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WALKING FOR THE CURE Family history of ALS has Plainfield woman fighting back

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

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Karen Roberts of Plainfield has watched too many relatives battle the symptoms of Lou Gehrig’s disease. Roberts can trace the disease to as many as seven relatives in her family tree. For a disease that is hereditary in only 10 percent of patients, the experience of the Roberts family is relatively uncommon. However, it is an experience that the family has had to come to terms with.

One way Roberts deals with the heavy toll the disease set on her family is to honor and pay tribute to those who have battled the disease.

This week, Roberts, together with a team of family and friends will do just that, as she participates in the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s 11th Annual ALS Walk4Life.With more than 5,000 people in attendance, the ALS Walk4Life is one of the largest gatherings of the ALS community.

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“We hope to raise awareness and our longterm goal is to find an effective treatment, or possibly even a cure.”

Karen Roberts, Plainfield Resident Approximately 20 friends and relatives will join together as “Coco’s Crew” for the event on September 22 at Soldier Field.

“We hope to raise awareness and our long-term goal is to find an effective treatment, or possibly even a cure,” Roberts said.

“Coco” is an affectionate nickname for Roberts’ first cousin, Carolyn Sexton.

Sexton’s diagnosis was especially difficult for Roberts because she and her cousin See ALS, page 1

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River Days 2012

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variety of children’s activities, from pony rides and inflatable bounce houses to this stilt

walker, kept kids entertained across the grounds of the River Days festival Sept 15 and 16.

Photo by Sherri Dauskurdas.

Sherri Dauskurdas/Bugle Staff

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Plainfield man charged for sexual abuse of stepson

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

A Plainfield man has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual assault of his one-time stepson and was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the crime.

Paul Houser, 48, of the 400 block of Westhill Circle, received the sentence Sept.

13 in Kendall County Court.

According to a release from Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis, Houser admitted to sexual contact with the boy in 2001, when the victim was 14 years old

and living in Yorkville.

Originally arrested in February 2011, Houser was charged with four counts of criminal sexual abuse, and had been facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Three other counts were dropped when he pleaded guilty.

Houser will serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole, according to the release.

Houser has remained in custody since his arrest in February. He had previously served six years in prison on similar charges in North Carolina, officials said.

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Car seat safety check offered Saturday Local parents and grandparents of young children are invited to attend State Rep. Tom Cross’ annual Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection, which is cosponsored by the Plainfield Fire Department. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday at Meijer, Route 59 and 135th Street in Plainfield.

Admission to the event is free and the day includes entertainment and activities, including complimentary balloon sculptures, sponge painting and tattoos courtesy of the Plainfield Public Library, magnetic fishing courtesy of the Plainfield Park District, and Child ID’s courtesy of the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Raffle prizes

include a boys and girls bike, donated by Meijer.

Attendees should enter the Meijer lot from the west side, off 135th Street and follow the directional signs for the safety seat inspection. Additionally, $10 Meijer gift cards will be provided toward the purchase of a new car seat for families who donate a used or unsafe car seat. Event co-sponsors include Meijer, the Plainfield Fire and Police Departments, Plainfield Public Library, Plainfield Park District, the Will County Sheriff’s Office and Cross’ Mainly Moms Advisory Council.

Attendees should bring children, car seats, and manuals for car seat and automobile. For

Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Date: Saturday, Sept. 22 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Meijer Plainfield Address: 13521 Route 59 at 135th Street

questions or more information about the event or how to participate in activities sponsored by the Mainly Moms Advisory Council, contact Cross’ office at 815-254-0000 or visit www.tomcross.com<http:// www.tomcross.com.

Van takes dive in Settler’s Park pond

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Just hours before fest-goers descended on the Plainfield Riverfront Saturday morning, a Darien man drove his vehicle into nearby Settler’s Pond.

Douglas W. Muldoon, 41, of Darien, allegedly lost control of his van and drove it into the pond at about 6 a.m. Saturday.

He is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police said it appears Muldoon was headed down Village Center

Drive when he drove through the tree line and into the water.

No one was hurt in the incident and there were no other passengers in the vehicle, police said. sdauskurdas@buglenewspapers.com

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ALS Continued from page 1 were extremely close, and about the same age. Sexton died from complications of ALS earlier this year.

“Our Walk4Life team was formed shortly after Carolyn was diagnosed,” Roberts said.“It was the perfect way to honor Carolyn as well as our other relatives because it is a positive and uplifting event that reminds us that we are not alone in this fight. Carolyn’s young nephew called her Coco, which always put a smile on her face so we felt that would be the most appropriate reference in our team name.”

Lou Gehrig’s Disease is a common name for ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

It is a terminal neuromuscular disease that attacks a person’s muscles,gradually robbing them of their ability to walk, speak, eat and breathe. At any given time, approximately 35,000 people in the United States are living with ALS. Currently there is no cure.

Although her family’s medical records are limited, Roberts believes her great grandfather died of ALS. He passed the gene to his offspring, and it has continued to affect multiple generations.Roberts’aunt,Cathy Wrobe is currently living with ALS. Diagnosed in December 2010, today she is no longer

able to walk, losing strength in her hands and her breathing is becoming compromised.

It also is beginning to show itself among Roberts’s generation.

“My mom was one of six children, and three of them have been affected by the disease,” Roberts said. “Two have died of ALS and my aunt Cathy is bravely fighting today.

We’ll never know if it might have also affected my mom, who died at age 41 of an unidentified infection. In our family, ALS symptoms tend to appear when a person is in their late 40s or early 50s, so she may have developed it had she lived longer.”

Roberts knows there is a possibility that she could develop ALS, but she continues to live a fulfilling and normal life. With a tight-knit family, Roberts has been involved in the lives of those affected by the disease, and she and her cousin vacationed with friends and family shortly before Sexton died.

“We try to enjoy life more and live life for today,” Roberts said.

Registration will open at 9:30 a.m. and ALS Walk4Life Opening Ceremony will begin at 10:40 a.m. The walk will start at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the event at www.alswalk4life. org. For more information, call 847-679-3311 or visit www. lesturnerals.org

Candidates back on Will County ballot

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Democrats can breathe a little easier this week, knowing that six candidates for county board positions are back on the ballot in the November elections.

The Illinois Third Judicial District Appellate Court decided that candidates, previously removed from the ballot by the Board of Elections, will be allowed to run. The ruling reverses one by the Will County Electoral Board that had been

upheld in Will County Circuit Court.

The candidates, all Democrats, were appointed to the ballots in May. None of them ran in the March primary elections. All were scratched from the ballot July 24 by electoral officials in a 2-1 vote, who said their appointment was unlawful, because voting committeemen were not notified of a meeting to appoint the candidates, something required by law.

Back on the ballot are Donald Moran of Romeoville, Chester

Strzelczyk III of Lockport, Mario Carlasare of Frankfort, Chris Griffin of Naperville and Santino Lettieri and John Sanchez Jr. of Mokena.

Also removed in July was candidate Reed Bible of Plainfield. Bible returned to the race to fill a different slot in District Five, left open when candidate Michael Costello stepped down last month.

Had the removals been held up, some Republicans in the county would be running unopposed.

New Edward location to host family open house

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Edward Healthcare Center in Plainfield will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Saturday at its new facility, 16519 S. Route 59.

The 22,000-square-foot Edward Healthcare Center, which opened in August, is the home of three primary care physicians from Edward Medical Group, a Physical Therapy center, a Lab and Imaging (digital mammography, X-ray and ultrasound) services.

Patients also can receive primary care at this location seven days a week.

The building takes the place of Edward’s location at 15905 Frederick St. in Plainfield, which has since closed. The larger facility has allowed Edward to offer more physicians and new services to the residents of the south Plainfield area.

