Chicago Daily Herald
CHICAGO — The Groundhog Day Blizzard of 2011 brought out the best and worst in people.
Some folks banded together while others used the storm as an opportunity to loot and rob stranded cars.
The staff at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center in St. Charles, according to the Superintendent Rick Anselme and Assistant Superintendent Amy Sierra, showed extra dedication, with seven employees even working three straight shifts to ensure juvenile detainees received the services they needed.
Anselme said the center did not close during the state’s third worst blizzard of all time. Rather, workers stayed for extra shifts and demonstrated their commitment.
“At the time of their efforts, the courts and many local government offices had already been closed. In this time of crisis, however, they came forward and gave of themselves for the needs of the Juvenile Justice Center and the minors who are housed there,” Anselme said.
Anselme also noted the following employees worked three straights shifts: Rhea Minas, Brian Howes, Jonathon Martinez, Matthew Mills, Latonya Walker, Amy Dittmer and Melissa Bohr.
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