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‘Relay’ Plainfield residents walk together to fight against cancer On Saturday, many from the area will take part in a call to action. Teams of walkers from schools, churches, community groups and large families will come out in support of a common cause. Setting up “camp” on the sidelines of the Plainfield North football field, donning matching T-shirts and holding banners proclaiming their mission,
these dedicated individuals will take to the track in an effort to beat down in spirit a disease that has already beaten so many in life. For many volunteers, the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Plainfield is more than just another fundraising event. Those who have participated before agree that it can be a life-changing experience. Walkers join the Relay For Life to See RELAY, page 3
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Three teens dead in Rt. 126 crash By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
The community is reeling after three teenagers were killed Monday afternoon, after the car they were in collided with a semi truck on Route 126 west of Plainfield. According to Illinois State Police, the driver of the car, 19-year-old Brian Herrera of
Plainfield, and a passenger, 19-year-old Tyler Montgomery, also of Plainfield, were pronounced dead on the scene. Alexis Banuelos, an 18-year-old passenger from Naperville, was taken to Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, where she also was pronounced dead, police said. According to police reports, Herrera was driving a black Ford
coupe around 3:15 p.m. when he pulled out in front of an eastbound semi truck on Route 126 at Schlapp Road. The truck struck the car, and flipped on its side, leaving the car pinned underneath it. The driver of the truck, 45-yearold Scott Fernatt of Hodgkins, also was taken to Rush-Copley Medical Center, where he was treated for non-life-threatening
Local man sentenced for hate crime By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
As one area man gets convicted of a 2010 hate crime, another is pleading not guilty to torching the home of a black family living down the street from him in Joliet. Jacob D. Kozak, 24, of Plainfield, received a 2.5 year sentence for threatening to kill a Jewish neighbor and his wife, and making derogatory comments about the man’s heritage. According to Plainfield police reports from March 10,2011,Kozak made threatening remarks to the couple outside their home in the, 14900 block of Bartlett Avenue. Kozak, who lived next door to the couple, plead guilty to the crime, admitting to saying, “I’m going to kill you if you don’t get out of my neighborhood.,” and issuing several racial slurs during the altercation. Illinois State hate crime law takes
a misdemeanor offense and elevates the crime to a felony , should there be evidence that shows the crime was motivated by hate, according to the State’s Attorney’s office.The office looks for evidence such as derogatory language or slurs said before the crime is committed or after the fact. Nationally, there were 6,628 hate crime incidents reported to the FBI in 2010, the most recent data available. As Kozak plead guilty, Joliet white supremacist Brian Moudry appeared in Federal Court May 31 to deny charges that he set fire to the former Joliet home of a Black family in 2007. Moudry was arrested May 30 in Joliet on charges of arson, using fire to interfere with housing rights on the basis of race, and using fire to commit another felony. The arson charge carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison. The other charges each
carry mandatory 10-year terms and a maximum fine of $250,000. Moudry, 35, allegedly set fire to the home of a black family living on his block of 300 South Reed, as they slept in June 2007. Nine people inside escaped the home without injury, and have since moved from the city. Moudry is no newcomer to the court system on regard to race related issues, having been arrested and charged in 1999 and 2010 for a variety of charges from hate crimes and aggravated assault, to unlawful use of a weapon and threatening to plant a bomb in the truck of a black postal worker. He has been an organizer of White power rallies throughout the Will county area. He has been jailed without bail until his trial date. He also heads to court June 26 on a separate weapons charge. Moudry is being represented by an African American attorney, MiAngel Cody.
injuries and released, police said. According to police, a blood test of Fernatt showed no sign of alcohol. But the stretch of rural Rt. 126 from Plainfield to Yorkville has been no stranger to car crashes. In recent years the road has seen multiple serious collisions, including a November 2011 crash between a minivan and SUV that left 6 hospitalized; an October
2010 head-on collision between a semi and an oncoming car; an October 2009 collision between two cars which left both drivers in critical condition; and an October 2004 crash between two vehicles that killed four people, including a ten-year-old girl. Rt. 126 from Ridge Road to Schlapp Road remained closed early Tuesday morning.
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RELAY Continued from page 1 celebrate the lives of those who have cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease, honor caregivers and fight back. Organizers say they offer the overnight, life-affirming experience to share hope with cancer survivors, caregivers and other supporters in the fight to eliminate cancer. “Almost everyone has been touched by cancer, either through their own personal battle or through someone they love,” Naperville resident Shelley Christiansen of the Make a Wish Foundation said. “I am walking for my dad, who lost his battle with prostate and bone cancer on May 1, 2012. I am participating for all of my Makea-Wish kids that have battled or are still fighting cancer. I am walking for Sami, one of my Wish kids, who has become a part of our Revolution Dance family. I am walking so we can find a cure so we don’t have to watch loved ones and friends fight this horrible fight.” Relay For Life is an annual event, and communities throughout Illinois hosted more than 200 last year. Plainfield’s event ranked in the Top 25 most successful events. Already this year, 377 participants from 40 teams are scheduled
to participate. More than $88,000 has already been raised. Christiansen has already raised $5,300, and the Revolution Dancers team has raised nearly $7,000. Jack and Kim Pondelicek of Plainfield are part of a family unduly touched by the disease. “This year, we had two family members pass away from the disease, one who is still battling and one who recently had surgery to be free of this terrible disease,” said Jack Pondelicek. They are dedicating their time this year to a host of family and friends: Karen Jamrozy, who passed away from bladder cancer; Donna Chester, who passed away from lung cancer; Al Loucks, an uncle who is currently battling skin cancer; and Dan Gallovitch, Sr., who recently had surgery to get rid of prostate cancer. The Pondelicek’s began their fight against cancer in 2004 in support of Kim’s uncle, who passed away in 2003 of stomach cancer after six short weeks at the age of 36. “We were saddened and outraged at the short time we had with him after finding out he had cancer,” Pondelicek said. They added that they are participating in the relay in the hopes that testing for early detection will be developed for all types of cancers and become standard during all doctor visits. Plainfield’s Relay For Life starts
with the Opening Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Local cancer survivors are invited to unite to walk a Survivor lap that is scheduled for 6 p.m. Cheered on as they travel around the track, many will be joined for the next lap by family and friends - the caregivers who helped see them through their cancer journey. A Luminaria Ceremony will be held at 9 p.m. to honor cancer survivors and caregivers, and
remember those who have lost their battle against cancer. Illuminated bags, each named for a chosen person,line the track and continue to glow throughout the night, lighting the path and reminding participants of the incredible importance of their contributions, Steinbruecker explained. Luminaries are available on-line at Relayforlife. org/plainfieldil. Relay For Life of Plainfield is
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open to the public. Individuals are encouraged to stop by and enjoy the variety of food, games, music and special activities that will be offered throughout the event, from 2 p.m. on June 9 through 6 a.m. June 10. If you would like more information about Relay For Life of Plainfield, contact the American Cancer Society at 708633-7770 ext. 223 or visit the website.
