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Number of West Nile infections climb to 6 in Will County By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
ive cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Will County last week, swiftly bringing the total from one to six across the local communities. Most recently,three cases were reported Sept. 19, including a Joliet man in his 50s who was hospitalized for a week then released after suffering West Nile encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain caused by the virus). A Plainfield woman in her early 20s tested positive for West Nile Virus, but was not hospitalized. A Homer Glen woman in her 60s was hospitalized since Sept. 9, reporting fever, muscle pain, headaches and a rash. Her illness is listed as West Nile fever. Previously, infections had been confirmed in Bolingbrook, Romeoville and Crest Hill, and nearly 30 have been reported across Illinois in the last week. The 2012 Illinois case count of some 98 cases is an increase of more than 180 percent over 2011. The West Nile Virus and related illnesses have spread
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Obituary Lillian M. Bleck Lillian M. Bleck, age 92 of Plainfield, IL at rest Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born June 7, 1920 in Wibaux, Montana the daughter of the late Emerson and Ruth Reed. Beloved wife of the late William H. Bleck, Jr.; loving mother of Ruth Ann (Ed) Bierman of Palatine, IL; Dale (Lorna) Bleck of Conifer, CO; Nadine (Tom) Wanucha of Blythewood, SC and Nancy (Michael) Rathbun of Plainfield, IL. Cherished grandmother of Brandon Bierman, Jessica (Barry) Donovan, Lauren and Kelly Bleck, Colin (Kelly) Shea, Brynn Shea, Mathew (Sarah) Rathbun, Sarah (Beau) Feuchter and Peter (Nicki) Rathbun. Dear greatgrandmother “GG” of Quinn, Ethan, Connor, Mackenzie, Max, Griffin and Caden. Dear sister of Violet (Merritt) Wright, John (Joyce) Reed, the late Henry (Darlene) Reed and
the late Clyde Reed and sisterin-law of Verna Reed Pearson. Lillian is the aunt of numerous nieces and nephews, and is a good friend of many that will dearly miss her, especially her faithful friend and caretaker, Ruth Eichelberger, and Lil’s companion cat, Max. Lillian moved to Lockport at a young age, where she graduated from Lockport Township High School. She was employed in the office of The Texas Company in Lockport. She married William in 1943, moved to Plainfield where they raised their family and lived in Plainfield until her passing. In Lillian’s spare time she enjoyed traveling, bowling, wildlife, nature and spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60661 or The American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan
Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602 or a charity of your choice. Visitation was Friday, September 21, 2012 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Plainfield, IL. Funeral Services Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, I in Joliet, IL. OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 15219 S. Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 Info:(815) 436 – 9221 or www.overmanjones.com
Rabid bat in Plainfield brings area count to 8 As if battling the mosquitos with West Nile Virus weren’t enough, Will County Animal Control is reporting the eighth confirmed rabies case in the county this week, after a bat caught in a Plainfield backyard tested positive for the illness. A resident in the 24000 block of Brown Lane captured the bat, which was flying erratically, and Will County Animal Control officials received a positive rabies confirmation Sept. 17. No rabies exposures have been identified among the residents or the family dog.
This case marks the second incident of the year from Plainfield. Rabid bats also have been confirmed this year in Joliet, Manhattan and Naperville. There have been 62 laboratoryconfirmed Will County wildlife rabies cases since 2000, including seven in 2011. Will is one of at least 24 Illinois counties to report confirmed rabies activity in 2012. Rabies is a vaccinepreventable viral infection that can be transmitted to humans from the bite or scratch of an infected warm-blooded animal.
The disease is almost universally fatal when not treated promptly and properly. Bats have been linked to 30 of the 31 most recent U.S. rabies fatalities. Public health and animal control officials urge area residents to report any contact with wildlife, especially bats, to the nearest animal control jurisdiction as soon as possible. Even suspect bat exposure warrants prompt action. Will County Animal Control is available to answer questions and concerns 24 hours a day at (815)462-5633.
Crafters join forces for troops By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Looking to get your “craft”on for a good cause? This weekend, local business-owners will be joining forces to create cards to send to soldiers overseas as part of Operation Write Home, is an organization that collects and ships handmade greeting cards to U.S. troops. Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Shannon Seneczko, Mike the SpoonJeweler and 98.3 WCCQ
are hosting the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Marine Post at Renwick and River roads in Plainfield, and they need the help of local residents to make it successful. The organization makes “AnyHero” cards with messages of encouragement written inside for the troops. They also make cards soldiers can use to send to their loved ones. So far this year, a half-million cards was already sent through
the program. Operation Write Home’s Plainfield event is in need of many volunteers. Anyone over the age of 12 is invited to come and help. Snacks, raffles, and all card making supplies will be provided. For questions or to make a donation toward purchasing supplies, contact Seneczko at 815-609-3718. To learn more about Operation Write Home, visit www.operationwritehome.org.
