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GreenExpo Hands-on expo planned for green thumbs

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

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Students in the Plainfield East High School art department designed and decorated 20 rain barrels, all of which will be for sale at the Plainfield Environmental Expo this weekend.

esidents looking for information about sustainability, green energy and conservation are invited to the 2012 Spring Environmental Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 5 at Plainfield Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport Street.

According to Cameron Bettin of conservation Plainfield, 23 exhibitors will be on hand to discuss green issues and offer ideas to residents.They include engineers, conservationists, landscape architects, educators and more.

“We were looking to make this year’s expo more hands-on,” said Bettin, so there’s more entertainment, and more activities for people to really get involved in.”

There will be presentations on bee gardens, composting and even a henna painting station.

Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles will have a live, hands-on show from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., designed to teach the audience to respect rather than like the animals on the planet that are considered ugly, dangerous or nuisance to show their importance to the environment as well as their benefits to people.

A “Working Bikes” booth will allow attendees a chance to pedal their way to music with a human powered stereo, and a rowing machine generator.

Working Bikes repairs and distributes used bicycles to needy people across the world, more than 6,000

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Chamber seeks nominations for 2012 Annual Awards

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for the 2012 Annual Awards, with a few updates from previous years.

“In an effort to update our Chamber of Commerce Awards and make them more inclusive, we have changed both our awards categories and the nomination process,” said Chamber president Liz Collins.

“It was becoming a bit too cumbersome for the members to distinguish between the nominating categories,” she added, “so the ambassadors formed a nominating committee to revise and simplified the process.”

“We felt that by making the process easier, more members would feel comfortable in the nomination process,” Collins said.

“It’s important for the nominations to come from peer businesses because we encourage our members to‘Always Shop Chamber First.’ Members are out there using other members and we felt that

“The winners are

kept a secret until the Awards Dinner, giving it an ‘Academy Award’ feeling,” Liz Collins, chamber president the recognition would be more meaningful coming from them.“ As such, the chamber is asking its members to nominate a person or business they feel would be good candidates for an award.

Self-nominations are definitely welcome, she added.

That’s not to say that Chamber staff and board members don’t have a role in the process. Rather, there is a three to four person panel that sorts through all of the nominations. Based on a summary survey the nominee fills out, the winner in each category is then chosen.

“The winners are kept a secret

until the Awards Dinner, giving it an ‘Academy Award’ feeling,” Collins said.

Awards Categories include: Retail Business of the Year: Brick and mortar business selling merchandise Restaurant of the Year: Food service establishment Professional Service Business of the Year: Brick and mortar building offering services such as: Real estate services,financial services,insurance sales, medical professionals, etc.

Home Based Business of the Year: Owner of a business based out of their primary residence Government Award: State and local government officials /agencies Not for Profit of the Year: Agencies, clubs and organizations providing services and support to the community Nominations forms are available online at www.plainfieldchamber. com. Deadline for nominations is May 25.

EXPO Continued from page 1 so far.

Geo-Cachers of Illinois will be on hand outside the Expo, teaching people all they need to know about a new trend in outdoor entertainment. Geocaching involves the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to hide and seek containers (called geo-caches or caches) that contain log sheets and possibly trinkets for trading or placing in other containers one finds. Participants will learn about this digital-age treasure hunt, and can try it out in Settler’s Park.

Conservation Plainfield will also offers activities, including crafts made from re-purposed materials, and rain barrel painting.

The 55-gallon barrels were donated from nearby Green Mountain Flavors in Oswego, and converted into rain conservation barrels by the folks at Conservation Plainfield.

Plainfield East Art students have already decorated 20 of the barrels, available for sale at the event.

The Plainfield Environmental Expo kicks off the Village’s Cleanup Week, a time when volunteers from scouts, churches, businesses and schools take the time to stop

and clean up local public lands around them.

“It’s a self-initiative,” said Bettin. “We encourage people to get out and clean up an area that is significant to them.”

Volunteers also are being sought for the culmination of the clean-up week, the DuPage River Sweep on May 12.

Individuals, families, scout groups, and other organizations are invited to register for the 21st Annual DuPage River Sweep, which takes place from 9 am to noon. Volunteers will help remove debris and litter from the DuPage River to improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and enhance safety for people and animals who rely on the DuPage River for recreation and habitat.

Volunteers are also invited to enjoy a post-event barbecue. To participate, contact Jonathan Proulx, Village of Plainfield Planning Department, at (815) 609-6139 by May 5 or visit www.conservationplainfield. com for more information and the registration form.

The Plainfield Environmental Expo is sponsored by: • Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. • Upland Design, Ltd. • Working Bikes • Unilock • Pizzo and Associates, Ltd. • Hitchcock Design Group • The Enterprise • Meijer

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Plainfield sees boost in sales tax dollars

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Plainfield wrapped up its fiscal year this week, and financial officials are pleased, yet cautious, as sales appear to be on the rise throughout the village.

Traci Pleckham, village director of management services, reported that retail sales in Plainfield were up 6 percent over last year, accounting for about $4.5 million in retail sales tax dollars, and about 3 million

from the non-home rule sales tax increase instituted last year.

The sales tax rate in Plainfield is at 8 percent, and will rise to 8.5 on July 1. Automotive (26 percent) and drinking/eating establishments (10 percent) led the gains. Pleckham said sales tax dollars typically are used to fund the day-to-day activities of running the village, with a portion of the home rule percent funding local infrastructure.

Last year the village saw a slight increase of just 1 to 2 percent

after several years of declining revenues, so the six percent is a welcome change to a community where state revenues account for 39 percent of the budget.

It’s not all rosy at the bottom line, however, as declining home values have left the village down seven percent, or about $350,000 in property tax revenues over last year.

Municipal leaders and village trustees have taken steps to halt the draining revenue stream, however. While it had been the

Local teens take part in peace summit

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

About 200 District 202 high school students have a rare opportunity to hear from several of the world’s greatest advocates for peace, by attending the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates held in Chicago last week.

“This was a tremendous opportunity for our students, some of whom will be the leaders of tomorrow, to interact and learn from the leaders of today in a way that textbooks and videos cannot begin to approach,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Harper.

About 50 students from each

“This was a tremendous opportunity for our

students, some of whom will be the leaders of tomorrow, to interact and learn from the leaders of today in a way that textbooks and videos cannot begin to approach,” Dr. John Harper, superintendent of schools District 202 high school were chosen to attend the once-in-a-lifetime event based on their personal interests, current coursework and cocurricular activities.

The Summit, titled “Speak Up, Speak Out for Freedom and Rights”

focused on empowering youth to action through interactive panel discussions chaired by former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and former Mayor of Rome Walter See SUMMIT, page 4

contention of village officials to maintain the same tax rate over the last few years,board members voted to change their plan in 2013, and rather maintain the same dollar amount collected in property taxes, versus the actual rate. Pleckham said this move should keep the village from

taking a serious hit, while still allowing residents to maintain their current tax burden.

“It’s good news, but we have had a long road of layoffs and revenue shortages in Plainfield,” Pleckham said. “We are getting the village back on track and stable, and this will help.”

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Stebic missing five years

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Five years have passed since Lisa Stebic went missing went missing from her Plainfield home.

That has translated into five years of searching for clues and five years of waiting for answers.

The Plainfield woman was in the middle of a divorce from her husband Craig when she was reported missing.The report was

filled on May 1, 2007 after she failed to show up for work. Craig Stebic told police he was working in the backyard on the evening of April 30, Lisa Stebic when he believed she had left for the gym. However, her car remained

in the family’s driveway, and she has not been seen since.

Following the disappearance, police said Craig Stebic failed to cooperate with the investigation, and Plainfield Police later named him as a person of interest in the case. Stebic has repeatedly denied any connection with his wife’s disappearance and has not been charged in connection with the case.

In the years since her disappearance, the family of Lisa Stebic continued to pursue

leads, hold public vigils and publicize the ongoing search for the truth about what happened to her.

Stebic’s sister, Debbie Ruttenberg, issued a written statement this week, saying the situation “never gets any better” and that the family “remains hopeful for justice.”

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Lisa Stebic is encouraged to contact the Plainfield Police Department.

Counselor to educate middle school parents about heroin use

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Indian Trail Middle School will host a presentation to address the rising concern of heroin use in the community, at 7 p.m. Monday, May 7 at the school, 14723 S. Eastern Ave., Plainfield.

This free event is open to the community. Jim Scarpace, program director from The Gateway Foundation in Aurora, will serve as keynote speaker and will provide parents with a free parent training handbook.

The event is a follow-up to a presentation for high school families last week at Plainfield North. The programs and forums are being provided in response

to growing concerns throughout Will and DuPage County over heroin abuse, addiction and access. It is the first area program directed toward the parents of middle schoolers, rather than high school aged students.

Will County officials report there were 30 heroin overdoses last year in 14 different towns.

DuPage reported 59 seizures and undercover purchases in 2011.

Naperville alone had 47 heroin arrests last year.

