Edward 5K taking runners, walkers. See page 2. SPORTS Locals continuing careers in college
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Edward 5K taking runners, walkers By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Plainfield-area residents will be running for a cause later this fall. The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the 14th annual Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk and Kidz Miler. The races will be held Sept. 30 with the start and finish at the Village Green in downtown Plainfield. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. and the Kidz Miler will begin at 8 a.m., followed by a post-race party at Tap House Grill in Plainfield. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities and community service organizations. Last year, more than 1,000 runners and walkers took part in the 5K and 150 children participated in the Kidz Miler. According to Dave Jones, who is coordinating the event from the chamber side, the goal, as always, is to raise as much money for local charities as possible. “We have historically given to organizations such as the Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry, Green Harvest Food Pantry, Plainfield Emergency Management (PEMA) and C.W. Avery YMCA,” Jones Said. “ This year we are adding the Edward Foundation to that list.”
Additional charities will be chosen based on the total amount of money actually raised, jones said. Edward Hospital has been a sponsor of the event since 2005. “The Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk & Kidz Miler is a very well organized race that we’re proud to be a part of with the Chamber,” said Brian Davis, vice president of marketing at Edward Hospital and Health Services. “The event fits in well with our mission of supporting health and strengthening communities -- and it has a very broad and positive impact . We love that families get together to participate. Good health starts with what we learn from family and friends.“ Sponsorship opportunities are still available until Wednesday, Aug. 15. Interested companies can contact Mary Gutowski at 815-436-4431 or go to www. plainfieldharvest5K.com . Jones added that the 5K committee is in need of volunteers. “The event needs more 100 volunteers primarily for race day such as event setup, course marshals, timers, water table workers, and of course we want lots of runners and walkers participating,” he said. The pre-race day online registration fee for the 5K race for
adults and children 13 and older is $30. Registrations received by mail and race day registrations will be $35. The registration fee for the Kidz Miler (children 6-12) is $12. Pre-registered participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and goody bag during the prerace packet pick-up at Edward Plainfield, 127th St. and Van Dyke Rd. Cash prizes will be awarded to the men’s and women’s overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers and medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age category. Kids 6-12 years old can also take part in the Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K “Design a T-Shirt” contest. The winner’s design will be on the shirts handed out to the children who run in the Kidz Miler. And, the winner will also receive a $25 iTunes gift card. For details and the official entry form, visit www. plainfieldharvest5k.com. Davis also said the Harvest 5K helps Edward reiterate the healthcare system’s commitment to the Plainfield community, by showcasing the Edward Plainfield campus, which saw more than 100,000 visits in the past year. “And we’re expanding in Plainfield with a new Edward Healthcare Center which opens
Aug. 20,” Davis said. The new 22,000 square foot building will offer the primary
care services of Edward Medical See EDWARD, page 4
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Photo by Hayden Marx; Wisconsin Dells Events
Lake Delton Police Officer and President of the Police Association Bret Meinen presents Rio Bartusiak with a certificate while Tom Dorner, Lake Delton police chief, presents Debra Klump with one for their commendable acts which saved the life of a drowning man.
Plainfield teen saves man from drowning By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
A teen-aged resident was honored last month after saving the life of a drowning man in Lake Delton,Wisc. While on vacation with his mom, 16-year-old Rio Bartusiak, a Plainfield Central High School student, was standing on the
balcony of his hotel room in Lake Delton when he saw a man backflip off the diving board into the outdoor pool. There was no lifeguard on duty at the pool. “He was swinging his arms and splashing like he was drowning, but the next second he would be up,” Bartusiak said. “Then his brother on the side threw the lifeguard tube to him, and said
that he was drowning.” Bartusiak ran downstairs, hopped a fence, and dived in. “I had to go under like three times. I couldn’t find him since the water was so deep and since it was raining,” he said “I took one more big breath and went down.” See TEEN, page 4
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Plainfield Police take issue with railroad safety By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Nearly every month, the Plainfield Police Department spends a day focusing its traffic efforts on railroad crossing safety. Officers stop motorists who go around the gates. They ride up alongside drivers who have stopped on the tracks.They give an earful to pedestrians walking on the rails, or crossing in front of oncoming trains. They educate, they warn and yes, they ticket. But it’s all with safety in mind, and it’s an unfortunate necessity, said Plainfield traffic Sgt. Eric Munson. “We’re out there to send a message,” Munson said. “Most people are oblivious to the risks. They know the train is coming, but they didn’t know what they were doing was so dangerous.” One of the biggest problems comes from motorists who get stuck on the crossings in traffic. Eric Graff, a rail officer and instructor with Operation Lifesaver, said this error in judgment accounts for more than 25 percent of rail accidents. “You have just 20 seconds from the time the lights start before the train gets to the crossing,” Graff said. “Twenty seconds is not a lot of time to figure out how to get out of the way if you are stuck on the tracks.” Munson added that even if a driver could get out of the car, there often are passengers to consider.
“We’re out there to
send a message. Most people are oblivious to the risks. They know the train is coming, but they didn’t know what they were doing was so dangerous.” Sgt. Eric Munson “Can you imagine if you had a child in the back that you had to release from a car seat?” Munson asked. “There’s just not enough time.” And at a speed of up to 55 miles an hour, it takes a full mile for a train to stop. “It’s impossible to judge the speed of an oncoming train,” Graff said. “By the time they see you, it’s too late.” And that’s just the car on the tracks. According to Munson, there’s a lot more involved. “It takes surprisingly little to derail a train,” Munson explained. “Surrounding vehicles are in danger. What if the vehicle stuck was a tanker truck, which we have seen? Can you imagine a train derailing on the viaduct over Route 59?” The risks of railroad crossings have gotten greater, he added, since Canadian National has increased the amount of train traffic through Plainfield. Three
years ago, when CN purchased the EJ&E lines, there were about eight trains a day through town. Today, about 15-20 trains traverse the rails through Plainfield, according to the Train Management Dispatch System. So they enforce, Munson said, to call attention to the dangers, to stop drivers and make them consider the risks. The last enforcement day was July 11. Police issued 17 citations and four additional warnings for stooping within railroad grade crossings. To date, Munson said they have issued nearly 200 tickets for people stopped on the tracks. That’s a cost of $175 and 50 hours of community service. “It’s not only illegal to stop on the tracks, but also to stop your vehicle anywhere within the highway rail grade crossing,” Munson said. These areas are typically marked by thick white lines, and are there to protect both the vehicles and the railroad equipment. “People think that they will be okay so long as they are out of the way of the tracks, but trains overhang the rails by three feet on either side,” Munson said. Wide loads can overhang by up to five feet per side. Get too close, and you can be hit, thrust into harm’s way by the suction of the train or trapped as the protective gate comes down on top of your vehicle. “Those people complaining about the ticket aren’t seeing
the big picture,” Munson said. The bigger picture involves tons of education, both to drivers and to pedestrians, namely children living and going to school near the rails. In early 2010, CN Police and Plainfield Police teamed up and began education and enforcement efforts. Operation Lifesaver presenters like Graff helped to train the officers themselves. “We do way more education than enforcement,” Munson said, adding that police are out at nearly every public village event, from festivals to fun fairs, spreading awareness. Additionally, they go into the schools to educate children directly about the dangers of crossing the rails. They run contests and games for the children to test their knowledge. They show them safe routes to walk to school or to friends’ houses. “Kids love trains. They are entranced by them,” Munson said,“but they had no concept of the danger. It was staggering.” Munson also said the Police Department always informs the public online and through local media as to when and where they will be holding enforcement days, so everyone is aware. “This isn’t some ploy to set out and ticket people,” he said. “This is a serious problem and we want motorists to understand how dangerous it can be. Sometimes, you have to ticket people in order to change their behavior.”
