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SPORTS Wildcats hope for 7th straight SPC title

SCHOOLS D. 202 high schools present College Application Night

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Midwest Brewers Fest “We have added a “Best of Show” beer judging competition being put on by official BJCP judges. We have also invited all the pro brewers to come and celebrate, and not pour. This dynamic was formed so that our guests would be able to speak with their favorite brewer while certified volunteers poured all the products.”

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Second annual festival set for Aug. 25

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rganizers of the second annual Midwest Brewers Fest are gearing up for the event, which is just one week away from kicking off.

The festival will feature hundreds of samplings from some 60 craft breweries and take place at Riverfront Park in Plainfield.

According to Brewfest organizer Rahul Wahi, the group has taken the best of the 2011 event and paired with some new features for this season.

“We have added a “Best of Show” beer judging competition being put on by official BJCP judges,” he said. “We have also invited all the pro brewers to come and celebrate, and not pour.This dynamic was formed so that our guests would be able to speak with their favorite brewer while certified

volunteers poured all the products.”

Last year’s inaugural event was popular and well received by beer and food enthusiasts. More than 1,300 tickets were sold, and beautiful weather and a host of interesting side booths, from artisans to home brewers, added to the festive environment.

Despite good times, the event was financially disappointing, and organizers had to take a hard look at costs, sponsorships and ticket sales in preparation for this year’s festival.

However, this year’s festival has some 60 breweries and 20 sponsors on board. The event’s organizers are poised to offer craft beer enthusiasts a day to remember. Artisanal food, local musicians and brewing expos will complement the lagers and ales.

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Congressman Hultgren visits Plainfield

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During a recent tour of downtown Plainfield, 14th District Congressman Randy Hultgren visited with the staff from Cathy’s Sweet Creations Bake Shop.

Plainfield Police respond to apartment shooting On Tuesday at 1:14 a.m., the Plainfield Police Department responded to an apartment building in the 24000 block of West Main Street, reference a person being shot.

Upon arrival, witnesses advised the responding police officers,that three male offenders (two masked) had entered the apartment, where two offenders displayed weapons, described as a semiautomatic handgun and a shotgun. The offenders demanded money and drugs from the occupants.

A struggle ensued between

FEST Continued from page 1 The Midwest Brewers Festival is being held at from 1 to 6 p.m. A single ticket price of $50 at the gate (40 in advance) covers 25 tickets for two ounce pours from breweries, a commemorative tasting glass, and an informative program book.

Additional sampling tickets may be purchased during the event from the festival ticket booth for the price of 50 cents per ticket.

The Designated Driver ticket costs $10 and includes entrance and water throughout the day. $100 VIP tickets, which feature unlimited food, special VIP kegs from participating breweries, private restrooms, a commemorative festival tee shirt and preferred parking, are sold out.

Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the day, featuring performances by Beth Bombara, Overman and the Jack Pines.

The fest also will feature lectures and discussions with brew masters and experts as part of “Craft Beer 101” located in the Homebrew Pavilion. In addition to the shows, a bags tournament will be sponsored by The Friends of Plainfield Park District.

the six people staying inside the apartment and the three offenders.

The offenders fled the apartment and were being pursued by the victim. The victim and one of the offenders had another struggle inside the vestibule of the building and the victim was shot once. All three offenders fled the area in a red colored SUV. The witnesses on the scene provided the following description of the suspected shooter: • Race: Hispanic • Age: 18- 25 years of age

• Height: 5’08” • Weight: 170 pounds The victim was transported by Plainfield Fire Protection District EMS to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. The victim was listed in stable condition and the injury looks to be non-life threatening Anyone having or needing additional information regarding this incident should contact Detective Sergeant Kevin McQuaid (815) 267-7209 or Detective Carianne Siegel (815) 439-7653.

Expert Discussion Times 1:30 Ken McMullen – Limestone Brewing Company: “Homebrewer to Pro Brewer” 2:00 Ed Malnar – PALE Homebrew Club: “Your Local Homebrew Clubs” 2:30 Tracy Hurst – Metropolitan Brewing Company: “A Woman’s Perspective from Inside the Craft Beer Industry” 3:00 Paul Schneider – Solemn Oath Brewing Company: “Recipe Formulation” 3:30 Marty Nachel - Ale-Conner Beer Consulting: “Beer Evaluation” 4:00 Nkosi White – Chicago Beer Geeks: “The Chicago Craft Beer Scene” 4:30 Brandon Wright – Chicago Brew Werks: “Homebrewing Tips and Tricks” Registration for the tournament will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. at the stage, and the contests will follow from 2 to 5p.m. Tickets will be $20 per team or $10 per person. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to The Riverfront Foundation and 50 percent to the winning team.

The event is designed to raise both awareness and funds for the restoration of the Plainfield Riverfront Park. The Riverfront Foundation plans are focused on a total restoration of the area, making it once again the recreational destination it was in the early part of the 20th century.

Parking is off-site, and no attendee vehicular access to the main road within the park

is allowed. With the exception of emergency vehicles, and ADA access, all Riverfront Park roads are reserved for brewers and festival workers, as well as those who have heavy kegs and dispensing equipment to haul.

Parking will be available at the following locations: Lifespring Church, 14735 Wood Farm Road; Ira Jones Junior High, 15320 W. Wallin Drive; and Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive.

For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit midwestbrewersfest.com. Tickets can be purchased through Saturday, Aug. 18 at Tap House Grill in Plainfield from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Otherwise tickets will be available until Aug. 24 online.

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Officer Adam Kalar of the Plainfield Police Department mans the information table at National Night Out Aug. 7.

Police and fire departments host National Night Out

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Plainfield Police and Fire departments hosted their annual National Night Out event, Aug. 7, greeting members of the community and spreading awareness about crime and drug issues in the area.

Based in education and entertainment, rather than enforcement, National Night Out is designed to build community

spirit and promote partnership between citizens and law enforcement.

The event, held at the former Fire Protection District building on Des Plaines, featured games, raffles and crafts, in conjunction with the village’s Cruise Night event on Lockport Street.

“These events are great because it teaches my children that police officers are approachable, and there to help in a bad situation,” said Andrea

Conforti, who stopped in at the fire station with her children after checking out the hot rods on Lockport St. “You don’t want your kids to be afraid to ask a police officer for help.”

More than 15,000 communities across the nation participated in the National Night Out events last week. Candlelight vigils, parades, flashlight walks, block parties and other activities have become annual events to mark the effort.

