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Museums at Lisle Station Park host paranormal investigators attendees get scare and educational experience of a lifetime in lisle By ryan ostry Bugle staff

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For those who do not require a lot of sleep or are fine with having nightmares, kudos.

Some of those people were in attendance at the Museums at Lisle Station Park where paranormal investigators discussed past findings, evidence and what their job entails.

Kim Pearce, Truman Pearce, Nancy Booker, Audra Weizeorick and Michelle Damadeo all were present giving the crowd a frightening entrance into the world of paranormal investigations.

“At the museum we’re trying to get more engagement and different events going for the public,” said Museum Manager Concetta

Gibson. “October is our anniversary month and at the month we like to have events as it gets closer to Halloween time.”

At this event, the paranormal investigators started their presentation by asking the crowd, where some came dressed up in their Halloween costumes, if anyone understood the difference between paranormal investigators and ghost hunters.

Paranormal investigators, who investigate claims regarding the presence of ghosts, demons, spirits, aliens and other strange and bizarre things, was the first word defined.

Ghost hunters, are people who are in the process of investigating locations that are anticipated to be haunted by ghosts.

What followed as deciphering the difference or any misconceptions of the two terms were different technology the investigators use on their cases.

An electromagnetic field (EMF) detector, a temperature gun, voice

not everyone necessarily understands what is in their home and that s alright. we want to help them understand who s there and why they re there.

- audra weizeorick recorder to hear suspicious voices or sounds, digital camera, infrared thermometer and vibration and motion detectors were some of the technological devices shown that are necessary to do their jobs.

“We actually investigated some of the areas on this property,” Kim Pearce said. “There’s evidence from that and we also have evidence from some of our other investigations.”

Known as the West Suburban Paranormal Investigators, a non-

profit organization, their slogan is “to provide a competent, professional and drama free investigation to our clientele.”

The group that has traveled across the country to offer blessings on houses, detect good and evil spirits and answer questions to groups of people that may be curious about the field is something that interests them collectively.

“We all get along and all have the same goal which is why I think we all love doing this so much,” Booker said.

When asked about a myth or an urban legend that might be a common misconception, Booker said there are plenty of them.

“The biggest myth I would say is lightning, thunder and rain storms seem to make the activity increase and it really doesn’t,” Booker said.

“People think because it’s Halloween, more spirits will be active which isn’t true, spirits are active all the time.”

While a display of what paranor-

mal investigators do on cases and shown technology in order to do their job, a look at a couple cases and spooky stories left the audience in awe.

“For me, my daughter when she one-year-old started saying ‘hi’ to someone in the cemetery,” Kim Pearce said. “But what was my scariest experience was when we were at a case with a bunch of proximity meters and they all just started going off at the same time.”

For Booker, it took place a tattoo parlor.

“We have video evidence of a chair moving by itself,” Booker said.

“That was really cool to me.”

Although the paranormal investigators said they do understand it’s not for everyone, the message they wanted to send is meant for positivity.

“Not everyone necessarily understands what is in their home and that’s alright,” Weizeorick said.

“We want to help them understand who’s there and why they’re there.”

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Westmont hosts Pet Promenade & Party in the Park Pet contest among other activities excites crowd at ty warner Park By ryan ostry Bugle staff

@RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com For the eighth consecutive year, the annual Westmont Pet Parade was held at Ty Warner Park.

This popular event that usually hosts more than a thousand spectators didn’t see as many Sunday morning, but Executive Director Larry Forssberg said that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a success. “We usually hold this event in May,” Forssberg said.

“It’s a very family focused event that helps families get educated about pet care, and even though it was rescheduled a couple times people seem to really still enjoy it.”

The three-hour event that had a giveaway of free pumpkins to the first 50 attendees, had raffle prizes and pet prizes, also gained interest from those that didn’t bring pets.

Events such as touch a truck, tractors, dump trucks, police cars, fire engines and tow trucks were all accessible for kids to experience.

“It’s really a good chance to promote pets and their well-being,” Forssberg said.

“We have educational events like

this because the world isn’t just cats and dogs anymore, families have so many unique pets in their families so the more knowledge out there the better.”

Not only was the event to promote pet education and get in the Halloween season with costumes, but it was also for those pets that don’t have a

home.

At the event, there were rescue groups and organizations present to bring more awareness to those in attendance.

