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Local author wins award for children’s science book. See page 2.

SPORTS Troyanovich wins Illinois Women’s Open

NEWS Senior Citizen Health Fair on tap

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OUT IN FORCE

Police team up in traffic work zones

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

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aw enforcement officers from three areas were out in force July 25, to help control traffic issues in a local construction zone.

Bolingbrook, Plainfield and Will County police all were on hand near 119th and Weber Road, stopping motorists for everything from speeding to cell phone usage.

“Our department, in conjunction with Bolingbrook PD and the Will County Sheriff’s Office, is doing a traffic enforcement detail out there to promote the safety of the construction workers that are working in the area,” said Plainfield Chief of Police John Konopek.

All in all, the officers ticketed 126 drivers over about 5 hours. Seventyfive were written for speeding through a construction zone, 35

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for talking on a cell phone in a construction zone,and the remainder for miscellaneous violations.

Bolingbrook police wrote 47 of the citations, Plainfield police wrote 40 and Will County Sheriff’s police wrote 39.

The effort was a shared one, because the enforcement area encompassed an intersection under three different jurisdictions, Konopek said.

Traffic Sergeant Eric Munson said the enforcement action was in response to ongoing concerns from the contractors themselves, who called police for assistance when they felt the workers on the road were in harm’s way from motorists driving recklessly.

The major detail was a one-day effort, however all three jurisdictions will be conducting some extra visibility enforcement over the next few weeks, Konopek said.

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News

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Book Smart Plainfield author honored for children’s science book

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

If the White House is looking for ways to teach science to children, perhaps they should look no further than Plainfield, and resident author Robert Krupp.

Krupp, who has been a science and mathematics teacher for some 63 years, recently was honored for writing a children’s book called“Laura and Grandpa— Discovering Science Together.”

The book, Krupp’s first, received the honor from the Mom’s Choice Awards, which named it among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.

It is a children’s picture story book written for children ages 4-8, containing 10 short stories, all of which have a scientific theme. Krupp, a retired Professor of Physics from Wright College— Chicago, published the book in 2011.

“My first inspiration occurred in early June, 2010, when I attended my 5-year-old granddaughter’s ‘graduation’ from kindergarten,” Krupp said.

“During the ceremony I thought, ‘What could I give Laura, besides the bouquet of roses?’”

“And then as I reflected, it dawned on me,” he said. “Tell her about what I know--and that is science.” But as a college professor, teaching science at his granddaughter’s level was a new experience.

“I love the challenge of trying

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Plainfield resident and author, Robert Krupp is pictured here.

to write in simple words-understandable to a four or eight-year-old--and explain some idea or an observation from a scientific perspective,” he said.

The second book in the series will be available this fall from Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. com.

“This one will contain six stories--they are a little longer than some of those in the first book,” he said, adding that a third book in the series has 4 stories written so far.

“I am not sure how many stories will be in this third book.

I have a list of “titles” for a fourth book, but nothing has been written for this one as yet.”

In addition, Krupp has begun

a second series of books, “Austin and Grandpa—Discovering Science Together” which are written for 9-13-year-olds, and dedicated to his grandson.

The Mom s Choice Awards® (MCA) is an international awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services.

An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business. For more information on the awards program and the honorees, visit MomsChoiceAwards.com.

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Village breaks ground for pedestrian bridge

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Work is set to begin on the Lockport Street Pedestrian Bridge, with the promise of greater access to both sides of the DuPage River and the hope of increased foot traffic downtown.

Village officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday at the bridge, which will receive a host of upgrades including widening the walkway to a 10-foot span and making it both ADA compliant and open to cyclists, adding decorative lighting along the western route, from Village Hall to Main Street, and a scenic overlook onto the DuPage River.

The walkway will connect the downtown business district to both the Riverfront Park and commercial transportation.

The project, which officials aim for completion in December 2012, is funded by a $1 million state grant from the Build Illinois fund, and about $115,000 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds.

D Construction was approved by the Village trustees to complete the work.The company

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Members of the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation dig in at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Lockport St. Pedestrian Bridge.

Renovation of the Bridge will provide an accessible and attractive link from the east to the west side of the river.

built the original bridge in 1991.

Officials say it is a major step for the downtown area, and

ties directly to the ongoing rehabilitation of the Plainfield Riverfront Park.

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Senior Citizen Health Fair on tap this month

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Older adults looking for information, health screenings and more can find it this month in Plainfield.

State Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego) of the 84th district will host his annual Senior Citizen Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Immaculate Parish Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

“I encourage senior citizens and their family members to attend our senior fair,”Cross said.

“This year’s fair has numerous additions from previous years.”

The free and public event offers a bevy of information and services for area seniors, including health screenings, expired prescription medical collections and a shred truck for personal documents.

“There’s going to be tons of information,” Cross said. “We have a senior advisory council that put it together, they do an incredible job every year.

More Info: What: Senior Citizen Health Fair When: 9:00am – 12:00pm,Tuesday, August 7 Where: Saint Mary’s Immaculate Parish Church, 15629 South Illinois Route 59, Plainfield For questions or more information, please contact Rep. Cross’ office at (815) 254-0000.

The shred truck will be located in the south corner of St. Mary’s parking lot. Seniors should pull up to the shred truck and wait for their documents to be unloaded. Participants are allowed a maximum of two grocery bags for each.

New to this year’s fair is the Plainfield Police’s used and expired medication collection booth. Senior residents of the district can bring in old medicines and be assured they will be disposed of properly, Cross said.

Seniors citizens looking for a little cash in their pockets can check out a booth from State Treasurer Dan Rutherford’s office. Representatives will

be on hand to conduct I-Cash searches for seniors. I-Cash is a digital search that helps match people to lost or unclaimed assets that the state may be holding. Established in 1999, the program reports that one in eight Illinois residents has an asset to be claimed in I-Cash.

Assets include everything from stocks and CDs, to safe deposit boxes and valuables.

Glucose, blood pressure, oxygen level, temperature and balance testing screenings all will be offered as services at the Senior Fair. Cross has been a proponent for senior healthcare, particularly in the area of diabetes, for which he has been an ardent supporter

Health Department reports four West Nile mosquito batches Will County Health Department mosquito monitoring sites in Joliet, Shorewood, Bolingbrook and Frankfort have yielded mosquito samples that tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The positive samples were all collected July 24, and positive WNV test results were confirmed the next day. Monitoring sites operated by Will County Environmental Health have now generated six WNV positives this summer. A blue jay collected in Wilmington and a robin taken from Plainfield have also tested WNV-positive.

Will is one of at least 26 Illinois counties to report WNV activity this summer, with the majority of confirmations emanating from Chicagoland. Through July 24, 315 of the state’s 375 WNVpositive mosquito samples (84

percent), and nine of 21 WNVpositive birds from Illinois were collected from Cook or DuPage counties. Both of the state’s human WNV cases identified so far (both females), reside in

suburban Cook County.

The abnormally hot and dry weather experienced this summer has created ideal conditions for See NILE, page 5

of education and research.

The event is organized by local residents on Cross’s Senior Advisory Group, which meets at his Lockport Street

office every other month to discuss relevant senior issues.