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VIRUS Continued from page 1 throughout the country over the summer, and while 80 percent of people who are infected with WNV will not show any symptoms at all, 134 of the 3,200 U.S. reported cases have resulted in death. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 150 people infected with the West Nile virus experience severe symptoms, including high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent. Up to 20 percent of the people who become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks. According to the CDC, symptoms of the virus typically develop anywhere from three to 14 days after a person is bitten by an infected mosquito. Seniors are at greater risk, and pregnant women and nursing
mothers are encouraged to talk to their doctor if they develop symptoms that could be WNV, as it can be passed from mother to child. Across communities, municipal efforts at mosquito abatement are in place to help control the spread of the virus. Thirty-six of 60 communities in Will County are engaged in abatement efforts, according to the Will County Health Department, and plans are in the works to conduct mosquito control programs in areas not covered by existing abatement efforts. In the meantime, The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division offers these precautions residents can take to reduce the risk of infection. They include: • Stay indoors at dusk and at night, when mosquitos are most active; • Stay out of areas with high grasses, where mosquitos rest; • Wear light colored clothing and tightly woven materials; • Apply insect repellent containing DEET; • Keep windows and doors screened; • Drain standing water in your yard or on your patio, as this is a potential breeding ground for mosquitos; • Keep grass cut short and shrubs well-trimmed; and Keep gutters clear and free of debris.
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Obituary Barbara A. Kubinski Barbara A. Kubinski, age 62 of Plainfield, IL at rest Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family at her side. Born July 7, 1950 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Moskal. Beloved wife of Bernie for 41 years, loving mother of Paul (Mandy) Kubinski, Brian (Jennifer) Kubinski and Jennifer (Kenneth) Rathbun, cherished grandmother of Ashley, Cooper and Lyla Kubinski and William Rathbun. Barbara was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of uterine cancer in the
fall of 2007, Her strength and determination were remarkable over the past five years. You will be missed beyond words, wife, friend, mother and grandma. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, IL. Private family inurnment at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to: OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION
SERVICES, 15219 S. Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 Info:(815) 436 – 9221 or www. overmanjones.com
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Program gets dads involved at school By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Fathers are becoming more involved in elementary schools in Plainfield, thanks to a special program designed to increase participation among fathers and other role models. “Watch DOGS” (Dads of Great Students) is an innovative program being used by schools nationwide to increase participation in school by fathers and male role models, and to help men have a positive impact on students’ lives. The Watch DOGS program encourages men to volunteer to work at least one day in their child’s school to increase male involvement in schools and promote positive male role models. Freedom was the first District 202 school to start a Watch DOGS program four years ago.More than 10 District 202 schools now host Watch DOGS programs as part of a nationwide program that is active in more than 2,500 schools around the country. In Illinois, Watch DOGS is coordinated by the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, a statewide non-profit which
works to connect children and fathers by focusing programs in schools, healthcare agencies, and workplaces. More than 300 dads and their kids attended Freedom’s first program for the 2012-13 school year. To date, more than 10 elementary schools in the district now have Watch DOGS programs. Dads, grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers and adult brothers are invited to take part in the effort.. Among numerous benefits of the Watch D.O.G.S. program: • Students gain a positive male role model. Some students do not have a father-figure present in their home and the number of male teachers has been steadily declining in recent years. More positive male role models are needed in the school setting. • Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears. The presence of Watch D.O.G.S. can increase a sense of security at the building for students and staff, and it helps create an environment conducive to learning. • Fathers and father-figures can spend meaningful time with their students in the school setting and
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Former Chicago Bear Desmond Clark was the special guest at the Aug. 28 kick-off event for the Freedom Elementary School Watch DOGS program.
gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on their student’s life, just by being a ‘dad’. • Fathers and father figures can learn how better to partner with the school to meet educational goals of students. More information on Watch DOGS and the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative can be found at www. fathers.com/watchD.O.G.S. or by calling 1-888-540-3647, or e-mail watchD.O.G.S.@fathers.com.
