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First Romeoville Ribfest cancelled due to COVID-19 the exchange club of naperville and Village of romeoville set sights on making 2021 great event

by MarK gregory editorial director

@Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com The Exchange Club of Naperville and Village of Romeoville have announced the cancelation of the 33rd annual Ribfest — which was the first to be held in Romeoville.

After months of “constant careful situation analysis and discussion,” organizers felt the need to cancel in consideration of COVID-19 restrictions mandated by the state.

“The charitable nature of this annual fundraising event allows us to provide vital funds to agencies that focus their activities on the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence in all forms,” said Bob Black, Chair of Ribfest.

“As disappointed as we are not

to have a 4th of July with Ribfest, after all this hard work, the greatest disappointment is the impact of not being able to raise funds through Ribfest this year for those deserving nonprofit organizations.”

Romeoville mayor John Noak said he encourages anyone who can to donate to the organizations supported by Ribfest.

“I know that I personally will go out of my way to go the extra mile for those organizations knowing that these events help them out,” Noak said. “We are talking about the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center or the domestic violence program at the Guardian Angel Home just as a couple examples here locally. I am going to looking at personal opportunities to help them and I hope others

will as well.”

This was the first year the event was to be held in Romeoville’s Deer Crossing Park and Noak said he looks forward to working with the Exchange Club to have next year be a great first experience.

“They are such a great organization to work with and we have such a strong relationship with them and we have already rolled into 2021 and I don’t think we will miss a beat and that will be even better,” he said. “We will put all the efforts into planning a great 2021 event. This process did give us the opportunity to work with the Exchange Club and develop those relationships, so there is a foundation to build on as we go forward.”

Exchange Club President Ron Amato echoed Noak’s comments and agrees that next year will be just as big as the one planned for

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obituary Mcgill (nee Mancuso) Diana J. McGill (nee Mancuso), age 79, a resident of Plainfield, IL since 1973, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. She was born November 18, 1940 in Chicago.

Beloved wife of the late Larry D. McGill, whom she married September 5, 1997 and who preceded her in death on July 10, 2012, loving mother of Brian (Michelle Price) Zielinski of Mesa, AZ and Todd Zielinski of Kansas City, KS, adored grandmother of Brynn Zielinski of Mesa, AZ, devoted daughter of the late James and Betty Mancuso, dear sister of Beverly (the late Warren) Hopkins of Frankfort, IL, fond cousin, aunt, great-aunt and friend of many, former spouse of Robert F. Zielinski of Gilbert, AZ. Diana will also be dearly missed by her niece and longtime caregiver, Pamela Jacobsen of Joliet, IL. Diana grew up on Chicago’s South Side and was a 1958 graduate of Mother of Sorrows High School in Blue Island, IL. A loving and devoted homemaker, Diana also worked for many years as a waitress for many restaurants including Al’s Steak House in Joliet and Larry’s Diner in Plainfield. Diana was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield and enjoyed garage sales.

A private interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cem-

etery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diana’s memory may be made to: Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry, 22525 Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544 (815) 439-8394, http://www. plainfieldfoodpantry.org/home/ donateArrangements by OvermanJones Funeral Home Cremation Ser-

vices, Plainfield, IL. For more information, please call (815) 436-9221 or visit www.overmanjones.com

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“I am very proud of the hard work that our Club has put in to create an exciting Ribfest at a new venue,” states Exchange Club President Ron Amato. “It’s unfortunate that we cannot move forward, especially for the local charities that our Club supports as part of its mission, but the health and safety of our attendees, volunteers, vendors, and Club members is paramount. We look forward to seeing everyone at Ribfest in 2021.”

Information regarding refunds will be made available shortly.

Ticket holders will also be given the option of making a tax-deductible donation toward the Exchange Club of Naperville’s mission to prevent child abuse and domestic violence.

The Exchange Club of Naperville continues to support its partners in ending child abuse in all forms, and its membership is open to anyone who would like to join the crusade to end child abuse.

Visit www.ribfest.net for Ribfest updates, donation opportunities, and membership information.

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obituary lesiaK Edward John Lesiak, Sr., 95, of Niles; former longtime Chicago T r i bune driver, WWII Veteran U . S .

Army Air Corps & avid YMCA -swimmer; passed away May 9, 2020.

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Bette� Lesiak; cherished father of Kathryn (the late James) Plank; and Edward, Jr., Denise (Jean Leigh) and David (Aleca) Lesiak.

Grandfather of Graham (Brier) Nelson, Christopher and George Lesiak, and the late Robert (Lisa) Plank. Great-grandfather of Ellis and Garrett Nelson and Jimmy and Michael Plank.

Preceded in death by parents and siblings.

Private interment of cremated remains, Maryhill Cemetery.

Friends and family will celebrate his life publicly when it is safe to gather in a group.

Donations may be made in his name to The Leaning Tower YMCA in Niles. www.ymcachicago.org/leaningtower/pages/ donate-form.

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