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Help Save Pets Animal rescue in Plainfield needs votes for national contest

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

What could you do with $10,000? Volunteers and staff at one local organization say they could do plenty, and Enterprise readers could help them get there.

Help Save Pets is a humane animal rescue in Plainfield that finds homes for approximately 1,000 dogs and cats each year.

Like any small and local not-forprofit, the organization is low on cash. Members of the Plainfield community adopt furry friends from the organizations, and have seen the animals cared for featured in the Enterprise Pet of

“We made it to the final 40 out of more than 700

entries. Now the community needs to vote to bring the $10,000 home for our community,” Maya Raab, volunteer the Week column.

Now,Help Save Pets has entered a national contest, sponsored by pet food manufacturer Purina, with the hopes of bringing home a $10,000 grant from PurinaOne and beyond, in the Shine a Light on a Shelter program.

“We made it to the final 40 out of more than 700 entries. Now the community needs to vote to

bring the $10,000 home for our community,” said volunteer Maya Raab.

Help Save Pets is an allvolunteer, no kill animal rescue. Through partnerships with four veterinary clinics, the organization focuses on animals that need considerable medical care and rehabilitation to prepare them for adoption.

The clinics donate cage space and provide medical expertise, to treat heartworm, orthopedic impairments, severe mange, malnourishment, and vision problems.

Help Save Pets was originally founded as the Humane Society of Plainfield in 2000 by Meg Kremer, wife of Dr. Anthony Kremer, a local veterinarian. Dr. Kremer would periodically be called to Joliet Animal control to euthanize animals that were unclaimed. He saw that the animals that were being euthanized were often viable, friendly and simply in need of somebody to help them get into a good new home. As

the frequency of this practice increased, it became clear that a separate non-for-profit organization was needed to continue rescue work.

To date, Help Save Pets has placed more than 6,000 animals into loving homes,and has grown to operate out of four locations, in Plainfield, Channahon, Oswego and Hinsdale.

“We have no paid staff and operate on 100 percent donations for everything from food to medicine,” Raab said.

Readers can voice their support online at http://purina. maker.good.is Voting ends at noon on Monday, Aug. 20.

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Three vehicles collide on Route 30

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Two people, including a nineyear-old child, sustained minor injuries following a three-vehicle accident on Route 30 this week.

Fire officials report that a 2008 Nissan Versa collided with a 1997 Acura carrying a man and woman.

The two vehicles then struck a van sitting at the intersection of 119th Street and Route 30.

The 9-year-old and the female passenger from the Acura were taken to Copley Hospital for observation, and the family of eight riding in the van refused treatment.

119th Street was down to one lane for about an hour following the crash,and details as to the cause of the collision were not available at press time.

The accident comes just days after the Plainfield Police department held a major speed enforcement initiative along the Route 30 corridor on Aug. 8.

Some 228 citations and 83 warnings were issued to drivers along the route during the

operation. Speeding citations topped 120, police said.

The exercise was a joint effort between police and FamiliesAgainst Chronic Excessive Speeding. The campaign will make use of both education and enforcement to increase safety and reduce crashes along the Route 30 corridor. If you live or work in the Plainfield area,it’s hard to be unaware of the problems on Rt. 30. Accidents along the famed highway are unfortunately common. High speeds, combined with a host of distractions, from cell phone use to alcohol, account for the roadway racking up serious and fatal collisions in the doubledigits from Orchard Road to I-55.

That’s why Plainfield police weren’t the only ones taking part. Police from Crest Hill, Joliet, Montgomery and Oswego are joining the effort along this troublesome highway, as are Illinois State Police, both Kendall and Will County Sheriff’s Police, as well as personnel from all the Railroad agencies that serve the area.

While all traffic laws were enforced, special emphasis will be placed that day on speeding

Village officials to discuss transportation with community

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

A public meeting will take place Tuesday, during Cruise Nights at the corner of Des Plaines and Lockport streets, for discussions about the village’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Staff will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. to discuss the study and to answer questions.

Recently, Plainfield began an update to its long-term transportation plan, seeking to blend previous plans and studies with current information. The project, entirely funded by a $120,000 grant from the Chicago

Metropolitan Agency for Planning, includes a transit-oriented development study. Together, village officials hope to better determine the existing patterns of transit such as how motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians function together, and where improvements are need.

“The idea is to look at all the components, there are about 13, and see what needs work,” Superintendent of Public Improvements Randall Jessen said. “Some things need a little support, some need a lot, but that’s from a staff perspective.

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vehicles, as well as commercial motor vehicle violations and railroad crossing violations, according to Plainfield Traffic Sergeant Eric Munson.

As of July, 533 people have been killed in vehicle and motorcycle crashes in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Will County has seen 26 of those.

The following citations were issued: Speeding - 123 Occupant Restraint - 38 No Insurance - 17 Traffic Sign/Signal - 2 Registration Offenses - 4 Truck Safety Violations - 7 Other Moving Violations - 5 Other Equipment Violations - 7 Driving While License Suspended/Revoked/No Valid Driver’s License - 9 Blocking Railroad Grade Crossing - 13 Trespass to Railroad Property - 3 Total Citations Issued – 228 Total Warnings Issued – 83 Total Commercial Motor Vehicles Taken Out of Service – 7 (Illinois

State Police) Total Truck Inspections – 23

(Illinois State Police and Illinois Commerce Commission Police)

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Opinions

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Only editorials reflect the views of the newspaper.

Letter to the Editor

St. Mary’s Annual Indoor Garage Sale a success Dear Editor, Our sincerest thanks to all the volunteers, the staff at St. Mary Immaculate and the generous donors that contributed to St. Mary’s Annual indoor Garage Sale. Because of your efforts and support we raised more than

$9,000 this year. That’s a 30% increase over last year’s sales!

We look forward to seeing you next year – the second week of June.

Sincerely, Pat McKeown Chairman Garage Sale

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From Years Past One year ago… 2011 • Plainfield celebrated Bike to Work Week, along with its clear skies and mild temperatures. Some residents had been biking to work for more than 20 years, while others took the opportunity to try something new. “My current bike route is almost too short to call a commute – it’s less than a mile,” said local architect Heath Wright, “But it’s also handy to bike to the library and local meetings.” More than 400 groups of staffers participated in Bike to Work Week, including local riders from IKEA, Village of Plainfield, and the Romeoville Recreation Department.

