot of fun,” Plainfield North’s Trevor Stumpe said. “It was a great crowd. We got to play with and against some guys we knew

and people got to see players they normally don’t see.” Team Scott consisted of Stumpe, Blakney, Plainfield East’s Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East’s James Claar, Joliet West’s Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West’s Malcohm Hill, Lockport’s Gehrig Hollatz, Plainfield Central’s Logan Ivy and Downers North’s Jordon Kedrowski and Myles Farley. Team Mark consisted of Jake Nowak of Plainfield North, Joliet West’s Jeff Washington and Da’Von Foster, Romeoville’s Damon Harrison, Plainfield Central’s Robbie Brooks, Plainfield South’s Michael Ortiz, Joliet Central’s Kenyon Woodfork, Kewon Ware and Jerry Gillespie and Downers South’s Mantas Augustinavicius. Every player scored in the game. “It was a little weird because we are used to going up against them,” Claar said of some of his teammates. “But it was fun. It was nice getting to meet a few more people.” “It was fun,” Ivy said. “It was nice

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girls all-star game

Eshoo, Team Taylor come away winners By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

The annual Voyager Media All-star Prep Shootout, featuring the best senior girls and boys basketball players from the BugleEnterprise Newspapers’ coverage area, has gone with a North team vs. South arrangement since its inception. But this year’s contests, held Sunday at the University of St. Francis’ Pat Sullivan Center, unveiled a completely new configuration. Similar to drafting a fantasy sports team, Voyager Media sports editor Scott Taylor and sports reporter Mark Gregory sat down one day and selected players for their particular boys and girls squads, and also served as their

respective teams’ coaches. The inaugural game with this new format was the girls contest, won by Team Taylor, 81-65. “I knew we were going to win,” Romeoville’s Cherish Smith said. “Even though they were big and strong, we were small and fast and smart with the ball.” “It was fun,” Downers South’s Vashae Easley said. “I thought we were going to get swatted tonight because they had all the tall players. We had the guards, so I was surprised we came out with the win. We just kept on shooting. I will miss playing in high school, but am looking to play in college.” Although the look of the game was new, Benet standout Emily Eshoo, who suited up for Team

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14 boys | from page 12 not to be that competitive and go out and have fun and get some dunks. It’s different. It’s the last time I play a high school game and get to put on this jersey.” Leading team Scott was MVP of the game, Jordan, who knocked down 20 points.

Wednesday, M arch 25, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com “It feels good,” Jordan said. “Coach (Branden) Adkins asked me if I wanted to do this and I thought about it. It is a way to end the season with a bang and any time I get to put on this jersey, I can’t wait. This is my last time, now I get to put on a U-of-I jersey.” Jordan and teammate Claar

enjoyed getting to play one more time together and with some rival teammates. “It was fun,” Claar said. “I got to go up and down the court and got three dunks. It was a fast pace and it was how we played at Plainfield East. It was fun to play one last game before we all go off to college.”

“It’s good,” Jordan said. “I’ve gotten to play with and against a lot of these guys since fifth grade. I’ve been able to see the growth in everybody, knowing in the future we’re going to be doing good things.” Contributing to the 119 points, which was two points off the record

of 121 set in 2013 by the North squad, was Claar’s 18 and Kedrowski’s 16. “We had some good players on our team, so the attention was on them,” Kedrowski said. “I was able to shoot some rhythm threes. It’s what I do.”

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Wedn esday , M arch 25, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com boys | from page 14 “This was my first time in a game scoring 119 points,” Blakney said. “There’s so much talent on the court, you can do anything.” Stumpe (13), Hill (13), Hollatz (12) and Ivy (10) also scored in double figures. “I wasn’t really focusing on points,” Stumpe said. “I just wanted to come out and have fun putting on this uniform for the last time. It was nice to get the win to, I just wish we would have gotten the record.” “It was a surreal experience,” Hill said. “I never thought the season would end like this. It was good to connect with all the guys around the area and have fun for one last time.” Ruwoldt added six, Blakney five and Farley had three. With high school teammates not necessarily on the same team for the first time in the event’s history, it allowed unique matchups, such as Stumpe and Nowak guarding each other. “We’ve been guarding each other for four years (in practice), so we had to do it one last time, I guess,” Stumpe said. “It was fun.” Harrison led Team Mark with 19 points, while Brooks added 15. “It’s a good way to go out. There were lots of people I knew (here)

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Malcohm Hill of Joliet West had 13 points in the Voyager Media Prep Shootout Sunday.