The next meeting is at 9 a.m.

Thursday at 24047 W. Lockport St., Suite 213.

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Democratic candidates stripped from ballot

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Just one month after the Will County Democrats faced criticism for not announcing a candidate to replace AJ Wilhelmi in the fall election, the Will County Electoral Board has removed eight democratic candidates from the fall ballot.

The candidates, all seeking spots on the Will County Board, were scratched from the ballot July 24 by the electoral officials, as members cited their appointment to the ballot as unlawful.

“Under Illinois law, the sole responsibility to fill Democrat vacancies on the County Board lies with the County Board District Committee which consists only of the Democratic Precinct Committeemen inside that District,” said Republican Party Chairman Ed Ronkowski.

Those committeemen, whose own votes are weighted by the number of voting democrats in their district, he explained, need to be notified when a meeting is held to appoint candidates to the ballot. That notification didn’t happen, he said. “(Democratic party chairman)

NILE Continued from page 4 the Culex pipiens mosquitoes most often implicated in human WNV transmission. The Health Department strongly urges area residents to take personal precautions designed to prevent mosquito bites.

Persons spending long periods

Scott Pyles should have let each committee send out its own proper notices, elect its own chairman from its members, and signed its own paperwork like the law requires,” Ronkowski said. “If Chairman Pyles hadn’t tried to usurp each committee’s responsibility with illegal procedures, there would have been no violations of law.”

But Pyles took up defense, of both himself and his eight candidates and has committed to the appeal process.

“I believe that the Electoral Board decision is against the manifest weight of the evidence,” Pyles said.“We have filed Petitions for Judicial Review with the court and feel that the Electoral Board decision will be reversed.”

Candidates who were

removed include: Donald Moran of Romeoville, Reed Bible and Irene Garcia-Wittke of Plainfield, Chester Strzelczyk III of Lockport, Mario Carlasare of Frankfort, Chris Griffin of Naperville and Santino Lettieri and John Sanchez Jr. of Mokena.

The removals are significant because should they stand up to appeal, some republicans in the county could be running unopposed.

Ronkowski pointed out that the decision to remove the names was a bi-partisan one, attributed directly to the letter of the law.

“When one football team commits a flagrant foul, is it wrong for the other team to point it out to the referees?” he asked.

“Don’t blame the person who points out the foul to the referee.

Don’t blame the referee. Blame the player who intentionally committed the penalty.”

That person, he said, is Scott Pyles.

“It is a sorry day in Will County when the Democrat Chairman of Will County intentionally violates the law, disenfranchising Democratic voters just to make sure that only his personally approved candidates get his signature on their filed papers.”

outdoors are advised to use insect repellents containing DEET, or other chemical compounds that deter mosquitoes. Culex mosquitoes are most active near dawn and during the early evening.

The Health Department is accelerating mosquito monitoring in order to keep pace with what appears to be a burgeoning WNV potential. All monitoring sites are currently harvested

twice weekly, but selected sites will now be visited three times a week. Additional monitoring sites may also be added. Fifteen monitoring sites are currently active, including two in Joliet and two in Bolingbrook. All four of the Joliet and Bolingbrook sites have yielded one WNV-positive mosquito sample so far.

For more information about WNV across Illinois, visit www. idph.state.il.us.

“The Will County

Democratic Party wants voters to have a choice in November. We are working to give them choice.”

Scott Pyles, Democratic party chairman

Pyles said his appeal is all about choice.

“The Will County Democratic

Party wants voters to have a choice in November. We are working to give them choice.”

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Opinions

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Only editorials reflect the views of the newspaper.

Letter to the Editor

Finishing the job Illinois needs more jobs—and there is more we can do to help.

The number one issue we continue to hear from job-creators is the high cost of workers comp rates in Illinois compared to neighboring states.

Imagine you have a home improvement project, where you need to spackle a wall before repainting it; yet instead of taking the time to patch the actual cracks and holes, you skip that step and go straight to painting over them.Then you stand back and admire your handiwork. Job complete. Or is it?

That’s the question lingering over the state’s action on workers compensation reform last year.

Workers compensation costs in Illinois are among the highest in the nation and are seen as a significant factor in the state’s inability to retain existing jobs and attract new businesses.This underlying problem is much larger than what last year’s workers comp bill has been able to address.

The new law, which has been in effect since last summer,has lived up to the concerns of its critics. What was presented to us and landmark reforms to save the state millions in annual costs and restore a sense of balance and fairness to our business community has instead amounted to mere trimming around the edges.

Additional reforms are needed, and now.

The most important reform we need to enact would ensure that injuries claimed under workers’

compensation actually occurred on the job or are predominately work-related. This is known as the causation standard.While this would seem to be common-sense, it is not currently the law in Illinois.

When Florida enacted a similar “causation”reform in 2003,workers’ compensation costs decreased by nearly 70%. This is the kind of real reform and cost-savings we need here.

There is broad agreement on the common-sense reforms that are needed; just not the political will in Springfield to get them done. This must change.

House Republicans introduced an eight-bill package of meaningful workers’ comp reform legislation this spring.We hope our colleagues across the aisle will work with us to achieve the additional reforms we all know are needed.

Last year’s workers comp reform law represents a first step, not the end of the road. Serious workers comp reform requires inclusion of the causation standard and recognition that our current system has too long permitted excessive fraud and abuse.

Meaningful workers comp reform would help Illinois to attract and retain the quality private-sector jobs that are critical to middle-income families. This is a goal we all share and must continue to work toward.

By Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross and Rep. Dwight Kay

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From Years Past Five years ago…2007 • Jack Heimerdinger, director of the local cable access television station, said the Plainfield Television Group during the next three weeks would be moving to a new facility that takes up most of the second floor of the former First Midwest Bank building on Lockport Street in downtown Plainfield.

Ten years ago… 2002 • Plainfield officials launched a re-evaluation of the village’s downtown revitalization approach.

Stretching along Lockport Street from Route 59 to U.S. 30, the downtown business corridor stood at the core of Plainfield’s existence for nearly a century, providing a hub of essential shops and services for generations of farmers and laborers calling the formerly quaint village home.

But in recent decades, the downtown had begun to lose its luster, falling victim to the auto-driven economic realities of modern suburbia.

“Clearly, our downtown is something the village has particularly identified as an important element to the village’s future,” said Plainfield Community Development Director Jim Testin.“It’s definitely something we want to save and grow.”

To aid in the effort, the village hired two firms to draft a master downtown plan to guide the redevelopment effort in the historic sections of downtown east of the DuPage River.

Fifteen years ago… 1997 • In a decision that probably surprised few Plainfield sports fans, the board of education replaced Plainfield High School Boys Athletic Director Chuck Harris with Wayne DeSutter, a 14-year PHS varsity football head coach.

Although the board received 15 to 20 pro-Harris letters and phone calls, board members said they were seeking a change of direction and a new alignment at the high school, and that the time had come to make a change for a variety of reasons.

Twenty years ago… 1992 • Nearly two years after the devastation of their school, church and parish buildings in the August 1990 tornado, St. Mary Immaculate parish took another giant step toward recovery.