“Shelters and pet related vendors are here which is a huge plus for this event,” Forssberg said. “For all of these vendors and different pet res-

cue groups to come and really put the pet first trying to find homes and different ways to make the animals safe is very important.”

The event concluded with the pet contest, different categories such as the best show, best costume in the show, largest pet, smallest pet, most unusual pet and best pet truck were

all divisions so many of the pets in attendance could take home a prize.

“The people were really enjoying themselves,” Forssberg said. “In the past there has been lines, but since we had to reschedule a few times, everybody is getting a really good first hand experience to all the pets that are here today.”

Take care of necessities first. I’m talking about food, clothing, shelter, transportation and utilities. After that, make sure you’re current on your debts. Once those things are out of the way, pump every spare dollar you can into your emergency fund.

And remember, limit your spending to necessities only!

Start working on that now, Thomas. It’s very important. Remember the old saying about Murphy’s Law, and how anything that can go wrong will go wrong? If you keep living without a plan and no emergency fund, Murphy will hunt you down!

going back to school and finishing our degrees, because our employer is willing to pay for up to 10 credit hours, plus books, per semester with no strings attached. My parents think we should get student loans instead, so we can finish faster. We both have less than two years to go to complete our degrees, so what do you think?

time to make this happen.

I don’t think your parents mean any harm, but they’re wrong on this one. I’ve got a feeling they’re like most people in America today. They’ve spent most of their lives swimming in debt, and they’ve reached a point where they’ve just accepted it and think there’s no other way. To me, that’s sad.

If you and your husband really want to finish your degrees, I’d say the two of you need to march into work tomorrow morning, and take advantage of that wonderful offer.

Stay away from debt!

dave says

Mini emergency fund? dear dave, I’m 26 and single, and I have about $35,000 in credit card and student loan debt. I’m only making $20,000 a year right now, but I expect to be making almost $30,000 soon. Under the circumstances, can I get by with $500 in my emergency fund, or do I need to have $1,000 set aside like you recommend in Baby Step 1? I’m worried about keeping up with bills while saving money for my starter emergency fund.

thomas dear thomas, I know it will be tough, but a $1,000 emergency fund should be your first big goal. Also, if you’re not already doing a monthly budget— and spending every dollar on paper before the next month begins—start

dave says By dave ramsey

@DaveRamsey daveramsey.com

doing it now! Living on a budget will help you control your money instead of allowing a lack of money to control you. That’s how you can keep up with the bills while you save that first $1,000.

Let’s say you know you’ll be getting two $750 paychecks each month. You go ahead and plan out how to spend that money before you ever get it.

dave

they re just trying to help, but dear dave, My husband and I are in our twenties, and we work for the same company. We’ve been thinking about

Janet dear Janet, Wow, this is a fantastic opportunity! How many times does someone offer to pay for a college degree with no financial strings attached?

I’m sure your folks want what’s best for you, but the truth is you probably couldn’t take more than nine or 10 hours per semester, work full-time jobs, and keep your relationship and marriage healthy. If you’ve both got less than two years of school left, it’s not going to take that long, anyway.

You’re still young and have plenty of

dave Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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OCTOBER 31 NILES halloween skate. 5:30 until 8 p.m. at IceLand Skate. Please join us for a fun Halloween public skate session. Get out of the spooky weather and come to IceLand.

Costumes are welcome. Admission $6, Skate Rental $4.

NOVEMBER 2 JOLIET nature mystery night. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Pilcher Park Nature Center. Wizarding World and Magical Creatures fans, come be sorted into your houses at Pilcher Park’s School of Magic, and help us solve a mystery in our Magical Forest! Listen to musical clues from your favorite wizarding movies; bring your sharpest senses, and quench your thirst for observing natural phenomena. One night only! No flashlights, please, but costumes are encouraged. Cost is per participating child. Registration is required. Dress for the weather.

NOVEMBER 2 BOLINGBROOK BolingBrook Park distriCt holiday Craft show. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Annerino Community Center. Crafters mark your calendar for the 34th Annual Holiday Craft Show. Exhibits are limited to handmade items only. Commercially made items or flea market items will not be accepted. Please call (630) 7391700 for more information.