While shocking to many parents,experts report that heroin, once thought of as strictly an urban street drug, has completely shifted its customer base. Use among older adults, while still a problem, is down dramatically, as

is use in metro areas.Today, teens with little or no knowledge of the drug, living in middle-high income suburbs are being sought out as the new market.

Scarpace will share general information about heroin and cover topics including: • how the drug is used • how to communicate with your child regarding drugs • what role the electronic media plays • warning signs of heroin use • how the drug is obtained and • how to address concerns with family members who are using Scarpace also will provide information regarding the common concurrent mental

health conditions that often are associated with heroin use.

The Plainfield Police Department will share data from police records regarding use and abuse in Plainfield. Audience members will be able to ask questions of the panel during the last half hour of the presentation.

For more information, please contact Indian Trail Middle School Social Worker Cathy Bertrand at (815) 436-6128 or cbertra1@ psd202.org.

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Summit panelists included such world figures as former President of Poland Lech Walesa; former United States President Jimmy Carter; former President of South Africa Willem de Klerk; Professor Jody Williams, who worked with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines; Suzanne Nossel, U.S. Executive Director of Amnesty International; and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet.

Paneltopicsrangedfrompromoting peace and justice in a multinational strategy; to responsibilities of business and governments to build a fair and sustainable world. Others included “Women Forging Peace,” led by Northern Ireland peace activist Mairead Corrigan Maguire and “A World Without Nuclear Weapons” featuring former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, among others.

The Summit featured moderated discussions with Nobel Peace Laureates that were webcast around the world and provided a rare opportunity for students to observe and engage the world’s most notable figures in a discussion on global peace and human rights, said Glenn Wood, director of curriculum and instruction for District 202.

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Get Your Farm On

Farmers market plants roots for summer season

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Warmer weather is here, and area farmers are making sure that fresh fruits and vegetables are on their way.

The Plainfield Farmers Market kicks off its 2012 season on June 16, at the corner of Route 59 and Lockport Street in the village’s downtown. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September, and coordinator Susan Bostanche said she hopes to fill 30 to 35 vendor spots this year.

“I am taking registrations now, and it is $100 for the whole season,” she said.

Non-profits, such as scout or

church groups, can sign up for free.

Bostanche said that, while the market itself runs from June through September, she spends much of the year talking with area farmers in order to get them involved in the event.

“There are enormous farmers markets in some of the other communities like Naperville, Wheaton and Downers Grove,” she said. “But I have been concentrating on smaller farms from the area.”

Bostanche is also a participant.

She and her husband Dave spend a good deal of time in their own Plainfield Township plots, in preparation for the market.

“As we get closer to the season, I will be in my own garden all the time,” she said.

“My husband and his brother John have farmed since they were little boys, selling sweet corn and tomatoes.”

That tradition continues on in the Plainfield market, and Bostanche said many youngsters are on hand to sell what they help to grow on their home farms.

Bostanche took over the market, now in its 15th year, from the Kiwanis Club, who dropped because of ongoing construction in downtown Plainfield.

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Village plants tree at Grande Park School

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

The village of Plainfield celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree at a local elementary school last week.

Each year the Plainfield Public Works Department rotates its Arbor Day celebration among all of the elementary schools in the Village.

This year they planted a Swamp White Oak, which was donated by The Fields Nursery in Oswego, at Grande Park Elementary School.

Across the state of Illinois, Arbor Day is marked with tree donations to school sites and saplings to fourth-grade students. The Swamp White Oak was chosen because it is a large-growing tree native to the area and is able to thrive in a variety of weather conditions, according to horticulturists at the University of Illinois Extension. Compared to other oaks, it also is fairly easy to transplant due to lack of a taproot.

It has been over 135 years since J. Sterling Morton founded

Arbor Day. His simple idea was to set aside a special day for tree planting. Other popular Arbor Day events include beautification projects, cleanup efforts and park designations.

Following the tree planting, Grande Park students enjoyed a reading of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, a tale of sustainability and the importance of environmental stewardship.

Grande Park Elementary is located at 26933 Grande Park Blvd., Plainfield, and serves students in Oswego School District 308.

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From Years Past Village of Plainfield proclaims Five years ago…2007 • A bus driver credited a Joliet mom with helping her keep a bus full of students safe and sound during a tornado.

Dena Berry, a driver for First Student, was making her second stop on the way home from Grand Prairie Elementary School in Joliet when tornado sirens rang out.

It was the second time the sirens had gone off Thursday afternoon.

At around 3 p.m. April 26, a tornado caused damages to Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield before tearing shingles off homes, flipping an SUV and upending trampolines and lawn equipment in Bolingbrook.

Ten years ago… 2002 • Numerous roadwork detours were in store for area motorists heading east of Plainfield.

The Village of Romeoville closed Airport Road (Lockport Street) from just east of Budler Road to Weber Road. Crews were scheduled to work throughout the summer months on the heavily traveled stretch of road, widening it from two lanes to three, one in each direction with a center turn lane.The month before, the Illinois Department of Transportation had closed the Renwick Road I-55 overpass to replace and raise the bridge deck. IDOT officials projected the bridge would reopen sometime in late June or early July.

When IDOT finished the Renwick Road work, it would then duplicate the project on the Lockport Street overpass, closing the bridge and replacing and raising the deck, as well as closing and repairing the frontage roads on both sides of I-66. And, while the state was replacing the I-55 overpass, the Village of Plainfield would, at the same time, replace the Lockport Street bridge over the Lily Cache Creek, west of the overpass near Four Seasons Park.

• The Plainfield Village Board unofficially endorsed a plan to place a measure on the November 2002 ballot requesting voters approve a property tax increase to purchase open space. For years, as development rapidly engulfed the Plainfield area, village officials sought ways to preserve a network of open space for future generations of Plainfield residents, islands of green in a sea of subdivisions and strip malls.

Village officials envisioned a seamless network of open space, radiating in wide swaths, or greenways, west from the center of town, according to Community Development Director Jim Testin.

Fifteen years ago… 1997 • The April 1997 election brought change to the Plainfield Village Board as new members took office. Former trustee Dick Rock was sworn is as village president, joined by trustees Kathy O’Connell, Jeff Dement, Jay Darnell, Kurt Stalzer, Steve Rathbun and Ray Smolich.

Thirty-five years ago...1972 • The Enterprise reported on the Sharon United Methodist Church’s annual mother-daughter banquet, the PTA executive board luncheon, Peace Lutheran Church’s confirmation class, Central Elementary School’s spring concert, Indian Trail Junior High School’s upcoming musical,“There’s No Business Like Show Business,” the Crystal Lawns Elementary School salad bar luncheon and the Sunnyland Civic Association’s kiddie dog show.

April 30th to May 6th Train Safety Awareness Week

Along with the CN Railroad, the Village of Plainfield has declared April 30 to May 6 as Train Safety Awareness Week in order to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains. In Illinois during 2011, there were 94 crossing collisions involving motor vehicles, which resulted in 68 injuries and 19 fatalities. In addition, 25 injuries and 27 fatalities occurred when people trespassed on to railroad property.

To promote awareness and

education, informational press releases will be issued throughout the week and enforcement details will be conducted at various railroad grade crossings within the Village of Plainfield to cite both drivers and pedestrians who disobey the laws associated with railroadgradecrossingsandrailroad property. In addition, posters will be distributed throughout the community and Plainfield and CN police officers will give Operation Lifesaver presentations to fourth grade students at local elementary

Free Recycling Drive set for May 12 at Wheatland Township In cooperation with Vintage Tech Recyclers and Interstate Batteries, Wheatland Township will host a one-day recycling event.The date for the event will be Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All electronic equipment received will be fully processed and recycled with a ZeroTolerance for landfill policy adopted by the recycling company. Equipment that can be dropped off includes:computers, keyboards, mice, monitors,

LCD’s, printers and cartridges, laptops, scanners, modems, cell phones, TV’s, VCR’s, DVD players, cameras, camcorders and all other types of electronic equipment. If you have any other items of question, please call us to see if they will be accepted.

Vintage Tech guarantees that all hard drives will be wiped clean and destroyed using compliant data wiping methods.

Interstate Batteries will be on site to collect all types of batteries that is brought in.

The District 202 community is invited to Plainfield East High School’s second annual Dance Show at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the school auditorium, 12001 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield.

Admission for adults and students is $4. The program

will feature students from PEHS dance classes in the physical education department as well as other school dancers who have created a wide variety of dances to showcase. About 100 students are participating in the program.

This year’s theme, “This is It,”

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ONGOING Anything Grows Garden Club of Plainfield. 7 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational Church, 24020 W. Fraser Road. Join us for “Garden Talk.” We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month.

Guest speakers, garden projects or day trips are scheduled for every meeting. Dues are $15 for a single membership or $20 for a family membership. For more information contact Anita at awgerardy@sbcglobal.net.

Plainfield Art League Demos. Plainfield Art League holds their monthly art demo every second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the large meeting room, downstairs at the Plainfield Public Library unless otherwise noted - please check website for details/topics.

The Plainfield Library is located on Illinois Street in downtown Plainfield. Art League demos are free and open to the public so come join us and bring a friend! For more info or to become a member, visit www. plainfieldartleague.org, email info@plainfieldartleague.org or call 815-556-9278.