More than 750 people joined in celebrating the parish’s return to Plainfield, as the new parish education center and hall were dedicated and blessed.

For the previous two years, the parish had met at St. Charles Borromeo in Romeoville and school was held in mobile units outside Indian Trail Junior High School.

Although construction had yet to begin on the new church, Sunday Mass would be held in the new school gymnasium.

• Plainfield village trustees discussed a resolution to approve a route for the proposed Fox Valley Expressway along the Will/Kendall county line.

• The Enterprise reported on the Plainfield Village Board’s inability to reach a conclusion after an hour and a half of discussion on developers’ proposed lot sizes in residential subdivisions.

“We’re basically telling developers to take their money and spend it elsewhere until we figure out what we’re doing,” said trustee Michael Lambert.

Richard J. Koerner Age 70, a devoted husband, father, andgrandfather passed away peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. A U.S. Army veteran.

Formerly employed by the Joliet Herald News and Fox Valley Press as a printing pressman and warehouse paper manager, retiring in 2004 after over 40 years of service.Dick was an active member of St. Mary Immaculate Parish and the Senior Group in Plainfield. He coached boy’s basketball and flag football at St. Mary’s School while his sons were attending school there. He also coached baseball for

Ruth Kinley Ruth Kinley, (nee Worst) age 95 of Plainfield, IL at rest Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Lakewood Nursing Center in Plainfield, IL. Born September 8,1916 in Plainfield,IL. Ruth is survived by her children, Donald (Sharon) Kinley of Plainfield, IL and Larry (Patricia) Kinley of Valrico, FL, her grandchildren, David (Michele) Kinley of Normal, IL, Randy Kinley of Plainfield, IL, William (Gidget) Kinley of NewYork, Joseph (Kim) Kinley and Karalee Kinley both of Florida; her greatgrandchildren Meghan (Kevin) Spreer, Brett, Kelsey, Glenn, Kurt, Karen, Emily, Jerry Biller, Matthew, Caleb, Samantha and Madison and great-great-granddaughter Maci

John Francis Thompson John Francis Thompson, age 74, died July 21, 2012 in Naperville, IL under the care of Seasons Hospice at Manor Care Naperville. He was with his wife,Denise ConsidineThompson, and her sister, Francine Considine Ware,at the time of his passing.

“Jack” was born in Waterbury, CT, and raised in nearby Meriden. He spent most of his adult life in New York, Greenville, SC, and suburban Chicago.

Jack served in the U.S. Navy as an air intelligence officer and tactical navigator for four years.A graduate of

the Plainfield Athletic Club.

He l o v e d working in his vegetable garden and fishing at his favorite lake in Indiana.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jane; three children, Christine (Jeff) Thompson, Mark (Nichole) Koerner, and Bill (Cassandra) Koerner. He was devoted to his grandchildren, Jenna and Sara Koerner, Roni and Maranda Dodd, Jacob and Josh Thompson, Braedon and Keeley Koerner, and Olivia Burton. Also surviving are his father, Elmer

Koerner; and his siblings, Mary Ann (Bob) Cerven, Kathi Barrett, Barb Koerner, Nancy (Bob) Crickman, and Gary (Dawn) Koerner; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceded by his mother, Bernice (nee Pantol) Koerner.

Funeral Services for Richard J. Koerner will be Thursday,August 2, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500, www.fredcdames.com

Spreer; as well as many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Glenn in 2003, and a great-grandson Ethan, her parents Floyd and Elvira Worst and her siblings, Harold Worst, Rosella Russell, Howard Worst and Bob Worst.

Ruth was a 1934 graduate of Plainfield High School and an active lifelong member of Plainfield United Methodist Church. She was a member of TOPS and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards and attending any and all of her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Her grandchildren will always remember the cookies she so lovingly baked for them. For those

who prefer, memorials in her honor may be directed to the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 15114 S. Illinois St.,Plainfield,IL 60544 or Joliet Area Community Hospice,250Water Stone Circle,Joliet,IL 60435.Visitation was Monday, July 23, 2012 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at Plainfield United Methodist Church, 15114 S. Illinois Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM. Private family interment at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, IL. Arrangements entrusted to: OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 59 & East 30),Plainfield,IL 60544 Info:(815) 436 – 9221 or www. overmanjones.com

Meriden High School, he received a B.S. degree in chemistry from Trinity College in Hartford. He earned a Masters of Business Administration with distinction from Pace College in New York. In 1978, Pace College named himAlumnus of theYear.

Jack began his career as Assistant Treasurer of BankersTrust Co.in New York City.He later moved on toYoung & Rubicam one of the world’s largest advertising agencies where he served as management supervisor, V.P. and Director for such household brand names as General Foods, Procter & Gamble, Bristol-Myers and General Electric.

Surviving are his wife, Denise Considine Thompson, a Savannah, GA native and current resident of

Naperville, IL, his two daughters Kimberly Thompson Kennedy of Marstons Mills, MA, and Susan Thompson Fierro of Katonah, NY, and five grandchildren.

The Memorial Mass will be held at St.Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield, IL on Friday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.The funeral mass will be held in Savannah,GA on Friday,August 3 at 1:00 p.m.

The family suggests any remembrances be made in his name to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care: 6880 N. Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge,IL 60527.

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Community Events

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ONGOING Plainfield Art League Juried Member Exhibit. Running until July 30 at the District 202 Administration building at 15732 Howard Street in Plainfield.

Watercolors, oils, mixed media, acrylics, and drawings by PAL members will all be featured in the second floor gallery.

The theme for this exhibit is “Independence.” Award winners were announced at the art league Plein Air outing, Wednesday, July 11, at Settler’s Park. The gallery at the Plainfield District 202 Administration building is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays (closed Fridays during summer) with check-in at the second floor desk – for more info call: 815-577-4000. The exhibit is 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 or call 815-556-9278.

ESL writing and grammar practice. Mondays at 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. If you want to practice writing English and English grammar, come to this relaxed group to meet other multi-lingual adults and an English-speaking tutor. The group meets in the lower-level bay area of the library. During the summer, a teen will be available to read to the young children of any participants.

ESL conversation club.

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. This club is for any adult whose first language is not English. Come practice your speaking skills while learning about American culture.

ESL reading club. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. If you want to learn new words, practice your pronunciation, and become more fluent in English, come to this relaxed weekly group Meet other multi-lingual adults and an English-speaking coordinator to read aloud. Choose your own level and use newspapers, magazines, or books to start reading with more confidence.

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.

Call 815-436-4073 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous.

Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational United Church of Christ, at the corner of Rte. 59 and Fraser Rd. Meeting is held in the lounge room. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! www.oa.org.

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. 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.

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.

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-inarms are always welcome. Call Melanie in Romeoville at 253861-5897 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. If you have any items of question, please call 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. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, desserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. 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. 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.

AUGUST 2 Family bingo. 2 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Bingo games for the whole family to play. Register each child and each adult attending. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

AUGUST 6 Butterflies, wildflowers, and Becky. 2 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Outreach staff members will booktalk the Monarchs (K-2),Bluestems (grades 3-5), and the Rebecca Caudills (grades 4-8), all lists of Illinois award nominees. Parents and children are welcome to attend.