Five years ago…2007 • A bat found hanging from a Plainfield home tested positive for rabies.

Vic Reato, a spokesman for the Will County Health Department, said a Plainfield resident spotted the bat suspended eight to nine feet up on the house.

The fact that the bat wasn’t flying — and that it was out in broad daylight — tipped the homeowner off that something was amiss.

Ten years ago… 2002 • District 202 taxpayers were angry — and they weren’t afraid to show it. Approximately 75 residents appeared at a meeting of the board of education to vent their outrage about the district’s highest-paid administrator being granted a lengthy leave of absence.

Nevertheless, the board of education voted 5-2 Aug. 19 to approve a contract allowing the district’s absent superintendent, David Stanfield, to resume his post after returning from a leave he took to teach in a Texas school district.

Despite public pleas to terminate Stanfield altogether, the board agreed to shorten the superintendent’s contract to June 30, 2004 — at which time he would resign and retire — and freeze his salary at its rate of $132,496.

Under the new contract, Stanfield would not be paid during the leave of absence, nor would he accumulate vacation time or sick leave.

However, the board gave Stanfield a $16,289 raise, plus a Teacher’s Retirement System contribution provided for in his existing contract. The two newest board members, Ron Kazmar and Rod Westfall, opposed the agreement.

Fifteen years ago… 1997 • After reviewing an engineering report for the realignment of Fort Beggs Drive with Roberts Road, the Plainfield Village Board declined to submit a request to the Illinois Department of Transportation to initiate the agency’s final design approval.

The report called for moving Fort Beggs Drive farther to the south to line up with Roberts Road for a four-way, signalized intersection with Route 59.

The signal would have been linked with signals at Renwick Road and Route 30 to minimize traffic delays at the intersections.

A cul-de-sac was proposed for the west end of the existing Fort Beggs Drive and the north access into Plainfield Plaza would have been changed to right-in, right-out turns at Route 59.

Woodridge police charge suspect in Plainfield theft On Friday at approximately 3:43 p.m. an off- duty Woodridge Police Officer attempted to prevent a suspected retail theft from the Jewel-Osco in Plainfield. The officer identified himself and attempted to stop the suspects as they fled from the store. The suspects entered their vehicle and drove towards the officer.In defense,the officer drew his weapon but was able to avoid being struck by the fleeing vehicle without having to discharge his weapon. The

suspects fled the scene prior to the arrival of Plainfield officers.

The off-duty officer provided detailed description of both suspects and their vehicle for their investigation.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., Woodridge Police Officers located the suspects and their vehicle at an address in Woodridge, both suspects were identified and subsequently implicated themselves in the retail theft from the Jewel-Osco in Plainfield and knowingly

All District 202 high school seniors and their parents and guardians are invited and encouraged to attend the District Wide College Application Night program from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday August 21, 2012.

TRANSIT Continued from page 5 We want to know what the concerns of the residents are, even if it’s as simple as ‘we need a crosswalk there.’”

This will be the first meeting of three over the next couple of months, and the entire update should be completed by June 2013.

For more information or to share your comments, visit the project web site at www. plainfieldtransportation.com While the meeting on cruise night will be general information, a more specific transit topic will be the subject of a meeting Sept.

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This free program will be held in the auditorium at Plainfield South High School, 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield.

Reservations are not needed.

District 202 high school counselors will help seniors and

their families get acquainted with the process to apply for college and will answer other key questions.

Please call PSHS guidance counselor Len Egan for more information at (815) 439-5555.

Proposed improvements to the intersection of 127th Street and Plainfield-Naperville Road will be discussed at a public meeting from 5 to 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 24401 West Lockport St. The 127th Street project includes reconstruction of the intersection to provide left turn lanes, a new traffic signal, and improved drainage. Proposed changes will help regulate traffic flow, resolve some issues of visibility, and coordinate traffic lights and stops with the 119th Street intersection, for which improvements are nearing completion.

“That intersections sees a tremendous amount of traffic,” Jessen said, “so a stop sign is not a very effective solution .

It’s better than nothing, but not really effective.

In the planning stages for the past three years, work has been hampered by economic conditions and has moved slowly, Jessen explained.

All persons interested in this project are invited to attend the informal meeting, at which village representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer individual questions.

Preliminary reports, including environmental documents, engineering drawings, maps, and aerial photography will be available for inspection and viewing.

Attendees also have an opportunity to submit written comments during and after the meeting.

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fled from the off-duty Woodridge officer. Woodridge Police subsequently charged Jacqueline Alejandro, 25, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Plainfield Police were notified and indicated there were no complaints to be signed relating to the retail theft at this time.

The male offender was released without charges and Alejandro was transported to the DuPage County Jail.

District 202 high schools present College Application Night

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Community Events

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ONGOING ESL study groups. There are several groups at the Plainfield Public Library for multi-lingual adults who want to strengthen their English skills with other learners and an English-speaking tutor. Practice English writing and grammar on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the lower-level bay area.

Practice your speaking skills and learn about American culture on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m. Learn new words, practice pronunciation, and become more fluent at reading aloud on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. with newspapers, magazines, and books for all levels.

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 815-4364073 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 815-723-9713.

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. Fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational Church, 24020 W. Fraser Road.

Join us for “Garden Talk.” 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 312-259-6851 or Ann Eckhorn at 815-254-9656.

Young Widows Support Group.

Meets once per month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing

and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome.

For more information please See CALENDAR, page 9

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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 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 815-773-9623 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 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.

Morningandafternoonsessionsare scheduled on most days, free with admission or membership. Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum. org for a schedule.

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Transportation Plan Update. 5-8 p.m. during Cruise Night at Lockport and Des Plaines Streets. The Village of Plainfield is hosting the first of three public meetings concerning the update of the village’s comprehensive transportation plan. Village staff will be available to discuss the study and to answer questions.

For more information or to share your comments, visit www. plainfieldtransportation.com.

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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.

Herman Torres, 29, 422 Gardner, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 5 at 2:01 a.m. on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for DUI/alcohol and no valid driver’s license.

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Keith Hill, 20, 12157 S. Shagbark Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 1 at 11:55 a.m. at 11900 S. Route 59 for retail theft.

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Jaime Lawry, 28, 3778 Buck Ave., Joliet, was arrested on July 27 at 11:11 a.m. on S. James and W. Lockport for disorderly conduct.