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Candidates sound off at Romeoville forum By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter
While they smiled and mingled and networked with local voters, it was clear no candidates were “crossing the aisle”, as rhetoric on pay-to-play politics and exuberant spending ran rampant through a Candidate’s Night held in Romeoville last week. The event kicked off at Lewis University where constituents were allowed to “meet and greet” more than 20 candidates running in the November election. The second half of the program had candidates more formally address an audience at Grand Haven community. As was the case during the Republican National Convention, some local candidates called for a change in politics, mainly the need to oust long-time Speaker Michael Madigan, and to put an end to preferential treatment and cutbacks. Perhaps one of the more incendiary speeches came from the Will County State’s Attorney race. Republican Dave Carlson of Plainfield attacked incumbent James Glasgow,and said it was time the office headed back to basics and take back Will County instead of grandstanding for the media and accepting large donations from Chicago law firms. “I believe that when you win
a case you shouldn’t gloat,” said Carlson. “I believe you should be seen and not heard, that your actions should speak in the courtroom.” He noted his own endorsement by numerous local police including Bolingbrook, Joliet, New Lenox, Shorewood and the Will County Sheriff’s Department. “That, in itself, speaks volumes,” he said. Glasgow, coming off a win from the highly publicized Drew Peterson case,also announced that day’s guilty verdict of Christopher Vaughn. Glasgow called on his experience of more than 30 years, emphasizing these two cases as the most prominent in recent history, as he made his stand against domestic violence. “My office has done a great job…and at most times against all odds,” said Glasglow. “…I have a conviction rate 15 percent higher than the national average.” Glasglow referenced his commitment with programs such as the first Domestic Violence Commission in 1993; the first specialized Domestic Violence Court, the Victim Independence Program and the Lighthouse Program at Joliet Junior College. In another passionate display, Republican Cory Springer made a case for his candidacy against long-time incumbent Larry Walsh Sr. in the race for Will County
Executive. Springer pointed to the unemployment rate of 9 percent within Will County and criticized exorbitant property taxes. “Property taxes are through the roof and people just can’t afford it anymore,” said Springer. “People are paying too much and not getting enough—the county budget is bloated. ” Springer, who currently heads up the Will County Forest Preserve, vowed to be part of the solution, and put an end to improper
spending while investing in economic development. “We spend more money on the tissue in the bathroom than we do on economic development— we need to change that,” said Springer. Walsh, in a charged retaliation, made his claim on Will County, defending its budget and the people who develop it. It is not the Chief Executive Officer’s job to pass the budget,Walsh said, but to formulate a plan, based on the
needs of all the leaders of each town and village in the county; and the board passes that budget. “I am proud of Will County,” Walsh said. “We are the fastest growing community in Illinois.We handle our challenges as few other counties can.We pay our bills. We pay our employees.We address our issues.We have pushed technology and brought government to you. We treat transparency like no other county….This is the type of progress we have made.”
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River Days 2012 Illustrated Opinions As we conclude our third Annual River Days Fest, and return the Riverfront Park back to its’ natural allure, I look back on the exceptional support & efforts that contributed significantly to this years’ Success. The Plainfield Riverfront Foundation was fortunate to have the Leadership of Heather Heavens who lead a dedicated Committee consisting of Cyndi Fulco, Bob Stone, Nicki Alander, Anita Quinlan, Ted Ergo, Jean Brannen, Jim Richards, Deb Vanderbilt, Brian Bart, Jon Proulx, and Jeff Dement. These individuals all dedicated a significant amount of their time to present a phenomenal weekend of enjoyment for Plainfield Residents. I commend them all for their efforts. The Support of our Sponsors also was evident in that River Days offered an enhanced array of Music, Food, and FUN for ALL ages. Our Sponsors are LOCAL Contributors, who give back to support the growth of our community and we thank you! As we all know, Volunteers are key, and indeed we were blessed with the assistance of field personnel Ed Arter, Joe Fulco, Tom Ruane, Dave Shellhammer, Stuart Bledsoe, Steve Martin, Paul Fay, Todd Zmija, Mike Boyd, Ken Blair and a host of Plainfield High School Students representing District #202 well with Community Service. My sincere appreciation to the Plainfield Park District
Board, Greg Bott & Cheryl Crisman for allowing us the opportunity to present their Fireworks Show. An awesome addition to Saturday for it truly brought out an incredible amount of residents. As always, the support from the Village of Plainfield was amazing. Village Staff, Public Works, Police, Fire and PEMA –Individuals like Jon Proulx, Dave Countyman, Chief Konopek, Chief Stratton, Commander Ruggles – nobody does it better folks, for it is of my opinion we have the best! Last but not least, I thank the many Vendors, Bands, Performers, Restaurants, and Beverage providers for presenting an excellent product enjoyed by many. We hope to have you back again next year !! For now it is my hope that the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation was able to create an increased awareness of the Riverfront Revitalization. I am confident this amenity will once again create a destination within the Village of Plainfield, with enhanced Economic & Recreational viability. Should you have any interest in our cause, I encourage you to visit plainfieldriverfront. org where we are always looking for Volunteers with a commitment and dedication to Making a Difference. Robert Epley President Plainfield Riverfront Foundation
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From Years Past Ten years ago… 2002 • Plainfield teachers stressed repeatedly they didn’t want to strike. But as The Enterprise went to press, they were paving the way to do just that in the event negotiations with a federal mediator stalled. The Illinois Education Association notified the school district that the Association of Plainfield Teachers (APT) had filed an intent to strike. Michael Kelly, school board vice president and board negotiator, was surprised to receive the notice of intent. “We had been making progress in the meetings,” Kelly said. “... We hadn’t gotten to a point where there was a break-off. According to Linda Schultz, APT president, the union’s action was a precautionary measure. “Sending a notice of intent to strike does not require teachers to strike,” said Schultz.“Nor does it relieve the negotiation team of its legal obligation to mediate in good faith to reach a settlement.”