AUGUST 6-12 Stick-bound books. During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Use natural materials to bind and decorate a book for your art or writing in this science-focused discovery activity.

Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days, free with admission or membership. Visit See CALENDAR, page 9

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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 www.dupagechildrensmuseum. org for a schedule.

AUGUST 7 Plainfield National Night Out. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Fire StationAdministration Building.

This is an anti-crime and drug effort aimed at providing a greater sense of awareness to area residents through neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

Games, raffles and crafts will be available to all attendees.The Night Out will be held in conjunction with Main Street Plainfield’s weekly car show. eBook Help. 10 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Drop in to get your questions answered on eBooks and eReaders, or test drive a variety of devices compatible with Library eBooks. Plainfield Library card required.

AUGUST 8 Teacher Expo 2012. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 176 West, 1100 N. Frontage Road, Joliet. This expo is designed for teachers seeking out ways to make the classroom a more interesting place. There will be almost 40 exhibits geared toward educators. Admission is free, and children are welcome.

Annual Volunteer Thank-You Event. 6:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Library volunteers are invited to attend a coffee and cake reception in their honor.There will be fun, food, and giveaways.

The Roads that Lead to Lincoln. 11 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Author Dave Clark guides you through Abraham Lincoln’s political and legal careers in Illinois and the historic sites related to Abe and his family located along Route 66, the Great River Road, and the Lincoln Highway. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us. or call 815-327-2515.

A Novel Idea book discussion.

7-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. This monthly book discussion is for adults seeking thought-provoking fiction as well as non-fiction. Pick up the next title at the Reference Desk.

Gospel of Luke: discipleship, joy, the poor, healing, and the cross and suffering. Register to attend this free program by contacting David Fiday at 815-439-1897 or djfiday@ comcast.net.

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Concerts in the park. 7:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater in Settlers’ Park.

Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and come to Downtown Plainfield to see Bopology, a swing, jazz, and Frank Sinatra group play the big band sounds of Duke Ellington and the vocal style of the Rat Pack.

For up-to-date inclement weather information,check www.plainfieldil.org the day of the concert.

Create a story. During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Add new details and illustrations each day to continue the Studio’s story in this art discovery activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days, free with admission or membership. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for a schedule.

AUGUST 12 Letter writing. 8 a.m. to noon in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Gym, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

Show your support by writing a letter to our military men and women. For more information call 815-436-2651 or visit www.smip. org.

Two More Hours with Luke. 9-10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Discuss five more of the most important themes in the

AUGUST 13 Green Village Series. 7-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library.

Author Rowan Jacobsen writes about the collapse of the honey bee and the upcoming agricultural crisis. The Green Village Series is in partnership with the village of Plainfield and supported by Illinois Landscape Supply, LLC. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield. lib.il.us.

AUGUST 14 Panera Storytime. 10 a.m. at the Panera Bread on Route 59 and 127th Street in Plainfield. Enjoy a story and craft as well as free milk and cookies. This storytime is recommended for 2-5 year olds.

Registration is required. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield. lib.il.us or call 815-327-2515.

AUGUST 15 Job Club. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. The library’s job club welcomes job seekers and career changers. The

topic for this meeting is “Ace the Interview and Get the Job Offer,” presented by Lauren Milligan of ResuMAYDAY. Learn how to prepare for an interview, keep

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focused during the interview, and follow up afterward. Bring your lunch, dessert will be provided.

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

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Police and Fire

The Enterprise, Thursday, August 2, 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.

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Ashley Angell, 26, 546 Tewksbury Court, Oswego, was arrested on July 8 at 6:21 a.m. on S. Golden Lane and W. Main for reckless driving.

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Blake Casas, 18, 1803 Chestnut Hill, Road, Plainfield, was arrested on July 9 at 10:47 p.m. in the 16000 block of S. Dan O’Connell Drive for resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

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Krystin Hart, 24, 1914 Long Ridge Court, Plainfield, was arrested on July 11 at 1:35 p.m. at 16005 S. Route 59 for battery.

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Ronald Gaulton, 51, 26423 Silver Leaf Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 13 at 10:41 p.m. on W. 135th and S. Ridge Road for DUI with blood alcohol content over .08.

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Kelsie Marion, 18, 14611 S. Kearns Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 17 at 7:15 p.m. on W. Chicago and S. Des Plaines was arrested for disorderly conduct.

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Jeffrey Dillard, 23, 739 Sherwood Ave.,Aurora, was arrested on July 18 at 4:31 a.m. on W. Cedar Creek Court and W. Cedar Creek Lane for burglary from motor vehicle and criminal trespass to vehicle.

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Ryan Starcher, 29, 2020 Lilac Lane, Aurora, was arrested on July 18 at 4:31 a.m. on W. Cedar Creek Court and W Cedar Creek Lane for burglary from motor vehicle and criminal trespass to vehicle.

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Robert Schubert, 54, 716 Lindholm Court, Naperville, was arrested on July 19 at 12:07 a.m. on W. Main and S. Route 59 for DUI with blood alcohol content over .08.

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Nicholas Blatchford, 24, 24108 W. Merlot Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on July 20 at 5:35 p.m. at the residence for assault.

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Eric Scherner, 49, 13300 S. Flagg Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 20 at 8:48 p.m. at 13300 S. Flagg Drive for domestic battery and interfering with reporting domestic violence.

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Mark Stephanites, 49, 14904 S. Center, Plainfield, was arrested on July 21 at 3:08 a.m. on S. Joliet Road and W. Union for DUI/alcohol.

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Marcus Williams, 26, 420 Rockhurst Road, Bolingbrook, was arrested on

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July 21 at 6:14 p.m. on S. 248th Avenue and W. Prairie Grove Drive for an in-state warrant.

Patricia Malinek, 28, 3296 East Ave., Stickney, was arrested on July 21 at 8:13 p.m. at 24200 W. Main for DUI/ alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

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John Delehanty, 25, 6921 Clearwater Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 22 at 12:03 a.m. on W. Fort Beggs Drive and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license,

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Erin Johnson, 18, 16941 S. Plainsman Court, Plainfield, was arrested on July 22 at 5:52 a.m. at 23835 W. Cahills Way for theft under $500, criminal trespass and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

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Eduardo Arriaga, 24, 423 N. Broadway, Joliet, was arrested on July 23 12:42 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and W. Union for suspended/revoked driver’s license and operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.

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Colin Hackman, 18, 24811 W. Vermette Road, Plainfield, was arrested on July 24 at 11:41 p.m. on W. Blakely and S. Shreffler drives for possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis.

Ashley Sic, 24, 6921 Clearwater Drive,Plainfield, was arrested on July 25 at 6:04 p.m. at 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive for an in-state warrant.

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Viles, 33, 2818 18 Michelle Arches Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 24 at 10:51 a.m. on S. Howard and S. Joliet Road for no valid driver’s license.