Dogs from Edward’s AnimalAssisted Therapy program also will be on hand and visitors can check out one of the vehicles from Edward Ambulance

Service.

Additionally, the event will feature a Teddy Bear Clinic.

Each child in attendance will be given an Edward Teddy Bear who will be “treated” during a tour of the center and receive a sticker, Band-Aid, coloring book and other goodies.

Every family who attends the open house will be entered into a drawing for an iPad. The first 25 families to show up will get a free iPod shuffle (one per family).

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

Plainfield Township offers voter registration Plainfield Township offers voter registration for anyone living in Will County If you want to vote in the November election and are not a registered voter in Will County you may register at the Plainfield Township office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The last day to register is October 9, 2012.

For more information call 815 436 8308: Anita Gerardy Township Clerk ext. 223, Erin Kljaich Township assessor ext.

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From Years Past Five years ago…2007 •The Plainfield Park District is jumping through hoops to accommodate its neighbors.

The board Sept.12 held a public hearing on the possibility of reinstalling the basketball court at Ottawa Street Park.

Ten years ago… 2002 • Plainfield School District 202 board members not only brought an end to the controversy surrounding Superintendent David Stanfield — they did it together.

The board voted unanimously to approve Stanfield’s resignation and retirement.

Since early August 2002, Stanfield had been temporarily teaching at a Texas school district in order to secure a second retirement package.

District 202 had received numerous complaints from the community, as well as calls for Stanfield’s resignation.

• Bess Eichelberger and Bonnie Lutter were named grand marshals of the 51st annual Plainfield Community Homecoming parade. Eichelberger and Lutter had served on the District 202 Board of Education for 25 years and 11 years respectively, before stepping down in 2001.

• A congregation of educators and the students and residents who supported them packed the District 202 boardroom, spilling over into the hallways of the district’s administration center during a board of education meeting.

The rally was in support of teachers in their contract negotiations with the district, which had called in a federal mediator to assist in the process.

Fifteen years ago… 1997 • Plainfield High School seniors Molly Vavra and David Blackwell reigned as queen and king over the 1997 homecoming festivities, which included a 27-17 football victory over Geneva.

Homecoming parade grand marshals were Sharon Kinley and Mike Zbacnik.

• In a 4-2 vote,the Plainfield Village Board authorized a $20,424 contract for the study of traffic signals at Fort Beggs Drive and Route 59.

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Walk through time on downtown tour

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Two dates remain for the Downtown Plainfield Walking Tours, offered by the Plainfield Historical Society.

The tours, led by members of the Plainfield Historical Society, take visitors through the village’s downtown, showcasing the buildings and their history, as well as many of the original businesses and their proprietors. Each tour will consist of three segments of Lockport Street, and one along Des Plaines Street to the Village Green.

The remaining tours will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and from 10 to 11:30

a.m. Saturday. Participants will gather at the corner of Lockport and Des Plaines Streets adjacent to Andreasen Travel.

The tours are an offshoot of a current program offered to the students of Plainfield School District 202. Thirdgrade children study local history as part of their social studies curriculum, and since the youngsters have begun the walking tours, the requests from parents and other adults in the community have increased, local historians said.

Original photos from the 1800s will be available for viewing,and the tour will include details about the events that helped to shape the downtown area, from fires that burned on

both sides of Lockport Street, to the robbery of the Plainfield State Bank. Discussion of the Worst Barber Shop and Jones Hardware, two of the longestoperated businesses in town, will be shared.

Weather cancellations will be made 90 minutes prior to the start of the program The status of the tour can be checked on the Society’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ plainfieldhistoricalsociety.

The tours are open for anyone ages 18 or older. Cost is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents of the Plainfield park district boundaries. For more information, visit www. plainfieldparkdistrict.com.

Historian honored for Poor Farm project

Twenty years ago… 1992 • Two days after her official installation, Plainfield’s new postmaster, Charlotte Anderson, found a life-threatening note in her car.

“You are not welcome in Plainfield. Get out while you can. Final,” the note read.The warning was made up of letters cut from newspapers or magazines and pasted on a piece of white paper.

According to Plainfield Police investigators, the incident appeared to be racially motivated.

“I had heard stories about racism in Plainfield and other postmasters had warned me about coming here,”Anderson said.“Being judged by the color of my skin rather than the content of my character disappointed me.”

The Enterprise published several letters to the editor in which readers expressed their outrage at the threat.

Twenty-five years ago… 1987 • The Plainfield Plan Commission recommended approval of the final plat of subdivision for Graver Country Estates.The 71-lot subdivision was to be located on approximately 78 acres on the northeast corner of 135th Street and Route 59.

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Gina Wysocki has been getting her hands dirty. The Will County historian has been the driving force behind restoration and protection of a 162-yearold Troy Township fixture, the Will County Poor Farm and Cemetery.

Recently, Wysocki dusted herself off to receive special commendation from the Troy Township Board for her efforts, by way of a resolution of honor from board members.

“The Will County Poor Farm and Cemetery have been of great interest to me for over 30

years,” said Township Supervisor Joe Baltz. “Knowing the neglect that the property suffered over the years, I cannot thank Gina enough for her hard work and dedication and for taking the lead the way she has.”

Wysocki, the Vice-President of the Will County Historical Society, led the efforts to recover and restore the Will County Poor Farm—a home, and the final resting place, for many of Will County’s poor, sick or mentally disabled. The Will County Poor Farm was a 180-acre home for the less fortunate, terminally and mentally ill, elderly, and orphaned children. Hundreds resided there over the years

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Community Events

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ONGOING Craft Fair accepting applications. The Kendal County Historical Society is looking for vendors and demonstrators for the 39th Annual Fall Festival, held Sept.

29 and 30 at the Lyon Farm and Village on Route 71 in Yorkville.

A 10x10 outdoor space is $30 for two days, demonstration space available at no charge for anyone with a skill to share with no sales. For more information and applications, visit www. kchs.com or call Cathy Jenkins at 630-554-3064.

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.

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 is 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.

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

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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.

SEPTEMBER 20 A Zombie Ball – A Night of Creepy Fun. 5:30 p.m. at the Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.360Youth Services will host this fundraiser for youth battling anxiety, depression and bullying.

The evening will include dinner and a silent auction followed by a live auction with auctioneer Jim Miller. CLTV Anchor Dolly McCarthy will emcee the event.

Ticket cost is $150 per person and sponsorships are still available. For more information about the vent, contact 360 Youth Services at 630-961-2992 or visit www.360youthservices. org.

Classic Movies.

1-3:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. Screening of Jaws (1975).

Refreshments will be served. Sign up at www. plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Third Thursday. 5-7 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville.

Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism, visual, and mobility impairments to come play at the Museum. Special activities last until 7 p.m., the museum is open until 8 p.m.Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum. org for details.

SEPTEMBER 21 Family Fun Friday Night.

4-8 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. During the school year, DuPage Children’s Museum has extended hours on Fridays to give families with working parents and siblings who attend school greater access to Museum exhibits. Bring your own dinner and enjoy it in the snack area. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for details on special activities and performances.

Military Ministry. 6 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Adoration Chapel, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. An hour of silent prayer for the men and women in uniform. The Military Ministry’s goal is to provide spiritual support to military families who have loved ones currently See CALENDAR, page 9

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CALENDAR Continued from page 8 deployed,and to remember those who are giving or have given so much of themselves through their service to our country. For more information, contact Maria Prekop at 312-259-6851 or maria. prekop@navigant.com.

SEPTEMBER 22 Arts and Crafts Fair. All day at the Plainfield Public Library.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plainfield Library grounds, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. 60+ artists, crafters and vendors, raffle drawing at 2 p.m. (tickets sold on site), Art Cube and Home Depot free hands-on activities for kids plus face painting, Good as Gold Golden Retriever group, and Annabels Pork Chops on a Stick and Barbeque Culvers. Contact Barbara Ebeling at cbarbara@aol. com.