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Parents, foundation support dwindling school budgets Compiled By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
While state budgetary problems continue to squeeze the coffers of local school districts, grass roots founding groups are coming to the school’s aid, through grants for teacher projects and purchases of technology and supplies. In School District 202, The Plainfield Foundation for Excellence has awarded six “professional development” grants totaling nearly $2,500 to six District 202 teachers as part of a new initiative intended to help teachers improve their skills. Since 1983, the Foundation for Excellence, a private organization has raised and distributed funds to District 202 students, schools and staff to bolster and encourage innovative teaching and learning, and educational and community collaboration. The Foundation has donated more than $300,000 since its inception, also offering scholarships to graduating seniors, mini-grants to teachers and monetary support to districtwide curriculum initiatives and community programs. However, as school district funds continue to shrink and curriculum requirements tighten, the Foundation sought new ways to help individual teachers in the classroom. Foundation Trustees hit upon the idea of helping teachers pay for their professional growth programs. “Rather than buying more
equipment which the district must then maintain at its cost, we thought we would go right to the source – the teacher,” said Foundation for Excellence Chair Carla Erdey. “All teachers have to continue their professional growth, and most will take some kind of summer class to do that,” she said. “Therefore, the new professional growth award actually benefits the students, by helping teachers improve their classroom skills.” The $500 grants can be used to pay for registration fees, tuition, conference/class related materials, travel, lodging, meals or other professional development expenses for classes or programs to be taken in summer 2012. The teachers to receive the professional development funding include: Angela Janetos of Charles Reed Elementary School, who currently teaches a class of combined grade level student, will study gifted education; Jennifer Prokop at Indian Trail Middle School, will receive training in learning technology; David Lesniak, a Plainfield East High School music education teacher; Kristen Gessner, from Plainfield North High School, will participate in training focused on social/emotional learning and bullying; Kelley Cammack from Plainfield Academy will study teaching techniques for autistic students; And Dr. John Thurmond at Plainfield North High School will further his skills in teaching
chemistry. “The Foundation for Excellence takes great pride in helping to promote excellence and achievement for learners, encourage innovation in the teaching and learning process, and enhance collaboration between the Foundation and the community,” Erdey said. The foundation isn’t the only source supporting new programs. Parent Teacher Organizations across the district are funding programs and supplies for local students, with monies earned through PTOhosted fundraisers, and events. Some $14,000 from the PTO will help Eagle Pointe Elementary buy and install interactive whiteboards and six overhead ceiling projectors in the school, advances in technology that have become common from district to district as classes get large and students get more tech-savvy. Funding for similar technology was offered through PTO and PTA dollars at Lincoln and Ridge and Liberty Elementary Schools. Liberty also is receiving money for playground and athletic equipment.Freedom Elementary received support to purchase a greenhouse for enhancing its science curriculum. Grand Priarie is getting more library books. “This is a very difficult time for public education. District 202 is an excellent school district, and we are happy to do what we can to help make it even better, so that every student has the chance to learn, grow and succeed,” Erdey said.
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Plainfield Hawg Nights roars no more By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
A long-standing summer tradition in Plainfield will be absent this season, as Hawg Nights failed to receive the support it needed to continue its summer series on Lockport Street. Hawg Nights, a wellreceived event for motorcycle enthusiasts, was patterned after the hugely popular Cruise Nights. Riders park along Lockport Street one evening each month through the summer, show off their rides to downtown visitors. Susan Erickson of Main Street Plainfield, which hosts the event, needed $2,000 in sponsorship from local sources to continue the June, July and August event this year. While she was able to secure a few sponsorships at the $400 level, she needed five such
“Several hundred people come out on Hawg Nights to dine, ride, and look at the motorcycles. But for us, it has not been supported financially.” Susan Erickson, Main Street Plainfield donations to proceed with the event, and she didn’t reach the goal. Hawg Nights will be cancelled for the 2012 summer season. “Hawg Nights has been a success from the perspective of riders and visitors,” Erickson told the Enterprise last week. “Several hundred people come out on Hawg Nights to dine,ride, and look at the motorcycles. But for us, it has not been
supported financially.” Much municipal funding offered in the early years of the Main Street organization, also has dried up. Main Street hosts a year-long series of downtown events in Plainfield, from Cruise
Nights to the Irish Parade, Spooktacular at Halloween and Candlelit Christmas, as well as many smaller, merchantoriented events. Cruise Nights, which brings crowds to downtown every Tuesday evening at its weekly
summer events, continues this year through September.
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From Years Past Village Board notes One year ago… 2011
• The village approved a permit for local resident Amy Ernst to drive through town selling organic fruits and vegetables from the back of her truck. The home delivery concept would allow Ernst, who stocks her produce from local organic farms, to fill her truck in the morning and deliver throughout the day. She would not be taking advance orders, but planned to alert residents with advance fliers and music similar to an ice cream truck – which is not allowed to circulate through Plainfield.
Five years ago…2007 • The family of Lisa Stebic more than doubled its reward for information leading to the missing Plainfield woman from $20,000 to $50,000. As The Enterprise went to press, Plainfield Police Chief Don Bennett said investigators were continuing to interview those close to the woman. But the Plainfield Police Department would not confirm reports indicating that a source within the law enforcement community claimed Stebic’s blood was found on a tarp in the vehicle of Craig Stebic, her estranged husband.