Haas,41,404 Fenton 19 Rickey Ave., Romeoville, was arrested on July 24 at 8:19 p.m. on S. Illinois and W. Lockport for

Scott Niehoff, 18, 25021W. Vermette Road, Plainfield, was arrested on July 24 at 11:41 p.m. on W. Blakely and S. Shreffler drives for possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis.

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Talia Bishop, 25, 690 S. Zachary Drive, Romeoville, was arrested on July 26 at 8:34 p.m. on S. Collins Drive and S. Joliet Road for no valid driver’s license and operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.

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Jose Rodriguez-Chavez, 42, 3728 Saratoga Drive, Joliet, was arrested on July 26 at 8:51 p.m. on S. McClellan Avenue and W. Renwick Road for DUI with blood alcohol content over .08.

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Nigel Jackson, 23, 602 Plymouth Court, Oswego, was arrested on July 25 at 9:31 a.m. on W. 135th and S. Route 30 for operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.

Laura Anderson, 32, 24102 W. Pear Tree Circle, Plainfield, was arrested on July 27 at 1:06 p.m. in the 14300 block of S. Coil Plus Drive for an in-state warrant.

Gerardo Huerta, 35, 777 Royal St., Naperville, was arrested on July 25 at 9:56 p.m. on W. Lockport and S. Miles Avenue for no valid driver’s license.

Cameron Good, 21, 11549 S. Derby Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on July 28 at 2:04 p.m. in the 11500 block of S. Derby Lane for an in-state warrant.

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17 1956 #1 hit for Elvis Presley 19 Cartoon collectible 20 De Matteo of “The Sopranos” 21 Fat-based bird feed 22 ‘80s-’90s “Did I do that?” TV nerd 24 Having one’s day in court?

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30 “Exodus” author Uris 31 Car radio button 32 “Tomb Raider” role for Angelina Jolie

33 Conflict involving a fake horse 38 Workbook chapter 39 __ for tat 40 Sang like a canary, so to speak 43 Mongolian desert 46 Out-of-the-office detective duty 48 Ebert’s partner after Siskel 49 Parented 50 “Do __ others ...”

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Be an equal opportunity friend. Make an effort to be friendly to everyone in the week ahead. The people least deserving of your hand in friendship may need it the most and repay your kindness.

Enjoy powerful new contacts in the week ahead. You could be passionate about getting what you want in areas that have to do with career, finance or business - and even love. Spread the joy around.

Expect the unexpected.

In the upcoming week, your tastes might stray toward the new and unusual, or you might feel an urge to invest in antiques or update your computer with the latest gadgets.

You are not defeated when you lose, but you are defeated when you quit. In the week to come, you will receive plenty of encouragement. You can tap into staying power to see a project through to completion.

Make powerful connections in the upcoming week. It seems your popularity increases when your passion is sparked by meeting new and original personalities. You are revitalized by New Age ideas and isms.

Knowledge is power. If all you know how to do is row a boat, you won’t have a clue about what to do when the river runs dry. Learn as much as you can in the week ahead to be prepared for the future.

You are torn two ways.

In the week ahead, you feel eager to impulsively experiment and may take on something out of the ordinary. At the same time, however, your natural reserve may prevent you from going wild.

You have a passion for much more than fashion. Love and romance and the enjoyment of shared intimacies might be key elements for you this week. Give love a chance.

Your heart might unwittingly take a walk on the wild side in the week ahead. When there are interesting things to see and do - as well as people to meet - it is difficult to get quite enough sleep.

Chop down problems one weed at a time. Your talent for organization can be applied to your relationships, as well. This week, your attention is riveted on making relationships perfectly divine.

The more, the merrier.

Since you are respectful toward others, they tend to respect you and will very likely include you in group endeavors as a matter of course in the upcoming week.

Romance, passion and love are gifts. But they aren’t like gift certificates that you can stick in a drawer and redeem later. Jump on any romantic opportunity immediately during the week to come.

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Plainfield Past Historic schoolhouse open for tours

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

One of the oldest buildings in Plainfield stands just off Rt. 30 and Howard Street, juxtaposed with some of the area’s most modern facilities.

A Plainfield schoolhouse, built in 1847 to serve South Plainfield, is the oldest known one-room schoolhouse in Illinois. But interestingly, it spent most of its years not as a school, but as a home.

According to reports, the building was used as a school until 1851,when it was purchased

by the Needham family and moved across the street for use as a residence. Others living in the building were members of the Howard Bayles family, generations of which resided there until 2001, when it was purchased by longtime Plainfield residents Clayton and Debra Olsen.

As members of the Village Preservation Association, the Olsens saw historical value in the building, and in 2003 they donated the structure to Plainfield Community Consolidated School See SCHOOL, page 27

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By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

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Samantha Troyanovich won the Illinois Women’s Open with a birdie on the final hole.

ith a remodeled Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville, the Illinois Women’s Open figured to be wide open, especially for the newcomers.

That was the case when it all came to a close Friday with three women battling in a playoff and two finishing just one shot behind.

Two of the three in the playoff were first timers, including the winner, Samantha Troyanovich, of Grosse Point Shores, Michigan.

“The golf course looks great,” Troyanovich said. “I think I got a pretty good feel for it. I think it kind of leveled the playing field, but we’ll never know.”

Troyanovich was in the fourth-to-last group, three shots off the lead entering the final round where she shot a three-under par 69, good for a 215 (-1) three-day total.

“I felt the golf course suited me well,” said Troyanovich, who just finished her undergrad at Tulane. “I hit my driver a long way so I had wedges in on a lot of holes. I controlled the ball pretty well.”

She birdied the par-5 third hole in the first hole of the sudden death playoff to win after just coming up short of the green in two and chipping to four feet.

“It’s my first victory and to birdie the hole in a playoff is unbelievable,” Troyanovich said. “I was really happy with how I played today. Everything just kind of came together. I didn’t look at the scoreboard at all. I had no idea where I stood and on the last hole I made about a 10-foot putt to save par and that got me in the playoff. I had no idea how big that putt was. It was probably good that I didn’t know.”

Also competing in the playoff were Samantha Postillion See OPEN, page 17

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Toole has chance to show he means it Heading back to 2008, Jamie Toole has been blamed for the failure of both the South Coast WIDE RIGHT League where

by Mark Gregory he was CEO and the Joliet JackHammers, where he served as GM their final season.

Through it all, while he admits to failures, Toole has maintained a separation between his position and being the owner.

“We all make mistakes,” Toole said.“In this business you make them in a fish bowl. But I wasn’t the owner. When people throw darts, they throw them at who they see.”

Toole again finds himself in a fish bowl, as the two teams he owned in the Midwest Collegiate League, the Will County CrackerJacks and the Illinois Lincolns of Will County, both resigned from the league with one week left to play in the season last week.

The teams were set to play against each other to finish out the rest of the season, but players were recruited to play with other teams in the league, leaving not enough players to maintain the schedule.

The dispute over why exactly the teams left – Toole clams philosophical differences, while the League blames finances – will more than likely end up being decided by lawyers or judges, but there

is one thing that is not up for dispute – this is Toole’s chance at redemption.

This time there is no one else to blame. This time he is the owner. This time he can’t hide.