Two Bite Club. 11 a.m. to noon at the Plainfield Public Library. For kids aged 3 and up.

Learn about “My Plate,” the new

food model for healthy eating.

Taste foods from all the food groups. Children aged 6 and under most be accompanied by an adult. Sign up at www. plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 24-30 Train tracks. During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. Roll a train through creamy foam to discover the patterns you can ake with parallel lines in this science discovery activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled most days. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for details.

SEPTEMBER 24 A chemist’s creation. 9:3010:15 a.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville.

For ages 2-3. Measure, mix, squeeze, and stick. Make a concoction that will ooze from your hands and change from liquid to solid right before your eyes. Pre-registration and prepayment required. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for

details.

SEPTEMBER 25 Insect Zoo. 10 a.m. to noon at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. The experts from Anderson Pest Solutions will introduce children to bugs such as Hercules beetles, giant lubber grasshoppers, giant pumpkin millipedes, and more. Learn how these insects contribute to the environment. Open to all ages and free with admission. Visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum. org for details.

SEPTEMBER 28 Hop ‘n’ bop disco dance party. 9:30-10 a.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville.

For children aged 18-24 months.

Pivot turn, side step, and rock your shoulders to the beat of the 70s. Pre-registration and prepayment required. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for details.

Family Fun Friday Night.

4-8 p.m. at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington

Street, Naperville. During the school year, DuPage Children’s Museum has extended hours on Fridays to give families with working parents and siblings who attend school greater

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access to Museum exhibits. Bring your own dinner and enjoy it in the snack area. Visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org for details on special activities and performances.

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Police and Fire

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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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Francisco Velazquez, 44, 6515 Morningstar Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept.

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Raffael Givan, 33, 1140 N. Lorel, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 9:48 p.m. on W. 119th and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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James McCoy, 56, 14010 S. Meadowbrook Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept.

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Joseph Sarnack, 25, 456 Hamilton Drive, Wheaton, was arrested on Sept. 3 at 6:27 p.m. on W. Renwick Road and S. Route 59 for improper use of registration.

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Tracy Zimmer, 36, 15952 S. Lexington Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Aug. 21 at 7:26 p.m. at the residence for local battery.

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Tiana Wilkins, 18, 1643 Farmside Lane, Bolingbrook, was arrested on Sept. 2 at 9:40 p.m. at 12690 S. Route 59 for retail theft.

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Megan Luster, 21, 24216 W. Mill Creek Lane, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept.

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Meehan, 32, 2S700 12 Michael Timber Drive, Warenville, was arrested on Sept. 10 at 12 p.m. at 15800 S. Route 59 for theft.

Linda Rossi,42,3508 Sweet Maggie Lane, Naperville, was arrested on Sept. 10 at 8:13 p.m. on Pasquinelli Drive and S. Route 59 for operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.

Bobyn Jurcak, 25, 4225 Landing, Aurora, was arrested on September 12 at 10:50 p.m. on W. Renwick Road and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

Angelica Contreras, 36, 1161 Hinckley St., Aurora, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 3:24 p.m. on W. Champion Drive and S. Route 59 for operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.

Nicolas Labellarte, 30, 42 Railroad, Sandwich, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 5:23 p.m. on W. Lockport and Van Dyke Road for no valid driver’s license.

Guadalupe Pina-Luna, 30, 300 Rowell Ave., Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 12 at 12:11 p.m. on S. Arnold and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.

Daniel Gooding, 27, 28 Hawthorne, Oswego, was arrested on Sept. 8 at 5:35 p.m. on W. Lockport and S. Wallin Drive for improper use of registration.

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was arrested on Sept. 10 at 12:33 p.m. on W. Joseph Avenue and S. Route 59 for suspended/ revoked driver’s license and no valid driver’s license.

Martin Jimenez-Rodriguez, 21, 4723 Baccarrat Court, Joliet, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 12:01 a.m. on W. Pheasant Chase Drive and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.

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Juan Favela, 43, 2815 S. Hamlin, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 11 at 6:27 p.m. on S. Frontage Road and S. Lincoln Highway for operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance and suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Candidates on hand to meet voters

By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

In what promises to be one of the largest showings of November candidates thus far, three local groups are partnering to host a Candidate’s Night this Thursday, as those vying for political office take the stage, meet voters and argue the merits of their candidacy.

In a joint effort between Lewis University, the Grand Haven senior community, and the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce, Candidate’s Night will offer two forums and two locations in a single evening.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Lewis University with more than 20 candidates available for an informal, meet-andgreet with voters. According to organizers, candidates will be on hand until approximately 7 p.m. meeting with local community members students, faculty, and local constituents.The venue will then switch to the Grand Haven community, 1500 W. Renwick Road in Romeoville, At 7:15 p.m., candidates will take to the stage, each having approximately five minutes to address the crowd, followed by a brief period of time for questions and answers.

The sponsors of the group were targeting local candidates from all Will County-wide offices up for election in 2012 (CEO, State’s Attorney, Circuit Court Clerk, Coroner, Auditor, Recorder of Deeds); Will County Board (Districts 3, 7, 9, and 13); Illinois State Senate (Districts 43 and 49); Illinois State House (Districts 85, 86,and 98);U.S.Congress (Districts 3 and 11); and representatives from each of the U.S. Presidential campaigns also were invited.

As of press time, the following candidates were scheduled to attend. (* = incumbent): Walter Adamic (D)* -- Will County Board, 9th District Ryan Alm (R) -- Illinois State House, 86th District

Stephen J. Balich (R) -- Will County Board, 7th District Mark Batinick (R) -- Will County Auditor Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D) -Illinois State Senate, 49th District Judy Biggert Campaign (R)* -- U.S. Congress, 11th District Duffy Blackburn (D)* -- Will County Auditor Dave Carlson (R) -- Will County State’s Attorney Marlene Carlson (R) -- Will County Circuit Court Clerk Liz Collins (R) -- Will County Board, 13th District Steve Engel (R) -- Will County Board, 3rd District Mark Ferry (D) -- Will County Board, 13th District Mike Fricilone (R) -- Will County Board, 7th District Jim Glasgow (D)* -- Will County State’s Attorney Richard Grabowski (R) -- U.S. Congress, 3rd District Sandra Johnson (R) -- Illinois State Senate, 43rd District Bob Kalnicky (R) -- Illinois State House, 98th District Tim Kraulidis (R) -- Will County Board, 13th District Dan Lipinski Campaign (D)* -- U.S. Congress, 3rd District Charles Lyons (R) -- Will County Coroner Natalie Manley (D) -- Illinois State House, 98th District Pam McGuire (D)* -- Will County Circuit Court Clerk Laurie McPhillips-Weglarz (R) -- Will County Recorder of Deeds Pat O’Neil (D)* -- Will County Coroner Garrett Peck (R) -- Illinois State Senate, 49th District Jerry G. Ramirez (R) -- Will County Board, 9th District Diane Seiler-Zigrossi (D)* -- Will County Board, 9th District Cory Singer (R) -- Will County Chief Executive Officer Karen Stukel (D)* -- Will County Recorder of Deeds Victor Zack (R) -- Will County Board, 3rd District

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Hopstring Fest showcases roots rock’n’roll

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Live music always has held a special place in the hearts of Mike and Kathy Trizna. As owners of Chicago Street Pub, they have turned that passion into a staple offering at their downtown Joliet location.

Now, the Triznas are moving beyond the four walls of their Chicago Street venue to the open air of Silver Cross Field, with hopes of sharing their love of live rock’n’roll with all of Will County.