and it was a lot of fun,” Brooks said. “The competition (tonight) was pretty good,” Harrison added. “I’m looking at Waubonsie (College) and North Central, but undecided. I just want to continue to develop my game and get better.” Nowak (13) and Woodfork (10) also notched double figures. “I think it was fun. I had a dunk at the end. I never had a dunk in a game. It was a fun way to go out,” the 5-11 Woodfork said. “It really hasn’t kicked in yet that it’s my last year of playing high school basketball.” Ware and Foster each chipped in with eight points, Washington tallied seven, Ortiz had six, Gillespie netted five and Augustinavicius added two. “This is a lot of great competition. You’ve got a lot of great players from all over who want to show their talent. It’s a fun time,” Gillespie said. “It feels good (to play with Joliet Central teammates) because our season ended early. We just got a chance to play one last time before we all separate.” “It was fun. I would have liked to win it,” Ware said. “It’s really fun getting to play with everybody around the conference and around the area,” Washington said. “It was really fast paced and it (the game) was at an extra level, top-tier players.”

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Wednesday, M arch 25, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com girls | from page 13 Taylor, continued to do what she’s done best during her brilliant career at Benet Academy: spark her squad to victory. Eshoo, who spearheaded the Redwings’ charge to the Class 4A state championship a few weeks ago, netted a team-high 16 points as Team Taylor overcame an early 10-9 Team Gregory lead with a 6-0 run to grab a 15-10 advantage. Eshoo sank three free throws a little later to put Team Taylor ahead, 22-14. The Bradley University recruit won the game’s MVP award and also was named this year’s recipient of Voyager Media’s Jerry Izzo Character Award, given to a player who displays the class, character and sportsmanship that the late Joliet Catholic Academy coach displayed himself and expected from his players. “It meant a lot, just knowing all the service work I do gets recognized,” Eshoo said. “But, I don’t do the work to get it recognized. I do it because it feels good and I know I’m doing something right.” Team Taylor opened up a 10-point margin, 26-16, on a jumper by Eshoo’s Redwing teammate, Emma Hlavin. But Team Gregory got back into the matchup with a 9-1 spurt and pulled to within two, 27-25, on a pair of free throws from Plainfield South’s Tyler Everett. “I just liked how all of us played as a team and we had some good

shooters,” said Everett, who scored four points and will be playing collegiately at the University of Albany (N.Y.). “Everyone has great speed and everyone is patient with the ball. No one stood around and they pass it.” A bucket from Monifah Davis of Lisle Senior High School then tied it at 27. Lisle is a Class 2A school, yet Davis was able to hold her own, scoring 10 points. “It was tougher with bigger schools and better girls,” said Davis, who’ll be attending and playing basketball at Lincoln (Ill.) College. “It was a lot of competition but it was fun.” The catalyst behind Team Gregory’s run was yet another Benet star, Emily Schramek, who led all scorers with 18 points and chalked up seven straight during that sequence. Schramek and teammate Colleen Pfister (six points) played for Team Gregory opposite their teammates, Eshoo, Morgan Thomalla and Hlavin. “I’m going to miss it (playing for Benet) a lot but I’m happy that we went out with a bang,” Pfister said. “This is a bittersweet moment like Colleen said,” added Schramek, a three-year Redwing starter who is resuming her basketball career at Northern Michigan. “It’s my last time in the uniform, which I played in for four years and there’s not a better way to end it.” “It was kind of strange

playing with the five seniors and then playing in front of the underclassmen in the stands,” Eshoo said. “It was awesome to remember all the good times I have had in this jersey, especially with the seniors who are my closest friends. It was awesome to have one more game with them.” Yet Team Taylor regained the lead, 33-27, late in the first half thanks to six straight points from Smith. who netted eight in the game. “I enjoyed it a lot,” Smith said. “Even though we didn’t have plays, we still went out there and played how we played. We just set screens or went 1-on-1.” Eshoo’s steal and layup provided Team Taylor with a 35-31 halftime lead. “I thought it was really fun,” Eshoo said. “It was an interesting experience being able to play with a bunch of different people that you didn’t really know but got to know throughout the game.” Team Gregory came back to force a 35-35 deadlock after the break on Kelly Carnagio’s deuce. Carnagio (six points) and Alexis Pease (two points) took the court as teammates for the last time in a Minooka uniform. “I thought it was cool to be part of this; it was a really fun experience,” said Carnagio, a four-year varsity player. “We’ve been playing together two years so it was our last game together so