Ten years ago… 2002 • In an Enterprise guest comment, the District 202 Board of Education wrote, in part,“Last weekend, on a beautiful, sunny day, the Plainfield High School Class of 2002 graduated. It should have been a time of pride, happiness and celebration, but instead it became a mere ritual to be endured by many of the students, parents, friends, teachers, guests and board members present. “The board of education would like to publicly offer an apology for the behavior of a small minority of our students. The lack of respect that was demonstrated that day to our guests, speakers and many of the other students themselves was nothing less than appalling and we are truly sorry. “... For those of you that were not present to observe these actions firsthand, please allow us to share some of our experiences that day. Throughout the entire ceremony, there were the usual catcalls, air horns, dancing and bare feet, but we also had condoms inflated like balloons being batted about, likewise beach balls, and, unfortunately, a couple of obscene blow-up dolls. “Several times, students jumped out of their chairs and raced against administrators attempting to retrieve beach balls that had bounced out of students’ range. In addition, concealed plastic spoons were left in the hands of board members and administrators when they attempted to shake hands with some students upon receipt of their diplomas. “Lastly, projectiles were either thrown or shot through a pea shooter at administrators and board members seated on the stage. Sadly, these shenanigans began during the invocation, before our guest pastor could even finish delivering his opening message. The periodic interruption of speakers continued throughout the ceremony.” At a District 202 Board of Education meeting the Monday following the graduation ceremony, board members agreed to resume discussion on the matter in the near future. “We cannot allow Saturday’s poor excuse for a graduation ceremony to occur again,” Ron Kazmar, board of education member, said.
Planning officials considering BP gas station on Rts. 30 and 59 By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Planning officials are considering this week the establishment of a BP gas station at the southeast corner of Rts. 30 and 59, on the site of the current Corbin House. The application for rezoning of the property has raised eyebrows among the area’s historical preservationists, who see the move as another teardown of the villages few remaining 1800s buildings. The Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission has tried unsuccessfully to save the 1845 pioneer home, identified in the Village’s 2005 Historic Urban survey as a significant historic structure. At that time, the Commission envisioned restoring the structure creating a visitor’s center with the remaining land used as a park. But despite the demise of those plans,Plainfield preservationists, already saddened by the loss of the shuttered Christ Lutheran Academy last month, are vigilant. “It is a sad day in historic preservation when local governments and businesses do not see the importance of their historic structures,” said preservation advocate Tina Beird of History Without Boundaries. “Many people, including several of our own members are fighting hard to save this home.” Village officials last year established a downtown historic district encompassing some 60 properties, most of them commercial. But Village Planner Michael Garrigan said the Corbin House is not in the downtown district and it currently has no legal landmark protection.
“It has been identified as a ‘contributing structure’ in the Urban Survey, but the fact that it is not a landmark allows the owners to ask for a demolition permit,” he said, adding that the owners have offered to donate the house as long as it is moved. “The Village is not in the position to subsidize any relocation of the structure,” Garrigan said. If planning officials approve the changes, the measure could go before the Village Board later this month.
Village notes Village Board members Monday approved Will County’s prevailing wage rates for contract workers employed on local Public Works projects. The Village does not pay the rates, but rather ensures that contractors are doing so when working on village projects.The rates are in line with the Illinois Department of Labor wage schedules. Trustees also authorized village administration to seek an electricity provider for village street lights, and approved the provision for up to a three-year contract. Last month, Village Board members approved a plan to jointly seek out competitive rates for residential and small business electricity, as part of a Will County consortium. That move to electrical aggregation received voter approval on the March ballots. The police department received approval to purchase five laptop computers and seven docking stations for law enforcement staff. The laptops are “toughbooks” designed for on-the-road use. Cost of the purchase from CDS
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In other Village news: • The Ride DuPage program, a service providing paratransit options for seniors and people with disabilities, has expanded to Wheatland Township. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with both bus and taxi service, Ride DuPage specializes in reduced fares and door-todoor service for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities.The program is available for any type of trip whether it is personal, medical, or work-related which offers participants flexibility and dependability. For more information or to register, contact Wheatland Township at (630) 851-3952 or visit www. wheatlandtownship.com. • Village officials will be serving up ice cream, burgers and fries at Plainfield Culver’s, 13449 S. Route 59, on Tuesday, June 12 to raise funds for United Way. Ten percent of proceeds between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. will be donated to United Way of Will County. • Are you a “manic organic”, or just want to find out more? At the June 11 Green Village Lecture Series program, speakers will address the topic of organic foods and explain the benefits of “eating organic.” The program will be followed by a sampling of organic food and wine at Wine & Cheese by TCC. The free event begins at 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library and pre-registration is required. To register to attend, visit http://Plainfield.lib.il.us/ evanced/eventcalendar.asp. • Coffee with the Mayor will be hosted at 9 a.m. June 13 at Village Hall AD DEADLINES Space and Copy deadlines for Display and Classified Ads is 3 p.m. Friday before date of insertion. (Except holidays & special sections.) classifieds@enterprisepublications.com Legals, Obituaries and Happy Ads are due at noon Friday. announcements@ enterprisepublications.com EDITORIAL DEADLINES Letters to Editor: 9 a.m. Friday Community Events: 3 p.m. Friday (3 weeks before event) Sports: 9 a.m. Friday sweditor@enterprisepublications.com OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Published every Thursday at 23846 W. Andrew Rd., Plainfield, IL 60585. Subscription rates: $25 per year within Will County and 60540, 60564, 60565, 60566 zip codes; $30 within Illinois; $50 per year elsewhere. Single copy 75 cents. Periodical postage paid at Plainfield, Illinois 60544 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to P.O. Box 1613, Plainfield, IL 60544.