EDWARD Continued from page 2 Group, as well as physical therapy, lab services and imaging, including digital mammography, X-ray and ultrasound. In addition, the new location features a Walk-In Clinic on Saturdays from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The clinic is ideal for illnesses and injuries like colds, coughs, sore throats, ear aches, flu symptoms,
TEEN Continued from page 3 That time, Bartusiak got hold of the man by the arm, pulled him up and pushed him up from the back to the surface. Another motel guest, Debra Klump, heard the screaming and ran to the scene, she grabbed the man from Bartusiak as he pushed him to the surface, and as an EMT, was able to administer CPR. He had no pulse at the time was pulled from the water, Klump said. Lake Delton police arrived on the scene about the time the victim opened his eyes and began speaking. He was transported to a local hospital, and is doing well. In a local news report for Wisconsin Dells Events, Klump called Bartusiak’s actions brave. “I do what I do for a living, but for a kid to step up like that.That’s incredible,” Klump said. Bartusiak has never considered himself the “heroic” type. Battles with heroin addiction led to discipline issues in school and trouble with police, until finally enrolling in a rehabilitation clinic, according to mom Mary Bartusiak. “He was there for 42 days, and it was very hard on me and my kids, but Rio has changed his life around and is doing very good,” she said. “They told me if Rio hadn’t jumped in after him, he would of died,” she said. “I am very proud of him.” So is Lake Delton.Both Bartusiak and Klump were recognized for their actions by the local police department. “I never really did anything that good in my life,” Bartusiak said. “I was the one always getting in trouble and arrested. But, mostly, I’m just glad he’s alive.”
sprains and bladder infections. It will replace the current Edward location at 15905 Frederick St. location in Plainfield. A community open house for the new Edward facility will be held from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. Sept. 22. For more information, patients and families should call 630-646-5020 For more information or to register for the 5K Run/Walk and Kidz Miler, visit www. plainfieldharvest5k.com or call the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce at 815-436-4431.
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Get your ducks in a row for annual Ducks 4 Bucks fundraiser By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
In just a few short weeks, thousands of ducks will be
migrating to Shorewood, to take a plunge in the DuPage River. But this annual event is not an ecological one. Rather, it’s a charitable trip, as their “arrival”
raises cash for local social service organizations. The Rotary Club of Shorewood’s eighth annual Ducks 4 Bucks fundraiser will
be held August 25 at Seil Road Park. Area residents have the chance to purchase little rubber ducks, which numbered, will be poured off the Seil Road Bridge
and race down river. Winning entries receive cash and prizes-participants can win up to See DUCKS, page 12
Preserving Our Past
Gooding House played significant role in local, national history Over the next several weeks, the Bugle will continue to shed light onto the Will County Historic Preservation Commission. Preserving Our Past will journey to a handful of registered Will County historic landmarks, take a closer look into the historic survey process, and introduce readers to members of the commission and the work that they do. By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
The William Gooding House was built in 1845, and like its original owner, its past ties it to Lockport’s local history and the greater antebellum era. Gooding arrived in the area in 1833, and in 1836 he became the chief engineer for the Illinois & Michigan Canal. While there, Gooding oversaw the construction of one of the most important artificial waterways in the country’s history. The home’s identification with
Gooding,a significant contributor to the history of Lockport and the nation, is one of the main reasons why the Will County Historic Commission added the William Gooding House to its Register of Historic Places on June 15, 2000. Gooding’s involvement with the I&M Canal is what links him to significant local and national historic narratives. Nationally, the I&M Canal was an important artificial waterway that essentially connected the eastern United States to New Orleans by way of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Locally, the I&M Canal’s construction precipitated the growth and evolution of Lockport and shaped the area’s economy during the second half of the 19th century. The William Gooding House, by way of its original owner, links directly to these national and local narratives. However, the house also has a historic quality all to its own. Architecturally, the William Gooding House is an example
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The William Gooding House was built in 1845 and is representative of Greek-revival architecture.
of Greek-revival construction. Its temple-form design was popular during the 1830s and 1840s, giving it a distinct pre-Civil War character. This historic architecture and the prominence of the home’s original owner are the main reasons why Charles and Beverly Hull, former owners of the William Gooding House, nominated it for the Will County
Register in March 2000. Together the couple attempted to have the home placed on the national register in 1977, one year after they purchased the home. However, the attempt was blocked because the home had been moved from its original location on Ninth and Hamilton. In 1957 it was moved to its current location, 403 N. Farrell Road.
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Thank you for 125 terrific years! Today marks the 125th anniversary of The Plainfield Enterprise newspaper. As a community, we have seen it all through the years. From celebrating life’s most joyous moments, to standing firm in the face of uncertainty,the Enterprise has been there to capture it all. However, this is not just a celebration of The Enterprise itself. To do that would be to ignore the very essence of what drives us in everything we do. This is a celebration of you and your dedication to the Plainfield community. Without you, The Enterprise could not exist, let alone celebrate 125 years as your community newspaper. We could have easily just turned this into a celebration of all The Enterprise’s accomplishments over the
years, and focused mainly on the awards we have won, though we are very proud of those. But that isn’t what The Enterprise is about. We understand that you are the backbone of everything we do, and we could not be more grateful for your love and dedication. So let’s celebrate! Inside this issue of The Enterprise is a very special 125th Anniversary Edition, which will take you through 125 years of Plainfield history, as only The Enterprise could bring you. We thank all those who made our anniversary celebration and this special edition possible. We hope that you enjoy reading it just as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Here’s to another 125 years! The Enterprise Staff
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From Years Past Five years ago…2007 • When the Plainfield Village Board Aug. 6 approved an ordinance annexing a 42- acre parcel at the northwest corner of Route 59 and 143rd Street into the Village of Plainfield, it appeared to be a routine matter. But that wasn’t the case when officials from Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 addressed the village board later during the meeting. Due to a miscommunication with Village President Jim Waldorf, Superintendent John Harper made his statement hours after the village board granted approval of the annexation. Harper said District 202 objected to the board’s action in light of the fact that the village was aware of the school district’s intention to purchase the property for a bus barn.
Ten years ago… 2002 • A dedication ceremony at Edward Hospital in Naperville unveiled a statue memorializing Plainfield nurse Melissa Plut, who was murdered by neighbor Vincent Trevizo Sept. 3, 2000.
Fifteen years ago… 1997 • Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of nearly 200 people who attended the Lakewood Falls Elementary School ribbon-cutting ceremony. The crowd included members of the Plainfield Board of Education, school district administration, teachers and staff; building architects and general contractor; Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce representatives; and students and parents of Plainfield’s newest school. • The Plainfield Board of Education took steps to assure timely construction of a proposed freshman center at Plainfield High School, pending voter approval Nov. 4, 1997. • The Plainfield Village Board directed Village Administrator Terry Burghard to set up a meeting between village, township, county and state officials to discuss area traffic, which village trustee Kurt Stalzer characterized as “a big mess.” Mulling a variety of traffic reroute options, village board members discussed a southern bypass for Route 30 on the west side of the village, using Van Dyke or Indian Boundary road to hook up with Renwick — which, in turn, led to discussion of the controversial proposed replacement of the one-lane Springbank bridge. • Plainfield Township Road Commissioner Tom Leonard hoped a meeting of the minds would put an end to a plan to widen and modernize a historic, one-lane bridge over the DuPage River on Renwick Road. Leonard invited township trustees to join him and Supervisor Karen Callanan for a meeting with officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation and Will County, as well as residents who lived near the bridge. The road commissioner made it clear he did not favor the current plan to reconstruct the bridge in its present location, between a sharp curve and a set of railroad tracks.
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Village Notes Video gaming turned away from Plainfield bars Plainfield Board members gave the official rejection to the idea of video gambling in Plainfield, when they approved amendments to the existing liquor ordinance to prohibit them from local bars. Video gambling in bars and restaurants becomes legal in Illinois next month, but municipalities have the right to decide for themselves. It has been a hot topic around the area this summer, and reviews have been mixed, as town leaders weigh the costs and benefits of the popular gaming machines. Some towns have been eager to accept the machines, seeing the potential revenue for both municipalities and local businesses. But others, like Plainfield, have viewed the onset of video gaming as not worth the risks. The approved liquor licensing amendments also redefined a “shot” of liquor from three ounces to 1.5 ounces and stipulate that the hours of outdoor liquor sales must coincide with the hours alcohol is served inside the establishment. Amendments also changed the hours craft beer could be sold at local events, to begin at noon and end at 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Bids approved for village roadwork The Village Board approved
contracts to complete various roadwork projects across the village, as part of the 2012 MFT Street Improvement Program. The work includes resurfacing of streets in both the Walkers Grove and Heritage Meadows subdivisions, along Penn Road, 135th Street and at both the DesPlaines Street and South Plant parking lots. Included in the contract, but funded by TIF district financing is the resurfacing of alleys on the north and south sides of Lockport Street, from Illinois to DesPlaines. Work will be completed by Austin Tyler Construction, which came in with the lowest bid of $791,731.84, more than $50,000 less than engineers had estimated for the project.