The Hopstring Fest, an all-day craft beer and roots rock music festival, will bring together live music enthusiasts and a variety of local and nationally known bands. Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, The Steepwater Band and the Righteous Hillbillies are just a few of the performers who will take the stage Sept. 29.

“We’re doing everything we can to make sure everyone has a good time,” Trizna said. “The event is family friendly, these are all-ages shows, and there

POOR FARM Continued from page 7 the cemetery and preserve the stories of those who lived at the farm. That mural was dedicated earlier this summer.

“They all lived very interesting lives and some played key roles in American History,” she said.

Her discoveries contributed to her book, “Digging Up the Dirt,” which strives to offer a glimpse into the history of the place, the day to day life of those in ill health or dire straits or homelessness in Will County.

will be beanbags and a lot of other great things going on.”

In addition to a lineup of great roots rock, a number of local restaurants will be on-hand alongside the Chicago Street Pub, including, Bothwell Farms, Gji’s Sweet Shoppe, Jody’s Hot Dogs and McBrody’s.

Craft beers from Goose Island, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Two Brothers Brewing Company and Summit Brewing also will be available.

Hopstring Fest has been a longtime in the making, but it wasn’t until last spring that that idea finally came to fruition.

After several unsuccessful attempts to find a venue, Trizna finally approached Joliet Slammers President Bill Waliewski in March. And with that meeting, Trizna found the venue he needed for Hopstring to take off.

“I explained my idea to him and he was on board within seconds,” Trizna said. “Bill said he would love to do it and thought it was a great idea.”

With only six months separating that initial

conversation and the festival date, Trizna had a lot of work to do. Luckily, he and his wife had many of the pieces already in place.

“We started out with a very small group of acoustic musicians at Chicago Street [Pub],” Trizna said. “As they got little bit bigger and started to play out, they passed along my name and the name of Chicago Street. It just got bigger and bigger, to the point where we now have national acts who are traveling through Chicago calling and asking for dates.”

That network of musicians has helped fill-in the lineup for Hopstring Fest.

Hopstring Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept.

29 at Silver Cross Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance online at www. hopstringfest.com or at the Slammers’ Box Office. Fans can call the Box Office during regular business hours at 815-722-2287.

If tickets are purchased the day of the festival, the price is $25 a ticket.

Published in 2008, it lists many who entered and may have died while there, providing a link to the past, and a source of information and connection for those researching their own family backgrounds, or the role the Poor Farm played in county history.

“I worked on the poor farm records and writing the book for four years-having traveled to meet descendants of the poor farm keepers and families, battlefields of where paupers fought,” she said.“I took it to the extreme, yes.”

The most rewarding part of the research, Wysocki said,

was making connections with families that had “lost” their ancestors in Will County somewhere. In fact, Wysocki estimates she has been able to solve more than 30 family mysteries with connections to Will County’s Poor Farm.

Today,Wysocki is hard at work on her next project, which dates back to the early years of the Civil War, and hopes to publish another book on the research in 2013. She operates and directs a Tour Service for those interested in Illinois Fossil Treasures and provides guided tours to the famous sites in Illinois.

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Roberts gets redemption in Tigers’ win

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

It isn’t often a player that has ran for 137 yards on 22 carries in the first half finds himself on the bench in the third quarter.

That was the case though for Plainfield North’s Jay Roberts after two fumbles, including one at the Plainfield East 1-yard line in the final minute of the first half.

Roberts responded on his first carry of the second half with a 12-yard run on fourth-and-one and then went 22 yards and 10 yards for a touchdown the following two plays.

That helped provide the difference for the Tigers in a 28-14 win over East Friday at North.

“I had to get my thoughts straight,” Roberts said. “Trent Cavin came in and did a really nice job. Coach told me to put two hands on the ball at all times.

The defense was tired and our offensive line did a great job of opening holes. I was really mad in the first half and I wanted to come out in the second half and do my thing.”

“He responded real well and I told him that,” North coach Tim Kane said of Roberts. “He responded like a leader and a senior. He ran well and made great cuts. He wanted the ball.”

The score was tied at 14-14 in the fourth quarter when Roberts finished the game off. After a fumble on East’s first play of the ensuing drive, Roberts carried the ball eight times and finished with a 4-yard touchdown run for the final scoring.

“They played hard, were wellcoached and made plays when they had to,” East coach Mike Romeli said. “Our kids played hard as well. Plainfield North has a lot of returning starters. We’re going to bounce back from this and we’re going to be in for one heck of a season.”

“I thought our line up front did a good job,” Kane said.

“Obviously we turned the ball over and you can’t do that. The second half the kids played well.

That’s a good football team, they have some weapons. I thought it was a good response by our kids in the second half.”

Roberts finished the game with 221 yards on 33 carries as the offensive line paved the way for 319 total rushing yards.

“We had a couple injuries on our defensive line, but that doesn’t take anything way from the offensive line of Plainfield North,” Romeli said. “They were

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Kurt Palendech ran for two touchdowns in North’s 28-14 win over Plainfield East.

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physical and moved us around a little bit.”

The score was tied at 7-7 at

the half as North scored on a 10-yard run by Kurt Palandech, while East got a 1-yard plunge by Brennan Rompa.

After the Bengals (1-3, 1-1) went three-and-out to open the second half, North put together its first of three-straight touchdown drives, culminating with a 16-yard scamper from Palandech (7-51).

“Coming out of halftime it was a tie game and anyone’s ball game,” Palandech said. “We wanted to come out (strong).

The defense made a stop and we got a score out of it and it was

huge. We picked up our game and we took it.”

Rompa scored from four yards out for East to tie the game, but North’s defense kept the Bengals offense scoreless in the fourth quarter.

Ben Toledo (2 sacks) was a big reason why.

“The guys get so much pressure on the inside that it is easy for me to come off the edge,” Toledo said. “It’s huge to get a team effort on defense.”

Cavin ran 12 times for 46 yards for the Tigers.

Aris Irizzary had 11 attempts for 66 yards for the Bengals, while Jacob Kotopka and Cullen Rompa had 49 and 47 yards, respectively. Kotopka was 10-of19 through the air for 103 yards.

Next up Plainfield North (3-1, 2-0) will look for the Plainfield sweep when it travels to Central.

“Central has a real good team,” Kane said. “They have two good running backs and are experienced up front. We’re going to have to shore up a few See TIGERS, page 16

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Keselowski wins Geico 400

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Before he was ever hired as a NASCAR driver, Brad Keselowski told team owner Roger Penske that he would drive for him and bring him a championship.

NASCAR Keselowski took the first step toward that Sunday when he drove his No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge to Victory Lane at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday after holding off five-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson late in the first race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Kasey Kahne finished third.

“I think you’ve got to go back to the year before we hired him,” Penske said.“At one point he came by to see us, and he said that he’d like to come and race for our team. But he couldn’t do it, he had a commitment. But he said, when I do come, I want to help build a team to win the championship, and I think he’s never forgotten that. That was the year before he started with us. He’s been focused. Do I feel we got what we expected? Obviously the quality of his driving,and he went through a lot of rigmarole, some maybe he was due, some he wasn’t, but I think he’s managed to develop a lot of rapport with the drivers.

“I think they trust him wheel to wheel. He’s not a reckless guy at all, and on and off the track I think he’s got high integrity, and that’s something we want, and certainly what he’s been able to

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Brad Keselowski won the Gecio 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.

do, and I think I said this to he and Paul Wolfe, I said, if you guys help us attract the best people, that’s the benefit that Hendrick has had when you look at top to bottom of his organization, it’s the quality of the people that make the difference. So I would say he’s delivered everything I expected. But to win a race, the first race of the Chase and beat the 48 I guess is something that you’re pretty happy when you go home.”

