The whole Extreme Home Makeover hubbub has been more entertaining for the reactions than for the actual event. People were
outraged when a family in Philo (village not far from Champaign) was selected over candidates in the Bloomington area, especially since donations were sought in Bloomington before the winning candidate was known. The construction company that would be doing the work was based out of Bloomington, and people were told that the job would be within 50 miles of Bloomington. Philo is 60 miles away, and the logical urban center for such a project would be Champaign.
In related, and much more compelling news, the homeowners' dog ran away a few days ago. It had been staying in nearby Tolono during the construction of the new home. Not your regular everyday dog, the 170 pound English mastiff chewed through its leash and broke through a fence. Missing for four days, the dog was finally
located on Wednesday. One thing is for sure-if they didn't plan adequately in the construction of the house and grounds for this monster of a dog...