Toddlin’ Twos. 10 a.m.

Thursdays at the Plainfield Public Library. This 20-minute drop-in story time is for two-year-old children with an adult caregiver.

Children will be treated to stories and finger plays.

Bounce & Tickle for Babies.

9:15 a.m.Tuesdays at the Plainfield Public Library. This drop-in group is for children aged 6-23 months with an adult caregiver.

Children will be introduced to stories, interactive songs, and finger plays. A short period of free play with educational toys will enhance socialization and fine motor skills.

Main Street Museum. 1-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Plainfield Historical Society, 23836 W. Main St. in Plainfield. Admission is free, and group tours are available by appointment.

Current exhibits include early local history projects created by community third grade students.

Also featured are exhibits about the Civil War, Electric Park,World War One and Two, and the school band program from the 1930s forward. Call 815-436-4073 for more information.

Birth after cesarean. 12-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. meetings the first Monday of the month in Romeoville. Come for encouragement, supports, and information on planning for your next birth. Babes-in-arms are always welcome. Call Melanie in Romeoville at 253-861-5897 for more information, or e-mail VBACesarean@aol.com.

Young Widows Support Group.

Meets the third Thursday of every month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome.

For more information please contact Amanda at widowswear stilettos chicagosw@yahoo. com.

Managing Multiples. A support group offered by Edward Hospital that is open to couples that are still expecting, parents of multiples or even parents who have one or more children who just need to get their life in order. The group will meet the second Thursday of each month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their babies. The class

is free. For more information call (630) 527-5369.

Breastfeeding support group. A free support group, offered by Edward Hospital and led by a certified Lactation Counselor, meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 11:30 – noon (following Cradle Talk).

Join other breastfeeding moms for support and to have any questions answered.

No registration required. For information and location, please call (630) 5273957.

Nurturing Mom. A free support group for new moms or moms-to-be who are experiencing emotional lows, depression, anxiety, fearful thoughts, difficulty sleeping, or other troubling behavior. Led by a licensed clinical psychologist and a therapist with extensive backgrounds in women’s services and postpartum depression, this support group meets weekly, on Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30.

Registration is suggested. For information and location, please call (630) 527-3957.

Silent Prayer hour. The members of the St. Mary Immaculate Military Ministry invite everyone to devote an hour together to pray for the dedicated individuals who wear the uniforms of our country.

Please join us on the 3rd Friday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Adoration Chapel for an hour of silent prayer for a soldier (or the soldier’s family). Use the North Wing entrance to the church at 15629 South Rt. 59 in Plainfield. We also invite you to submit a name (s) to be added to our prayer intention list. Please contact Maria Prekop at 312-2596851 or Ann Eckhorn at 815-254-

9656.

Young Widows Support Group.

Meets once per month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome.

For more information please contact Amanda at widowswear stilettoschicagosw@yahoo.com “Going Green” Electronics Recycling Project.

In cooperation with Vintage Tech Recyclers, Wheatland Township will continue its recycling of electronic equipment for township residents. All equipment received will be fully processed and recycled with a Zero-Tolerance for landfill policy adopted by the recycling company. Equipment that can be dropped off includes:Computers, Monitors, Memory Sticks, Printer Cartridges, Laptops and accessories, Hard Drives, Power Cables, Network Equipment, Fax Machines, Photocopiers and Cell Phones. If you have any other items of question, please call us to see if they will be accepted.

All items can be dropped off at the Township office, 31 W 236 91st St. in Naperville, Monday thru Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Jay Madalon at (630) 851-3952 or e-mail to: JayM@ WheatlandTownship.com.

Friday Night at Live 59. Every Friday, doors open at 10 p.m. and close at 2 a.m. FNL is an after the work week social mixer with live bands and comedy. There will be a $10 cover at the door, and early arrival is suggested to guarantee seating.

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someone’s drinking? Open meetings are held every 3rd Friday of the month from 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. at 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. Contact Al-anon/Alateen at 815-773-9623 or visit www. niafg.org for more information.

Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family Group. Sundays at 1:302:30 p.m. at Joliet Alano Club (back entrance), 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. This on-going support group with no fees or dues is for all families and friends of problem drinkers, especially those who are affected today by growing up in an alcoholic home. For more information contact Al--Anon/Alateen 815773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information

APRIL 6 Biblical Events Easter Reenactment. 7 p.m. at Three Rivers Church. Three Rivers Church of Plainfield will present a powerful visual re-enactment of biblical events surrounding the burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Come experience a dramatic portrayal of the historychanging and life-altering events following Jesus’ crucifixion.

Witness the unfolding political, social, religious and spiritual repercussions among Jewish priests and Roman soldiers, Jesus’ followers and His skeptics, angels and mere men, and answer the question for yourself: “Who moved the stone?” Three Rivers Church is located at the corner of Route 59 and Rolf Road in Plainfield. For more information about the Easter re-enactment or services at Three Rivers Church, please call (815) 439-8787.

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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plainfield Congregational Church of Christ at the corner of Rt. 59 and Fraser Rd. in Plainfield. Featuring toys, clothing for infants up to size 10, furniture and much more.

Proceeds to support Apple Tree programs and scholarship funds.

Earth Day Family Fun. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Drop in for family fun with games, edible nests, storytime, art, and crafts. Bring gently-used prom dresses, dead batteries, ink cartridges, U.S. flags, eyeglasses, and cell phones to the lower level lobby for recycling, and get ideas from Will County’s Environmental Educator Wyn Hyzer on how to help our planet.

property taxes. Find out the best time to protest your tax bill, how to qualify for exemptions, and the current state of the township’s property values. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

APRIL 24 Mythology Madness. 5-6 p.m. at the Plainfield Library.

Have fun learning about Greek mythology and making a Pegasus craft. For grades 3-6. Registration is required. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

Financial Recovery. 7-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Learn the steps involved to recover financially and rebuild credit after experiencing a financial crisis such as bankruptcy, extreme credit card debt, or foreclosure.

Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

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CPR/First Aid for family and friends. 1-4:30 p.m. at the Edward Hospital Education Center, third floor. This videobased classroom course teaches adult Hands-Only CPR and AED use, Child CPR and AED use, Infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in an adult, child, or infant. This is not a certification course. Cost is $10 per person.

Register by calling 630-5276363.

CPR Heartsaver AED. 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Edward Hospital Education Center.

Classroom-based, video-driven course led by an AHA Heartsaver of Basic Life Support instructor.

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students received a course completion card, valid for two years. Register by calling 630-527-6363.

APRIL 23 Tax news you can use. 7-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Meet Plainfield Township Tax Assessor, Erin Kljaich, and find out how to save money on

WYSK Lucheon. 11:30 a.m.

– 1 p.m. at Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville. Registration from will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lunch will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Make your reservations with the Plainfield Chamber office

at 815-436-4431 or via e-mail at pacc@plainfieldchamber.com.

Luncheon topic and speaker are to be determined.

Budgets for life. 7-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Put yourself on a financial plan to help save money for the future or live within your income. Key parts of a budget will be explained along with important, oftenmissed deductions. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield. lib.il.us.

Friends of the Library meeting. 7-9 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. The Friends of the Library meet to plan events and programs in support of the Library. Join other communityminded citizens in this volunteer group.

APRIL 26 Keep it Safe. 10-11 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. How safe is your financial information online? All of consumer protection will be covered, including identity theft, internet safety, unexpected disasters, and insurance. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

Annual Poetry Slam. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. The annual poetry slam for middle and high school teens is the opportunity to read your original work and receive prizes for the entries sent into the poetry contest. Friends and family are welcome.

APRIL 27 E.Z. Living R.V. Sales and Service

Open House. Come to the open house to enjoy free pop, cookies, pizza and popcorn. Located in Diamond, IL, take I-55 to Exit 236, and go west ¼ mile. Open House goes through April 29. See Yogi Bear on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 815-458-9103.

Teen Gaming Tournament.

5-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Gamers unite at this tournament for middle at high school students. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

Participants must be registered, have a signed parent permission form, and arrive at the library before it closes at 5 p.m.

Attendees must be in grades 6-12. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

APRIL 28 Innerpeace Natural Healthcare Open House. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1002 Infantry Dr., Joliet IL. Raffles, questions answered, complementary services.

Acupuncture, sinus release, massage, hot stones, yoga, blood pressure screenings, guided meditation, reiki, powerplate and infrared therapy.

Two-Day Spring Blossom Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 E Black Road, Shorewood. A variety of crafters and direct sales businesses are sure to meet your spring shopping needs for Mothers Day, Fathers Day, graduations and more. For more information call 815-7412428.

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Craft extravaganza. 10 a.m. to noon at the Plainfield Library.

Drop-in and make a craft to celebrate spring in the storytime room.

El Dia de los ninos. 3-4 p.m. at the Plainfield Library.