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Community Events
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ONGOING Main Street Museum. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Plainfield Historical Society, 23836 W. Main St. in Plainfield. Free admission. Group tours available by appointment. Current exhibits include the Opera House Block, local farmer Jim Culver who prefers horses to tractors, and the Plainfield Grain Co. Also featured are exhibits about the 100th Birthday of Girl Scouts, the 1990 Tornado, and spotlights former teachers Janet Brown and Bonnie McBeth. Call 815-436-4073 for more information. Tai Chi and Westfield Walkers. Senior Services Center of Will County wants to keep seniors healthy and living independently as long as possible. Tai Chi is offered here at the center on Tuesday’s and other locations throughout the county. This is a 12-week program and is enjoyed by all the seniors that participate. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays as we walk the mall. Not only do you get the benefit of walking twice a week, once a month we offer a free breakfast at Panera and an opportunity to hear a speaker provided by Provena Health. You can take a 12-week Tai Chi class for a $20 suggested donation, and you can join our Westfield Walkers Club for $25 per year. For more information please give us a call at 815-7239713. Plainfield Art League Juried Exhibits. Until July 27, Plainfield Art League, in conjunction with Plainfield School District 202, will be holding two, back-to-back, juried exhibits at the District 202 Administration building at 15732 Howard Street in Plainfield. Watercolors, oils, mixed media, acrylics, and drawings will all be featured in the second floor gallery. Themes for the two exhibits include “Coat of Many Colors” and “Independence.” Award winners will receive ribbons at the monthly art league member meetings held on the second Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S Illinois Street, Plainfield. 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
Plainfield St. Mary Immaculate Annual Garage Sale second week of June Find something special at St. Mary Immaculate Annual Garage Sale the second week of June, rain or shine.The sale will be held Thursday and Friday, June 7 and 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday June 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will be held indoors with thousands of items organized by category. Items include clothing, electronics, small household items, tools, knickknacks, small appliances, sporting goods and more. All proceeds from the garage sale will go to St. Mary’s mission fund. For further details please contact Pat McKeown at 815-7293719 or email nevar504@sbcglobal.com.
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. 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. 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 312-259-6851 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. 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. 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. Food Pantry. To better serve your needs, Power Connection’s Large Food Pantry will now be open on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The pantry is open June 11 and 25. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, desserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and all residents of Illinois are welcome. The Clothing Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/ children as well as household items, furniture, sundries, toys and more. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection. org for more information/ services available.
JUNE 8 Intense Color Mixing. 3-4:30 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. For ages 7-10. Master color mixing to create bright, intense colors and duller, more muted shades that will allow you to paint more complex artworks. Registration and pre-payment required; call 630-637-8000 ext. 0 or online at www.dupagechildrensmuseum. org. Movies in the park. 8 p.m. at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater in Settlers’ Park. Bring some popcorn and grab your lawn chairs to watch “Puss in Boots” (2011, PG, 90 min.) under the stars. For up-to-date inclement weather information, check www.plainfield-il.org the day of the movie.
JUNE 11-17 Butterflies Studio Drop-in. During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N.Washington Street, Naperville.
Paint symmetrical butterflies while keeping an eye on the museum’s butterfly garden in this science discovery activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days. Full schedule online at www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
JUNE 11 Sharpie Tie-Dye Aprons. 11 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Kids, whip up a custom tie-dyed apron using Sharpie markers, and be the envy of the kitchen. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us. Stories and more. 1:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. This program is for kids going into first through third grade who like storytelling, puppets, singing, movement, and drawing. Bring an oversized t-shirt to protect your clothes while doing art. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us. Organic Food and Wine Tasting. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Start out at the library for a discussion on organic food selection, then go to Wine & Cheese by TCC, 24104 W. Lockport Street for complimentary appetizers and wine tasting. Part of the Green Village Series, in partnership with the Village of Plainfield and supported by Illinois Landscape Supply, LLC.
JUNE 12 Paint with color: My First Mess. 9:30-10 a.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. For children aged 18-24 months. Take your first steps into self-expression as you paint the colors of the rainbow with brushes and your hands. Registration and prepayment required; call 630-6378000 ext. 0 or online at www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org. Pinkalicious Party. 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. You are invited to a party where all things are pink. There will be stories, crafts, and pink food. Don’t forget to wear pink! Register for each child attending. For grades See CALENDAR, page 27
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Keeley 50th Wedding Anniversary Jan and Dean Keeley of Plainfield will celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 8, 2012. (Edward) Dean Keeley and the former Janice Kemmerer met while attending North Central College, but could have met years earlier since Jan was a cheerleader for Plainfield High School while Dean was a football and basketball player for Wilmington High School. The two schools were in the same conference for many years. Jan and Dean are retired teachers. They have one daughter, Bonnie (Greg) Konwinski of Sycamore, IL, and two grandchildren, Kathleen Konwinski and Steven Konwinski.
Settler’s Park begins set up for outdoor movies, concerts Looking for great evening activities in Plainfield this summer? Check out the movie and concert lineup at Settler’s Park. Films hit the park this Friday with an 8 p.m. screening of “Puss in Boots,” sponsored by Waste Management.The movie is rated PG and runs 90 minutes. The family lineup continues through the season in Settler’s Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Settlers’ Park is located in Downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road, and just south of the Village Hall. • June 22—“Megamind” (PG, 96 minutes); • July 13—“Rio” (G, 96 minutes); and • July 27—“Mr. Popper’s Penguins” (PG, 94 minutes). If family movies aren’t your style or if you are looking for even more local outdoor functions, the village offers a summer concert schedule at Settler’s on select Thursday evenings. Concerts in the Park kicks off at 7:30 p.m. June 14 with pop and rock tunes from The Renditions.
Other concerts scheduled include: • July 19—Mr. Myers (Caribbean Rock); and • Aug. 9—Bopology (swing, jazz and big band). If inclement weather is forecast, the movie or concert will be cancelled. In case of a
possible cancellation, call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at 815-609-6124 or visit the village website at www.plainfield-il. org, for updates after 4 pm on the day of the event. Parking is available in the
Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive and on Van Dyke Road. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions are available at Settler’s Park.
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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.
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Deividas Dzikevicius, 18, 586 Roxbury Drive, Naperville, was arrested on May 20 at 12:44 a.m. in the 13000 block of S. Millbank Drive for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.
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Stephanie Espinoza, 31, 1920 Parkside Drive, Shorewood, was arrested on May 24 at 4:47 p.m. on W. Roberts Avenue and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license and operating a vehicle with suspended registration/ no insurance.
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Carlos Pizarro, 31, 535 N. May St., Aurora, was arrested on May 25 ay 8:16 p.m. on S. Bartlett Avenue and W. Lockport for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.
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Julie Novak, 26, 2221 N. Lister, Chicago, was arrested on May 25 at 9:39 p.m. on S. Essington Road and W. Pilcher Road for no valid driver’s license.