Toole doesn’t seem ready to hide, as he has already issued a motto for the 2013 CrackerJacks as ‘Rise Up’, indicating the team will compete next season.

He also says he firmly plans to repay all vendors and league fees owed by his two teams.

Repayment in full would be a lot different than what happened when the South Coast League and the ‘Hammers went under.

While making several phone calls that spanned Georgia to California to Pennsylvania to Illinois, there is one thing that is unarguable about the SCL and the JackHammers – there were a lot of people hurt and a lot of money unpaid in the wake of those two going under while Toole was in the highest managerial position.

Many of those people blame Toole with a rare disgust and ire.

“He needs to go dig a ditch for a living, because he can’t run a league or team,” said Ric Sissler, a former GM in the SCL. “How many people have to get screwed? Wherever he goes he leaves all kinds of trouble and misery. He leaves a wake of disaster and gives baseball a bad name.”

However, there are people who were deeply impacted who blame the ownership See TOOLE, page 18

Scott Taylor/Enterprise Staff

Former Chicago Cub Bobby Dernier was brought in as a coach for the Will County CrackerJacks, which resigned form the Midwest Collegiate League.

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East represents at fastest man

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In an event that was dominated by District 202 runners, winning four of the last five years – including three straight wins from South’s Dondre Adams (200810) – the Plainfield schools were not heavily represented Friday night at the 16th Annual Football’s Fastest Man Competition at Joliet West’s Ray Klootwyk Field.

FOOTBALL It is an event put on by Tim O’Halloran of EdgyTim.com and local speed coach Tim Graf.

Hinsdale South senior defensive back Tavaris Binion, the 2012 Class 3A state 100-meter dash champion, won the event with a time of 4.50 in the final race, edged out Minooka’s Devin Ingram for the title, making it only the fifth time the title has left Will County.

“This is something that I hope we can do for years to come,” O’Halloran said. “It is another event to just get kids out here and compete. It is always interesting because I always find a kid that I didn’t know about.”

District 202 was represented by a quartet of Plainfield East players, who wished they had more hometown competition.

“Our conference is a great conference and we would like to see some of them out here for competition,” said incoming senior Brennan Rompa, a linebacker and fullback. “This is to see how our speed is going into the season.”

He feels he is up to par.

“I have been working hard all offseason, so I think I am up there with the guys in the conference,” he said.

Rompa also feels good about the season after a summer of camps and working out.

“We played good competition (in 7-on-7) and held our own,” he said. “We are ready.”

Incoming junior running back Cullen Rompa also enjoyed the competition, as there was a lot of competition at his position, especially Lincoln-Way East’s Nick Colangelo, who was third overall, but was clocked at 4.41 in one of his preliminary runs.

“There is a lot of competition here and running back and it is great to see how you compete against all these guys in my group,” Cullen Rompa said. “It is a good thing to see because if you are lagging behind, you can see that and get it turned around before practice starts.”

While he will be happy all season to block for Rompa,

fullback Brian Castillo enjoyed a chance to compete as an individual.

“Fullbacks usually don’t get a lot of credit, so this is good to get myself going,” he said.

“Because once we are playing, all I want to do is make good blocks for Cullen so he can make good plays for our team.”

Castillo said he can’t wait for the start of practice, which is right around the corner.

“I am looking forward to two-a-days because that means we are getting ready for the season,” he said. mark@buglenewspapers.com

Mark Gregory/Enterprise Staff

Brian Castillo (right) from Plainfield East competed in the fastest man contest.

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Through The Archives Celebrating 125 years of Plainfield sports

Bowling records Top 125 District 202 teams of All-Time (No’s 50-26) 50. Central girls tennis 1992 Sectional champs, 20th in state 49. Central wrestling 2012 Regional champs 48. Central football 1937 Finished season 6-0-1 47. Central softball 2007 29-8, SPC and regional champs 46. Central boys bowling 2005 Eighth in state 45. North girls track 2012 Eighth in state 44. Central girls cross 2001 Ran away with regional champ.

43. Central girls soccer 2006 15-4-1, SPC and regional champs 42. Central girls volleyball 2001 24-7, regional champs 41. Central football 1980 Finished 8-1 40. Central wrestling 1999 Regional champs 39. Central football 1999 8-3, second round of playoffs.

38. Central girls volleyball 1983 20-5, regional champs 37. Central baseball 1974 28-4 record 36. Central girls basketball 2002 24-7, regional champs 35. Central football 1944 Finished 6-0 34. North girls bowling 2008 Sectional champs, 13th in state 33. Central wrestling 2000 Regional champs 32. Central girls bowling 2007 Finished eighth in state 31. South girls bowling 2010 Seventh in state 30. Central softball 1983 24-4, regional champs 29. Central football 1981 9-2, quarterfinalist (1 playoff win) 28. South football 2010 9-2, second round playoffs 27. Central boys bowling 2012 Sectional champs, eighth in state 26. Central boys bowling 2011 Sectional champs, eighth in state

BOYS High Game 300 Josh Smith (PS) 2003 300 Scott Coleman (PS) 2006 300 Patryk Bec (PN) 2007 300 John Kontos (PS) 2008 300 Kyle Heywood (PS) 2008 300 Nick Boris (PC) 2008 300 Brian Rife (PC) 2010 290 Mark Liebich (PC) 2003 289 Eric Brander (PS) 2009 289 Matt Maser (PC) 2006 289 Paul Monroe (PS) 2003 High 3-game series 790 John Kontos (PS) 2008 785 Dan Strubel (PC) 2005 778 Patryk Bec (PN) 2007 767 Jim Blaney (PE) 2009 757 Scott Coleman (PS) 2006 749 Josh Smith (PS) 2003 745 Kyle Korczak (PS) 2006 743 Kyle Heywood (PS) 2010 741 Kyle Heyward (PS) 2010 733 John Kontos (PS) 2006 High 6-game series 1,442 Kyle Heywood (PS) 2010 1,414 B. Andelbradt (PS) 2010 1,407 Nick Swan (PC) 2005 1,404 E. Wasielewski (PC) 2012 1,402 Kyle Heywood (PS) 2009 1,396 Scott Coleman (PS) 2004 1,369 Will Eklove (PS) 2009 1,367 Chase Patterson (PS) 2012 Team high game 1,215 South 2009 1,203 North 2009 1,166 South 2010 1,165 Central 2009 1,164 Central 2009 1,163 South 2010 High 3-game series 3,460 South 2010 3,361 North 2009 3,291 South 2010 3,287 Central 2008 3,241 Central 2009 3,235 South 2003

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Ind. High game 289 Cari Cape (PC) 2007 286 Megan Hoppe (PN) 2008 285 Nicole Hamilton (PS) 2008 280 Nicole Hamilton (PS) 2007 280 D. Belobraydich (PC) 2007 279 Nicole Hamilton (PS) 2008 279 Nicole Hamilton (PS) 2009 279 Shannon Grimes (PN) 2007 279 Chelsea Oshita (PC) 2009 Ind. High 3-game series 742 Chelsea Oshita (PC) 2010 722 Heather Kratz (PC) 2006 722 Nicole Hamilton (PS) 2007 721 Sam Sumner (PC) 2007 718 D. Belobraydich (PC) 2006 718 T. Zimmerman (PC) 2010 716 Nicole Hamilton (PS) 2009 714 Megan Hoppe (PN) 2009 Ind. 6-game series 1,394 D. Belobraydich (PC) 2006 1,383 A. Chamberlin (PS) 2009 1,369 A. Chamberlin (PS) 2009 1,363 A. Chamberlin (PS) 2010 1,355 A. Chamberlin (PS) 2010 1,350 D. Belobraydich (PC) 2006 1,339 A. Chamberlin (PS) 2009 1,327 A. Chamberlin (PS) 2009 1,325 Chelsea Oshita (PC) 2011 1,320 T. Zimmerman (PC) 2010 Team high game 1,164 North 2009 1,136 Central 2006 1,114 Central 2007 1,098 South 2009 See RECORDS, page 18

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OPEN Continued from page 13 of Burr Ridge and Lauren Mielbrecht of Gulf Stream, Florida.