Come to a cultural celebration for storytime, crafts, songs, a cultural showcase, snacks, and a piñata. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

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Police and Fire

The Enterprise, Thursday, May 3, 2012

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Plainfield Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Darnisha Hackman, 21, 3812 Michigan Ave., Chicago, was arrested on April 16 at 4:45 p.m. at 14210 S. Route 30 for retail theft.

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Jose Orosco, 41, 25115 W. Armstrong Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on April 17 at 10:12 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and W. Renwick Road for DUI/alcohol, DUI with a blood alcohol content over .08 and a suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Nicholas Davito, 18, 24205 W. Hazelcrest Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on April 18 at 12:23 a.m. at 16020 S. Route 59 was arrested for theft over $500.

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Keith Wells, 21, 24125 W. Joseph Ave., Plainfield, was arrested on April 18 at 12:23 a.m. at 16020 S. Route 59 for theft over $500.

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Eduardo Ramirez, 23, 5740 S. Christiana Ave., Chicago, was arrested on April 18 at 12:10 p.m. on W. Main and S. Route 59 for driving with a suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Jefferey Herbst, 36, 308 Park Drive, Joliet, was arrested on April 18 at 1:59 p.m. at 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive for an in-state warrant.

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Michael Bocska, 21, 26317 W. Mapleview Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on April 20 at 10:50 p.m. at 12690 S. Route 59 resisting or obstructing a police officer, possession of cannabis 30 grams or under and retail theft.

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Saul Jimenez, 24, 11 Kentland Drive, Romeoville, was arrested on April 19 at 11:02 a.m. on W. Lockport and S. Route 59 for driving with a suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

Wilibaldo Gonzalez, 29, 114 Laurel Drive, North Aurora, was arrested on April 20 at 10:06 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and Renwick Road for no valid driver’s license.

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James Pryor, 30, 102 W. Grand, Nevada, Mo., was arrested on April 22 at 6:38 p.m. on W 127th and S. Route 59 for driving with a suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

Leopoldo Zapo, 41, 924 Cora, Joliet, was arrested on April 25 at 4:11 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 for driving with a suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

Adam Smith, 48, 2 N. Park, Wilmington, was arrested on April 24 at 4 p.m. on W. Hazelcrest Drive and S. Route 59 for driving with a suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

Dawne Godina, 44, 101 Mabel Court, Morris, was arrested on April 26 at 10:27 a.m. on S. Lincoln Highway and W. Renwick Road for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Michael Zuno, 20, 14812 S. Independence Court, Plainfield, was arrested on April 20 at 10:50 p.m. at 12690 S. Route 59 for possession of cannabis 30 grams or under and retail theft.

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Luis Hernandez-Martinez, 45, 7733 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested on April 21 at 3 p.m. on W. Fraser

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Mitchell Garcia, 44, 26130 W. Oak Crest Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on April 22 at 1:04 a.m. on W. 135th and S. Vicarage Drive for driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Daniel Carroll, 30, 15716 Cover Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on April 22 at 12:15 a.m. on S. Lily Cache Road and S. Lincoln Highway for DUI/alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol content over .08.

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Arechiga, 21, 16 Oswaldo 2204 Dunmore, Joliet, was arrested on April 25 at 8:50 a.m. on W. Oak and S. Route 59 for no a valid driver’s license.

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Julie Severson, 54, 26320 W. Whispering Woods Court, Plainfield, was arrested on April 25 at 5:11 p.m. at 26320 W. Whispering Woods Circle for aggravated assault and domestic battery.

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Gilberto Estaban-Campos, 36, 464 S. Eastern Ave., Joliet, was arrested on April 27 at 8 a.m. on W. Lockport and S. Route 59 for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Plainfield 5k to benefit Wounded Warriors

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Operation Welcome You Home, a local support organization for military families, is planning a 5K Run/ Walk with all proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

The event will start at 8 a.m., May 26 at Settler’s Park in Plainfield. Runners and walkers are welcome, and the organization also is seeking volunteers for this day to help pass out water and support other activities. Volunteers will need to be at Settlers Park at 6:30 a.m. Potential volunteers can email judi@welcomeyouhome. org for details.

TheWoundedWarriors Project (WWP) began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a program to provide comfort items to

“It’s easy for each of us to get lost in our daily

routines but this Memorial Day is a great opportunity to come out and join your friends and neighbors for some exercise and to show your support for those that make our nation free,” Douglas Soika, chairperson wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover and transition back to civilian life.

All WWP programs are free. To participate, veterans must have incurred service-connected wounds, injuries, or illnesses on or after September 11, 2001.

Runs such as the one at Settler’s Park are how the WWP raises funds to support these free programs for veterans.

“We wanted to support the Wounded Warrior Project because of the work they do for our military servicemen and women,” said Douglas Soika,

chairperson of the event. “We think it’s important that we support our troops, especially those who have been wounded in their service to our country.

“It’s easy for each of us to get lost in our daily routines but this Memorial Day is a great opportunity to come out and join your friends and neighbors for some exercise and to show your support for those that make our nation free,” he added.

Soika said OWYH hopes to raise between $6,000 and $10,000 for WWP. “Being that this is our first event we hope to build off this year’s success, and host it

Titans help overseas soldiers

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

It’s little league season, and all around local communities, young boys and girls are running bases, swinging bats and gearing up for the season.

The boys who play on the Troy Township Titans U-10 travel baseball team practice together twice a week throughout the fall and winter, and spend the spring driving around the state, playing some 50 games against other communities from April through July.

Recently, they took a team trip to Wilmington, but it wasn’t for nine innings of base-running and batting.

Rather, these ten-year-olds spent the day packing crates of supplies for overseas troops.

The boys were helping out Will County charity “Mom’s Cookies.”

which, incidentally, packs a whole lot more than cookies in its care packages to U.S. soldiers.

Started by the mother of an Army soldier, Mom’s Cookies began in 2002, when the soldier himself asked his family to send the same care box of home-baked cookies he was getting to his fellow soldiers.

Approaching friends and members of her church group for help, founder Debbie Trippiedi began an outreach of baking that would grow into a fulltime endeavor, sending monthly shipments of far more than cookies to the troops stationed across the world.Today, the organization, with the help of a host of community and business partners, sends care packages, hosts fund raisers, and coordinates a variety of support for soldiers and their families.

The boys became involved with Mom’s Cookies while collecting

support for their own ball team,said Titans coach Brandon, Denoyer.

“We were working a tag day at Sam’s Club in Joliet,” said Denoyer, collecting support to help the Titans with travel expenses. The young team drives all over the Midwest during its season.

“We saw these ladies leaving with several carts really loaded down, so we walked over and asked if we could help them load their cars,” he said. Adding that during the polite conversation that followed they learned the women were from “Mom’s Cookies,” and explained what the charity did.

Denoyer thought it sounded like a great opportunity for the boys to participate in something bigger than themselves and their team, so they set up a time to travel to Wilmington and help fill boxes.

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annually,” he said. “We already consider it a success based upon the support and feedback we’ve received from veterans and their family members.”

Online pre-registration for the Plainfield event is $25 and can be accessed through the welcomeyouhome.org website (WWP5K tab). Register online by May 10 to reserve a complimentary performance event t-shirt. For questions or sponsorship opportunities please email Soika at wwp5k@ hotmail.com.

Kids can run/walk the 1.5 mile walkers course for free, and $25 gets them their own runner’s t-shirt. Soika said the group is working at securing other activities at the event, including a bouncy house, clowns, and balloons.

“Who knows, we may even have a flash mob,” he quipped.

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FARM Continued from page 5 “I wanted to make sure that we kept as many activities in the downtown as we could,” Bostanche said.

She also is a downtown shopkeeper, owning and operating Sunny Side Antiques on Illinois Street.

Filling 30 spots could be easier this year, as new state cottage food laws are allowing a greater variety of purveyors to sell their wares at farmer’s markets throughout the state.

New regulations permit people to sell home-baked goods, jams, jellies and similar items at farmers markets with appropriate permits.

Previous laws required these types of items to be produced in licensed, commercial kitchens.

“Folks really need to call me or come in and speak to me directly,” Bostanche said of the intricacies of the new law.

Bostanche can be reached by phone at 630-608-7344 for information or to register for the market.

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The Proposal

TITANS Continued from page 11

Area residents compete in marriage proposal contest

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Romance is alive and well, and residents around town can help keep it that way.

In what is now a front-runner in an online contest as one of the top marriage proposals, Joliet residents Joe LaGiglia and Kandice Chilar, hope their memorable engagement will win them a free Sandals Resort Honeymoon.

When Chilar, who grew up in Romeoville, went to the IPIC Theater in the Bolingbrook Promenade for a girl’s night out back in January, she had no idea, the event would change her life.

Little did she know that more than 100 of her family and friends were seated in the darkened theater. It was not until after a preview, entitled “The Proposal,” hit the screen that she realized her fiancée Joe LaGiglia was popping the question.

A montage of famous love scenes were played, along with the song “Marry Me,” by Train. It wasn’t until the end, when Chilar heard the words “The Proposal...

Coming to this theater...Right Now!” and a picture of the couple appeared on the big screen that she realized what was happening.