For the first time in his career, Keselowski finds himself sitting atop the NASCAR Sprint Cup points list, and what a better time to be there than after the first race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. “Well, there’s no better place to start than in the lead, right?”

Kesleowski said.“It was certainly a great race. My opinion is obviously a little skewed on that. A good See GEICO, page 16

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Youth is served on the volleyball courts

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

With six total seniors between Plainfield Central and Plainfield South, youth was served last Tuesday at Central.

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Kayleigh Harper is one of only two seniors for Plainfield South.

Both teams showed promise at times but also showed its youth at times as both teams made runs.

In the end South was victorious 25-15, 24-26, 25-22.

“It was a good win for the kids,” Plainfield South coach Amy Larson said. “We have been struggling with mental toughness. We are taking teams to three, but we haven’t been able to finish it, so this was big for them.”

The Cougars have just two of those seniors in Miranda LeJune and Kayleigh Harper.

“We are really young,” Larson said. “We only have two seniors and the rest are sophomores and juniors. It comes down to teamwork and believing in each other on the court. We were quite unfortunate to have two senior setters quit a week before practices. One chose academics and the other chose band. I praise them, but it is

hard for the team. It’s a work in progress.”

LeJune was particularly big in the game, coming up with key points to pull away in the third set.

“Miranda came up big,” Larson stated. “She’s been doing well for us.We need to make sure she is a part of every single play.”

Larson hopes that going through the growing pains now will lead to success by the end of the season.

“We’re hoping it will all pay off in the end,” Larson said. “It is knowing where to put the ball and that comes down to consistency. We want to place in the top three (in conference)

and be competitive.”

She also knows that the Cougars aren’t the only young team in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

“There are a lot of teams rebuilding,” Larson said. “It’s exciting and frustrating at the same time.”

For the Wildcats, they were able to fight back from a 23-20 deficit in the second set to force the third set.

“It’s a good sign (to battle back),” Clark said.“We have taken every team we have played at home to three games, we just can’t get past the third match.

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GEICO Continued from page 14 race, how about that? With the 48 (Johnson) car,and really everybody, the 5 (Kahne) car was strong, and a couple others were really strong, the Gibbs cars were very strong, and our team just did a phenomenal job of executing, made some key adjustments during the race that got my car running really, really strong. Certainly there was a lot of other really good cars in the field, as well.”

The 28-year old Keselowski knows that it is only the first race of the 10-race playoff, but he is happy to get the first win.

“It feels like Round 1 of a heavyweight title bout, just it’s a 10-round bout,” he said.“Week 1 is done and we won the round but we didn’t by any means knock them out, we’ve got a lot of racing left to go. We’re feeling good about today but know that we have a lot of work to do.”

Last year,Tony Stewart took the checkered flag in the Geico 400 and went on to win four more Chase races and win the Sprint

TIGERS Continued from page 13 things.”

“It’s going to be really interesting to see,” Roberts said.

“It’s pretty important (to beat all the Plainfield schools). We have to come out, play our hardest and do our best.”

It should be a classic game between two teams who like to run the football.

“Our defense prides itself on being physical,” Toledo said.

“We’re going to be ready to go.

We like to go in there and stop

Cup. It is Keselowski’s goal to become a champion in the sport and he said it made more special Sunday to beat out Johnson, who has had success in the sport. He knows, however, he has to keep it up.

“We all know how good his team is,” Keselowski said. “We all know how good he is. And look at the résumé over the last six years. Hey, look at the résumé over the last 10 years. It’s impeccable.

To be racing him, whether it was for the lead or for 10th is an accomplishment.”

Johnson is now second in Chase points, three back of Keselowski, while Stewart (-8), Hamlin (-15), Kahne (-15) and Bowyer (-15) round out the top six.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. started at the back of the field after changing an engine after qualifying to finish eighth in the race and is seventh in points, 17 back of the lead.

Greg Biffle (-19), Martin Truex, Jr. (-21) and Kevin Harvick (-24) round out the top 10.

Matt Kenseth (-26) and Jeff Gordon (-47) both had problems during the race and round out the Chase top 12. mark@buglenewspapers.com

the run first. We have really bounced back and have found our identity.”

East will return home against a Minooka team (1-3, 1-1) fresh off a 45-14 win over Central.

“We’re going to be in this thing until the end, the conference is up in the air,” Romeli said.

“There is a lot of parity in the conference. Minooka had a big win tonight over Central and everyone thought Central was going to go in there and take one from Minooka. You never know. Our goals are still intact and we’re taking the right steps to build a successful program.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Wildcat soccer trounces Lisle

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

FOOTBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. JCA 4. Niles West 5. Benet 6. Plainfield North 7. Notre Dame

TENNIS 1. Benet 2. Downers South 3. Maine South 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield North 6. Downers North 7. Joliet

BOYS SOCCER 1. Benet 2. Maine South 3. Downers North 4. Plainfield South 5. Downers South 6. Notre Dame 7. Joliet Central

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. JCA 3. Niles West 4. Downers South 5. Lockport 6. Minooka 7. Plainfield North

BOYS CROSS 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield East 4. Maine South 5. Niles West 6. Notre Dame 7. Downers North

GIRLS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Downers North 3. Downers South 4. Minooka 5. Lockport 6. Plainfield North 7. Plainfield Central Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

Plainfield Central (3-5-1) picked up a much-needed win last Tuesday, defeating Lisle 5-1.

ROUNDUP Miguel Sanchez and Mo Rashid each scored twice for the Wildcats, while Nick Evans added the other. Miguel Duran picked up a pair of assists, with Sanchez and Saul Aviles each contributing one assist.

“We started off with a 6-2 win, but then things weren’t going so good,” Rashid said. “We played some good games like against Sacred-Heart Griffin, but we lost.

After that we started playing terrible and we were losing. It all comes back to heart and we played with heart today, so it was good. We played some good through-balls and listened really well.”

The Wildcats hope the win jumpstarts their season in hopes of at least a share of a seventh straight Southwest Prairie Conference title.

“This gives us a lot of confidence,” Rashid said. “Our coach works really hard for us and the least we can do is win conference.”

The Wildcats fell to Wheaton Academy 3-1 as Rashid scored the lone goal for the Wildcats.

•Plainfield East (5-1-4, 1-1) defeated Oswego East 2-1 on goals by Oscar Yepez and Ryan Olans, with an assist to Mike Brazinski.

•Plainfield North fell to Romeoville 3-1 as Tyler Petprachan scored the lone Tiger goal, with the assist to Emmanuel Bofah.

•Plainfield South tied LincolnWay East 2-2. Christian Abarca and Manny Sanchez scored goals for the Cougars (8-2-1).

BOYS GOLF Plainfield Central defeated Plainfield East 167-174. The Wildcats were led by Mitch Young’s 37. Vince Vazquez added a 41, David Drilling shot a 43 and Ryan Morris had a 46. The Bengals were paced by a 38 from Jake Kaufman.

The Bengals fell to Minooka 157-165. Kaufman shot a 38 to lead the way, while Kevin Pikul added a 41.

•South fell to Oswego East 160-165. Matt Miller carded a 39, Isaiah Pina aded a 41 and Brian Ward shot a 42 for the Cougars.

GIRLS GOLF Minooka defeated Central 191-204. Natalia Wagner led the Wildcats with a 50.

•South defeated North 209218. Alex Catalano shot a 45 for the Cougars, while Trinity Hill added a 48. Marissa Platt paced North with a 49, while Kayla Dunbar shot a 54.

VOLLEYBALL East (7-6-2, 3-1) split its week in the SPC, falling to Oswego East 16-25, 25-19, 29-27 and defeated Oswego 9-25, 26-24, 25-22.