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Dawn Bergklint, 32, 21133 S. Kenmare Drive, Shorewood, was arrested on May 26 at 1:13 a.m. on W. Newkirk Drive and S. Route 59 for DUI/alcohol.
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Armand Melendez, 22, 3711 Hennepin Drive, Joliet, was arrested on May 26 at 2:51 a.m. on S. Fairfield Drive and W. Renwick Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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on W. Joseph Avenue and S. Route 59 for DUI/alcohol. Bishop, 34, 12 Brannon 17445 S. Honora Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on May 27 at 2:35 a.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 for suspended/ revoked driver’s license. Balbas, 45, 23630 W. 13 Juan Stratford Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on May 27 at 8:05 p.m. on W. 119th and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.
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Felix Torres, 34, 1717 Maple Park Lane, Aurora, was arrested on May 27 at 8:35 p.m. on W. 135th and S. Route 30 suspended/revoked driver’s license.
Adrian Crespo, 21, 1009 Gael Drive, Joliet, was arrested on May 27 at 1:19 a.m.
Darryl Jenkins, 30, 15825 S. Brookshore Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on May 28 at 11:05 a.m. on S. Arbor Drive and W. Renwick Road for no valid driver’s license.
Sabas Meyo, 31, 725 Claim St., Aurora, was arrested on May 26 at 10:32 p.m. on W. 135th and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.
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Sergio Salas, 20, 1312 Martin Court, Plainfield, was arrested on May 28 at 1:34 p.m. on S. Lily Cache Road and S. Lincoln Highway for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
Kyzar Vasquez, 22, 1530 Sandy Lane, Aurora, was arrested on May 29 at 9:55 a.m. on W Fescue and S. Route 30 for obstructing justice motor vehicle anti-theft law and suspended driver’s license.
Antonio Ramirez-Zepeda, 43, 1569 Lavender Drive, Romeoville, was arrested on May 28 at 3:23 p.m. on SW Frontage Road and W. Lockport for suspended/revoked driver’s license and no valid driver’s license.
Lucas Pritchard, 20, 192 Fairwood Drive, was arrested on May 30 at 5:07 a.m. in the 15000 block of S. Eastern for domestic battery, disorderly conduct and damage
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Leonel Mora, 35, 2316 Applewood Court, Plainfield, was arrested on May 28 at 7:39 p.m. on W. 143rd and S. Meadow Lane for no valid driver’s license.
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to property. Thomas Meehan, 24, 1520 Branford, Naperville, was arrested on May 31 at 12:58 a.m. on W. Hazelcrest and S. Route 59 for suspended driver’s license and an in-state warrant.
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Jose Valdez, 43, 1824 Anne Lane, Morris, was arrested on June 1 at 1:19 p.m. on W. 143rd and S. Steiner Road for instate warrant.
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Plainfield resident charged for sexual assault of Joliet child By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
Plainfield resident Jason T Minger, 18, of the 2300 block of West Lynn Street, was arrested Saturday for sexually assaulting a Joliet child, Joliet police said. Minger is currently being held in the Will County Jail after being charged with one count of predatory criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim
under the age of 13, Will County officials said. Police could not release information about the victim’s age or sex. Joliet Police Cmdr. Brian Benton said that Minger was arrested last week after being brought in for questioning. “Detectives asked Mr. Minger to come down and speak with them, which he did,” Benton said. “While here, he basically confirmed the allegations made
against him.” Benton said that Minger’s arrest was the result of a follow up investigation conducted by Joliet detectives after the Will County Child Advocacy Center conducted a victim-sensitive interview with the victim. Detectives then went to question Minger at his workplace, Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. At that time, Minger agreed to come in for further questioning. While being questioned, Minger
corroborated the victim’s allegations, Benton said. Police said that there also might have been a second victim, but that this is currently under investigation. “During the course of the interview, information came out that there may be a second victim involved,” Benton said. “Detectives are going to follow up to try and corroborate that information. But it’s an ongoing investigation, so I can’t get into
detail.” According to Will County officials, predatory criminal sexual assault is a Class X felony and carries a sentence of six to 30 years in prison. Aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim under the age of 13 is a Class 2 felony and carries a sentence of three to seven years in prison. Minger is currently being held at the Will County jail on $25,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 19.
Legislators may hash out pension funding over break By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Pension reform crashed and burned last week, after on ongoing feud between House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) escalated out of Gov. Quinn control. It was the culmination of an ongoing battle over how to fund a bloated, underfunded pension system, which has been poisoning the lifeblood of statewide budgets for the past five years. At the crux of the debate are teacher pensions, severely underfunded and facing an $85 billion shortfall. Ideas to fund the failing system included a proposal to shift the burden to the districts themselves, a move that would put the onus back on local schools, which are the determinants of their own teacher’s pay and benefits. Another plan called for the state to pull in funds from the corporate retail tax, historically monies belonging to local taxing districts like schools,
municipalities, townships and libraries. Madigan supports a cost shift, so that school boards in suburbs and downstate would bear more responsibility for increasing educators’ pensions. Chicago schools would not be subject to the shift in costs. Republicans, including Cross, , object to the shift, saying it would stress local budgets and had the potential to drive up property taxes even further on residents, who at the same time, have watched home values plummet “He wants to shift the costs, in an amount and an uncertainty that nobody knows how to quantify,” Cross said of Madigan. “We have a problem because the state enhanced benefits and didn’t pay for them,” Cross said. “It was a huge mistake and now they want to tell suburban and downstate schools, ’you’re going to clean up this mess’. I find that un-American.” Cross suggested he would approve a plan that would apply a bulk of savings without the shift in responsibility. And while Madigan announced midweek,
and at the governor’s behest, that he would opt away from the cost shift and hand the measure sponsorship to Cross, he changed his mind the following day, pulling support for Cross’s reforms and taking so many democratic votes along with his that Cross ended up pulling the bill entirely.