“The night of the proposal I was clueless,” said Chilar. “To me it was a typical girls night out for dinner and a movie while Joe was

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out of town. Little did I know it would end up being one of the best moments in my life… I think my heart paused for what seemed like forever once I saw our picture on the screen at the theater! For him to put that much time and creativity into a proposal above and beyond what I could ever imagine, I knew I was saying yes to the most amazing man ever!”

The couple entered the www.

JIC.org 2012 “Ultimate Proposal Contest” and are currently ranked third out of 450 entries nationwide. The online contest ends May 8, with daily voting available. The couple is hoping to get their story out and capture enough votes to win the prize.

To vote visit www.JIC.org and search for their entry or type bit. ly/I0RoP into your web browser.

LaGaglia said that early on in their relationship, they would talk about how their engagement

could happen one day and Chilar inadvertently threw down the challenge that though she would love to have all her friends and family there, he wouldn’t be able to pull it off without her knowing.

Yet thanks to the help of the IPIC manager who quickly came on board to help the couple out and a friend in the video business, his plan was born.

“I came up with this proposal idea to show Kandice how much she means to me and to show that nothing is impossible when is comes to faith and love,” he said.

The pair met at a restaurant at the Promenade but weren’t a couple right away. Three years later, the couple met again and as they tell it, “our lives’ paths were where they were suppose to be and we were meant to be.” katauskas@buglenewspapers.com

The 12 boys, whom Denoyer said are competitive with just about everything, managed to pack nearly 1,300 items that day to support U.S. military personnel stationed overseas.

Denoyer and the other coaches of the Titans didn’t end the lesson of service there. Instead, they invited a soldier,who had returned from a tour in Iraq, to talk to the boys,and tell them how important the packages are that they packed and sent.

“He told them about how they lived in Iraq, the conditions, their

needs,” Denoyer said. “It really brought the message home.”

For Plainfield resident Gina Villalobos, helping out an organization like Mom’s Cookies is a way of giving back,and honoring her own young man, Kyle, a U.S. Marine deployed in Afghanistan.

“My son enlisted in the Marines and left for boot camp weeks after high school graduation,”Villalobos said.“He talked about nothing else for the prior three years but this.”

Wanting to support her son’s endeavor, she arranged for a sendoff when Kyle re-deployed through local Warrior’s Watch, and that’s where she found out about Mom’s Cookies.

“Debbie showed up at my home along with all the motorcycles,

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By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

It isn’t often you can say a pair of sisters had a huge impact on a game the way the Lenza sisters did last week.

However, what Plainfield Central’s Britney and Tiffany Lenza did last Tuesday, that would surely qualify.

Britney tallied both goals and Tiffany made several big saves down the stretch to hold off Plainfield South 2-1.

Britney, a senior, used her speed to get both goals. One came with 17 seconds left in the first half on a deep pass from Brigid Hanley, where she broke free from the defense.The second was 16 seconds into the second half where she put back her own rebound.

“Britney got both of those goals real fast,” Central coach Ken Schoen said. “She’s fast and she made things happen. It was nice to see.”

“They were both great balls,” Britney said. “The first (was) by Brigid and the second by Paige (Fuller). I used my speed and came away with a goal on both.

I was actually expecting the ball and was hoping she would send it and she did.”

Tiffany, a freshman, took the game over from there. Despite giving up a goal with 25 minutes left, she finished the deal by making six strong saves.

“The goal (South scored) really helped me pick it up,” Tiffany said. “I tried not to hesitate and just go after the ball. Once they picked it up, I felt I was more into the game. It feels good knowing that I helped the team and was a big part of it.”

“Tiffany came up huge today,” Schoen said.“She made some big saves that were pretty brilliant.”

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Scott Taylor/Enterprise Staff

Britney Lenza (left) and Tiffany Lenza helped Plainfield Central beat Plainfield South 2-1.

Tatenini takes first in Southwest Prairie

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

Plainfield East’s Lakshmi Tatenini burst on to the scene two years ago as a freshman and was a strong No. 1 singles player.

BADMINTON However, she was missing a conference title.

After making it to state last year as a sophomore, Tatineni’s confidence grew and it showed Saturday at Plainfield South as she took home the No. 1 singles title at the Southwest Prairie

Conference meet.

“It feels good, finally,” Tatineni said. “After going to state last year and all that, that helped too, confidence-wise. I guess it was years of work and practice.”

Now that her next mission is accomplished, she can now focus on her big goal of reaching the second day of state.

“I’m looking forward to sectionals and hopefully getting back to state,” Tatineni stated. “I want to make it at least to day two of state. I’m going to need to work on footwork. I’ve been having racket problems too and I have to adjust to a new one. This definitely gives me

confidence.”

Also hoping for similar success is the Plainfield North doubles duo of Kyndal Currie and Stephanie Palumbo. They repeated as SPC champs at No. 1 doubles and are hoping for repeat performance to get them to state.

“We’re worried about what teams we’re going to play, so we’ll see,” Palumbo said.

“It would be our second year (together), so hopefully we can.

It’s our senior year so we want to go all out. I hope we can do better than last year and win two games or more.”

“We’re going to need a lot of

practice and hopefully a good sectional,” Currie said. “We’re not expecting anything because we made it last year, we still have to work hard. Hopefully we can make it farther from last year, we learned a lot.”

On top of their doubles titles, they also each won singles titles, Currie at No. 3 and Palumbo at No. 4, to help the Tigers finish with 43 points, good for second.

Oswego won with 46.

“It feels great, especially since it’s my senior year,” Currie said.

“I wanted to win both titles since it was my senior year.

Last year we were adjusting to each other and this year we just

flow. Singles isn’t my thing, so I was really surprised. I just kept working hard.”

“It feels great, we did it two times,” Palumbo said. “I can’t believe that. It’s going to be really sad when we graduate.

I’m going to miss my partner.

We were strategic about our shots and we came away with the win.”

Joining the duo as champions during the weekend were Ariel Na and Jordyn Dame at No. 2 doubles, Jean Bernasol at No. 2 singles, Dame at No. 5, Na at No. 6 and Desiree Manparo at No. 7.

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Redemption on the mind of locals at Hunt

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

Friday night’s Hunt Invite at Plainfield Central was about redemption.

That was, the redemption from a mistake during the 400-meter relay that ended up costing two teams.

BOYS TRACK Plainfield South’s Mitchell Wolff tripped and fell as he was about to hand off to Dantrell Wright. Wolff ended up falling into Plainfield North, costing them a chance at the win after having the highest seed.

“I don’t know what happened,” Wolff said. “All I know is I was running and Dantrell was right in front of me and I couldn’t even give him the baton, so I flipped and rolled. I got too close to him, I guess.”

“I think Mitch ran up on me a bit,” Wright stated. “He hit his leg and rolled and ran into Plainfield North. This was the first time we ran with this lineup.”

North was able to rerun it a little later, but racing against nobody, it could only take second.

Wolff made up for his error by running away with both the 110 (14.9) and 300 (38.55) hurdles, despite coming back from an

earlier injury and getting banged up in the fall.

“It does feel good, but I have to get my time down,” Wolff said.

“It’s my first 110 race, so there is room for a lot of improvement. I have stuff I can work on. It hasn’t hit me yet.”

Wright also responded to the misfortune by taking home the 100 (11.19) and 200 (22.51) titles.

“It was a tough loss, but I just came back and focused,” Wright said. “I just tried to win my race.

It did give me more motivation.

You work hard and try to get the victory.”

Even the Tigers’ relay squad came back and won the 800 relay with a time of 1:30.07.

In the end the Cougars placed second with 132.5 points.

Edwardsville won with 148. Joey Weis in the 800 (2:01.15) and the 3,200 relay squad (8:52) also were winners.

North placed third with 110 points and also got wins from Caleb Donaldson in the discus (151-0) and Caleb Ivey in the long jump (21-05.75).

“I’m happy with the fact that I won,” Donaldson said. “Not as much with the distance. I know I can do better, but sometimes you have to take the win. It’s important to win these meets.”

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Plainfield North’s Quest Young leaps over Plainfield South’s Mitchell Wolff and North’s Marquise Flowers attempts to hand him the baton during the 4x1 relay at the Hunt Invite Friday night.

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LENZA Continued from page 13

BASEBALL 1. Plainfield North 2. Niles West 3. Joliet Catholic 4. Maine South 5. Downers South 6. Minooka 7. Lockport

SOFTBALL 1. Benet 2. Lockport 3. Downers North 4. Minooka 5. Downers South 6. Plainfield South 7. Plainfield Central

GIRLS SOCCER 1. Plainfield North 2. Downers South 3. Benet 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield Central 6. Maine South 7. Plainfield South

BOYS VOLLEYBALL 1. Downers North 2. Benet 3. Minooka 4. Downers South 5. Maine South 6. Notre Dame 7. Plainfield South

BOYS TRACK 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Maine South 4. Niles West 5. Plainfield North 6. Joliet West 7. Benet

GIRLS TRACK 1. Minooka 2. Plainfield North 3. Downers South 4. Downers North 5. Bolingbrook 6. Lockport 7. Benet

“You can’t end a half in a worse way and you can’t start a half in a worse way,” South coach Kevin Allen said.“We let one pass get by four defenders on the one goal.Their keeper made a heck of a save late. Credit to them, they had players who put the ball away, one player in particular. It’s frustrating.”