Emergency Call Center OK’d Village board members approved the construction of a Wescom 911 call center, to be located just south of the police station on Coil Plus Drive. The 17,000 square foot building will be constructed on four acres of land at 24600 Presidential Drive, which Wescom previously bought from the Village of Plainfield Planners say the exterior of the one-story building will match the aesthetics of the Law Enforcement center, and create a unified campus.
In other village news: • Village officials will be serving up burgers and fries for charity during lunch and dinner on Tuesday August 14, at Culvers, 13449 S. Route 59, for lunch or dinner. The day will earn money for local charitable programs, as 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the United Way of Will County. Village leaders will be on-hand between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and again between 5 and 7 p.m. serving burgers, fries, ice cream, and other Culver’s favorites to restaurant patrons. • Area residents looking for a place tor recycle old electronics can head to Wheatland Township, where recycling companies will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 11 at the Township offices, 31W236 91st Street Naperville. Vintage Tech Recyclers will accept electronics including: computers and accessories, monitors, laptops, scanners, cellphones, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, cameras, and camcorders. Interstate Batteries and ERC of Chicago will collect batteries, including those from boats, cars, sump pumps, cordless power tools, and cell phones as well as AAA-D. For more information, call the Township Office at (630) 851-3952. sdauskurdas@enterprisepublications.com
Twenty years ago… 1992 • The Plainfield Village Board postponed discussion of housing density and lot sizes for new subdivisions. Trustees were at an impasse, with some board members hoping to see Plainfield develop at the high end of the housing scale, and others favoring a mix of housing that would allow for diversity in the community.
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Community Events
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ONGOING 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-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 312-2596851 or Ann Eckhorn at 815-2549656. 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 9 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.plainfield-il.org the day of the concert.
AUGUST 10 Drop-in reads and rimas. 11:15 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. This storytime, presented in both Spanish and English, features songs, nursery rhymes, and stories. A parent or adult caregivers must attend with each participant.
AUGUST 11 Drop-in ready to read family fun. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Help your child develop the skills necessary to be ready to read. Parents and children participate together at activity stations that reinforce pre-reading skills disguised as fun. For children aged 3-5 with caregivers.
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 Gospel of Luke: discipleship, joy, the poor, healing, and the cross and suffering. Register to attend this free program by contacting David Fiday at 815439-1897 or djfiday@comcast. net.
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 13-19 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 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 See CALENDAR, page 9
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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 Interview and Get the Job Offer,” presented by Lauren Milligan of ResuMAYDAY. Learn how to prepare for an interview, keep 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. Literacy DuPage Tutor Classes. 6 p.m. at the Naperville Public Library on 95th Street, Naperville. Help a neighbor read, write, speak, and understand English better by training as a tutor. Tutors need not be experienced in teaching or be bilingual but must be over 18 years old, have graduated from high school, and be fluent in English. Receive comprehensive training in a series of workshops, then meet with a learner for two hours a week. There is a $25 fee to cover a portion of the cost of the training materials. Contact Literacy DuPage at 630-416-6699 if you’d like to become an adult literacy volunteer. Get to know your Nook. 6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12700 S. Route 59, Plainfield. If you own a Nook eReader or are thinking about getting one, attend an informational session to learn how to shop for books, lend them to a friend, and get free samples. Staff from the Plainfield Public Library will explain how to borrow library eBooks and answer questions.
AUGUST 16 Third Thursdays. 5-7 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorders or visual and mobility impairments to come play at the museum. Special activities last until 7 p.m.
AUGUST 17 Normantown After Dark. 6-11 p.m. at the Normantown Trails Equestrian Center. Stay up late with the horses. Participants will assist with nighttime chores and help close up the stable for the night. Everyone will then retreat to the clubroom, where they will eat pizza, watch a horse movie, and play games. Chores will be assigned based on ability. To get more information and sign up, call 815-254-1950. Silent prayer hour. 6 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Adoration Chapel, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Come join in an hour of silent prayer for the men and women in the military. For more information call 815-4362651 or visit www.smip.org.
AUGUST 19 Family Fun Day. 1-4 p.m. at the Ottawa Street Pool. Come to a day of family fun at the Ottawa Street Pool.Activities will include wacky games, dive contests, and more. Free to season pass holders, regular admission fees
apply to non-season pass holders. For more information call 815436-8812 ext. 38 or steffes@ plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
AUGUST 20-26 Beginning, middle, and end. During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s Museum. The museum will supply the basic characters, and your imagination will take it from there as you write a story in pictures or words. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days, free with admission or membership. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for a schedule.
AUGUST 21 Tricounty Writer’s Guild. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. This group of writers meets the third Tuesday of every month in the small meeting room to discuss writing and share ideas. Interested adults are welcome.
AUGUST 22 Artistic animals. 3-4 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum. For ages 4-6. Enhance furs, scales, and wings with paint, color, and printmaking techniques to explore the beauty of animals. Cost is $15 for members, $21 for non-members. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for more information.
Museum. Paint or draw your favorite exhibit in the museum to show everyone why you love DCM with this art activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days, free with admission or membership. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for a schedule.
AUGUST 28 Splish Splash. 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Splish and splash with different forms of water and discover how some types of matter can change. Cost is $15 for members, $21 for non-members. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for more information.
AUGUST 29 Mobile Workforce Center. 9:30 a.m. to noon, 1-3:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. The Mobile Workforce Center from Workforce Services Division Will County will be in the parking lot to provide support for people looking for a job. Services are free and open to all adults. Friends of the Library Meeting. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. The Friends of the Library meet to plan events and programs in support of the library. Join other communityminded citizens in this volunteer group.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. There will be hardcovers, paperback books, videos, DVDs, CDs, and more. Proceeds will purchase needed items for the library that it otherwise couldn’t afford. For more information, contact the Plainfield Public Library at 815436-6639.
Middle School Writers’ Group. 5 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Aspiring authors in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to share stories, poetry, and writing of all types. Sign up at the Plainfield Public Library.
AUGUST 24 Insect zoo. 10 a.m. to noon at the DuPage Children’s Museum. The experts from Anderson Pest Solutions will introduce children to nature’s “Good Guy” bugs, such as Hercules beetles, giant lubber grasshoppers, giant pumpkin millipedes, and more. Open to all ages and free with museum admission. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for more information.
AUG. 27-SEPT. 2 DuPage Children’s Museum book studio. During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s
SEPTEMBER 5 Paranormal activity. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Explore actual cases of paranormal activity with the team from TnT Paranormal Investigators. Learn the methods used to investigate and solve cases of unexplained activity. Sign up at www.plainfieldpubliclibrary. org.
SEPTEMBER 6 Strictly Business Lunch & Learn. Noon at the Plainfield Public Library. Pinterest for business (and fun). Create online exposure and generate traffic to your website with the fastest growing social network site in history. Get a brief overview of signing up, how Pinterest
work, and more. Bring your lunch – drinks and dessert will be provided. Sign up at www. plainfieldpubliclibrary.org. The life of Robert Todd Lincoln. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Historical reenactor D. Gregory shares details of the family life and career of presidential son Robert Todd Lincoln. Sign up at www. plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.
SEPTEMBER 7 Friday movie matinee. 1 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Iron Lady is the new release movie selection. Popcorn, snacks, and beverages will be served. Sign up at www. plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.
SEPTEMBER 8 Community Day of Play. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Park in Plainfield. This event is a joint celebration of play with the Plainfield Park District and Romeoville Recreation Department. Bring your family and play. Activities include playground games, inflatables, obstacle courses, fun Olympics, and giveaways. Free for all ages. Jeric’s Skate Contest. Noon to 4 p.m. at Renwick Park, Plainfield. All contestants will be guaranteed one qualifier oneminute run to show off their best tricks for the crowd and judges.Top scorers from the first
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run will skate in a second and deciding final run.All participants must wear helmets. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $5 in advance, $10 at the event. Township Disabilities Committee. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Plainfield Village Green. The Plainfield Township Disabilities Committee will host their 11th annual picnic for those with special needs and their families at Village Green Park. There will be a DJ, food, and fun for all who attend.
SEPTEMBER 10 Drop-in bounce and tickle for babies. 9:15 a.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Bond with your baby with books, music, and rhymes. Meet new friends during the ten-minute free play with educational toys. No registration is required but space is limited. Green Village Series. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Watch “A Sea of Change,” a documentary exploring the change of water chemistry and rising acidity in the oceans linked to the current lifestyles of humans. Sign up at www. plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.
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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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Clinton Kuchta, 29, 24846 W. Vermette Road, Plainfield, was arrested on July 26 at 2:18 p.m. at the residence for battery.