Quinn will meet with the state’s four legislative leaders this week to work out differences on a pension reform effort that
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By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter
The third inning was the money inning for Plainfield Central last week at the East Aurora Sectional. In both games the Wildcats scored a pair of runs to overcome early deficits to win the sectional title, their first in program history. “It doesn’t really mean anything for me, it’s all for them,”said Central coach Anne Campbell, who won her first sectional title in three finals appearances. I’m elated, but I’m elated for them. I’m not worried about what happens to me as a coach.” Both times it was Dominique Roa who drove home what would be the game-winning RBI. “I really didn’t think (it could happen), but when someone is on second base, I always feel like it is my job to get them in,” Roa said.“I have trust in all the players and confidence. I’m so happy, I don’t know what to say.” In a 3-1 win in the championship over Naperville North, Central got behind early as the Huskies scored in the top of the first to take a 1-0 lead. However, pitcher Morgan Vogt opened up the bottom of the third with a double and was driven in by a Cailey Baker single. After a fielder’s choice and a stolen base by Kaleigh Nagle, Roa doubled her home for a 2-1 lead. “I was just thinking I needed to hit it somewhere in the hole,” Roa said.“I just used my hops to turn on the ball and it went all the way to the fence. The win means everything right now because it’s the first time we won a sectional championship game.” “It felt really good because I knew my team was going to pull through and get more runs after I had that hit,” Baker said of her RBI.“It really motivated us to do more. It felt really good and it broke the ice.” “Last game I didn’t get any hits and I knew I was going to come out strong,”Vogt said.”I needed a hit and I got it.” Vogt helped her own cause again in the fourth on an RBI single with two outs after a runner was picked off third. “I didn’t really let it affect me,” Vogt said. “I just needed to get the runner in and I did it. Everyone else probably thought we couldn’t do it, but deep down we thought we could. This team is good. It feels amazing.” “Sometimes it takes just one or two innings,” Campbell said.“All it takes is putting it together at the right time and some key defensive plays.” Naperville North loaded the bases in the top of the fifth with one out, but the Wildcats got out of the jam with a strange double play, which proved to be the key play defensively. “I didn’t expect it, but then I saw her out of the See RESCUE, page 16
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Dominique Roa hit the game-winning RBI in both sectional contests for Plainfield Central last week. Scott Taylor/Enterprise Staff
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Mistakes costly for North By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
After giving up a pair of runs in the top of the second inning, Plainfield North took advantage of back-to-back walks and tied Naperville Central at 2-2 in the opener of the Romeoville Sectional last week.
BASEBALL In the fifth inning, with one out, Plainfield North’s Joe Cresta was called for a balk that sent the Redhawks’ runner to second. North coach John Darlington casually argued the call that Cresta did not come to a complete stop in his delivery and was ejected from the game. As part of his natural motion, the Notre Dame-bound Cresta, bounces his hands prior to coming into a set position ready to deliver the pitch. After a walk put runners on the corners, Cresta was again called for the same balk, allowing the run to score and put Naperville Central up 3-2 as Naperville Central went on to win 4-3. “(The umpire) had not warned me. That’s what threw me off guard so much, especially calling it twice like that back-toback,” Cresta said.“So, you know, just got to move on from it and unfortunately, we couldn’t over that hump right there. So it was a tough break.” Not only was he not warned,
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Joe Cresta was the tough-luck losing pitcher in a
Cresta said he was not told why the first balk was called. “He actually didn’t tell me what I did,” Cresta said. “I have honestly been pitching like that
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Bengals end playoff run By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter
Plainfield East’s playoff run came to an end last Wednesday with a 5-2 loss to Naperville North in an East Aurora Sectional semifinal. The Bengals, the No. 7 seed, scored two runs in the first two innings, but were matched by the sixth seeded Huskies. However, the Huskies were able to score three more times as they blanked the Bengals.
SOFTBALL “We came out and knew we had to get going right off the bat,” East first baseman Jusse Bunn said. “Being guests, we knew that if we came out strong, we could intimidate them and we did. But then when we died down we lost it. We just were hitting it right at them. We lost momentum and it was hard to get it back up.” “We hit the ball really well today,” East coach Chris Morris said. “We were just hitting it right at them and they were making the plays. Early on we didn’t make all of our plays, unfortunately. In games like this, you have to make your plays. That’s the difference between winning and losing.” East missed out on some early opportunities which proved costly. It stranded bases loaded in the first inning, was thrown out at the plate and doubled up at second base in the second and left runners on second and
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Jusse Bunn had two hits for Plainfield East in a 5-2 loss to Naperville North.
third in the third. The Bengals never seriously threatened after that. “I figured we were going to score more runs,” Morris said. “I thought it was going to be more like the last time we played them, when we won 108. Unfortunately it didn’t turn out that way for us.” The Bengals scored in the first on an RBI single from Bunn. In the second inning leadoff hitter Nina Maggio drove in the tying run, but the
second runner trying to score was gunned down at the plate. She was doubled off second the next batter on a line out to second. Naperville North has now knocked the Bengals out of the playoffs the past two years. “This is the second year in a row they knocked us out of the playoffs,” Morris said. “Hopefully next year we will see them again and get some See BENGALS, page 18
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corner of my eye,” Baker said. “I was ready for it. I think I blocked the plate pretty well and I tagged her pretty good. I really wanted to get her out and I pulled through. We are super excited because our team has never won a sectional championship before.” “I was starting to get nervous, especially when they got all those hits,” Vogt stated. “After that I was just so relaxed and ready to win it, honestly. I was so happy. I knew we could do it. I have so much confidence in my defense.” Roa fielded the ball at third and got the force out at home. Baker threw to first, where the runner was safe, but the runner on second tried to make it home and Baker got the ball back and tagged her at the plate. The Huskies had two on in the top of the seventh, but Vogt got a ground ball out to end the game. “She’s been solid for us the whole way,” Campbell said of Vogt. “She has been our leader all season and has been calm on the mound. But she never loses her composure. And the kids feel that and feed off it.With her and Baker as the battery, they are the leaders of the team and the girls feed off them.” In a 2-1 semifinal win over Neuqua Valley, the Wildcats gave up a first-inning run, but got two back in the third on a double by Nagle to drive in a run and a single by Roa to drive in Nagle. The Wildcats suffered a heartbreaking loss in the DeKalb Supersectional, 5-4 to defending state champion Moline. Central scored three runs in the top of the seventh to take a 4-3 lead, but Moline got two in the bottom for the win.