The two girls are grateful to get to have a year to spend together before Britney graduates.

“Before the game I want to make sure she’s in the game,” Britney said. “I want to make sure we are both there and ready to play. We will talk about soccer a lot. I like having her on the team.”

“It’s great (having Britney on the team),” Tiffany added. “When she scores I get so happy. It’s good to be able to talk about the game later on and the different plays we can do.”

Throughout her four varsity seasons, Britney has played several different positions. She started on defense her first two years before moving to midfield last year. With Hanley coming back from injury, she was able to

HUNT Continued from page 14 Plainfield Central finished fourth with 97.5 points and got wins from Luke Winder in the pole vault (15-0) and Mantas Kuaguada in the triple jump (41-07).

The 1,600 relay won for Plainfield East with a time of 3:25.12 as the Bengals finished fifth with 94.5 points.

GIRLS TRACK Plainfield North took home the title with a total of 153.5 Winners for the Tigers were Cessily Jones in the 100 (12.21) and 200 (24.97), Catherine Crosson in the 800 (2:26.48) and Jaclyn Aremka in the high jump (5-5).

“It’s hard to run in the cold, but you have to stay in form and pump your arms and try to get a decent time,” Jones said. “I feel pretty good, but I’m not satisfied.

I’m okay with my times. I had good weather three weeks ago when I ran in California. It was a good

move to a forward position this year to take advantage of her speed. She even moved back to midfield at the end of the South game to help stabilize the attack with a one goal lead.

“I was actually hoping coach was going to put by back to midfield at the end, so I’m glad he did,” Britney said. “I started off my soccer career on defense, but because of my speed the coaches put me up to forward.

I’m more comfortable playing forward. Speed helps.”

“She’s very versatile,” Schoen said of Britney. “She can do it all. Even when we played Minooka earlier in the year, we put Britney on (Minooka’s top player) and she shut her down.

She’s a very smart player in the center. We’re fortunate that we got some players and we could move Britney up front.”

She hopes that transforms into a strong rest of the season.

“I’m hoping we can win the rest of our games,” Britney said.

“We want a big win. Hopefully someone can beat North because we want to win that title back.”

Rachel Boros scored the goal for the Cougars.

Central defeated Bartlett 2-1 Saturday on goals from Paige Fuller and Shawna Watson. staylor@enterprisepublications.com

start to my season and hopefully when I go to state I can run even faster. I just want to go out and get a P.R. (at state).”

Central finished second with 125.5 points.The Wildcats brought home wins from Alexxe Richer in the pole vault (10-3), the 3,200 relay (10:02.39) and Emily Kibler in the 3,200 (12:31.49).

Our time wasn’t that great because of the wind,” Central’s Grace Lawrence said of the 3,200 relay. “We ran 9:44 the other day.

We have to run a 9:37 to get to state, so we’re really close. It’s nice to win.”

South took fourth with 90 points and got wins from Melissa Diaz in the 300 hurdles (48.36) and the 800 relay (1:48.21).

East was sixth with 76 points as Gabby Williams in the shot put (37-6.5), Mikaela Manson in the 100 hurdles (16.34) and Cindy Vazquez in the 1,600 (5:36.32) were all winners.

“I was kind of surprised because the past few meets I was way off,” Manson said.“I feel like I did good today because I finished it and I ran through it.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Central baseball sweeps Oswego East

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

Plainfield Central took it to Oswego East last week, winning all three Southwest Prairie Conference games.

ROUNDUP Central defeated Oswego East 3-0 to open the series. Eric DeLoach was 2-for-2 with a double.

Tim Blake (3-0) allowed four hits and struck out six over seven innings, recording the shutout.

The Wildcats won game two 11-4 as Joe Sparacio was 3-for-3

with two doubles and three RBI. Kyle Hunsinger was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI, while DeLoach had a two-run homer.

Tomas Aguilar picked up the win, striking out seven, giving up four earned runs.

Central made it a sweep with a 3-2 win over the Wolves Thursday. Mike Bentson was 3-for-3, while Sparacio was 2-for3 with an RBI. Sparacio scored on a passed ball in the fifth for the winning run.

Mark DeYoung went the distance on the mound, striking out five and allowing three hits and no earned runs.

Joe Cresta pitched a shutout as North beat East 5-0 last

Tuesday. Cresta struck out eight, while Kyle Bledsoe had a threerun double.

SOFTBALL Central defeated North 12-0 last Tuesday.

Cailey Baker hit a grand slam, while Kaleigh Nagle and Michaela Schlattman each went 3-for-5 with an RBI and Morgan Vogt was 2-for-4 with a triple.

Vogt (4-1) allowed four hits over seven innings.

The next day the Wildcats beat Metea Valley 10-4 as Karly Jackson and Rachel Egly each had two hits. Nagle (10-3) picked up the win, allowing

four earned runs.

They made it three-for-three on the week with a 2-1 win over Oswego East Thursday as Vogt was 2-for-4 with the gamewinning RBI in the sixth. She also picked up the win on the mound, allowing one earned run and five hits, striking out five.

East defeated Oswego East 6-1 behind Annie Molek, who allowed three hits and no earned runs on the mound and was 2-for-4 at the plate.Taylor Messer added a 3-for-4 performance.

The Bengals kept rolling with a 10-0 win over Plainfield North as Molek got the shutout, allowing four hits.

Messer had another 3-for-4 performance with a double and three RBI, while Fran Giovannini has a triple and two RBI.

VOLLEYBALL Central defeated Romeoville 25-19, 25-21 as Cody Swanson totaled 12 assists, 10 blocks and seven kills. Mike Rossmiller recorded four aces and Andrew Parpart had eight digs.

The Wildcats (11-7, 5-3) edged the red-hot Cougars 25-14, 15-25, 25-22 Thursday. Will Shuneman tallied 12 kills and Swanson finished with 27 assists for the winners. staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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FIRST Continued from page 13 Finishing in second were Alyssa Ruddy and Bernasol at No. 3 doubles and Brianna Hopp and Kaitlyn Tjernasel at No. 5 doubles, while those taking third were Mamparo and Therese Falsis at No. 4 doubles, Tjernasel at No. 9 singles and Hopp at No. 10.

Tatineni’s performance helped the Bengals place third overall.

Taking second for East was Adrianne Gimmenez at No. 8 singles,with third-place finishers going to Chrissy Rodriguez and Hirba Iqbal at No. 1 doubles, Tatineni and Danielle Evans at No. 2, Cara Warning and Taylor Jennings at No. 3, Rodriguez at No. 2 singles and Iqbal at No. 5, while Warning was fourth at No. 7 and Jennings was fourth at No. 6.

Plainfield Central’s top performers were Kira Mendrick and Schuyler Staley at No. 4 doubles (2nd), Morgan Dorsey at No. 9 singles (2nd), Bridget Rosendahl at No. 8 singles (3rd), Michela Sowers at No. 7 singles (3rd), Nicole Berard at No. 2 (4th), Helaina Rosenmayer at No.4 (4th) and Mallory Moore at No. 10 (4th).

Plainfield South’s Victoria Chandler placed fourth at No. 3 singles. staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Lakshmi Tatenini took first place at No. 1 singles for Plainfield East Saturday at the SPC meet.

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BASEBALL Batting Average

Chris Tschida, JCA Derek Bangert, Lockport Kevin Ross, Niles West Mario Cerda, Joliet Central Kyle Richardson, Maine South Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Dan Sullivan, Lockport Keenan Kelly, Maine South Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central

.556 .508 .492 .457 .456 .433 .429 .419 .413 .411

Runs Steve Heffernan, Plainfield Central Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Matt Underdown, Downers North Ryan Peter, JCA Chris Tschida, JCA Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Mike Rogala, Plainfield East Matt Walsh, Notre Dame Matt Kramer, Plainfield East Connor Kopach, Downers North Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Jimmy Frankos, Maine South Zach Melone, JCA

25 21 21 21 20 19 19 19 18 17 17 17 16 15

Hits Derek Bangert, Lockport Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Ryan Czachor, Notre Dame Chris Tschida, JCA Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Matt Walsh, Notre Dame Ryan Peter, JCA Zach Melone, JCA Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Connor Kopach, Downers North Nate Searing, JCA Josh Altmann, Lockport

31 29 26 25 25 24 23 22 22 22 21 21 20 20

RBI Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Nate Searing, JCA Matt Venn, Romeoville Keenan Kelly, Maine South Matt Koran, Joliet West Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Jeff Gersch, Joliet West Mike Bentson, Plainfield Central Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Nick Mitrovich, Maine South Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Matt Walsh, Notre Dame

25 23 21 19 19 17 17 17 16 16 16 15 15

Homers Kyle Richardson, Maine South Eric DeLoach, Plainfield Central

4 4

Matt Venn, Romeoville Alex Voitik, JCA Matt Koran, Joliet West Matt Underdown, Downers North Matt Kramer, Plainfield East