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Leonard Bannister, 28, 1215 Second Ave., Aurora, was arrested on July 20 at 12:46 a.m. on W. Main and S. Penn Road for possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis.
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Nasser Abufarha, 18, 2028 Fairfield Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 23 at 7:26 p.m. at 14210 S. Route 30 for battery and disorderly conduct.
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Ruth Mae Bryant, 37, 744 73rd St., Downers Grove, was arrested on July 24 at 10:45 a.m. on S. Bartlett Avenue and Lockport Street for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.
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Jeffrey Flynn, 37, 24164 W. Apple Creek Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on July 27 at 8:11 p.m. on W. Fraser Road and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.
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Christieon Bond-Jones, 20, 11641 S. Derby Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on July 28 at 12:36 p.m. on S. Lincoln Highway and S. Spangler Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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Brian Bettenhausen, 31, 804 Lilac Lane, Joliet, was arrested on July 29 at 3:11 a.m. on W. Chicago and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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William Lawrence, 19, 25013 W. Sandra Lane Plainfield, was arrested on July 29 at 8:40 a.m. on W. Fescue Drive and W. Jordan Lane for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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James Thompson, 42, 819 Preston Ave., Elgin, was arrested on July 29 at 10:40 a.m. on S. Joliet Road and W. Renwick Road for no valid driver’s license.
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Taryn Manahan, 37, 6823 Forrest Dale, Hammond, Ind., was arrested on July 30 at 2:32 p.m. on W. 119th and S. Naperville-Plainfield Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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Louis Wheeler, 38, 13708 S. Naperville Road,Plainfield, was arrested on July 29 at 6:57 p.m. on S. Naperville Road and S. Route 59 for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.
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Walter Honings, 50, 21234 Edison Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on July 30 at 9:13 p.m. on S. Bartlett Avenue and W. Lockport for suspended/ revoked drive’s license.
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Booker, 20, 15 Desonia 23932 W. McMullin Circle, Plainfield, was arrested on July 30 at 10:41 p.m. on W. Feeney Drive and W. McMullin Circle for suspended/revoked driver’s license. Ricardo Munoz, 37, 509 Siegmund, Joliet, was arrested on July 26 at 2:08 a.m. on S. Frontage Road and S. Lincoln Highway for DUI/ alcohol.
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Hanley, 36, 17 Michael 13426 Lindengate Court, Plainfield, was arrested on July 29 at 10:49 a.m. at the residence
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Alexander Taylor, 19, 26124 S. Bayberry Drive, Channahon, was arrested on July 30 at 3:01 p.m. on W. Lockport and S. Van Dyke Road for no valid driver’s license and suspended/revoked driver’s license.
Tyrone Killebrew, 51, 656 S. River St., Aurora, was arrested on Aug. 3 at 10:18 p.m. on S. Howard and S. Joliet Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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Pamela Lodge, 45, 6808 Whisper Glen Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 26 at 9:58 p.m. at 16108 S. Route 59 for battery.
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Cris Garcia-Bugarin, 31, 23 N. West St., Aurora, was arrested on Aug. 1 at 11:15 a.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 for no valid diver’s license.
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Bavol, 18, 862 21 Zachary Manchester, Naperville, was arrested on July 29 at 12:07 a.m. on W. 135th and S. Round Barn Road for DUI/alcohol.
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Kenya Lucas, 33, 21739 W. Joplin Court, Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 3 at 10:18 p.m. on W. Industrial Drive South and S. Route 59.
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William Anavisra, 29, 417 Whispering Hills, Naperville, was arrested on Aug. 4 at 1:09 a.m. on W. Fieldbrook Drive and S. Route 30 for no valid driver’s license.
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Takeila Peebles, 34, 24382 Patriot Lane, Crete, was arrested on Aug. 4 at 8:30 p.m. on W. Getson Avenue and S. Joliet Road for suspended/ revoked driver’s license and operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.
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Terrance Kulick, 50, 582 Cambridge Way, Bolingbrook, was arrested on Aug. 4 at 11:19 p.m. on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for an in-state warrant.
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Lazaro Lopez, 37, 5728 Rosewood Ave., Aurora, was arrested on Aug. 5 at 2:45 a.m. on W. 143rd and S. Coil Plus Drive for no valid driver’s license.
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Kenneth Arwood, 20, 240 Harding Road, Lombard, was arrested on Aug. 5 at 8:11 p.m. on S. Lincoln Highway and W. Renwick Road for suspended/ revoked driver’s license and improper use of registration.
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Mario Cruz, 23, 636 Kingston Drive,Romeoville, was arrested on Aug. 5 at 8:49 p.m. on W. Fraser Road and S. Route 59 and in-state warrant.
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Santiago Diaz-Perez, 33, 636 Kingston Drive, Romeoville, was arrested on Aug. 5 at 8:49 p.m. on W. Fraser Road and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.
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District 202 mulls use of millions The District 202 Board of Education is discussing how to use an estimated $7.5 million in operating revenues that exceeded expenditures from the 2011-12 school year resulting from more than three years of budget cutting and controlling costs. One of the choices facing the board, is to use some or all of the money to offset yet another projected revenue shortfall this school year, of about $8.1 million, as part of a multi-year plan to build an operating fund reserve. Angela Smith, District 202’s new assistant superintendent for business and operations reviewed the district’s financial status and its fiscal options with School Board members at a special meeting July 30. Smith said the district made a host of multi-million dollar cuts to live within their means, and
those decisions are what led to the remaining revenues. Since March 2009, District 202 has cut about 345 fulltime equivalent administrative, teaching and support positions to save about $42 million. With uncertainty over state funding and market conditions, Smith said financial decisions need to be made to protect the district for years to come. District 202 spends about $18 million in a typical month, and has about $30 million in reserves. That amount would sustain operations for about 45 days if state funding were to stop for some reason, Smith said. That’s comparatively low, she explained, as some school districts have enough reserves to keep the doors open for 180 days or more. She advised that District 202 consider creating an operating reserve balance sufficient for three to six
months. The $7.5 million balance could be a start, she said. The board could choose to keep part of that money in reserve to start building a more appropriate operating fund balance. Also, board members could move to put the entire $7.5 million toward this year’s projected operating deficit, and reduce projected non-personnel cutbacks for the 2012-13 school year. The proposed 2012-13 budget will be posted for public review on August 10. Meanwhile, the annual audit will be conducted in late August and, hopefully, state funding will become clearer. Board members will then use all of that information to help decide how to use the $7.5 million in operating revenues. A School Board vote is expected on September 24, 2012.
Plainfield man arrested for assault, drug equipment possession By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter
Three area men were arrested for their involvement in an incident where they allegedly threatened a group with a gun. The group was also found to be harboring a teenage runaway
from Bolingbrook. Gilberto Zavala, 18, Bolingbrook, was arrested and charged with resisting/ obstructing; Thomas Lopez, 25, Plainfield, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and possession of drug equipment; and Jose Antonio
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arrested and charged with resisting/obstructing. According to Bolingbrook Police Lt. Mike Rompa, at about 7:46 p.m., Sunday, July 29, officers received a call about a fight in the area of Northridge and Bedford. Police found two victims who said they were battered by two Hispanic males and one black male. The victims also said they were threatened with a gun. The offenders were seen fleeing the area in a brown GMC truck. Officers in the area spotted the vehicle pull into a driveway in the 100 block of Malibu. One of the men ran into the house.While officers entered the backyard, a pitbull was released and it started to charge at the officers. The officers were forced to shoot the dog, fatally wounding it. Police ordered everyone out of the home, and the offenders were identified. Rompa said it was also discovered that they were harboring a 16-year old female runaway from Bolingbrook. The girl was taken into protective custody and turned over to her father. Officers also found weapons in the bushes of a vacant home adjacent to the residence.