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Antonio Johnson, 21, 12135 S. Bishop, Chicago, was arrested on Aug. 2 at 4:32 p.m. on S. Lincoln Highway and W. Renwick Road for no valid driver’s license.

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James Johnson, 62, 511 Bevan Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 6 at 11:36 a.m. on W. Lockport and S. Route 59 for an in-state warrant.

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Joshua Judd, 18, 1406 Green Trails Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on July 16 at 2:30 a.m. at 24126 W. Main for hit and run.

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Rayshawn Williams, 21, 14447 S. Independence Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 1 at 9:14 p.m. at the residence for domestic battery.

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Jacqueline Larucci, 50, 24316 W. Hemlock Drive,

Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 2 at 11:08 a.m. at the residence for DUI/alcohol and hit and run.

Betzaida Sosa, 40, 1860 Asbury Circle Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 8 at 9:19 a.m. on W. Main and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license and operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.

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Jennifer Cortez, 25, 3069 Woodside Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 8 at 9:55 a.m. on S. Joliet Road and W. Renwick Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Perez, 19, 24220 W. 13 Juan Mill Creek Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 8 at 12:48 p.m. at 24220 W. Mill Creek Lane for an in-state warrant.

Peter Argus, 19, 3507 Harris Drive, Joliet, was arrested on Aug. 7 at 3:41 p.m. on S. Freedom Way and S. Meadow Lane for drag racing.

Castro, 35, 1690 14 Isaura Dearborn Ave., Aurora, was arrested on July 28 at 1:51 a.m. on W. Lockport and S. Wallin Drive for DUI/alcohol and no valid driver’s license.

Asa, 19, 2204 11 Corey Daffodil Drive, Crest Hill, was arrested on Aug. 7 at 3:41 p.m. on South Freedom Way and South Meadow Lane for drag racing.

Llanos, 22, 425 15 Francisco Clark St.,Aurora,was arrested on July 29 at 10:48 p.m. on W. 135th and S. Route 30 for no valid driver’s license and suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

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Theresa Lewis, 45, 24228 W. Lockport, Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 6 at 9:01 p.m. at the residence for domestic battery.

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Rosa Mathieu,37,827 Grove St., Aurora, was arrested on Aug. 10 at 8:20 a.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.

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Jason Tolle, 37, 40W214 Ancient Oaks Court, St. Charles, was arrested on Aug. 10 at 11:35 a.m. on W. 135th and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Kimberly Gillum, 37, 2194 Rossiter Parkway, Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 12 at 10:14 a.m. on South Frontage Road and South Lincoln Highway for no valid driver’s license.

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Planning after school activities for your kids can be easy, fun Fun and learning can extend beyond the classroom. From music and the arts to organized sports, after-school activities can help kids stay active and make lifelong friends.

Here are some great tips to keep kids active and engaged during the afternoon: • Sign up early: Many programs fill up fast. Be sure to sign your kids up for programs as soon as possible to ensure their enrollment.

• Listen to your kids: As much as you would like your child to participate in certain activities, don’t push too hard. Let them explore all their options to find activities they actually enjoy doing.

• Make scheduling convenient: If your child is active, you will be too. Plan activities close to home or school to limit time spent in the car.

Whether you’re setting up play dates, forming a time-saving carpool or heading up the PTA, mommy calling cards from an online stationery store like Minted.com is a unique way to make an impression, and share your contact information quickly with teachers, coaches and other parents.

• Go informal: When the weather is nice, consider organizing an impromptu neighborhood bike ride or soccer game. If your child is artistically inclined, invite his or her friends over for craft time.

• Encourage academic interests: At-home supplies can inspire your child to get excited about learning. A science kit, for example, can be found at any hobby store and will augment lesson plans with fun handson experiments. Personalized journals for kids, will encourage your young writer to put pen to paper and compose stories or essays.

• Don’t overschedule: As with everything great in life, moderation is key. With rich, full school days, homework and afterschool activities, don’t forget to give your kids time to unwind.

With the right after-school programming, you’ll be sure to keep your kids safe, active and happy, long after the bell rings.

Help your kids be more active after school If your children are like most kids, they are spending more time indoors than ever before. A 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study found that children ages 8 to 18 engage in over seven hours of electronic media each day.

Some experts warn that all that time indoors can take a heavy toll on children’s health,contributing to attention difficulties, hyperactivity, obesity, a diminished use of senses and even a disconnect from the real world.

“American children are losing a vital aspect of healthy development as they spend less time riding bikes, climbing trees or doing much of anything outdoors,” says Kathy McGlauflin, Director of Project Learning Tree (PLT), a non-profit organization that trains teachers to incorporate environmental education into school curricula.

“Today, children spend most of their time indoors -- largely because that’s where all the electrical sockets are.”

According to McGlauflin, teaching children to understand and value nature is vital to raising the next generation of environmental stewards and even to improve children’s performance

at school.

plants in, on or around the log.

Here are some fun ways to cure nature deficit disorder:

• Go for a bike ride around your neighborhood for exercise, quality time and some fresh air.

• Brainstorm with your children’s teachers and principal about ways the school can incorporate learning in the outdoors and provide a healthier environment for students and staff that promotes ecological sustainability, reduces waste and teaches students to be environmental stewards.

• Have your child help sort the recycling at home. Visit the recycling center to see how it all works.

• Encourage your child to adopt a local tree and get familiar with it.

Revisit this tree on a regular basis throughout the seasons, recording observations in a journal.

• Take a walk through a local wooded area, park or even your own backyard. Observe wildlife and plant life, paying special attention to fallen logs to learn how decomposition works and get a better understanding of microhabitats. Look for signs of animals including insects and

• Plant a garden together to improve your family’s nutrition

and create something meaningful.

You’ll diversify your meals with fresh local produce and teach your child about the life cycle of plants. Choose flowers that will attract an array of hummingbirds and butterflies to admire.

Getting children outside is

an important aspect of child development and can contribute to student achievement and a healthy lifestyle. This school year, be sure your child takes some time off from television, video games and the Internet to explore the great outdoors.

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Can Wildcats win lucky No. 7?

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

After multiple dramatic wins a year ago, Plainfield Central is back and looking for its seventhstraight Southwest Prairie Conference title.

Things keep getting harder and harder for the Wildcats to win conference titles and that trend should continue this year with a strong cast of challengers.