Postillion, the daughter of three-time winner Kerry Postillion, also fired a 69 in the final round, but left a long third shot on the playoff hole.

“I had a downhill lie and I had an uphill shot, so I hit a 7-wood and it landed in the bunker and got out of it, thank God,” Postillion said. I still hit a decent shot in, but if I would have put the drive in a better position from the start, I would have been fine.”

“I’m very happy, my 69 ties what my lowest competitive round is. Hopefully I can break that and start shooting 68s. I was nervous the whole last few holes and the playoff because I knew I was right in there.”

Mielbrecht was a first-time competitor and took home

$5,000 for winning the low pro title. She had a five-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole to win, but missed. She shot a 70 in the final round.

“This is the largest purse they’ve ever had and I’m honored to win it, but that’s not why I’m playing,” Mielbrecht stated. “At the end of the day I wanted the trophy.

I would trade the money for the trophy. I knew it was a big putt. I didn’t know if it was to tie or to win.”

Brittany Johnston of Akron, Ohio and Ashley Armstrong of Flossmoor each finished one shot off the playoff and both had several chances to at least be a part of the playoff.

Johnston had a three-putt bogey on 16 but came back to birdie 17 before missing a birdie putt on the 18th.

Armstrong had five birdies en route to a 32 on the front nine to put herself in contention, but doubled the short 10th hole and found the water off the tee on the

15th, although she recovered to make bogey.

Those making their first appearance to the IWO enjoyed it and hope to make it back to Mistwood again next year.

“I never saw it before the renovation, but with what they are doing, it is going to be very nice,” Mielbrecht said of Mistwood. “I hope to come back again. It’s a nice area and the people are great. They do a phenomenal job.”

The lone Voyager Media local to make the cut was Minooka’s Mallory Carr. Carr shot rounds of 77-76-81 to shoot a 234, good for a tie for 28th.

Other locals who competed wereTyra Frederick of Lockport (166), Colleen Mahoney of Downers Grove (170), Carly Shapiro of Lockport (170), Krystal Garritson of Lockport (172), Rachel Oberheide of Park Ridge (180), Liz Schwartzers of Downers Grove (197) and Helene Ault of Downers Grove (219). staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Tryouts, practices to begin next week Tryouts and first practices for high school sports will begin Wednesday, Aug. 8 across the district.

The following information is taken from schools websites.

Aug. 1 to Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 9-2 and on Thursday from Aug. 2 from 5-7 p.m.

Athletes are required to be registered with completed forms to participate.

CENTRAL

NORTH

Registration is from 9-2 Thursday for fall sports. There is also registration from 5-7 p.m. the same day. All students must be registered before they are allowed to practice or try out.

You must also have an athletic physical, and have signed the athletic code and concussion forms. The participation fee is $129.

Girls tennis tryouts will take place from Wednesday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Registration is done online filling out a form.

To fill out the for online, do the following steps: Go to the website at plainfieldnor th.8to18.com.

Create a new account.

Enter e-mail and make a password. Then click begin registration.

Click sport you are trying out for. Scroll to bottom and click continue to step two, which is in blue.

Under select a participant, click add a new participant. If students name is there, click the circle.

EAST Registration takes place from

TOOLE Continued from page 14 groups above Toole and believe his hands were tied.

“I went weeks and weeks without getting paid (in the SCL),” said field manager Chad Parker, who followed Toole from Georgia to Joliet and was the final manager of the ‘Hammers.

RECORDS Continued from page 16 1,095 North 1,095 North

2007 2009

For football, varsity and sophomores will go from Aug. 8-11 from 8–11 a.m. and 4–7 p.m.

Freshmen will go from Aug. 8-11 from 9–11 am and 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Boys soccer for varsity and JV will meet on the practice fields on Aug. 8-11 from 8–11 a.m. at the practice field. On the 11th is varsity only.

Boys golf meets at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course in Yorkville at 8 a.m. Aug. 8-11.

Boys cross country meets at the stadium from 8–10 Aug. 8-11.

Girls volleyball varsity tryouts are on Aug. 8 and 9 from 11:30– 1:30 in the main gym.

Sophomore and freshmen tryouts are Aug. 8 and 9 from 8:30–10:30 in the field house.

Girls tennis meets on Aug. 8-10 from 8-11 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. and on Aug. 11 from 7-10 a.m.

Girls cross country will

“But I know it wasn’t Jamie’s fault. He didn’t have the funds to release and the place where the funds were supposed to come from didn’t give them to him.”

This time, there is no one else.

His name has been called, he is up to bat and there are two ways it can go.

If Toole walks away from the MCL dispute not owing a penny

to a vendor and squaring up with the League, he can round the bases with his head up and maintain things would have been different if he had been the owner elsewhere.

If he balks on his responsibilities and leaves more carnage in the failure of a franchise, then it one, two, three strikes he’s out.

Play ball!

Team 3-game series 3,232 North 2009 3,205 Central 2010 3,189 Central 2011 3,121 Central 2006 3,099 South 2010 3,097 South 2009

3,087 Central 2001 Team 6-game series 6,244 South 2009 6,210 Central 2011 6,153 Central 2006 6,043 South 2010 6,023 Central 2006

mark@buglenewspapers.com

practice at midnight on Aug. 8 and from 7-8:15 a.m. Aug 9 and 10.

On Aug. 11 they practice from 7–8:15 at Hammel Woods.

Girls golf meets on Aug. 8-11 from 6–8 a.m. at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course.

Poms have tryouts from Aug. 8-11 at 8–11 a.m. in Dance Room.

The 11th is tryouts.

Cheerleading meets Aug. 8-10 from 8-11 a.m. in cafeteria.

Tryouts are on the 11th at 10 a.m. in cafeteria.

SOUTH Tryouts and practices begin Aug. 8.

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Heritage Bluffs offers unique topography

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

With it being a little bit south of Joliet, Heritage Bluffs Golf Course is sometimes forgotten about.

It shouldn’t be.

The golf course is one of the most unique in the area, offering a variety of different types of holes to play, all for a good cost.

The first hole is more of a links style hole with fescue to the left and other than that pretty straightforward with bunkers.