NOVEMBER 9 DOWNERS GROVE tour of the oak hill & oak Crest Cemeteries. 1-2:30 p.m. Honor Veterans Day with a special tour of the Oak Hill and Oak Crest Cemeteries, two of Downers Grove’s oldest graveyards. Learn about the history of the sites and the lives of significant Downers Grove residents who are buried there, including war veterans from the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. All ages are welcome. . This program meets at the Oak Hill Cemetery main gate. Parking available along Glenview Ave. and Howard Ave. Please dress for the weather.

NOVEMBER 9 LISLE foXy ladies rug hooking guild. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rug hooking guild meeting in Meeting Room A at the Lisle Library.

For information call Linda Stypka-Songco (630) 717-7353.

NOVEMBER 16 NILES Community Craft & vendor fair.

Niles Senior Center is looking for vendors to host a craft & vendor fair. If you are interested in reserving a table as a vendor, please call Chrisann at 847-588-8436 as soon as possible. A $5.00 donation per table is required at the time of reservation.

All donations will go to a family in need during the Holiday Season. Table reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.

More information to follow. Fair will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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four local teams advance to the ihsa state playoffs and will face some of the state s best in 3 classes By mark gregory editorial director

@Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com The IHSA playoffs open this weekend and 13 Enterprise Newspapers teams advanced to the second season, including Class 8A No. 1 seed Minooka.

Locally, Four teams advance in three different classes as teams look to upset some of the state’s best.

No. 31 Downers Grove South @ No. 2 Glenbard West Saturday, Nov. 2 - 1 p.m.

A loss to cross-town rival Downers Grove North put the Mustangs at 5-4 and the No. 31 seed and a date with, on paper, the second most prolific offense, averaging 46.0 points per game. Warren’s defense allows only 7.4 points per contest.

Only two of the Mustang opponents are in the playoffs this season, compared to only three for the Hilltoppers.

Downers Grove South is in the postseason for the first time since 2014 and the 30th time in school history.

The Mustangs averaged 24.7 points per game this season and have allowed 15.2 points.

“Glenbard West is a whole different level, but I feel great about our defense, we just need to do some things on offense. We are young and we are figuring things out. I think we have a chance to be really, really good next year, but

we will get everything we can out of this,” said South coach Mark Molinari.

CLASS 7A No. 27 Downers Grove North @ No. 6 Maine West Friday, Nov. 1 -7 p.m.

A win over District 99 rival Downers Grove South in the final game of the regular season earned the Trojans their fifth win and advance into the playoffs with a 5-4 record.

Up first for the Trojans is a trip to Des Plaines and a meeting with 8-1 Maine West.

Of Maine West’s opponents, their combined record was 29-52 and only 7-2 Deerfield made the playoffs. The Warriors averaged 40.3 points per game scored on the season and allowed 17.6.

It is Maine West’s third consecutive trip to the playoffs and seventh in the school history.

The Trojans are in the playoffs for the 20th time and the first since 2017, while three of the Trojan’s opponents join them in the postseason.

During the regular season, North tallied an average of 25.3 points per game, while allowing 19.7.

No. 17 Benet @ No. 16 Glenbard North Friday, Nov. 1 -7 p.m.

On paper, there is not team in Class 7A that has played a tougher

schedule than Benet Academy.

Seven of the Redwings’ nine opponents this season advanced to the playoffs, the most in the class.

Five of Glenbard North’s opponents advanced to the postseason.

Benet Academy is in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season and the 23rd time in the history of the school, while North is in for the 22nd time, but forst since 2017.

Both teams come in 6-3 on the year.

On the season, Benet has averaged 24.8 points per game and al-

lowed 21.7.

The Panthers scored 25.7 points per game on offense, but only allowed 14.0.

CLASS 3A No. 14 Lisle @ No. 3 Wilmington Friday, Nov. 1 -7 p.m.

Like 5A, Class 3A is also split into two, 16-team brackets based on geography as well as record and playoff points.

Lisle travels to one of the more intimidating places to play in the

Chicagoland area in Wilmington.

The Wildcats are a perennial small school power and enter the game 8-1 on the season.

Wilmington has made the playoffs a 3A-best 24 times in a row and 27 in school history. Lisle is in for the 24th time overall and second consecutive.

On the season, Lisle has scored on average 27.0 points per game and allowed 18.4.

Wilmington averages 38.1 points per game scored and allows only 13.2.

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