“Both Oswegos are extremely talented as are Plainfield North and East,” Central coach Kevin Fitzgerald said. “South was the one team to beat us last year and our game vs. Minooka went into a shootout. Romeoville should also be improved.

“Our conference is probably stronger than ever so the conference season should be really interesting. As for our team, we just need to make sure we are prepared to treat each day as an opportunity to get better and be consistently ready to play each day.”

While Central loses leading goal scorer Josh Rosenbaum, it does have 13 returners, 10 of whom are seniors.

Defender Nick Castellucci returns to the defense after scoring six goals last year, while Miguel Sanchez (five goals), Miguel Duran (four goals) and Dan Rosenbaum (seven assists) also are back. They are joined

by John Hurley, Billy Ballentine, , Mohamad Rashid, Mike Giocolo, Steve Wenzel, Nick Evans, Eddie Rios, Nick Belom and goalie Tyler Badertscher. Contributing newcomers include Sam Espinal, Ola Shobowale and Mike Menefee.

The goals for the Wildcats remain the same as they have been in recent years.

“We want to win conference, win a regional and advance through sectionals in the state

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Plainfield Central hopes to have more to celebrate in 2012.

tournament,” Fitzgerald said.

“We’d like to recapture the St. Charles East Tournament championship as well. (The key is to always stay healthy. I’d also say be focused for each challenge- both in conference and out of conference.”

EAST The Bengals continue to show improvement and are hoping to break through this year with 12 seniors and six returning starters from last year.

“Our main goal is to be competitive in our conference and be in the conversation as one of the best teams in the SPC,” East coach Walter Flores said. “Our goal in our younger levels is to develop talent and installed our culture for players to step up to varsity immediately or in the future. We’ve had a great summer (which included big wins against Sandburg and Stagg and great matches against Plainfield Central), and are hoping to transfer that success into the regular season in all our

levels.”

The defense returns three starters in Kyro Iskander, Reid Mitchell and Alonzo DeLeon, all seniors. The midfield is led by Dominick Sullivan, Chase Lawdensky and Adham Elshalakany, also all seniors.

Junior Ryan Olans plays up front, along with seniors Marco Gonzales Michael Brazinski.

“The boys have heard the same speech over and over again throughout the summer, ‘Do your job’ and that is the quote that will make us or break us,”

Flores stated.

Flores expects that the defending SPC champs will again be hard to beat this year.

“The teams to beat in the conference are Plainfield Central and Oswego East,” he said. “They are both the defending SPC champions and until someone steps up to the challenge they will be the teams to beat in my opinion. Plainfield North features a younger and talented squad and they could be the dark horse.”

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Plainfield Central’s Shannon Hagen looks to get the Wildcats back to sectionals.

Central looks to reload

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Last year represented the perfect storm for Plainfield Central in the playoffs.

It had a pair of four-year starters and several other seniors providing leadership to go along with hosting a regional.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The Wildcats used those factors to their advantage as they won a regional title and went on to the West Aurora Class 4A Sectional championship, where they fell to the eventual state champs, Benet.

They may have lost a lot from last year, but do return a pair of tall hitters in senior Shannon

Hagen and sophomore Elizabeth Hyland.

“We need girls to step into a leadership role,” Central coach Jessica Clark said. “The ability to compete and play smart will help us be successful this year.

We would like to be over .500 this year.”

All the teams will be looking to catch two-time conference champ Minooka, which was the second of three SPC teams (Oswego) who won regional championships.

NORTH The Tigers are coming off a 1716 season and lose five players, all who are playing in college.

That will make for a young squad this year.

“(We are) returning seven upperclassmen, three of which were starters,” North coach Tracey Marshall said. “(We) will ultimately be a very young program on the court this year. However, there are six underclassman looking to make a big impact throughout the season.”

Returning outside hitters Dakota Santore (junior) and Alyssa Bullock (senior) will be joined by sophomore Maddie Zyburt and freshman Ali Lindroth (6-feet). Zyburt got time at the end of last season, along with fellow sophomores 6-1 setter Kaitlyn Fisher and libero Morgan Smith.

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Bengals, Cougars eye state Girls SPC wide open

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Coming off a 22nd place finish in the state, Plainfield East is hoping to build on that finish this year.

BOYS X-COUNTRY Led by sophomores Joseph Suarez and Harris Jordan and seniors Jake Runnion and Collin Warke, the Bengals might be back at state again this year.They will be joined by newcomers senior Jose Abes and freshman Tyler Kiska.

“Goals for the season are the same as last year, which is to finish in the top half of the SPC and to qualify for state again,” East coach Richard Gatz said. “(The keys to that are) putting in a strong summer which a few of the guys have already done, treating every practice like it’s the last, keeping healthy and devoting one’s self to the team both in and out of school.”

The Bengals will have to get past the likes of Plainfield South and Minooka in order to win the conference, but the capability is there.

“We look forward to once again competing with the top teams in the area and making a serious push to make a repeat trip to the state meet,” Gatz said. “We will lean on some of our veterans for leadership Scott Taylor/Enterprise Staff

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Senior Collin Warke hopes to lead East back to state.

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SOUTH The Cougars lost a lot of players from last year and will be looking for some returners to step up.

“This team will need to learn to play as a unit fairly quickly,” South coach Dave Brown said. “We graduated a huge class of soccer players from last year, so it is time for the next group to come in and get to work. I am really excited for our mix of returners and youth in the program right now. If our team unifies for that one common goal of fighting and scrapping for one another, we will have a chance to be a team no one wants to play come playoff time.”

Leading the team are three-year varsity players, seniors Anthony Skrip and Rodrigo Garcia.

“They are both dangerous, creative players offensively who we will look to for contributions in goals and play-making,” Brown said. “Others with varsity experience like Manny Sanchez and Miguel Espinosa will be key as well.”

Brown hopes the combination of veterans and young talent will lead to a strong season.

“As always we want to be a contender in the conference race,” he said. “Usually if you are doing well in that area, your team is having a successful year. We are always looking to come home with some hardware from our two tournaments (LincolnWay Invite and St. Charles East Tournament) as well.”

Brown agrees with Fitzgerald that the SPC could be up for grabs this year.

“Oswego came on late last year and has a strong nucleus returning, but no one can sleep on Oswego East and Plainfield Central as all of those programs

have shown to be dangerous, well-coached teams over the last few years” Brown said. “Plainfield East looked to have some offensive fire power in the summer league. Conference has a bit of a more wide-open feel than in years past.”