In the loss, MacKenzi Welsh had 11 assists and six kills, Allison Bowbin totaled 12 assists, Justine Bunn notched eight kills, Briana McGee added seven kills, Kat Freebern tallied six kills and six digs and Gabby Bejma had six digs.

In the win, Welsh led the way with 10 kills and seven assists. Freebern added five aces and four kills, Bowbin had 12 assists, Bunn had four block kills and Bejma totaled eight digs.

TENNIS North went 3-0 in dual play for the week.The Tigers defeated Minooka 5-2, Bolingbrook 6-1 and Central 6-1.

Against the Raiders, wins went to Jazmine Povlick, Desiree

Mamparo, Ariel Na/Adila Esaak, Madison Sorlien/Sarah Holmes, Kaylin Holmes/Cara Fazio and Catherine Hiemenz/Samantha Gambuzza.

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FOOTBALL Passing Matt Alviti, Maine South Craig Slowik, JCA Jack Beneventi, Benet Ashton McCullough, Joliet West Mike McGivern, Niles West Jake Kotopka, Plainfield East Dan Nagode, Notre Dame Anthony DiNardo, Joliet West Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook Alex Corey, Maine East Bryan Blair, Plainfield Central Tommy Galanopoulos, Niles West

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Rushing Chris James, Notre Dame 671 Tyler Reitz, JCA 462 Christian Lopez, Maine East 385 Matt Alviti, Maine South 315 Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central 310 Ty Isaac, JCA 272 Korey Rogers, Joliet West 269 Cullen Rompa, Plainfield East 266 Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook 257 Jake Kotopka, Plainfield East 221 Anthony Underwood, Niles West 214 Gabe Corey, Maine East 213 Miguel Ford, Romeoville 210 Clay Burdelik, Maine South 206 Kyle Leto, Downers North 205

SERVED Continued from page 15 We need to work on keeping our energy up and working past those few points.”

Clark echoes the same issues as Larson when it comes to her

Gino Giarratano, Plainfield Central Nate Gunn, Minooka Michael Ivlow, JCA David Edwards, Downers North Javed Lukovic, Maine East Aris Irizzary, Plainfield East Omar Stover, Bolingbrook Ashton McCullough, Joliet West Brandon Salter, Downers North Mike Kuzebski, Maine East Dan Nagode, Notre Dame Nick McTarnaghan, Benet Peter Ontko, Benet

198 193 191 186 177 172 168 163 162 162 161 152 148

Receiving Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Jordan Brown, Joliet West Billy Hirsch, Notre Dame Jordan Jones, JCA Jeremiah Jordan, Niles West Kameron Hargrove, Joliet West Jack Euritt, Benet Niko Messino, Joliet West Mozell Hargrays, Plainfield East Chris Tschida, JCA Peter Ontko, Benet Ronald Banner, Joliet West Korey Rogers, Joliet West Adrian Simbulan, Plainfield East Chandler Piekarski, Bolingbrook

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young team.

“We have to learn how to communicate and play as a team,” Clark said. “They can’t hesitate. It is not exactly an easy thing to teach, but it comes with practice and time with youth. They need to be in those game-like situations. It’s a learning experience and takes

Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central Peter Ontko, Benet Tyler Reitz, JCA Michael Ivlow, JCA Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook Jake Glotzer, Niles West Ty Isaac, JCA Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Korey Rogers, Joliet West Gino Giarratano, Plainfield Central Matt Alviti, Maine South Brennan Rompa, Plainfield East Ryan Gourey, Benet Jeremiah Jordan, Niles West Anthony Underwood, Niles West Jack Toner, Benet Niko Messino, Joliet West Kyle Leto, Downers North

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6 6 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

ACES Emily Malone, Joliet Central Julia Shemaitis, JCA Britney Lange, Joliet Central Natalie Yard, Minooka Tessa Griparis, Minooka Morgan Reardon, JCA Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central Melanie Vujovich, Niles West Foster, Joliet West

33 26 26 24 23 23 21 21 21

Assists Katie Brick, Joliet West Emily Malone, Joliet Central Felicia Phan, Niles West Hannah Evatt, Plainfield Central Kelly Clucas, Minooka Allyson Lindish, Plainfield Central Molly Morello, Niles West Allison Bowbin, Plainfield East Kelli Holstine, Minooka

222 193 123 109 98 87 85 84 82

Blocks Katelyn Seeman, JCA 27 Jane Obradovich, Plainfield Central 25 Tessa Griparis, Minooka 22 Laura Kirkorian, Niles West 22 Angela Vera, JCA 21 T’ara Austin, Joliet Central 20.5 Mallory Mangun, JCA 20 Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 18 18 Jalyn Vertin, Joliet West MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 16 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 14 Digs Molly Kleppin, Niles West Kasey Schumacher, Minooka Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central Kelsey Frain, Joliet Central Taylor Hollow, Joliet West Sarah Adler, JCA Olivia Rusek, Niles West Kailey Foster, Joliet West

129 105 96 92 89 87 83 78

Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central T’ara Austin, Joliet Central Kayla Gustafson, Plainfield Central

73 71 70

Kills Olivia Rusek, Niles West 125 T’ara Austin, Joliet Central 124 Skyler Day, Minooka 110 Shannon Hagen, Plainfield Central 96 Morgan Reardon, JCA 94 Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 87 Kelsey Frain, Joliet Central 80 Kailey Foster, Joliet West 62 Krista Grunst, Niles West 56 Jalyn Vertin, Joliet West 55 MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East 47 Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West 46

SOCCER Goals

Ryan Olans, Plainfield East Jonathan Silvar, Romeoville Andrew Grabavoy, Downers South Mike Brazinski, Plainfield East Marco Gonzales, Plainfield East Allan Benitez, Romeoville Eric Diaz, Downers South Sean McCaffrey, Lockport Sam LaLonde, Downers South Jack Freko, Downers South

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time.”

However, there is time for the Wildcats to turn it around to by the end of the season, and with three freshmen on the roster, the future looks bright.

“Where we are at right now is not where we want to be at the end of the season,” Clark said.

“As long as we are able to look at the end of the season and say we have grown as a team, then

we will have been able to find out what works for us. They know what they are capable of, they just need the confidence and to get a few wins under their belt.”

Freshman Erin Eulitz finished with three aces and eight digs for the Wildcats. Junior Hannah Evcatt had 11 assists and sophomore Elizabeth Hyland led the team with 10 kills,

including a couple of key hits in the second set win.

“She’s done great things for us,” Clark said of Hyland. “She did great things for us last year.

I’m excited to see her grow and develop as a player.”

South went 1-2 at the Lockport Tournament Saturday, defeating Crete-Monee and falling to Oswego and Benet.

ROUNDUP

at the Reavis Invite. Rachael Lau placed ninth, Maggie Kennedy was 16th, Catherine Crosson was 20th, Comet Blecha finished 23rd and Ashley Castillo was 24th.

The Tigers won the quad with the fellow Plainfield schools, finishing with 39 points. East had 46, Central 49 and South 102.

Lau took home the individual title.

mile course in 14;54.

Continued from page 17 Christina Morthorst,Kendall Junger, Na/Esaak, Sorlien/Holmes, Fazio/ Holmes and Mamparo/Manasa Bandapalle were all victorious.

•South fell to Romeoville 4-3.

The Cougars got wins from Melissa Diaz at No. 3 singles (6-2, 6-4), Kallia Stoyanova/Katya Thurnbury at No. 3 doubles (6-1, 4-6, 6-4) and Kristen Sova/Kamille Augustin at No. 4 doubles (6-1, 7-5).

GIRLS CROSS Plainfield North placed fourth

BOYS CROSS South finished in fifth place out of 60 teams at the Peoria Notre Dame Invite. Dan Lathrop was the top finisher for the Couagars, running the three-

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SWIMMING Plainfield took fourth place at the Riverside-Brookfield Invite with 248 points. Oak Park won with 341.5.