and he didn’t say anything. I’ve never had it called on me for that before, but it was just what he saw.” An error or a sacrifice bunt in the sixth inning allowed the inning to stay alive and another Naperville I Central run to score, giving them the two-run advantage. “I thought I threw the ball well,” Cresta said. “They hit the ball well and that is just a testament to them. They hit my fastball, they hit my curve ball. Some of the hits barely got through, but then they hit some balls really hard right at our guys. It is just unfortunate that it ended this way in such a close game.” The Tigers (33-5) would get one run back in the bottom of the sixth, but could not get closer, as they failed to get out of the sectional for the third season in a row. “The ball didn’t bounce our way and the calls didn’t go our
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way today,” said assistant coach Brandon Niewinski, who filled in for Darlington after the ejection. “But, we battled. Our seniors really stuck their chest out and got them fired up. (Naperville Central) had a good pitcher on the mound and we just couldn’t get it done today. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get over that hump. They beat one of our best pitchers and we have to tip our cap to them for that.” Despite ending the season earlier than they hoped, Cresta is happy with the outcome. “We ended 33-5, which is the best record in the state,” Cresta said.“I am not trying to be cliché, but it really was a great season. We won our fourth straight conference title and won another regional. This program is going to keep coming on strong. One of these years, we will get over the hump.” Niewinski agrees that good things are on the horizon. “We have a lot of young guys coming back and they aren’t going to like the sour taste in their mouth,” he said. “They will come out next year ready.” mark@enterprisepublications.com
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BENGALS Continued from page 15 redemption. I’m excited, but we have a lot of work. All of the teams around here are pretty young.” Despite the loss, it was a successful season for the Bengals, who, with no seniors, were not expected to win a regional. “These girls have played with a lot of confidence for most of
the season,” Morris said. “Every time you thought things were going bad, they rebounded. We looked pretty bad in our last regular season game, but then we put together some great games.” They won’t sneak up on anyone next year though with everyone expected to return. “We’re really excited,” Bunn said. “We beat everybody’s opinions of us and we know we are going to impress them further next year. We’re so excited to have a young team
and we have one more year to improve and show everyone we aren’t just another Plainfield team.” “We have everyone coming back,” Morris stated. “Nobody thought we would be here. As coaches and as a team, we knew we could be here. We knew we could compete with any team in our sectional and beat them. We just didn’t do it today. Now we have to start working hard for next year. If we get in this situation again, we can take it.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com
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Wild Turkey harvest up from last year By Dan Stefanich
Hunters in Illinois took almost 16,000 turkeys this season. The preliminary total of 15,941 is up slightly from last year. Biologists and DNR representatives proclaim great weather as a primary success factor. “Excellent hunting weather made for a strong start to the 2012 season, with a preliminary record of 1,300 wild turkeys harvested during the youth season,” said Paul Brewer, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wild Turkey Project Manager. “High early season harvest and progression into the later part of the wild turkey breeding season contributed to harvest declines in the later part of the season. We are hopeful that the excellent spring weather this year will help turkeys rebound in some areas where populations have declined somewhat. The long term key in improving wild turkey populations will be habitat management, particularly for nesting and brood rearing habitat.” For a harvest breakdown by county,visit www.danstefoutdoors.
It’s been determined that walleye do not reproduce well on their own in this river system, so the IDNR is giving them some help. It will take about four years before the fish are “keepers”. Hopefully they make it that long.
When Tiger Woods knocked home his chip shot on the 16th hole of The Memorial To u r n a m e n t Sunday, many people insisted that he is back. When he went on to birdie the 18th hole and clinch his 73rd victory, tying tournament host Jack Nicklaus, he was the talk of the sports world. However, I don’t think he is “back.” Being back means that he will once again dominate the sport. I just don’t see that happening. Sure, I see him in contention more often and winning more, but I don’t see him being in the top 10 of every tournament. People thought that he was back after winning the Arnold Palmer, but then he dipped back in a funk and the same thing could happen again. It was a great comeback and a great round by Woods, but when you look deeper into it, you realize that it wasn’t as great as it looked. First off,he hit a rough patch with two bogeys midway through his round.The former Tiger wouldn’t. Second, it wasn’t like the people he was chasing were top notch. Of those who finished in the top seven, Rory Sabbatini (six) and Jonathan Byrd (five) were the only former winners on the PGA Tour. So, while he hit an incredible shot and had a great tournament, lets wait to see what he does in majors before we annoint him as “back.”
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“Rosemont” Sports Show will return The Outdoor Sports Group recently reported that the show will go on. That’s the Chicago Outdoor Sportsmen Show at the Donald E. Stephen’s Convention Center! Scheduled for January 23-27, 2013, the promoters are planning
A record 1,300 wild turkey’s were taken this year.
to provide “Chicagolands Most Complete Outdoors Experience.” After a private group tried to resurrect the show in 2011, the Outdoor Sports Group stepped in this year and in only three months put together a great show. Let’s see what they can do
with an entire year to plan.
Walleye stocked in Fox River Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologists recently stocked close to 50,000 walleye fingerlings into the Fox River.
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Your test in the week ahead may be to learn to give an answer without starting an argument. By taking your time and being thorough, you can avoid the problems inherent in speed and thoughtlessness.
Both money and your feelings make the world go around. If someone hurts your feelings, then it is time to decide if that person is worth suffering for. Grow more aware of solid values this week.
Sit down to a wellbalanced supper. It is important to take steps to nurture the spirit as well as the body. In the week ahead, the full moon may serve to illuminate the desires of your heart and soul.
Put tape over the panic button. When you are pushed by perceived problems to react too quickly, you might end up face to face with a pitfall. In the week ahead, don’t be so quick to pull out your wallet.
Skip the Clark Kent act. Your inner hero doesn’t need to wear a cape to surmount obstacles. Achieve new heights in the week ahead without being abrasive or pretending to be something you aren’t.
Don’t break the mirror just because you don’t like what you see in it. In the early part of the week, it may be necessary to keep a lid on your temper or take control of your quick reaction to stimuli.
Give more energy to your dreams than to your fears. When those around you are losing their cool, you can remain calm and collected. In the week to come, steer clear of arguments and keep fears under control.
Put problems into perspective. No matter what your problem is, ask yourself if it will seem as important if you look back on it a year from now. Financial situations could come to a peak early in the week.
You might find a flashlight that helps with your soul searching. This week’s full moon falls in your sign, so be prepared to get back from others a reflection of what you give to them.