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Wedn esday, M arch 25, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com girls | from page 16 it was kind of sad (to see it end).” A basket from Bolingbrook’s Benita Drain (seven points) broke the tie. Davis’ free throw cut team Team Taylor’s lead to 37-36, but that would be the closest Team Gregory got the remainder of the game. “I think it went pretty good,” Drain said. “It was good getting to play with the girls I got to play with and play against girls I played with for four years. It was great to get all of the top girls in the area on the same court.” Team Taylor outscored Team Gregory, 14-4, from that point, shooting out to a 51-40 lead. Maine South’s Nina Anderson, who’ll be playing next winter at Illinois Wesleyan University, rifled in consecutive threes, which put Team Taylor in front, 47-40. “I really liked it,” Anderson said. “I never played with any of these girls. It is cool seeing other competition. I think it really helped me a lot for next year in college because it is a higher level of basketball.” Team Taylor later made it a 20-point lead, 75-55, on an Eshoo putback. Daija Hurks of Bolingbrook also reached double figures for Team Taylor with 11 points, and Downers South’s Ava Porlier had seven. Also playing together for the last time on Team Gregory were Bolingbrook teammates Alicia Gulledge and Parris Bryant, along

with Chizua Onua and Mikaela Manson of Plainfield East. Just as the Benet girls faced each other in this game, Gulledge and Bryant found themselves going up against their teammates, Hurks and Drain. “It definitely feels good to finish the season in our jerseys with a win,” Drain said. “Unfortunately, our season fell a little short, so to say we finished with a win in our jerseys is some bragging rights.”

“Playing against Benita and Daija Hurks, it was fun,” Gulledge said. “I’m not used to that because I’m used to them playing on my team but it was fun playing against them.” Team Taylor got eight points from Anderson, who was the lone Niles participant in either game. “It was really cool,” Anderson said. “No one knows about it because they weren’t there, but I liked it a lot. Hopefully they will

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Minooka’s Alexis Pease competed in the Voyager Media Prep Shootout.

want to play next year. It was nice to get back out there and play, which was nice.” Plainfield Central’s Michaela Schlattman and Romeoville’s Jamie Hopper each added five points. “I’m happy to end the season with a win,” Schlattman said. “All of the Benet girls could say that. It was fun to get back to basketball one more game and put the

uniform on one more time.” “It was a fun experience,” Hopper said. “We got to play with everyone in the area. Getting to be teammates with these girls was a fun experience. I’ve played against a lot of these girls and it was good to get to know them more. It was fun learning who they were and what they do. “It was an honor to put this jersey on one more time.”

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Businesses encouraged to check Workforce Services Division’s Resume Gallery A resume tip sheet is also available on the Workforce Services Division website Businesses looking to hire should include the Workforce Services Division’s Resume Gallery in their search. The Gallery was designed in response to discussions with businesses and workers looking for a way to keep resumes of job seekers from becoming buried on large sites, said Scott Kettman, Business Services/Special Projects

Supervisor for WSD. “We encourage businesses to check our website often since new resumes are added to the Resume Gallery daily,” said Kettman. “Businesses must have an active job posting on our website to access the resumes of job seekers. For businesses to take advantage of our new Resume Gallery, they should visit our website at www.

jobs4people.org and click on the ‘Businesses’ tab.” Area people looking for jobs are encouraged to take advantage of the service, as well, by submitting resumes. Uploaded resumes are reviewed by WSD staff before they are posted, said Kettman. Staff members may make suggestions on improving the resume to make it more competitive before it is put on the gallery. A resume tip sheet is also available on the WSD website at www.jobs4people.org.

“Businesses must have an active job posting on our website to access the resumes of job seekers. For businesses to take advantage of our new Resume Gallery, they should visit our website at www.jobs4people. org and click on the ‘Businesses’ tab.”

Foster: Caterpillar ‘turning their backs’ on workers Company moving from Joliet to Mexico

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, released the following statement on the

announcement from Caterpillar Inc. of plans to move production lines from Joliet to Mexico: “I am extremely disappointed that Caterpillar is choosing to move jobs to Mexico, turning their back on workers and a

community that has supported them for decades. I want all workers to know that my office stands ready to help in any way we can. “Immediately after learning of this news, I reached out to

union leadership to offer my full support during this difficult time. While this is a tough blow, I have no doubt that the resiliency of our community and our workers will prevail.”