Finishing first were the 400 medley relay team of McKenna Avery, Caroline Kelly, Carly Kramer and Nicole Olsen (4:14.22), Kramer in the 100 fly (1:01.68) and Avery in the 50 free (25.62).

The 400 free relay team of Kramer, Avery, Jorie Wendland and Olsen placed second (3:53.12). staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Indians go back to roots, beat Wildcats

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In a game that was almost a must win for Minooka after starting the season 0-3, the Indians dug deep into the playbook.

Well, deep enough to get back to what Minooka has always done – run the football and play good defense.

“The first three weeks was the head coach getting in the way,” said first-year Minooka coach Paul Forsyth. “We tried to do some things that traditionally we don’t do. So basically what you saw is us getting back to what we do here.

We got out of the I (formation) and went back to the three-man backfield.”

That running game gave Central the 45-14 win.

Two of those backs, Nate Gunn (11 carries, 122 yards, 2 TDs) and Max Brozovich (7, 129, TD) went over the 100-yard mark, while the third starter, Cory Bee (12, 81) scored twice.

It was the first game back in the backfield for Brozovich, who was converted to a wide receiver.

“I love running back,”he said.“My sophomore year they moved me to wide receiver and I did pretty good there, but I loved getting back and running the ball. It is back to old school Minooka football. Back to doing what we do.”

The Indians got off the bat right away when they turned the first of three interceptions by Corbet Oughton into Bee’s first TD. It was the first lead for Minooka all season.

A Central fumble on the next possession led to a Jacob Stytz 37yard field goal and a 10-0 Indian lead.

A Brozovich TD on a fake punt

closed the first quarter for the Indians with a 17-0 lead.

The second quarter opened with a touchdown pass from junior quarterback Shane Briscoe, who was starting for the injured Joe Carnagio, to Luke Stovall from 44-yards out.

The Indians took a 31-0 lead at halftime.

After Oughton took his second interception back 36 yards for a score and a 38-0 lead, it looked as if the Indians may get a running clock.

However, a 75-yard punt return for a score by Central’s Dane Moscatelli got Central on the board. The Wildcats trimmed the led to 38-14 when Brian Blair found Joe Tatum from nine-yards out for a score.

Central would threaten again, but Oughton’s third pick, one that could have been returned for a score if he didn’t stumble and fall, squashed the drive.

Brozovich ended all scoring with a 58-yard TD run midway through the final stanza.

“We were flat,” Plainfield Central coach John Jackson said of the start of the game. “Minooka was ready for us.They respected us and they came out hard and took it to us in the first half. We can’t spot them 17 points and we can’t turn over the bloody ball.”

Jackson was happy with how the Wildcats responded after halftime.

“It took us until the second half to wake up and start playing how we can, but then the mistakes happened again,” he said.“We had them scared there for a little bit in the third quarter. We will be ready to play this week. That is on me and I guarantee we will be ready.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Max Brozovich had seven carries for 129 yards and a touchdown for Minooka.

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Jay Roberts, Plainfield North 33 carries, 221 yards, 2 TDs

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Across 1 Close-up lens 6 Jazz jobs 10 Con game 14 The American dream, e.g.

15 Colosseo city 16 “__, Can You Hear Me?”: song from “Yentl” 17 Road hog 20 Pvt. driller 21 Drips in the ER 22 Arm-twisting 23 Ritzy apartment feature 26 __ mater 27 Hog heaven 32 Frank topper 34 Diddly, in Durango 35 Nietzsche’s “never” 36 Bush’s undergraduate classmates 37 Truth-inadvertising agcy.

38 Disconcert 39 Candy with collectible dispensers 40 Flying start?

42 I-beam, e.g.

Down 44 Hog wild 47 River in central Germany 48 Diamondpatterned structure, as a trellis 51 Black suit 54 Hither’s partner 55 Beach shade 56 Whole hog 60 GI’s supply 61 Mindless learning 62 Shrink in increments 63 It’s history 64 Rephrase, say 65 South-of-theborder sir

1 Center 2 “A watched pot never boils” is one 3 Bring under a single control 4 Dusting aid 5 __ Miss 6 Kowtow 7 Chits in the pot 8 Baseball VIPs 9 Got ready to ride 10 Slinky shape 11 Auel’s “The Clan of the __ Bear” 12 King Kong’s kin 13 Viking’s landing place 18 Big name in copiers 19 Cuban dance 24 Baseball scoring stats 25 Shrek’s sidekick Donkey, e.g.

26 Run __: postpone the bar bill 28 Take out of the carton 29 Also 30 Fitting description?

31 Nostradamus, for one

32 Auto taken back, briefly 33 Topog. map stat 37 Uncle Remus appellation 38 Stew 40 First Mayflower passenger to set foot on Plymouth Rock, so it’s said 41 Neighborhood improvement target 42 Beanstalk threat 43 Hairy TV cousin 45 Sizzling 46 Room for a broom 49 “No prob!”

50 Sign up to compete 51 Trade 52 Arizona tribe 53 Bread machines, for short?

54 Hairy Himalayan legend 57 Valance holder 58 Legal thing 59 “__ you serious?”

Some days you rock but can’t roll. During the first half of the upcoming week, you might find it difficult to get up to speed when dealing with business or financial situations. Wait to begin new projects.

Persistence pays off in the end. There is no easy path to success, so keep your nose to the grindstone. It will be worth the effort, as everything you’ve worked toward will begin paying dividends this week.

You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Focusing too much attention on career goals could cause family relationships to suffer - and vice versa. Find a happy medium during the week to come.

Everybody has something to contribute. There is still usefulness and value even in shy and reticent people, so don’t discard their ideas or fail to solicit their assistance in the week ahead. You may have misjudged someone.

Hit the switch and get your name in lights. In the week to come, you might be tempted to curry favor and grab attention by participating wholeheartedly within groups of people gathered for business purposes.

Don’t mix business and pleasure in the week ahead. Your ambitions could take precedence. but distract you from what is really important. Give your loved ones and family members extra attention.

A little change never hurt anyone. There’s nothing wrong with your circle of friends, but occasionally you can gain a whole new perspective through new people.

Break with routines during the week ahead.

Accentuate the positive. You might benefit by sharing inspirational affirmations and your wisdom with others. Business and financial decisions are best left on the back burner during the first half of the week.

There is light at the end of the financial tunnel. Take a look at the checkbook or bills and tally up the columns. Your past planning and good judgment begin to pay off in the week ahead.

Enjoy a spell in the spotlight. A situation might give you a chance to be the center of attention this week.

Maintain a steady pace when you have many tasks to perform. Take opposition in stride.

Money hidden under the mattress can grow lumpy. Be wise about spending and budgets. In the upcoming week, you will find reasons to be glad that you were highly organized and paid attention to details.

Overcome objections by opening the doors to frank discussion.

Don’t hide the truth or facts in the week ahead.

Emphasize mutual benefits rather than pointing out weaknesses when dealing with others.

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Home Improvement

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Investing in your home’s exterior can save you money later Owning a home is a 365-day-a-year commitment -- a mortgage to pay, a yard to maintain and bills to juggle.

But experts say that evaluating key exterior elements of your home at least once annually can prevent some bills from skyrocketing.

“The key to saving money and keeping a home comfortably livable is to be proactive in evaluating and fixing its major components,” says Mark Clement, host of MyFixItUpLife home improvement radio show and a professional contractor for 20 years. “Don’t wait to replace older, inefficient windows until your energy bills soar out of control. Investing in newer, more energy efficient and low maintenance exterior products can have a major impact on the livability and return on investment of a home and deliver terrific peace of mind.”