NORTH TheTigers are expected to have some up-and-coming players, but will need to replace leading goalscorer Colin Donnally and goalie Jordan Collier.

Returning for the Tigers are seniors Zack Foust, Thomas DeVaux and Andres Castellanos, along with junior Tyler Petprachan. Expected to come in and contribute are Emmanuel Bofah and Travis Foust. “(We want to) compete for conference and for a regional,” North coach Jim O’Hara said. “(We will need) unity, hard-work and non-stop dedication. staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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NORTH

EYE Continued from page 15 and performance like Joseph Suarez, Jake Runnion, Collin Warke, and Cody Hughes while looking for younger like Harris Jordan to step up and contribute.”

SOUTH The Cougars hope to find success following a 20th place finish in the state.

While the team loses Joey Weis and Tyler Ryan, Dan Lathrop, Cody Dyer, Frank Pasqua, Misael Tobias and Gabe Cavillo are all expected to return.

CENTRAL The Wildcats return Johnny Principato, Drew Gallagher and Tomas Aguilar, while Robert Medina is expected to make an impact this year in hopes of chasing down Minooka in the SPC. “I expect us to contend for the conference championship,” Central coach Matt Clark said. “I’m not going to say I expect anything less, because I don’t train the boys to expect less. Minooka has won the last several conference championships, so everyone’s gunning for them.”

There are high hopes for the Tigers this year as they as well try to chase down Minooka. “(We have) made great strides this last year and will be led by (seniors) Richie Rysiewicz, Sean Bruyere, and Cole Goshert, along with juniors Mike Delaney and Jack Malec,” North coach Scott Thoms said. “Our freshmen and sophomores are the best in school’s history.”

GIRLS North has been a generally young team the past couple years and will be led by a quartet of juniors.

Maggie Kennedy and Catherine Crosson return as sectional qualifiers, while Comet Blecha and Ashley Catillo were all part of the top seven from last year. They will be joined this year by sophomore Alexis Sandoval and freshman Rachael Lau. “We want to improve upon last year’s finish,” North coach Tammy Gummerson said. “We have to run as a team, filling necessary gaps.”

Gummerson expects Oswego, the defending SPC champs, and Minooka to be the teams to beat.

CENTRAL The lone state qualifier from

last year for the girls came courtesy of the Wildcats as then senior Grace Lawrence made state for the first time.

Expected to pick up where she left off include seniors Nicole Pease and Emily Vihnanek as they helped the team advance to sectionals.

SOUTH The Cougars return Kayla Rice, Michelle Govern, Alex Goff,Abby Grigg, Kate Bachiller and Sarah Abercrombie from last year’s sectional qualifier.

They also gain sophomore Marianna Lodi and freshmen Jozelyn Macias and Nicole Santillo in hopes of returning to sectional competition.

“We have to keep athletes healthy and free from injury and use the talent of newcomers combined with returning veterans to build a strong top five girls,” South coach Gail Grant said. “We are still a very small team, but with a great deal of potential and the possibilities are endless when talent and dedication are combined with hard work.”

EAST The Bengals hope to build off a trio of sectional qualifiers from last year in Cindy Vasquez, Hannah Gutierrez and Kelsy Noyes. staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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RELOAD Continued from page 14 Lindroth will bring height and physicality to the program,” Marshall stated. “With standout junior setter Kate Federico taking the reigns to quarterback our offense, (we) look to take a step forward this coming season.”

The middle of the attack will be anchored by fellow youngsters Luica Vargas (5-10 sophomore) and Lauren Robeck (6-0 freshman).

“The caliber of young players that we are fielding are bigger, faster, and stronger than those of past,” Marshall said. “Couple that with quality training from the club season, we anticipate the face of the program at North will look vastly different over the next couple of years.”

EAST The Bengals will be led by their third different coach in as many years as Emily Tonon takes over the head position after spending the past five years at Proviso East.

“I want to keep with the traditions that are already established,” Tonon said. “I also want to establish some of my own traditions and help get the program to the next level. It’s going to take a lot of work and it won’t be easy, but we have started off on the right foot.”

The team is young with just four seniors and will be led by hitter Justine Bunn and libero Gaby Bejma.

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Alyssa Bullock is a four-year player for Plainfield North.

East also brought up a freshman in MacKenzi Welsh.

“I have a lot of talent to work with,” Tonon said. “It is just kind of starting from the beginning and hopefully getting better as the season goes on.”

Tonon hopes she can get East to the next level.

“A lot of girls are playing club, so that helps,” she said. “We only have four seniors, so that’s what it is. Hopefully next year the girls can continue on with that. I’m

already proud of them. We need to keep the momentum going.”

SOUTH The Cougars lost just two seniors off of last year’s squad.

Expected to help the team this year are seniors Miranda LeJeune, Jessica Sanchez, Kayleigh Harper and James Devon, along with juniors Lauren Truvillion and Liz Turk. staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Newest Preserve

By Phil Besler

While many forest preserve districts have been cutting back services and even sites, the Forest Preserve District of Will County is expanding its offerings and is set to open its newest venue this fall.

Lake Chaminwood Preserve is located on Shepley Road, just west of the I-55 frontage road, in Channahon.

I had the chance to preview this site with Don Strle, a fishing partner of mine, in late July. Though a morning thunderstorm cut our outing short, we weren’t disappointed with the results of our brief excursion. Within 10 minutes, Don hooked into a 19-inch, fourpound plus largemouth bass on a plastic crayfish bait jigged on the bottom. A few minutes later, I caught a 14-inch largemouth on a tube jig also off the bottom.

Soon after these fish were caught, the skies opened up and let loose with a torrential thunderstorm. Both Don and I look forward to getting back to Lake Chaminwood and fishing the full lake when it opens this fall.

Besides largemouth bass, Lake Chaminwood is stocked with black crappie, channel catfish and blue gill.

Lake Chaminwood Preserve encompasses 120 acres with 47 acres of water.The east lake is 12 acres in size, and the west lake is 35 acres. The two lakes are connected by a channel through an earthen embankment. Other site amenities include: •Picnic shelter with two grills.

•Twenty-one parking spaces for cars only. No trailer parking is available.

•A latrine.

•A trail: 0.7-mile asphalt loop around the east lake, 10-feet wide and including a 136-footlong boardwalk/bridge. The trail is suitable for hiking, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, bicycling and in-line skating.