Hospice officials warn of fund solicitations from others ‘Please do not confuse HSF with Joliet Area Community Hospice’ The Hospice Support Fund, located in Merrifield, Virginia, has been soliciting funds in the Will County area, but officials from Joliet Area Community Hospice want residents to know they have no connection to those efforts. “The solicitation is being sent

troy | from page 5 positively impact student learning by providing our teachers with best practices in education,” Troy’s Director of Human Resources, Paul Schrik, said after the meeting. Board member Kristin Dawn Cross voted against posting for two instructional coaches, explaining after the meeting that she thought

directly to those in our area asking for donations to the ‘2014 Joliet Area Annual Fund Drive’,” said Rick Kasper, Chief Executive Officer of Joliet Area Community Hospice. “Please do not confuse HSF with Joliet Area Community Hospice.” Kasper said According to HSF

website, a donation to HSF is used 50 percent on fundraising, 20 percent on administration, 5 percent on program services and 25 percent on public education in conjunction with fundraising appeals. In contrast, he said, 100 percent of Joliet Area Community Hospice donations are used for patient and bereavement expenses for those living in our service area. “The HSF solicitation has

no connection to Joliet Area Community Hospice,” Kasper reiterated. “To know whether the letter is from Joliet Area Community Hospice, look for our local address, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 and/or our logo.” Anyone who has received solicitations from HSF or has any questions can call Joliet Area Community Hospice at 815-7404104.

it was too much money to spend on positions she was not sure would benefit the classroom. “I am not totally sold on the positions,” she said. Schrik said instructional coaches assist teachers by demonstrating instructional strategies, helping plan and teach lessons, and helping incorporate technology into the classroom.

Joy Boettcher was appointed as intramural volleyball coach, and several at-will substitute employees were also appointed. Also contracts were not renewed for non-tenured teachers Thane Jaros (2nd grade) and Donna Miller (7th grade social studies). The board also accepted resignations of kindergarten teacher Avent Joyce, Director of Educational

Technology Kim Darche, special education staff member Jill Horneman-Fernandez, 5th grade teacher Victoria Kozak, 6th grade cheer/pom coach Ann Provencher and art teacher Jennifer Wolcott. Board members Terry McFadden and David Talarico attended the meeting in absentia via phone conference call.

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Hippity Hop Easter Egg Hunt at the Timbers of Shorewood More than 11,000 eggs have been ordered for this year’s egg hunt

Children of all ages and their families are invited to the 11th annual Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood. More than 11,000 eggs have been ordered for this year’s indoor and outdoor egg hunts which begin at 10:45 a.m. Hunts will continue throughout the day until the eggs run out. Toddlers up to age 3 will meet indoors in the balloon pit. Children age 4 to 8 should meet outdoors south of the patio. Children age 9 to 12 should meet outside north of the patio.

The egg hunt will feature prizes for everyone along with plenty of kid-friendly entertainment including: photos with the Easter Bunny starting at 11:15 a.m.; petting zoo; caricature artists – Dan Laib and Angel Contreras; bead poodles – Darlene Bull; portrait artist – Russ Schrek;

Children of all ages and their families are invited to the 11th annual Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt April 4 at the Timbers of Shorewood. (PHOTO COURTESY OF TIMBERS OF SHOREWOOD) juggler, magician and balloon artist; games, prizes, popcorn, hot chocolate and cookies. The egg hunt event is free and open to the public. For more information call 815609-0669 or visit http://www. timbersofshorewood.com.

family | from page 3 hoop with a plastic bat, for handeye coordination. Jake is learning to juggle, right now with scarves. He plays electric drums, tucked into the corner, while sitting on an exercise ball to help with balance. When he plays video games he balances on rubber disks. While Scott and Liane aren’t experts on ASD, no one is, they have had to become experts on how it affects their own son. One theory is that in ASD a person’s brain is wired differently. Scott’s assumption is that Jake’s communication centers are not fully developed. He has to learn all the skills that are inherent in most children. “All the things he loves to do, swing, climb a ladder at the playground, ride a bike, took 10 times the effort,” said Scott. Early diagnosis is a key to helping children with ASD so they can begin to learn what comes instinctively to most others, said Liane. Participating in activities, like at the library, has also been important for Jake. Jake is a very smart and caring child.

He’s on the honor roll at school, he recently won a poetry contest and read his poem “Ode to a Pig” aloud to a roomful of people. He is a black belt in Taekwondo. Ask him what he’s good at and he isn’t shy about reciting his strengths, such as swinging on the monkey bars without cheating by skipping the last rung, long division and playing drums. Jake is aware of his ASD and why he struggles with things like tying a shoe. He wants to help other children who may not have the talents he does; such as someone without verbal communication skills. He recently gave blood for a DNA study of ASD, even though he was nervous about the needle at first, to help others. Things have changed dramatically for Jake and his family through proper interventions and family involvement. At a young age his family was told Jake didn’t belong in normal classroom. “That’s why he works so hard, he wants to prove them wrong,” said Scott. “We are so lucky he is loving and caring, many children are not like that.”

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