If your roof is damaged by severe weather or is old and leaking, investing in a new roof made of

durable polymer slate or shake tiles will pay off for decades to come.

For example DaVinci Roofscapes makes shingles that have a 50-year warranty, resist impact, fire and all kinds of insects.

For exterior trim pieces, swap out wood trim that is susceptible to rotting and insect infestation with urethane and PVC trim products.

“Synthetic millwork, like pieces that are available from Fypon, resist moisture, humidity, insects and termites, swelling and rot,” Clement advises.“Once you install these lowmaintenance trim pieces around doors, windows, soffits and other exterior areas, you’re golden.”

For functional areas of the home, like windows and doors, use solidly-constructed, man-made products. For example, energyefficient Simonton vinyl windows and a fiberglass entryway system from Therma-Tru have long-term warranties, and can help you enhance the long-term value and

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aesthetic appeal of your home while saving on energy bills.

A recent report on return-oninvestment and home repair, the “Remodeling 2011-12 Cost vs.

Value Report” (www.costvsvalue. com), shows that replacing older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl windows is one of the ten most popular projects with

payback for homeowners, and has a higher projected return-oninvestment than several other popular home upgrade projects, including bathroom remodels or additions, major kitchen remodels or the addition of a master suite.

For more home improvement ideas that offer great returns on investment, visit Clement’s website

at www.myfixituplife.com.

“Almost no building product lasts forever,” he warns. “Homeowners should continually evaluate the exterior elements on their home, research replacement options, and invest in products that are solidly constructed by a quality manufacturer that offers a strong warranty.”

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Do you dare tell the truth at work?

Q. I’ve noticed a lot of people in my workplace seem to play it fast and loose with the truth.

They often cover up their mistakes and play up their strengths. One of my coworkers says this is marketing, I think it is lying. Who is right?

A. Both of you are right. The public relations idea of “spin” on truth has become accepted and customary.You may strongly disagree and be angered by how unpopular truth has become, but your outrage does not change the workplace.

Many people I’ve coached have spent years of their career fighting windmills like a passionate version of office Don Quixote. These same people come to me burned out, discouraged and bitter.

In a long career, we will meet with many realities we do not approve of or like. Our choice is whether to be effective within the constraints of these realities or to knock ourselves out expecting reality will finally conform to our expectations.

Gender differences often play a role in how comfortable a

person is with using “spin” at work. Men more often than women c o n s i d e r amplifying successes as “ m a r k e t i n g .”

Women tend to see these same conversations as outright lying.

Do note that men generally still earn a dollar for every 70 cents women make at the same job.

“Spin” has become so commonplace there is a math people do when they hear your professional biography.

The math goes like this: Listen to what people say they’ve done, cut it in half, and you’re pretty close to the truth. What this means is that if you always tell an unvarnished story about your achievements, people cut this in half, and you look fairly unimpressive.

Now, before you send me outraged emails about truth, justice and the American way, let me make it clear I am not recommending that you

either spin your history with embellishments or provide just the facts. Clearly, your own peace of mind needs to come first. Realize that whatever you choose there are simply tradeoffs between spin, money and opportunity.

If you do chose to vent by sending me an outraged email, be aware I am flattered by my readers’ perception of my influence over the business world. However, I have no power to change the popularity of spin. Instead, my column is about working with business as it is, not as we wish it should be.

There is a huge difference between confidently stating what you believe you can do and lying about having attended Harvard. Outright lying on your resume, in an interview or on the job will catch up with you.

If, however, you are asked in an interview whether you can do a project, you are not lying to say, “Absolutely!” You can then worry about your inadequacy after you get the job. Most professionals who love their jobs

have repeatedly taken on more than they thought they could do and surprised themselves by finding they could do it!

There is also a difference between choosing not to disclose one mistake and not disclosing a pattern of problems.

If you make one mistake, learn from it and don’t repeat it. If you repeatedly make the same mistakes, don’t take a job which requires these skills.

You have every right to put your best foot forward when it comes to being hired and promoted. Just make certain that foot doesn’t “spin” right into your mouth if you can’t deliver what you promised.

The last word(s) Q. I have a coworker who constantly quotes research to make his point in meetings. Is there a way to point out to him that this is very annoying?

A. Yes, point out that 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot, chuckle, and ask him to stick to problem solving in meetings.

(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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Alphabet soup of financial designations

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

What’s better: a CFP or a CPA-PFS? What’s the difference between a fee-based financial adviser and a fee-only one?

Being a consumer of financial services these days can be maddening. One reader asked, “Can you give me a rundown about what these designations mean so I can select the right type of adviser to help me with my retirement planning?”

Absolutely. Let’s start with the basics: There is a difference between a license and a designation. Conducting certain sales activities in the securities and insurance industries can require both state and federal licensing. Additionally, those who are Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) are licensed to provide advice and must put their clients’ interests first (“the fiduciary standard”).

Those licenses require passing standardized tests and some continuing education. However, many professionals engaged in providing financial advice also rely on outside designations, which are often more rigorous than the licensing exams, in order to differentiate themselves from those who sell product versus those who sell advice.

The financial professional designations include:

CFP(r) certification: The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) requires candidates to meet what it calls “the four Es”: Education (through one of several approved methods, must demonstrate the ability to create, deliver and monitor a comprehensive financial plan, covering investment, insurance, estate, retirement, education and ethics), Examination (a 10-hour exam given over a day and a half; most recent exam pass rate was 59.1 percent), Experience (three years of fulltime, relevant personal financial planning experience required) and Ethics (disclosure of any criminal, civil, governmental, or self-regulatory agency proceeding or inquiry). CFPs must adhere to the fiduciary standard.

CPA Personal Financial Specialist (PFS): The American Institute of CPAs(r) offers a separate financial planning designation. In addition to already being a licensed CPA, a CPA/PFS candidate must earn a minimum of 80 hours of personal financial planning education and have two years of full-time business or teaching experience (or 3,000 hours equivalent) in personal financial planning, all within the five year period preceding the date of the PFS application. They must

also pass an approved Personal Financial Planner exam.

Chartered Life Underwriter(r) (CLU(r))/Chartered Financial Consultant(r) (ChFC(r)): Available for insurance agents who want to demonstrate a deeper knowledge base. The CLU is more insurance-focused, while the ChFC is broader.

Both require designees to take eight college-level courses on all aspects of financial planning from The American College in Bryn Mawr, Penn., and then complete continuing education. Neither requires a comprehensive exam.

Membership in the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA): Becoming a member of NAPFA maintains a high bar for entry: Professionals must be RIAs and must also have either the CFP or CPA-PFS designation.Additionally, NAPFA advisers are fee-only, which means that they do not accept commissions or any additional fees from outside sources for the recommendations they make. Fee-only advisers can charge based on an hourly or flat rate, or based on a percentage of your portfolio value, often called “Assets Under Management” (AUM). Either method is fine with NAPFA; however, if the adviser collects a commission from an insurance company or a fee from a mutual

fund company as part of the financial plan, then that adviser is precluded from membership.

In addition to being feeonly, NAPFA advisers must be fiduciaries and must provide information on their background, experience, education and credentials, and are required to submit a financial plan to a peer review.

After acceptance into NAPFA, members must fulfill continuing education requirements.

The requirements make NAPFA members among the tiniest percentage of registered investment advisers, with only 2,500 total current members. I asked John Ritter, NAPFA board member and public policy chair about setting the bar too high, making it too exclusive a

club. He responded that NAPFA advisers want “to be the ones carrying the torch, in front of the industry.”

Certainly, you can get good advice from someone without these designations, but knowing what they mean can help you ask the right questions about the services and fee structures they provide, so you can make an educated choice.

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editorat-Large 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.)

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