$50,000 if they have the lucky duck which crosses the finish line first. The ducks race will begin at 2:12 p.m. sharp. But the real winners are the many projects aided by the money raised. Last year’s Ducks 4 Bucks raised more than $10,000, to help aid Rotary causes such as Lamb’s Fold Women’s Center; United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland; the Mark Staehely Make Your Mark Foundation; Operation: Mom’s Cookies; and Alliance for Smiles. Hoping for even greater sales and support this season, H.U.G.S. is partnering with the Rotary to sell ducks. “This local non-for-profit women’s organization, serving Shorewood, Joliet and the surrounding communities, has partnered with us on selling tickets, grants wishes to the less fortunate ‘one hug at a time’ and
Joliet man sentenced to 50 years for attempted murder of son Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Monday that a Joliet man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the attempted murder of his then 12-year-old son. In June, a jury deliberated for 35 minutes before convicting Roderick Tademy, 37, of 1221 Cutter Ave., of attempted murder, aggravated battery to a child and aggravated battery with a firearm. Circuit Judge Sarah Jones sentenced Tademy to 50 years on Monday. The young boy was sitting on his couch and playing video games when his father shot him in the head with a .22-caliber handgun on Dec. 20, 2010.The boy’s mother testified that after she heard the gunfire, Roderick Tademy told her that her son was dead. She dialed 911 and police arrested Tademy at the scene. The victim survived the attack but remains in a long-term care facility and requires a ventilator to breathe. Roderick Tademy alleged that he suffered from insanity at the time of the shooting, a claim the jury quickly rejected at the conclusion of a weeklong trial. “Roderick Tademy committed an unthinkably brutal crime against his own son,”Glasgow said.“Instead of loving and protecting his son at all costs, just as every father should, Roderick Tademy inflicted terrible harm on this innocent young boy.”
they have their major fundraiser, the Chocolate Ball held in February,” said Egger. “They will share in the proceeds from Rotary’s Ducks 4 Bucks sales.” The event will also include family-friendly events, such as face painting, contests, games and food starting at noon. Duck tickets will be available across the area, at select adoption centers and also at Duck Day (race day) on Saturday, August 25th. Below is a list of current adoption centers, where adopt-a-duck tickets are available through August 24th. Tickets are $5 a duck or $20 a quack pack (includes five). • A NEW Chiropractic: 115 Republic Ave., Joliet • Impress Printing & Design: 2711 W Jefferson St ., Joliet • Johnny’s Beef & Gyros: 3567 W Jefferson St., Joliet • Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC: 822 Infantry Dr, Suite 100, Joliet • Reliable Storage: 905 Geneva St., Shorewood • Shorewood Village Hall: One
Towne Center Blvd. Shorewood • Studio 10: 45 E Jefferson St., Naperville • Superczynski Family Chiropractic: 600 S Washington St, Suite 200, Naperville • Sweets & Treats: 21121
Division St. Crest Hill • Voyager Media Group/The Enterprise, Sentinel & Bugle Newspapers: 23856 Andrew Rd • Plainfield, IL For more information please visit www.ducks4bucks.com
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s Plainfield East continues to grow, the amount of college signings does as well. In the second year of a senior class, there is a large group who will be competing in college. Headlining those athletes is Brian Bennett. The 6-foot, 10-inch basketball center lost 50 pounds before his senior season and it paid off in a big way by becoming the first Division I recruit in program history as he signed with Cal Poly. Bennett averaged around 15 points and six rebounds per game this past year for the 27-2 Bengals, helping them go undefeated in the Southwest Prairie Conference and win a regional title. His list of accomplishments included being named to the Voyager Media All-Area Boys Basketball First Team. “I chose this school because it is a true family atmosphere where I know I will succeed,” he said. “My chances of playing right away are pretty good, but nothing is given, you have to earn it. I need to work on my conditioning and my mid-range game.” He will be joined in the college ranks by teammate Myles Walters, who is attending the Army to play basketball after being known as a defensive stopper this past season for the Bengals. Denista Owikota from the girls basketball team is headed to St. Francis. There are five volleyball players who are playing in college. Alexis Antonopoulos (Loyola, IL), Lauren Houbolt (Benedictine), Alyssa Brdlik (Rochester Institute of Technolgoy), Alexis Giurin ( Horry Georgetown Technical College) and Marissa Villarrubia (University of Dallas) are all continuing their careers. There are also a quartet of baseball players moving on in Nick Sharrow (Eastern Illinois),
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IOC a lot like IHSA in its rulings Last week I was made aware of a ruling that has been around for several years in the Olympics, but one that I just heard about. In gymnastics, only two members from a country can qualify for the all-around competition. That ended up hurting the United States’ Jordan Wieber, who had one of the top all-around scores, but fell victim to the rule as two of her teammates scored better. Now, I understand why there is a two competitor max per country in events. The International Olympic Committee does not want to have all finalists from one country. So, you can only have two competitors in events such as swimming, table tennis and track and field. I get it. A swimming finals of all eight Americans is pretty silly. However, gymnastics is a different breed. There are only five members to a team and at the most there are only four who could technically compete in the all-around, and in most cases three if the fifth teammate competes in at least one event. So, out of the 24 qualifiers, only three or four max would be from one country, which seems very reasonable. In addition, unlike in the other sports, gymnastics actually allows more than two individuals to attempt to qualify for the finals. Other sports only have two entries period. If you are scoring/timing more than two athletes, how can you keep them out of the finals if they proved they deserved to be there by making the mark to qualify while at the Olympics? That makes no sense and isn’t very fair to me. When did the Olympics become about equal opportunity rather than about the best win? Wieber just won the world allaround in 2011, so it is hard to see her not being in the running for at least a medal. When I was thinking about the injustice,I couldn’t help comparing the Olympic committee to the Illinois High School Association. The IHSA is all about getting
mutual representation from different regions rather than allowing the best teams in the state to meet in the finals. A good case was the Class 4A girls basketball state playoffs, where powers Bolingbrook and Whitney Young met in the supersectional after meeting up at state in previous years. A great comparison though is found in bowling where, like gymnastics, scores are used.Almost every year individuals are left home with higher scores than other atlarge candidates. In this case there are two teams and two individuals from each sectional who head to state. In addition, there are six at-large qualifiers. However, the at-large qualifiers don’t go by the highest score.They go by pins behind the second qualifier. So, if a sectional is really bad and have several close to each other, they could send three or four at-large qualifiers, despite
being 100 pins lower than other individuals. While I’m not happy that the equal representation has been hitting the high school scene for some years, I am even more discouraged that it is hitting the largest stage in the world. I thought as a team you are competing with each other and not against each other? While the gymnasts were trying to qualify as a team for finals, they were battling each other to see who would get the top two slots in the individual competition. While they overcame this to win gold, it sure wasn’t easy for them that night. I’m not sure that’s fair for those athletes involved or the tone we want to set for the younger generations. Championships, at all levels, should be reserved for the best. Otherwise, what is the point of an incomplete championship? staylor@buglenewspapers.com
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Soccer duo headed D-I By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
With four straight Southwest Prairie Conference championships, Plainfield North girls soccer continues its pipeline of players into college.
SIGNINGS Six girls are continuing their careers in college this year, headlined by 2011 Voyager Media Girls Soccer Player of the Year Callie O’Donnell. O’Donnell is headed to the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, becoming the second District 202 girls soccer player to go to the DI school (Plainfield Central’s Bailey Briggs). “The soccer program, the campus and the educational opportunities (are reasons why I chose the school),” O’Donnell said. “My chances of playing are pretty good. Freshmen last year got to play a lot.” Ashley Auble is also heading to play Division I soccer as she is headed to Northern Illinois University. “I chose NIU because of the strong academics, the great soccer program and I really enjoyed the campus tours,” Auble said.“Based on the coach’s comments, I believe I will get some playing time right away with the opportunity to earn more.” Other teammates who signed were Paige Polonus (Illinois-Springfield), Anna O’Donnell (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Emily Brodict
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North’s Callie O’Donnell is headed to the University of Wisconsin
(Ohio Northern) and Kelsey Gill (Trinity International). Boys soccer players moving on to play in college are Colin Donnally (Lewis) and Jordan Collier (Elmhurst). The track and field programs also sent a lot of athletes along, led by Division I recruits Cessily Jones (Oklahoma State), Jaclyn
Aremka (Drake), Tiffany Wayne and Caleb Donaldson (Illinois State). Jones is an eight-time state medalist, earning four in each the 100 and 200-meter dashes. Aremka is a three-time state medalist and finished second and See DUO, page 16
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DUO Continued from page 15 third, respectively the past two years in the high jump. Donaldson is a two-time state qualifier. Joining the trio to compete in college are Taryn Seeland (Taylor University), Saige Pilgrim (Olivet Nazarene) and Caleb Ivey (Augustana). Baseball players Joe Cresta (Notre Dame) and Joe Pursel (Augustana) are continuing their careers in college. Cresta continues the D-I pipeline of players from the baseball program that have included the likes of Mike Klett and Sean Renzi. Cresta was a 2012 Voyager Media All-Area baseball member. A pair of football players are
ready to get on the gridiron in the fall as James Abbott is headed to Elmhurst and Alex Starks is walking on at the University of Minnesota. Other signees from the Tigers are wrestlers Stephen Myers and Nick DiNardo (both to Elmhurst), volleyball players Emily McHugh (William Penn), Alex Marszalek (Palm Beach Atlantic), Samantha Basar (Shorter University) and Jordan Michaels (Lincoln College), basketball player Kristen Shimko (Concordia), softball player Rion Williams (Indiana Tech) and golfer Diana Clark (Clarke College).