•Information board.

•Wheelchair-accessible canoe/kayak launch.

•A 9’x22’ fishing pier.

•Boating: Only watercraft that can be carried on top of a vehicle are permitted, i.e. canoes, kayaks and small boats (electric motors only). The parking area is too small for boat trailers.

•Shoreline fishing is permitted. Caution may be needed as the shoreline is steep in many areas.

•No drinking water will be available at the preserve, so visitors should bring water with them.

Will County Board Member Don Gould, whose district includes Lake Chaminwood Preserve, is looking forward to the opening of this new District property.

“I’ve spoken with many residents in Shorewood and Channahon who are eagerly awaiting the opening of our newest preserve, Lake Chaminwood, which will provide even more recreational opportunities in the TroyChannahon area,” said Gould. “I encourage families to visit this site when it opens, and enjoy shoreline fishing and picnicking during their leisure time.”

Future plans for the site include a canoe portage between Lake Chaminwood and the DuPage River. It would be on land owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Fishing at Lake Chaminwood will be allowed year-round, however ice fishing will not be allowed. Only line fishing is permitted. Anglers may use a maximum of two poles, with no more than two hooks each.

Swimming, wading, and dogs in the water will be prohibited.

Taking frogs, turtles, and mussels will also not be allowed.

All statewide fishing regulations apply, including daily creel and size limits.

Illinois fishing licenses are required for everyone 16 years or older. All statewide fishing regulations may be obtained from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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Don Strle shows off a four-pound bass he caught at Lake Chaminwood.

For more information on Lake Chaminwood as well as all of the Forest Preserves, programs and services, visit www.

ReconnectWithNature.org.

When fishing Lake Chaminwood or any other area lake or river, please remember CPR, Catch, Photograph and Release. Fisheries are fragile, overharvest can quickly decimate a thriving waterway.

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across 1 Crime writer Paretsky 5 Name on an NYU arts building 10 Goes (for) 14 Declare openly 15 Toaster, at times 16 Bucket of bolts 17 Gourmet treat sold in gold boxes 20 USN rank 21 Bow-wielding god 22 Edd’s “77 Sunset Strip” role 23 Approximation phrase 24 Brand served on the floor 25 Backdrop for tangerine trees, in a Beatles classic 31 Thief 32 Cabbage roll?

33 L.A.-toBakersfield heading 34 Follow, as a tip 35 Bit of a pickle 36 Yes-man’s phrase 38 Hawaiian tuna

A little hard work never hurt anybody. In the upcoming week, you will find that your schedule is fuller than usual. Through careful organization and prioritizing, you will get everything completed on time.

Rock, paper, scissors is a fun game because the results are unpredictable. In the week ahead, your closest relationships might seem just as fun, but also just as unpredictable.

If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, it is time to water your lawn. You may be tempted to spend money to outdo your rivals in the upcoming week; simply take care of what you already have.

Put on a happy face.

Your social life could power up in the week ahead and give your spirits a boost.

Jealousy is what happens when someone worries about all the fun they think you are having.

Throw another coin in the wishing well, but be sure to keep your credit card in your pocket. You could be easily distracted by daydreams and tempted to embark on a wild goose chases in the week ahead.

Before you drink from the well, consider the source. Make careful assessments before parting with your hard-earned cash in the week ahead. Take some advice from an expert on economy and thrift.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. In the week ahead, remember that even the most beautiful flower started its life in the dirt. You might not see results now, but eventually your efforts will pay off.

The messages inside fortune cookies are fun to read, but aren’t necessarily gospel truth - or even useful in a humorous way. During the week to come, you would be wise to separate fact from fiction.

Get in where you fit in. It won’t cost a penny to join a book club or meet a new circle of friends. Your buddies will have your best interests at heart in the week ahead. Guard your cash.

Success might not arrive when you want it to, but when it does arrive, it will be right on time. In the week ahead, you might be somewhat frustrated by a lack of progress but your efforts are worthwhile.

Nothing is what it sees to be. When you attempt to figure out a mystery in the week ahead, you might run into more red herrings than found at a fish market.

Take offers with a grain of salt.

Skepticism could cause hesitation. You might be cautious about taking on extra responsibilities, but for good reasons. Fight sluggishness on the job and your financial dreams will be realized in the week ahead.

Down 39 Ballot markings 40 Take off 41 Enduring fortune, ethnically speaking 45 “Law & Order” figures: Abbr.

46 Swedish explorer Hedin 47 Former “Today” co-anchor 50 D-delta connection 51 Fashion bottom line?

54 1978 #1 hit for the Commodores (and this puzzle’s title) 57 Gentle slope 58 Maine campus town 59 Godmother, often 60 Good earth 61 Harder to find 62 Ho-hum

1 Guru 2 Royal Shakespeare Theatre river 3 Primary colors 4 Ex-press secretary Fleischer 5Excitedlyremoves, as wrapping 6 “Works for me” 7 UCLA and USC 8 Boardroom VIP 9 Harassed from the peanut gallery 10 “You have to see this!”

11 Heyday 12 Jacques of “Mon Oncle” 13 WWI admiral Maximilian von ___ 18 Rats and such 19 Cry over spilled milk?

23 Great Seal word 24 Sandler of “Spanglish” 25 Peru’s __ Picchu 26 Playful prank 27 Up to one’s neck (in) 28 Pakistani river 29 Tennyson’s “__ Arden”

30 She played Houlihan on “M*A*S*H” 31 False god 35 Airbus products 36 Williams of tennis 37 Viking war god 39 Hard-to-define element 40 b, in a ÷ b 42 Laker teammate of Magic 43 “Garfield” drooler 44 Reputed Dead Sea Scrolls writer 47 Laptop key 48 Taft’s birth state 49 Minor start?

50 21-Across, in Rome 51 Do a trucker’s job 52 Novelist Ferber 53 Urban legend, e.g.

55 Rollover subj.

56 Scientist’s milieu

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Business & Real Estate

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New Edward Healthcare Center opens in Plainfield Edward Hospital’s growth in Will County continues with the opening of the Edward Healthcare Center at 16519 S. Route 59 (Route 59 and Dayfield Drive) in Plainfield.

All of the services previously provided at Edward’s 15905 Frederick St. location in Plainfield, which will close, will be available in the new 22,000 square foot building beginning Monday, August 20.