But going to the second hole, one would feel he or she is on a totally different golf course.

The tee sits on a bluff and the green is some 50 feet below the tee box, with plenty of driving room. After a short and narrow par five with water, there is a straightforward par four and a par three with a slightly elevated green.

One of the best holes on the course is the par-4 seventh.

While it isn’t relatively long, it has a sharp dogleg right and a long drive can end up in the woods or swamp. The treeline makes it a pretty hole in the fall.

After another par-3, the ninth hole is a long par-5 with out of bounds to the right and a hilly terrain around the green.

The 10th hole (which we started on that day) is another tight dogleg right where the water can again come into play for a long drive. The approach shot is played to an elevated green.

There is another dogleg right

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Heritage Bluffs Golf Course in Channahon offers a beach to the right of the 15th green.

on the par-5 11th hole. This is a long hole that requires accurate shot-making.

After a few straightforward holes, there is a great closing stretch of four holes.

The 15th hole is a dogleg right again and there are trees and water on the right side.

The second shot plays a little uphill with a beach bunker on the right guarding the water and the green. That same water hazard also comes into play on the par-3 16th hole, making it a

very photogenic two holes.

There is one more slight dogleg to finish on the 18th hole. It is another photogenic hole that is tight with a creek off the tee. It demands accurate shooting and plays up to the clubhouse.

Heritage is also a unique course based on the proximity of the holes to one another. It is quite easy to land on a different fairway and a lot of the holes are right next to each other on opposite nines.

Despite a lack of rain, the course was in great shape. The rough was still flush and the greens and fairways were both green and rolled well. The only negative thing noticed was a lot of ball marks on the greens.

This isn’t totally the fault of the course as a lot of players aren’t doing their job of replacing ball marks. However, a lot of those holes were filled with sand mix, so the course is trying to take care of that issue.

As a course that costs just

$52 during the week for 18 holes with a cart, Heritage Bluffs is well worth its cost. It is a challenging course, but not overly difficult where it is hard to play for the intermediate golfer. It is more challenging than normal courses for those in their first time out due to a lot of the doglegs and elevation changes.

This is a course that is well worth the travel, even from the Niles and Downers Grove areas. staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Business & Real Estate

Edward parking, pedestrian traffic impacted during construction Parking and pedestrian traffic on the Edward Hospital campus, 801 S. Washington St. in Naperville, will be affected as construction begins on a $63.7 million two-floor addition to the hospital’s West Building.

For easiest access during the

18-month expansion project: Park in the South Deck, with free valet parking on ground floor, if you are a patient/visitor to: • Medical Office Buildings 1 & 2 (100 and 120 Spalding)

What do women want from male employees?

Q. I have a female m a n a g e r who is newly promoted and seems to be constantly disappointed in me. She asks me a lot of questions but doesn’t give many directions. I tell her the truth when she asks me if I have time to schedule a meeting or do a project, but that doesn’t seem to satisfy her.

What do women want from male employees?

A. Many, many men in and out of the workplace have pondered the age-old mystery of what do women want. The problem can often be found in the different styles of communication between men and women. Men are from Planet Direct. Women are from Planet Request.

My husband often jokes that women really should come with a translation guide for men, and he has a good point. Women are often taught by society that it is rude and unfeminine to boldly and concisely say what we want.

Thus many female managers frame directions as questions.

Men, of course, believe if a woman wanted something, she would simply state it. When a female leader asks if a man will get the mail, set up a meeting, or do a project, she is actually giving you your marching orders and not seeking a response.

Men are rightly confused by the female style of giving orders via asking questions. They end up giving their manager a response rather than a result, which makes their manager believe they are uncooperative and oppositional.

Obviously, there are women who are highly direct and men who ask questions rather than make demands.

Just because you know some exceptions to general gender differences doesn’t erase the misunderstandings that occur

between most men and most women at work.

If you want to impress rather than frustrate your female manager, next time she asks you a question, ask for information.

Say something like, “I am not certain if you are asking for data or giving me a direction. Could you clarify?” Over time, your See EDGE, page 26

• ER (or free valet at ER entrance) • Outpatient Services Park in the North Deck, with free valet parking at north entrance, if you are a patient/ visitor to:

• Main Hospital, Heart Hospital • Education Center • Cancer Center (free valet at Cancer Center entrance) The two-floor addition to Edward’s West Building will

create a new 3rd floor with 36 Medical/Surgical beds (for orthopedic/spine patients) and a new 4th floor with 24 Intensive Care Unit beds. Completion of the project is scheduled for late 2013. For more information, visit www.edward.org/growthzone.

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EDGE Continued from page 20 manager will take the gentle hint and simply tell you what to do.

Realize that women truly didn’t develop this habit merely to make male subordinates feel crazy. Researchers on gender differences have discovered

that women are put in a bind with social expectations of feminine behavior.They have to choose between being seen as effective adults or being seen as “appropriate” females.

“Appropriate”female behavior is still seen as supportive, indirect and low in authority.

Thus, women in leadership often feel emotionally awkward.

They have to use power to do their job, but using power can

create social backlashes.

As your manager adjusts to her new job, she’ll see she can’t maintain both social approval and workplace effectiveness.

Your support of a more direct style will help her see her need for change, and her view of your performance will improve dramatically.

Q. I meet many people in my industry who seem like they get all the breaks. Is there a way to improve my luck?

A. Yes, realize most workplace good fortune is actually timing, skills and political savvy. You can’t create “luck,” but you can create opportunity.

The last word(s)

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and

speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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Fact Box What: VPA School Supply Drive Bring a school supply donation for a needy Plainfield school student and receive a tour of the oldest schoolhouse in Illinois, recently renovated.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 4 Where: Historic 1847 Schoolhouse, on Howard St., between Renwick and Rt. 30 Information: 815-405-7578

SCHOOL Continued from page 12 District 202.

Now situated adjacent to the Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center, the VPA has restored the structure to its schoolhouse days, replacing windows, constructing period-correct elements such as shutters, wainscot, and dĂŠcor, and removing any elements put in place during its years as a family home. Teachers and students from the across the district lent much needed hands to the project as well.

Renovations were completed in 2010 with the guidance of the Plainfield Historical Society and financial assistance from the Plainfield Schools Foundation for Excellence.

According to Director of Community Relations Tom Hernandez, plans are in the

works to use the building as a curriculum tool. Third grade social studies lessons across Illinois incorporate local history into the curriculum, and the schoolhouse can offer a handson opportunity for helping elementary school students better understand life in the village’s earliest days.

This weekend, residents will have the opportunity to take a look at this historic building, during tours offered by the VPA, with a charitable twist.

The neighborhood advocacy organization will host a school supply drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the schoolhouse, to collect much needed supplies for Plainfield School District children in need. More than 17 percent of the 29,000 students in the district come from lowincome households. The VPA is seeking folders, paper, crayons, binders, backpacks, pencils, etc.

Donations will be distributed

to families in need through the local food pantries.

Those who donate will have the opportunity to tour the building, and enjoy lunch.

Members of the VPA will be on hand to answer questions about the building.

For more information, call 815405-7578.

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