CENTRAL The Wildcats also had a strong year of sending athletes to college. Leading the way is four-time
state qualifier Ali Foster, who will be continuing her tennis career at Eastern Illinois University. Foster is a three-time sectional champion and among the top 16 singles players in the state the past two years. For her career she went 132-12 for the Wildcats. Another Division I signing for the Wildcats was Lauren Kulaga. The soccer star will be headed to Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis. Kulaga was a two-time Voyager Media All-Area girls soccer selection. The local Division II conference is being well represented this year by Central as volleyball players Taryn Trubich (Maryville) and Erin Hyland (St. Joes), softball players Cailey Baker (Missouri S&T) and Karly Jackson (Lewis) and
baseball player Joe Sparacio (Lewis) will all be competing in the growing conference. Other signings include baseball players Tim Blake (Kankakee), Hunter Linton (Robert Morris) and Mark DeYoung (Judson), volleyball player Victoria Swigart (Indiana State), soccer player Josh Rosenbaum (Olivet Nazarene) and track and field athlete Alexxe Richer (Loras).
PJC The Plainfield Junior Cats will be kicking off the season Saturday with the PJC Family Day, which is from 1-4 p.m. at Four Seasons Park. There will be food, football games and competitions, cheer competitions, raffle prizes and a live DJ. staylor@enterprisepublications.com
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SIGNINGS Continued from page 13 Matt Kramer (Judson), Dustin Demumbrum (Robert Morris) and Eric Fetchko (Purdue North Central). Others continuing careers in college are football players Robert Zamora (Carroll) and Matt Yates (Aurora), soccer players Lauren Towler (Monmouth), Jordan Blair (Lewis) and Jonathan Medina (Roosevelt),cross country runner Nick Quiroz (Aurora) and dancer Nikki Green (North Central).
SOUTH The Cougars are keeping the momentum going with three Division I signings this year. Jake Roberts will be headed to Coastal Carolina to continue he baseball career, Matt Ward is signed with Valparaiso for golf and Mitch
Wolff is going to Iowa for track. Roberts and Wolff both battled injuries their senior years. Roberts missed much of the season with an injury, while Wolff was injured in the hurdles at sectionals, costing him a great chance of medaling at state.Ward was a state qualifier in 2010 and Southwest Prairie Conference champion. Others attending college for sports are basketball players Will Nixon (Wayne State) and Ed Presniakovas (St.Francis),Dantrell Wright in both football and track (Wisconsin-Whitewater), Alex Eischen for softball (Roosevelt) and Allison Waldvogel for volleyball (Lindenwood). Presniakovas is the District 202 all-time scoring leader and was the 2012 Voyager Media Basketball Player of the Year. Will Nixon and Dantrell Wright both made Voyager Media All-Area teams. staylor@enterprisepublications.com
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Ex-JJC star at home with Bears By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
Most Chicago Bears fans remember Kelvin Hayden, cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, for his interception of Rex Grossman with 13 minutes , 38 seconds left in Superbowl XLI. It was Hayden’s first NFL interception and he returned it 56 yards for a touchdown, ending the scoring at 29-17 and taking the wind out of the Bears’ sails. Hayden, who grew up a Bears fan in Chicago, hopes to make more memories in his hometown orange and blue. “It feels good to be home,” he said. “Last year (as a member of the Atlanta Falcons) was my first year out of the Midwest and it was different. It is the journey of the NFL, but it feels good to be back home. My family is able to get out here every day and see me working, so that is always good. But also, growing up a Bears fan and playing for the hometown team is even better. I am just trying to make the best of the opportunity.” The Bears were in the running to sign Hayden last season after a six-year stint with the Colts, but the two couldn’t come to terms.
“Unfortunately, it didn’t happen last year, but things happen for a reason,” Hayden said. “I am glad to be here and be part of a good team that has the opportunity to do some things.” Hayden said the goal of this year’s Bears team is simple. “Our goal is not to win the division, not make the playoff, not to make the Superbowl, but to win the Superbowl,” he said. “That is our mindset.” A four-year starter at Chicago’s Hubbard High School, Hayden was a cornerback as a freshman and had 10 interceptions, second most in the state. As a sophomore, he switched to quarterback where he passed for 21 touchdowns and ran for seven more. His junior season, Hayden switched again, this time to running back, where he posted 2,135 yards and 33 scores. His fourth position change in as many years, Hayden switched to wide receiver his senior year, where despite missing seven games totaled 792 yards. Hayden played his first two years out of high school at Joliet Junior College, where in two years as a receiver, he posted 115 receptions for 1,839 yards and 17
touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2002, Hayden was the NJCAA National Offensive National Player of the Year,won first team Junior College All-America accolades and was named the Conference Player of the Year after catching 72 balls for 1,297 yards 13 scores. He was also named the MVP of the 2002 NCAA National Championship game, which Joliet won 24-14 over Georgia Military College. He then transferred to Illinois, where in 2003, Hayden led the Illini with 52 receptions for 592 yards. He then went back to cornerback in 2004 where he started all 11 games and had 71 tackles and four interceptions. Hayden never would have thought that just 10 years after
winning a national title, JJC would be without a program. “It is rough. It is sad to hear,” Hayden said. “Personally, I wish I would have found out sooner and I would have tried the best I could to keep it. For guys like myself, it gave me that second chance. There are less and less junior college teams in Illinois and guys have to go out of state and teams only keep so many outof-state players.” Hayden said no matter how far he has gone in his career, he will never forget that Wolves team. He said he stays in touch with quite a few of his teammates and some even came to see him in Bourbonnais. “A couple guys came out here on the first day of training
camp and that is motivation for me,” he said. “It makes me work harder because not everyone can get this far and I am one of the fortunate ones. I just want to show those guys I am grateful and I want to make the best of the opportunity.” Hayden isn’t the only member of the NJCAA champion team in the NFL, as he is joined by former Lincoln-Way Central and current New England Patriot linebacker Rob Ninkovich. “Every time I see Rob Ninkovich the memories come back of that day to day grind of a bunch of kids with a dream,” Hayden said. “We are the ones that are still lucky enough to be playing this kids game.” mark@buglenewspapers.com
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Beat the summer heat with bullfrog hunting By Dan Stefanich
As the sun settled down behind the horizon, not far from the DesPlaines River, we heard our first “Barooomp, baroomp” echoing across the lilypad laden backwaters. Before jumping out of the truck I ran through my checklist— bug spray, cooler, knife, flashlight, and gig. Gig? Yep, a long wooden pole with barbed spear forming a trident-like tool known as a frog gig. We weren’t out for night fishing, but bullfrog hunting. I met up with my buddies Cody Kowalczyk and Nico Soave for a few hours of prime bullfrog hunting. With the hot weather and slow fishing, what better way to still enjoy an evening in the outdoors. Bullfrog hunting or “gigging” season in Illinois runs from June 15 through August 31. Our method of stalking down some of these tasty little critters was fairly simple. “We’re gonna ease into the water and work these banks,” explains Cody. Hmmm, simple enough, I thought. As we fire up the flashlights and get in the murky soup, Nico chimes in, “If you feel something bite your legs, it will only hurt for a little while.” Huh? Great. As we moved along through the lily pads, we spot a big set of gold eyes staring at us down the shoreline.“There’s one,” whispers Cody,“Go get him.” I eased my way up to the frog while Cody and Nico kept the light in his eyes.With a quick stab into the mud, I had my first bully of the season. Bullfrogs usually sit tight along the waters edge, or work their way through the lily pads and downed timber. Which makes backwaters
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Frog hunting season is still open until Aug. 31.