3 3 3 3 3

Doubles Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Matt Underdown, Downers North Max Gawenda, Joliet Central Derek Bangert, Lockport Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Matt Walsh, Notre Dame Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Troy Southard, Downers North

16 9 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

ERA Kevin Duchene, JCA Jake Herron, Joliet West Joe Lewicki, Plainfield East Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Troy Southard, Downers North Nick Davito, Lockport Tim Blake, Plainfield Central Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Eric Duzan, Lockport Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central John Chignoli, JCA Evan Martens, Lockport

0.26 0.64 1.08 1.14 1.27 1.62 1.74 1.81 1.83 1.84 1.97 1.99

Wins Brian Glowicki, Downers South Nick Davito, Lockport Kevin Duchene, JCA Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Jake Herron, Joliet West

5-0 5-2 4-0 5-2 4-2 4-3

Strikeouts Jake Herron, Joliet West Brian Glowicki, Downers South Kevin Duchene, JCA Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Tim Blake, Plainfield Central Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook Evan Martens, Lockport Nick Davito, Lockport

58 48 44 43 41 38 30 29 28

SOFTBALL Batting Average Maeve McGuire, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Kelli Holstine, Minooka Emily York, Benet Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West

.618 .543 .538 .514 .488 .475 .462 .458

Cara Debenedictis, Maine East Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Abby Smith, Romeoville Stephanie Abello, Benet

.455 .452 .443 .441 .432 .431 .430

Runs Maeve McGuire, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Stephanie Abello, Benet Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Ali Michalik, Benet Jessica Rio, Plainfield East Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Lindsey Fenner, Minooka Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Sara Novak, Minooka Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Elaina Caron, Romeoville Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central

48 36 31 31 31 27 26 24 21 20 20 20 20 20 19 18

Hits Maeve McGuire, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Emily York, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Stephanie Abello, Benet Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Carly Dundee, Lockport Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Rachel Egly, Plainfield Central

47 42 38 38 38 36 35 34 33 32 30 30 29 28

RBI Emily York, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Maeve McGuire, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Marissa Panko, Benet Bri Thompson, Joliet West Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West Mikayla Melone, Minooka Dominique Roa, Plainfield Central Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Sam Yeager, Downers North Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South Annie Molek, Plainfield East Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Katie McKay, Joliet West

48 40 33 32 32 29 24 21 20 20 20 19 18 18 18 17 17 17 16

Homers Maeve McGuire, Benet

9

Kendall Duffy, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Sam Yeager, Downers North Dale Ryndak, Downers North Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Katie McKay, Joliet West

7 7 7 5 4 4

Doubles Maeve McGuire, Benet Carly Dundee, Lockport Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Sam Yeager, Downers North Rowan McGuire, Downers North Angelina Medo, Plainfield South Julianne Rurka, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Taylor Messer, Plainfield East Whitney Lanphier, Plainfield South Marissa Panko, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Emily York, Benet

20 10 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7

ERA Elaine Heflin, Downers North Dale Ryndak, Downers North Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport

0.43 0.75 1.05

Sara Novak, Minooka Jackie Lilek, Minooka Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Carly Dundee, Lockport

1.14 1.34 1.37 1.45

Wins Molly Moran, Benet Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Annie Molek, Plainfield East Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport Elaine Heflin, Downers North Sara Novak, Minooka Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Dale Ryndak, Downers North Carly Dundee, Lockport Jackie Lilek, Minooka

21-3 15-4 13-7 11-3 10-3 9-2 8-3 7-1 7-2 6-1

Strikeouts Taylor Weissenhofer, Lockport Elaine Heflin, Downers North Sara Novak, Minooka Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Annie Molek, Plainfield East Molly Moran, Benet Dale Ryndak, Downers North Carly Dundee, Lockport

150 147 123 106 98 99 72 48

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Hunting success is all about the setup

By Dan Stefanich

A thundering gobble broke the pre-dawn silence. “They’re close,” I whispered “They’re real close.” I let out another owl call and was answered by three gobbles as we stared into to darkness trying to pinpoint their location. I was hunting with my son Kyle on the second day of the Illinois Youth Wild Turkey Season. It also happened to be Easter Sunday. But bunnies and easter eggs were the furthest things from our minds.

The day before, we had set up and called three beautiful toms within 35 yards of our blind, but the birds hung up on a row of briars and wouldn’t come any closer. We could see them strutting back and forth on the far side of the briar row, but that was as close as they would come. After an hour of calling, the birds moved off in another direction— prooving that the setup is one of the most important factors in hunting wild turkeys.

Turkey hunting is tough, with little margin for error. When setting up on roosting birds in the morning, follow these steps to increase the odds of putting a bird on the ground.

• Get close. Try to set up as close to the roosting birds without giving away your location. Sneak in early, at least an hour before it gets light, and set up.

• Know what lies between you and the roosted birds. It’s important to make sure there are no obstacles that might impede the birds approach. Creeks, fences, and as in the previous

example, a briar patch or thick cover can cause the birds to “hang up”. Once turkeys get on the ground and start strutting, they tend to take the path of least resistance so make it easy for them to get to you.

• Get in their way. Try to get between the roosted birds, and where they may be going once they get on the ground.

• Make sure you have clear shooting lanes. Turkeys are constantly moving, so it’s important that you be patient and wait for a good shot. It helps to have plenty of openings so when the big boy puts his head up, you’re ready.

Back to the hunt. The treed toms continued to announce the coming Easter sunrise in a symphony of gobbling. But we didn’t make the same mistake as the previous day. We set our blind closer to the roosted birds, and without a row of briars between us.

After they flew down, a few clucks on my slate call had them coming in on a string. I told Kyle they were in range and take the shot when he was ready. Boooom! The woods reverberated in an echo of 20 gauge aftershock. “I got him!”

Kyle yelled as he jumped out of the blind and made the 23-yard dash to his downed tom.

By pinpointing the roosting birds and knowing the natural obstacles, we ended the hunt at 6:48 am of the second day. We still made it to Grandma’s house for ham.

Not a bad way to spend Easter Sunday.

For more turkey hunting tips, visit www.danstefoutdoors.com.

Photo courtesy of Dan Stefanich

Kyle Stefanich took this dandy gobbler in Will County on Easter Sunday, the second day of the Illinois Youth Turkey Season.

#4 - Rick Nelson, Director of Instruction, Bolingbrook Golf Club & Rabito Golf

True golf fans have to be enjoying the new wave of play on the PGA Tour.

Gone are the days of

By Scott Taylor watching a golf tournament, knowing Tiger Woods was going to win.

The competition level the past two years has been raised and this year has seen a bunch of different strong champions in a bunch of competitive tournaments.

That again was the case this past weekend at the Zurich Classic.

There were a handful of different golfers, a lot with big names, in contention throughout the weekend.

In the end, it was Jason Dufner who beat Ernie Els in a playoff to win.

It was great redemption for the man who finally won his first tournament in 164 tries.

He held a four-shot lead over the closing holes last year at the PGA Championship and was in the lead in the third round of the Masters.

The man with the stoic look held off the pressure and got the job done, which was great to see.

He is playing red-hot right now and don’t be surprised to see him in contention again soon.

Speaking of coming up, the next two weeks have loaded fields at the Wells Fargo and at the Players.

Phil Mickelson and Woods are slated to be at both and it should be a couple of fun tournaments to watch. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Minor mishaps can be easily rectified - but if left unchecked could balloon into a major headache.

Spending should be kept in check in the week ahead.

We all need someone we can lean on. Count your blessings for having a dear friend upon whom you can rely. Sage advice in the week ahead could prove insightful and solve a perplexing problem.

If your ship is headed toward a storm, you would do well to change course. If it is increasingly difficult to find the bright side in a relationship in the week to come, it may well be time to move on.

Don’t berate the inefficiency of others when you don’t have your own affairs in order. Playing the blame game is childish, so own up to shortcomings rather than passing the buck during the week to come.

Show your caring, compassionate nature. You’ll find that it’s easier to be sympathetic and generous towards others than it is to be selfish in the week ahead. Others will rely on your coolness under fire.

It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. The results may not turn out exactly as you hope in the week ahead, but it’s your work ethic that will draw the attention of the higher-ups.

Take things as they come. Adapt to the flow of events early in the week, as plans are likely to change and schedules could fall by the wayside. Keep working on current projects, but delay new contracts.

Look up to find the silver lining. No matter how gloomy the outlook appears, there is a positive side to everything. Don’t be too rigid in the week to come, as you may need to deal with a change in plans.

Order from the light menu. Use a brief respite to recharge your batteries and prepare for the week ahead.

Find enjoyable ways to pass the time and make time to handle the heavy workload.

Don’t get caught up in the hype. You may feel pressure in the week ahead to buy something you don’t need just for the sake of fashion. Hold onto your pennies for something that you actually need.

A good deed needs no reward. Be generous and helpful to others, even if there’s no chance of getting anything in return. When possible, put the needs of others above your own in the upcoming week.

Good poker players never shows their hand too early, even when holding all the aces. In the week to come, problems will go away if you can feign ignorance.