The true meaning of integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching. Energy levels run high in the week to come, but you may be challenged to avoid friction with others at work.
Don’t rush to judgment. In the week ahead, familiarity may breed the urge to defend your position, rather than contempt. Resist the temptation to start a squabble to get someone’s attention.
You might not own an abacus, but it still adds up. In the week to come, numerous complicated situations could require money. Steer clear of heated situations and pay attention to your spending habits.
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What the indifferent student said when he got a zero on the test -- “NOTHING” TO IT
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Business & Real Estate
Newspapers alive and well While pondering a subject for my fifth monthly article, I’ve noticed favorable reports on auto sales. Having been in that business a few years ago, I considered writing on that industry. With unfavorable employment reports, especially considering my political slant, that subject could have been another angle this month. But when I saw that Warren Buffet, the “Wizard of Omaha,” one of the wealthiest men in the world, of whom every move is followed by Wall Street bought a group of newspapers, I knew. Selfserving as it may be, it’s time for a positive update on the publishing industry. On June 25 th, 63 community newspapers under the Virginia-based holding company Media General, Inc. will become part of World Media Enterprises, one of billionaire investor Warren Buffet’s businesses. Last fall, he bought his hometown newspaper, the Omaha WorldHerald, but it was dismissed as nostalgic. This month’s purchase quadruples his media holdings. Small community newspapers are profitable and thriving, even through these challenging economic times. Another indicator of growth
in newspapers is in emerging markets now considered to be economic powerhouses such as India. The reason for obvious d e c l i n e s in many newspapers and media companies are primarily in classified advertising versus the internet, which is why the daily newspapers have scaled back so dramatically. Most weekly newspapers don’t rely as heavily on time-sensitive classified advertising. Local newspaper display advertising can define your target market better than the internet and other media. Newspaper readers are typically better educated and have higher incomes. Print is tangible and more useful than radio and television, in that it can be re-reviewed at your audience’s convenience. Similar to the way community banks boast of local lending decisions, community newspapers’ advertising rates are often more negotiable than their large corporate counterparts. Two final thoughts I feel the
need to share on this subject is the emergence of free newspapers and clarification of circulation and distribution methods. While paid subscriptions to newspapers are declining, numbers of free newspapers are rising. There is no regulation about pricing on the masthead of a newspaper. Just because it reflects a price doesn’t mean that the majority of its circulation isn’t free. Also, free newspapers are distributed a variety of ways including, but not limited to racks, also known as “retail drop” or “controlled distribution” and end of driveway, also known as “apron” delivery. Our company, Voyager Media Group has both. Without boring you with the statistics, my opinion, having received the latter method at home for several years is to prefer picking-up the paper at a convenient location when I want it. What are your thoughts? Mike Reid, the self-proclaimed “Money Maverick” is a Registered CPA, full-time Advertising Consultant for The Bugle & Voyager Media Group, and his monthly business series can be found at buglenewspapers.com in the Features section.
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PENSIONS Continued from page 11 session. Quinn has been adamant about settling the pension issue, which he has said could influence the State’s credit rating. That’s not to say work didn’t get done in the final days of the session. The Illinois General Assembly passed a budget by about about 1:30 a.m. June 1, which spends $33.7 billion for the 2013 general fund . It includes $6.5 billion for K-12 education, $1.9 billion for higher education, $5 billion for health and human services and $1.6 billion for public safety. The budget makes a $700 million reduction in discretionary spending, with $16.4 billion compared to last year’s $17.1 billion. But it spends $33.7 billion in total, compared to last year’s
CALENDAR Continued from page 8 1-3. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us. Murder Mystery Auditions. 2-4 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Teens can audition for a role in the annual Murder Mystery event. Teens may begin registering and pick up an audition script at the Youth Services desk beginning May 29. For ages 6-12. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield. lib.il.us. AC Rock. 7-8 p.m.at the Plainfield Library. Families will enjoy AC Rock for a fun-filled night of music. AC Rock is Chicago’s premier a
roughly $33.2 billion. The state is paying more into the public pension system, spending $5.2 billion this fiscal year, compared to $4.1 billion last year. But the $6.5 billion K-12 education appropriations bill is a reduction of more than $161 million compared to last year. Another controversial issue was whether to fund several expensive state-run facilities, including the Illinois Youth Center-Joliet, which Quinn wants to close. The budget passed by the House and Senate includes funding for these facilities, although the governor still has the power to close them, and said he likely would. IYC-Joliet, the only maximum security facility for under-aged boys in the state, is scheduled to close July 31 unless Quinn decides to keep it open. In addition to the budget, lawmakers found time to bet
that expanding gaming would increase state revenue and grow the state’s economy. Despite opposition from Quinn, in a 30-26 vote the Senate passed legislation that adds five casinos to the state and allows slot machines at horse racing tracks. Illinois has 10 casinos and six race tracks. Senate Bill 1849 brings casinos to Chicago, Rockford, Lake County, Danville and Chicago’s south suburbs. It also allows any of the state’s existing horse racing tracks to offer slot machines. The measure could produce at least $300 million in tax revenue for the state annually, but revenues of Chicago and suburban casinos, like those in Joliet, could get hit with the increased local competition. Facts and information included in this article were compiled with assistance from Illinois Statehouse News Service
capella group singing classic Rock n Roll favorites from the 1950s through the 1980s. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.
or call 815-556-9278.
JUNE 13 Plainfield Art League Demo. 7 to 9 p.m. at Neuqua Valley High School. The theme will be Raku Pottery with instructors from Neuqua Valley High School. Participants will be creating their own pottery, which will be fired in the traditional manner after the demo at the high school and will be returned to participants at a future demo. Art League demos are free and open to the public. For more details or to become a member of Plainfield Art League, visit www.plainfieldartleague.org, email info@plainfieldartleague.org
The Shape of a Train. 9:3010:15 a.m.at the DuPage Children’s Museum,301 N.Washington Street, Naperville. For ages 2-3. Connect geometric shapes with real objects as you create a train and play with train sets. Registration and prepayment required; call 630-6378000 ext. 0 or online at www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
JUNE 14 Bad Boys Craft Club. 10-11 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Too cool for crafts? Not when you’re making mini-weapons, cubecraft (box model versions of famous characters), and awesome origami. Girls can also attend. For grades 6-12. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.
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