of rivers and creeks perfect places to hunt frogs. Rivers and creeks also hold frogs, but they prefer very slow current or better yet no current. Ponds are also fantastic frog hunting spots.When hunting frogs, the best method is to come at them from the water to get a clear shot without spooking them. In our case, we were able to wade most of the shoreline in about one to three feet of water. If hunting ponds or lakes with a shoreline that drops offs steeply, the best bet is to use a boat to cruise the
shoreline looking for frogs. With either method, one key to success is to approach slowly, especially if the frog is in the water. A fast approach will cause ripples in the water and spook the frog, which can sense the vibrations. Another tip is to always keep the light in their eyes. Downed underwater trees, logs, slime-covered rocks and backwater muck all made the trek a little more than a stroll along the bank. In about two and a half hours, we had 19 frogs on the
stringer. The legal limit is 8 frogs per person per night.And anyone who has tasted frog legs might agree that all this is worth it. Frog legs area a common delicacy in many fine restaurants. So if you’re not afraid of trudging through the swamps at night, getting bitten on the legs by unseen creatures, and getting extremely muddy and nasty, then frog gigging is for you. But before you go, be prepared. Frog gigging season is recognized by the State of Illinois DNR, so you need a
valid fishing license. Also, make sure you have permission before entering the land or waterway. It’s also a good idea to go with a buddy or two. If something were to happen, you have some backup. And most importantly, be prepared. Bring bug spray, waders or old shoes, a stringer, and a good flashlight. I also like to float a small cooler behind me in the water so I can ice down the bullies right after the catch. For more information and recipes, visit www.danstefoutdoors.com
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H o ro s c o p e s
Across 1 Big Harley, in slang 5 “MarchingAlong” autobiographer 10 “Mamma Mia!” group 14 Soap Box Derby state 15 Hearth debris 16 Off-peak period 17 Meat used in place of a puck? 19 Untidy type 20 John Williams quintet? 21 Fridge sound 22 ‘70s Olympics name 23 Fab Four member 24 Prepare beans, Mexican-style 26 Scary fly 30 Place for care instructions 33 Mouse catchers 36 Expected 37 Professor’s goal 38 Corrida cry 39 Surcharge for a cab ride? 41 English __ 42 Drum heard in Westerns
Down 44 Actress Basinger 45 Bar brews 46 Mar. parade celeb 47 Presario PC brand 49 Significant period 51 Comfortably rewarding 55 Dinner and a movie, say 57 D-backs, on scoreboards 59 Gillette razor named for its blade count 60 One with a password 61 Davy Jones at an abbey? 63 Gimlet garnish 64 Game show host 65 Throw in a chip 66 SoCal force 67 Country singer Rimes 68 Tabloid loch
1 Hostess snack cakes 2 “__ of golden daffodils”: Wordsworth 3 Neopagan religion 4 Some Soap Box Derby entrants 5 Articulates 6 __Kosh B’Gosh 7 “Rats!” 8 Out of harm’s way 9 Invitation on a rep’s button 10 Losing candidate 11 Intimidator on the bovine playground? 12 Online journal 13 Jessica of “Sin City” 18 Slips up 25 Show off one’s muscles 27 Dutch cheese 28 Prom duds 29 Bulova competitor 31 14-Across’s Great Lake 32 Tennis net
grazers 33 Summer cabin beds 34 Boatloads 35 Short-term Arizona State employee? 37 Pack (down) 39 Four-legged Oz visitor 40 Comical Conway 43 Like a pencil point 45 Sea-dwelling superhero 47 Car trim 48 Farmland division 50 Skating maneuver 52 Teatime snack 53 Help for the clueless 54 “Omigosh!” 55 Boring 56 Where most people live 58 Bygone Peruvian 59 Not-so-little kid 62 Barbie’s guy
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Stick your toe in and test the waters first. A temporary lack of funds may keep you from satisfying all your desires in the beginning of the week. You will achieve a happy medium near the middle of the week.
Love is the only fourletter word you manage to utter. During the upcoming week, your kindness and sensitivity toward others are demonstrated with an air of refinement and delicacy that everyone admires.
Gentle and fun-loving Venus is in your sign for a few more days. You might find that expressing your love of the most beautiful things and perhaps investing in them might be the safest route as the week unfolds.
Reveal some initiative behind the scenes. Your outlook might improve greatly when Venus enters your sign midweek and offers you more opportunities for happy social interactions. Expect more romance.
You gotta have friends. In the week to come, your circle of friends, your clubs or other groups might take up more of your time than usual. You know how to edge your way to the top by being especially friendly.
Be proud and persevere. Your financial predicament will appear much rosier by the middle of the week. Spending habits may be reexamined; a special someone will be happy to give you the benefit of the doubt.
Time for the tried and true. In the week ahead, you may be adept at finding coupons to cut costs and finding other ways to get the best value. You might be most at home with old friends who stick by you through thick and thin.
The power of love outshines the love of power. In the week to come, you might find that romantic outings are just as thrilling and satisfying as making headway in the boardroom. Give it your all.
Creative ideas ache to be expressed in the week to come. Your imaginative ideas can blossom into reality - but first you must acquire necessary tools and experience. You might find a masterful mentor.
Those who are detailoriented might take center stage in the week ahead. Offer a pat on the back to those who demonstrate selflessness and be generous with your own time and talent. Set a good example.
Be well equipped to offer a quip. Your social circle could expand during the week ahead, so stock up on some small talk and keep a few jokes on hand to entertain an audience. The love boat might sail.
A kiss is just a kiss. You might like you are floating on cloud nine in the week to come if you meet up with a hot new romantic prospect. Remember to keep in touch with old friends as well as new ones.
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Health & Fitness
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Please don’t read this sitting down Are you sitting down? If so, you may be standing by the time you finish reading this column. I have frequently written about the importance of exercise to health. No one doubts this relationship, but it usually focuses on the importance of actual exercise. Could the importance of exercise to health be so powerful that even variations in posture could make a difference? Dr. Alpa Patel is a medical researcher interested in exercise, obesity and cancer risks. She recently published a study which found that women who sit longer than six hours per day have a 37% greater risk of premature death than women who sit less than three hours per day. The conclusion
of the study is that the simple act of sitting is dangerous to your health. The reason for this effect is not well understood. It is being studied at several research institutions including the Cornell Ergonomics Labs. It seems that sitting changes the way your body metabolizes fat. This effect is also independent of actual exercise. In other words, even if you exercise before or after work there is a deleterious effect if you are seated more than six hours per day.
This matter is being taken very seriously in several industries where sitting at work is pervasive. Silicon Valley computer industry companies are undergoing a movement towards changing from sitting to standing desks at work. There are also several web sites catering to standing office equipment. So should chairs now come with a sign stating,“Warning: sitting may be hazardous to your health,” just like packs of cigarettes? Not so fast. Before you put your desk up on cinder blocks you might like to consider other factors. What standing does to aid fat metabolism may be offset by its effect on blood vessels. Varicose veins have long been the bane of any
standing profession (just ask any surgeon), but unsuspected vascular problems have been identified as well. The rate of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) has been found to accelerate in standing professions. The rate of carotid arteriosclerosis (the major artery to the brain) may be nine times greater when standing for a living. Also, fine motor skills have been shown often to suffer when performed standing. I know that my own keyboarding is worse when I do it standing. The verdict on arthritis and low back pain with standing work is still out and may likely be neutral. Doctor’s Rx: There may be a way out of this predicament. The key may be to not sit continuously. Some
ergonomic researchers have suggested not to sit longer than twenty minutes. If you can, stand up and move around at least three times every hour. Walk to a co-workers desk rather than calling on the telephone or intercom. Go make the copies needed yourself. Finally, get your own coffee. These changes in your daily routine may help save your life. Dr. Christopher Rose, MD is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois.The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at: (847) 965-3200 or view his web site at: www. cancercenterschicago.com
Are a woman’s skin products OK to use on a man? QUESTION: Hey Sondra, my husband has been using my skin care products. Are a woman’s skin care products okay to use on a man? ANSWER:The truth of the matter is, as long as the skin care product is of good quality it can be used by both man or woman. The main problem with your husband using your skin care products is whether or not you share the same skin type. Although a man’s skin differs from a woman’s, by the mere fact a man’s skin is thicker than a woman’s, men have larger pores,and because of the male hormone androgen, produce more oil than a woman’s skin. With all the physical differences, it’s the difference in the skin type that could lead to problems. If your skin tends to be dry, your skin care products would be much too moisturizing if your husband has oily skin, thus possibly leading to problems with acne. My advice is your husband needs to develop his own personal skin care routine. Over the past decade, skin care lines for men have become a booming business. More and more men are forgoing the ease of reaching for that bar of bathroom soap to wash and shave their face.Bathroom bar soap is much too alkaline to use on the face causing stripping of the
skin,and irritation after shaving. W h e n considering a good skin care routine for your husband, the key word is simplicity. The following is a standard formula for a good skin care routine for a man. CLEANSING: use an appropriate skin type cleanser. Avoid harsh ingredientssuchasalcohol,andhighly fragrant soaps.These ingredients can cause razor irritation. EXFOLIATING: exfoliating is an important way to keep skin young looking. What exfoliating does is remove the dead skin cells off the skin, causing new skin cells to generate. Exfoliating generally needs to be done twice a week, and on a man needs to be done before shaving,it actually helps with a better shave. No need to buy an expensive exfoliation product, simply use a quarter size amount of baking soda. Place in the palm of hand, add water to make a grainy paste. Gently rub over face in a circular motion, then rinse well. Gentle is the keyword, you do not want to over-exfoliate. Skin should look refreshed after, not red and irritated.