Down 38 Celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day? 40 Regional poem?

42 See 10-Across 43 Funnyman Kinison 45 Run in 46 Comes down hard?

48 Sole man 50 Do some tweezing?

55 Players try to hit triples with them 59 Mama bear, in Madrid 60 First name in courtroom fiction 61 “I’ve completed the flag”?

63 Had a homecooked meal 64 Smack 65 Pate base 66 See 10-Across 67 Sounds of disapproval 68 Cans 69 Touch and shuffle

1 Golden Fleece seeker 6 Disputed strip 10 With 42- and 66-Across, words to an old friend, the end of which is a hint to this puzzle’s theme and grid 14 Nimble 15 Offenbach’s okays 16 Kentucky border river 17 The world according to Arp 18 Sailing attire for 1-Across?

20 Miracle Mets star 21 “From __ Zinc”: vitamin slogan 22 Gives a facelift 23 Dearth of frost?

26 Rowan Atkinson character 27 Understood 32 Antenna shelter 35 Hosp. test 37 PayPal owner

1 Jazz pianist Ahmad __ 2 Disco era suffix 3 Tough tissue 4 It’s often traded in 5 Alumna identifier, perhaps 6 Chin hider 7 Sky lights 8 Turn sharply 9 “__ of Homecoming”: U2 song 10 Put in a clip 11 “Think I’m kidding?”

12 Evening, in ads 13 Former CIA director Porter __ 19 Glance 21 Some ales 24 “__ la Douce” 25 “Diana” crooner 28 Second or third, for instance 29 The orchestra tunes to one 30 Bankrolls 31 Dmitri’s denial 32 “The Book of __”: Jane Hamilton novel 33 Aral Sea locale 34 Starting half?

36 The old man’s old man 39 “Is there any group I haven’t offended?” satirist 41 Ranch addition?

44 French art song 47 Erupt 49 Ballets __: early 20th-century dance company 51 Yank’s home, briefly 52 Playground retort 53 “Well ... not exactly” 54 Magritte and Descartes 55 Queue before U 56 Pulls along 57 Writer Dinesen 58 WWII craft 62 Colorado sports nickname, with “the” 63 Singer DiFranco

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Adventure Travel

Travel

Thrill-seeking in Europe a major trend in tourism Adventure travel continues to be a major trend in the tourism industry, and while I’m not going to suggest you drop everything to climb the Matterhorn, Europe has plenty of thrills and chills to carbonate a stodgy vacation.

Over the years, I’ve tried windsurfing at Spain’s Costa del Sol, mountain biking in Switzerland’s Berner Oberland, surfing in Munich’s English Garden, glacier-walking in Norway, and hut-hopping in the Italian Dolomites.

Last summer I learned that - even if I wasn’t blessed with wings - I’ve got an abundance of hot air, and you can fly quite well with little more than that.

I’ve always loved Cappadocia in central Turkey, so I took a majestic hot-air balloon ride over the fairy-chimney formations of that exotic landscape. From the moment our basket slipped from the land into the sky, I gazed in wonder, mesmerized at the erosion-shaped countryside.

Arguably the best hot-air balloon experience in the world is reason enough to get up at 4:30 a.m.,spending $200 for a morning float above the rock formations.

As I stood in the basket of my balloon, the rhythmic bursts of flame punctuated the captain’s jokes while warming my wide eyes. Illogically, the stripes on his epaulets made me feel safe as we lifted off.

If you want to be more grounded, go to the Alps to take a wild ride on a summer luge (“Sommerrodelbahn,” summer toboggan run). It’s a quintessential alpine experience.

You take a lift up to the top of a mountain, grab a wheeled sledlike go-cart, and scream back down the mountainside on a banked course made of concrete or metal. Then you take the lift back up and start all over again.

Operating the sled is simple: Push the stick forward to go faster, pull back to apply the brake. Novices find out quickly their personal speed limits. Most are cautious on their first run, speed demons on their second ... and bruised and bloody on their third.A woman once showed me her travel journal illustrated with

her husband’s dried, fiveinch-long luge scab. He had disobeyed the only essential rule of luging: Keep both hands on your stick. To avoid getting into a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam, let the person in front of you get way ahead before you start.

You’ll emerge from the course with a windblown hairdo and a smile-creased face.

A handy summer track, the Tegelberg Luge, is near Neuschwanstein, “Mad” King Ludwig’s castle in Bavaria (www. tegelbergbahn.de). In Austria, try the Biberwier Sommerrodelbahn between Reutte and Innsbruck (www.bergbahnen-langes.at), which has the longest run in Tirol.

Even veteran travelers can find new thrills. Visiting my favorite village in the Swiss Alps, it occurred to me that I’d already ridden the lifts and hiked all the trails around Gimmelwald.

But there was one experience listed in our book that I had yet to do personally: traverse a cliffside cable-way known to mountaineers as a “via ferrata.”

These are extremely steep routes with fixed cables, ladders, and metal rungs for steps. So, my friend Olle and I pulled on mountaineering harnesses and clipped our carabiners onto the first stretch of a two-mile-long cable, setting off with a local guide on the “iron way” from Murren to Gimmelwald (www. klettersteig-muerren.ch).

The route takes you along the very side of the cliff, like a tiny

window washer on a geologic skyscraper.The“trail”ahead of me was a series of steel rebar spikes jutting out from the side of the mountain. The cable, carabiner, and harness were there in case I passed out. For me, physically, this was the max. I was almost numb with fear.

After one particularly harrowing crossing - gingerly taking one rebar step after another - I said to the guide,“OK, now it gets easier?” And he said, “No. Now comes ‘die Hammer Ecke’ (Hammer Corner)!” For about 500 feet we crept across a perfectly vertical cliff face - feet gingerly gripping rebar loops, cold and raw hands on the cable, tiny cows and a rushing river 2,000 feet below me, a rock face rocketing directly above me - as my follow-the-cable path bended out of sight. When we finally reached the end, I hugged my guide like a full-body high-five, knowing this was an experience of a lifetime. For the next several nights I awoke in the wee hours, clutching my mattress.

While hiking a via ferrata might not be your ideal vacation experience, thoughtful, rewarding travel goes way beyond collecting famous sights.

It’s leaving our comfort zones to have experiences that surprise, challenge, enrich, and inspire us. Try a European thrill; it will create memories that you’ll treasure forever.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)

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For the thrill of a lifetime in Switzerland, try hiking along a via ferrata, a mountain route with fixed cables, metal loops, and ladders.

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Where Does the Time Go? Quick time management and life balance tips There are so many articles, books, seminars and tools on time management that we can spend so much time on it that we never get anything done… right?

We all have our sometimes overwhelming “To Do” lists including projects at work, home, our health, church, civic and social commitments, juggling the kids’schedules,and trying to somehow find some “down-time”. Pondering this ongoing struggle, I thought I’d share two personal strategies; One I’ve used previously, and a new one I’m just starting.

Most of us in business don’t like the overused term, “micromanagement”, but sometimes that’s what we have to do with ourselves so someone else doesn’t have to. I made an Excel worksheet (You can use a calendar, a piece paper, or whatever works for you.) of all the waking hours in the week in half-hour increments, like a “Week-at-

a-Glance” if you’ve seen that tool. Then I shaded in all of my weekly appointments in one color, my meal times in another color, my scheduled office hours in another color, and personal family time in another. I put totals at the bottom to see the numbers in determining life balance. This can be as detailed or as simple as you like. I dressed it up with a picture of a rowing team to make it look inspirational, gave it the title “Mike Row Management” (get it?) and put it in prominent places in my workspace, my home office, and my Franklin Planner I carried around at that time.

Now I guess I’d make it my screen on my cell phone. A couple of my associates at the time noticed it was working

for me so I helped them make theirs. One had the initials “SAV,” so we made his “SAVe Time” with a picture of a clock.

My newest idea came to me after discussing this topic with my first mentor, my wise ole (not old) dad. He said that as a school teacher, he didn’t have to worry as much about time management during the day because he worked from bellto-bell. So a bell went off in my head (or maybe it was my wife ringing my bell?) and I’ve started using the alarm feature on my cell phone. Because I’ve had the bad habit of working right up to the time of my next appointment, making me late, I now set an alarm in enough time for me to get to a stopping point with what I’m doing and travel to the appointment.

Because I’ve had a bad habit of working through the normal lunch hour, when most people are unavailable for phone calls and questions anyway, then

eating late or not eating at all, I set an alarm for lunch at noon.

Because I’m in outside sales, which my boss reminds me are two words: “outside” (as in out of the office) and “sales” (as in selling, not shuffling papers), I set an alarm in the early afternoon with a reminder popping-up on my screen.

Last but not least, because I tend to be a workaholic, I set

an alarm for 6 p.m. that says “It can wait ‘til tomorrow – go home!” Now if I could just get out of the bad habit of hitting the “Snooze” button, like I do for the 6 a.m. alarm…

Mike Reid is a Registered CPA and full-time Advertising Consultant for Bugle Newspapers and Voyager Media Group. His monthly business series is available on buglenewspapers.com in the Features section.

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