The new center on Route 59 will have three primary care physicians (the previous center had two) from Edward Medical Group, including family practice physicians Sanjeeb Khatua, MD, Lilia Protaziuk, MD and Bob William, MD. The Center also offers Physical Therapy, Lab Services and Imaging, including digital mammography, X-ray and ultrasound. In addition, the new location features same-day appointments and extended hours, including Saturday 12 p.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The clinic is ideal for illnesses and injuries like colds, coughs, sore throats, earaches, flu symptoms, sprains and bladder infections.

An official ribbon cutting

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with the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m. and a community open house will be held Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.- 12 noon.

For more information and to schedule appointments, call (630) 646-5020.

Edward also provides services to residents of Plainfield and surrounding communities on its 60-acre Edward Plainfield campus, located at 127th St. and Van Dyke Rd. Over the

last year, 96,000 patients have been treated at the site’s 24/7 Emergency Room, Cancer Center, Outpatient Center,

Edward Medical Group offices and Plainfield Surgery Center.

For more information, visit www.edward.org/plainfield.

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‘Family Matters’ Program Set for Aug. 21 State Rep.Tom Cross and his Senior Advisory Council invite members of the community to attend a free seminar entitled ‘Family Matters – Planning for Your Aging Parent’s Needs’ – an informational program for family members, seniors and caregivers to be held at The Timbers of Shorewood on Tuesday evening,

August 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Guest speakers include elder care attorneys Jennifer Lynch and Chet June on the importance of wills, powers of attorney, and Medicaid issues; Dr. Sandy Carlson on taking care of the caregiver and her own personal story; Mr. Ken McConnaughay on long-term care

insurance; and Senior Services of Will County on Medicaid eligibility and local resources available to seniors and caregivers.

Admission to the event is free with complimentary refreshments provided. A question-and-answer session will be held at vendor tables and free legislative brochures on

Early learning scholarship available Current teachers taking graduatelevel courses in early education are encouraged to apply for financial support through the Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Scholarship program.

The scholarship is available to any current teacher – both in and out of District 202.

Applications are available on the front page of the District 202 web site (www.psd202.org) under “News” and “Announcements”.

Applications must be received by September 14,2012.The scholarship will be announced no later than September 28, 2012.

The winner will receive $1,500,to help pay for program costs associated with a university or certified early childhood program.The scholarship

can be used to reimburse expenses already incurred, with proof of enrollment and payment to an approved program. Winners and applicants can re-apply annually.

This year’s scholarship can be used any time during the 2012-2013 fiscal year (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013).

The Bonnie McBeth Early Learning scholarship was created in May 2007. McBeth was District 202’s first kindergarten teacher in 1951. She retired from education in

1994 after 38 years.

In 2001, District 202 named its new preschool/early childhood program the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center. McBeth donated $25,000 to endow the scholarship.

The Bonnie McBeth scholarship is administered by the Foundation for Excellence, District 202’s private education foundation.

For more information, call District 202 Director of Community Relations Tom Hernandez at (815) 577-4008.

senior care issues will be provided

by Rep. Cross’ office.

“Caring for an aging parent can be a challenge, and many seniors hesitate to involve their children as they consider major decisions like assisted living or insurance needs,” Cross said. “Our Family Matters program helps adult children and

their aging parents to value the importance of communicating with each other and planning ahead, so that both can enjoy peace of mind and time spent with family.”

For questions or more information, please call Rep. Cross’ office at (815) 254-0000 or visit www.tomcross. com.

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Understanding the F(iduciary)-word

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

One of the many provisions of the July 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was the creation of the first new federal regulatory agency in a decade, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which consolidates most federal consumer financial protection authority in one place. Now approaching its first anniversary, the CFPB’s stated mission is: “to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans.” Dodd-Frank and the CFPB cover a lot of ground, but the law punted on one issue that is near and dear to me: the concept of a “fiduciary standard.”

The fiduciary standard requires financial professionals to act in the best interests of their clients. You may think that your broker or insurance agent is obligated to do so now, but they are generally held to a much looser standard, called

“suitability.” In other words, the product they are selling needs only to be suitable for you, rather than in your best interests.

Dodd-Frank gave the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the authority to extend the fiduciary standard of care to any financial professional who provides personalized investment advice to retail customers. The SEC is still working through the proposed implementation of the fiduciary standard, so to find out where things stand, I went to one of the standard’s most outspoken proponents, Kevin Keller, CEO of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).

The CFP Board is the organization that bestows the CFP certification onto those financial planners who complete a rigorous course of study, pass a tough exam and maintain ongoing education and ethical requirements. I have been a CFP practitioner since 1998. As Keller reminded me, “the CFP Board is first and

foremost a nonprofit public interest organization, which is why it formerly adopted the fiduciary standard in May 2007.” By doing so, all CFPs are required to put the interests of their clients first.

The CFP Board has built a coalition with the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). With one voice, the three groups have argued to the SEC that the public is best served when a standard is in place, and the gold standard, according to Keller, is the fiduciary one.

While many in the brokerage and insurance industries initially opposed fiduciary, there has been positive movement.

In March, I interviewed Tim Ryan, the president and chief executive of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), the industry’s largest lobbying group, and asked him where the industry stood on fiduciary.

In no uncertain terms, he said, “We support a uniform fiduciary

standard.”

Given investor cynicism and public distrust of financial institutions, it would seem wise to adopt a standard that makes it clear to clients that their interests come first.

Keller notes that “the public is best served when financial professionals have standards,” which is why he believes that “financial planning should be a recognized and regulated profession.” Before you balk at the word “regulation,” remember that today, almost anyone can call himself some variation of financial planner or financial consultant, without conforming to specific industry standards. Would you go to a doctor who wasn’t held to and regulated by a standard?

To help clarify the issue, the CFP Board is educating consumers with a public awareness campaign that calls attention to the differences among different financial service professionals. The CFPB is also studying how older Americans can protect themselves from being misled

by less-than-meaningful designations. The adoption of a fiduciary standard across all financial professionals would go a long way toward increasing transparency, and trust, in the industry.

A fiduciary standard does not mean that you are not responsible for your own financial decisions or that you are guaranteed to make money. It does mean that the recommendations you receive will be based on what is best for you, incorporating your circumstances and risk profile, not what might be in the interests of your broker or his firm. Fiduciary would be a vast improvement over where we are today.

Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge for www.CBSMoneyWatch.com.

She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com.) (c) 2012 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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