SHAVING: An important factor in shaving is finding a good razor that works well on your skin. A fresh blade works the best. Do not use the same blade more than twice.To cut down on shaving irritation do not dry shave or use bar soap. Gel shaving cream offers an emollient barrier that helps protect skin from irritation. Do not shave against the direction of the hair growth, and minimize using the same shaving strokes. Don’t shave too hard or too fast. AFTER SHAVE: A good aftershave is an important way to cut down on in-grown hairs, and razor irritation. Choose an aftershave, or colognes
that do not contain alcohol. MOISTURIZE: Because of the constant shaving ritual, men tend to have more sensitive skin than women. Shaving every day is constantly stripping the skin of natural oils. Therefore it’s very important to replenish these oils with a light skin-type appropriate (no frills needed) moisturizer. SPF: A larger percentage of men develop skin cancer than women, therefore it is vital for men to take a common sense approach to tanning, and wear SPF on a daily basis. Good skin care knows no gender. We are a generation, both men and women, who are taking a proactive
approach at staying healthy and looking young as long as possible. Taking good care of your skin, by staying out of the sun, a healthy stance to food and exercise, and a good skin care routine will lessen the effects of time. Sondra Graton Licensed Cosmetologist/ Esthetician.All skin care advice is given within the scope of my field. No medical advice will be given.
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Business & Real Estate
Get colleagues to love your ideas Q. I’m excellent at my job and find that my colleagues are threatened by my competency. When I make suggestions, they often tell me,“We don’t do it that way around here.” How do I get people to quit being upset when I point out how they could do their jobs better? A. If you don’t want people to be upset when you show them how to build their mousetrap better, you have to see why people are threatened by your “helpful” suggestions. People are hired because they are competent. People are fired because they are incompetent. Your intentions may be entirely benevolent, but the effect of pointing out improvements is to make other people insecure about their competency. I know you do not intend to get anyone fired, but you need to realize
that they are worried first and foremost about their incomes. T h i n k of human nature in the workplace as a series of buried emotional land mines that you have to be aware of or risk your foot being blown off. If you blithely waltz around at work unconcerned about these powerful emotional currents, you’ll badly compromise your future success. Fear is one of the most powerful motivators on the planet. Anxiety about survival is one of the most powerful fears, and nothing brings it up like having your job threatened. You can now see that
people are not threatened by your competency - they are threatened by their fears about unemployment. If you make suggestions that confirm your coworkers’ value and proficiency, you’ll cease to have a problem. Next time you want to make a suggestion try something like this, “I know that you have considered (insert your idea here), and I’m wondering what your thoughts are.” Your colleague can now run with your improvement without any fear of appearing inept. Other ways of making suggestions can include inquiring whether a colleague had mentioned (insert your idea) in the past, that a conversation with that person made you think of (insert your idea), or that you imagine he or she had a plan for (insert your idea).
If you do not want to trigger your coworkers’ survival fears, you have to find a way to help them feel competent. Most of us know that none of us can see all solutions to workplace problems all the time. However, when someone loudly points out what we have missed, most of us most of the time will be more interested in saving our job than effectiveness. I know for some readers it may seem wrong not to get credit for every brilliant idea that they have. I encourage my readers to take and get credit for their work. Because you are superb at your job, consider that you have enough brilliant ideas to share credit once in a while. People will be well aware that when you are in the room, everyone is somehow smarter. That is the best credit of all.
The last word(s) Q. My boss has terrible manners. Is there a way to correct him without offending him? A. No. It has been said that a closed mouth gathers no foot, and you’d be putting your worst foot forward to police the manners of your boss. (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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Making the right choice selecting renters Dear Dave, I’m a landlord in New York, and I’ve always felt it’s not a good idea to rely entirely on previous landlords for referrals on prospective tenants. Do you have any tips for selecting good renters? Jean Dear Jean, I think you’re on the right track. Most landlords aren’t thorough enough with the screening process. You can’t get to know someone without spending some time with them and digging into their personalities and backgrounds a little. I have several rental properties, and here are a few tricks that work well for me. I always pull a credit bureau report on prospective renters. I also get a big deposit up front. I spend quite a bit of time talking to them one on one, as well, so with all this they’d have to be a pretty good con artist to get past me.
Another thing I do is to drive by the place they’re currently living. I like to see what condition the house is in, and if they keep the yard maintained. To me, this is a great indication of how responsible they are and how they would treat my property. It’s not a bad idea to get some proof of them having made previous rental payments on time, either. In some ways it’s a leap of faith any time you sign an agreement with a new tenant. But there are things you can do in order to make a more informed decision as to whom you’re doing business with. And who knows? Lots of renters appreciate knowing they have a landlord who handles things in a professional manner. Maybe these suggestions will help you
both feel a little more at ease. Good luck, Jean! —Dave
What the law will allow Dear Dave, A debt collector has been calling members of my family to get information on me. She has identified herself as collector, and I want to pay what I owe, but is it legal for them to do this? If not, what can I do to make them stop? Katherine Dear Katherine, No, it isn’t legal. If she identified herself in any way as a debt collector, and spoke with anyone but you about your debt, she has broken federal law. This is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You need to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against this collector and her company.
I would also advise recording the conversation the next time they call. Just tell them at the beginning that you’ll be taping any interaction you have with them from that point forward, and tell your relatives to do the same thing. That way, you’ll have proof of their misbehavior to hand over to the FTC or the attorney general. You might even be able to get this crooked collector shut down. Don’t get me wrong. It’s perfectly okay to collect a debt. If you’re a creditor or collector, it’s simply money that’s owed to you, and you deserve it. But you must do it within the confines of the law, and you should do it within the confines of good taste. If you owe money, you should be honorable enough to pay what you owe. But this kind of behavior is just harassment and intimidation. Don’t let them get away with it, Katherine! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s
authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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Health Department, state report more West Nile Viruspositive mosquito samples in Will County Mosquito monitoring sites operated by the Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in 12 samples collected during the last two weeks of July. Two Bolingbrook sites operated by Will County Environmental Health generated virus-positive mosquito batches July 30. Additional specimens collected the same day from Will County sites in Homer Glen, Lockport and Crete also yielded viruspositive samples. On July 27, two Health Department monitoring sites in Joliet produced virus-positive samples. Health Department sites have generated 17 WNV-positive mosquito samples since June 20, including at least four from Bolingbrook locations. Northern Will County monitoring sites operated by the Illinois Department of Public Health, have also been busy. A state site in Bolingbrook has
produced three WNV-positive mosquito samples, and a site in Naperville tested two viruspositive mosquito batches. All of the Will County positives originating from IDPH sites were tested between July17-26. Hot, dry weather is considered to be a trigger for mosquitoborne WNV. Illinois is currently experiencing one of the hottest summers ever recorded, with at least 30 days of 90-degree temperatures already on the books. Dry conditions are also prevalent. Local rainfall totals for 2012 are approximately seven inches below normal. No human WNV infections have been reported from Will County, but two cases from suburban Cook County have been identified. More than 1,500 human WNV infections have been reported in Illinois since 2002. Will County Environmental Health is working with local units of government and municipal authorities to help
limit the population of Culex pipiens mosquitoes, the species most frequently identified with WNV transmission to humans. So far this summer, the Health Department has distributed 45 cases of larvicide to 13 local jurisdictions. Larvicide has been provided to Bolingbrook, Channahon, Crete Township, the village of Crete, Homer Township, Lemont, Manhattan, New Lenox Township, Peotone, Plainfield, the Reed Township Mosquito Abatement District, Shorewood and the Will County Highway Department. The Health Department continues to urge area residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. Protective clothing (long sleeves, long pants, shoes and socks), are strongly advised during trips outdoors. Insect repellent containing DEET or other chemical compounds that deter mosquitoes are also strongly recommended. Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and early evening.
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