Fifteen years ago… 1997 • While many of the 40 Plainfield Township residents seemed divided over rebuilding the Renwick Road bridge, Plainfield Village Administrator Terry Burghard said the process would occur sometime in the future. Speaking from the audience at a citizens informational meeting organized by Plainfield Township Highway Commissioner Tom Leonard, Burghard noted his comments would be unpopular. He emphasized the village had no control over the bridge project at the current time. “But like it or not, the village will be expanded and the Renwick Road bridge will be replaced somewhere,” Burghard said. “As terrible as one of the alternatives is, it will take place. ... You can sit and ignore it or partake in it and try to control it. But it will happen.” Leonard said although residents recognized something needed to be done, no one wanted their life or investment disturbed.
Twenty years ago… 1992 • The District 202 Board of Education’s attempts to balance the budget and hold expenditures at the previous year’s level were complicated by the addition of 300 students to Plainfield schools. Despite the opening of a new elementary school, the board resolved not to hire any new teachers, and, in fact, cut two fulltime teaching positions. Some people said the decision would result in classes that were bursting at the seams. Central School parent Judith Kachel urged the board to set priorities and make both short- and long-terms plans. “I realize the financial situation is difficult,” Kachel said. “Reducing class sizes in kindergarten through third grade should be a priority. We already have 30 students in these classes and it’s not going to get any better.” “If we were to keep all classes at 25 students or less, we would have to hire 36 teachers,” said board member Bob Smith. “At approximately $30,000 each, that would cost $1 million. “We can’t afford smaller classes,” Smith said. “We are trying as desperately as we can to preserve what we’ve had in this district, but I will not spend the district into bankruptcy.”
District 202 approves budget The District 202 Board of Education approved the 201213 budget with a projected $8.9 million operating fund deficit, with plans to amend it later this year. Expenses for the year are down by just 1 percent from last year, at $242 million. Operating revenues total $233.1 million, down 4 percent from last year. Part of the revenue drop is a decrease in state funding. The money, which this year constitutes some $74 million, has dropped 11 percent since
last year, a difference of about $9 million. The total 2012-13 budget, including debt service and construction sits at $277.5 million, down from $279 million last year. The district anticipates about $267.1 million coming in this year, down from $277 million last year, or about 4 percent. District administrators say they are committed to working on plans that will reduce the deficit without cutting personnel. District 202 has sliced 345 positions from
This year, 12 of the 28 District 202 schools that took the state standardized assessments last spring met the state standards of the federal No Child Left Behind act. That’s up from six last year, Wood said. Illinois administers the Illinois Standards Achievement Exam to third through eighth graders, and the Prairie State Achievement Exam to 11th graders each spring as part of the federal No Child Left Behind act, a program designed to
assure all student subgroups are receiving adequate education and meeting learning standards. Every student is supposed to meet state learning standards by 2014. A percentage of students must meet state learning expectations each year for a school to make “adequate yearly progress” (AYP). The percentage rises each year by 7.5 percentage points. Last spring, 85 percent of students were supposed to meet
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Plainfield School District 202 will begin its search for a deputy superintendent,as current chief John Harper has announced plans to retire in July 2014. School officials say the district prefers to hire a deputy and use a succession plan with the hopes of providing a “seamless transition” when Harper leaves the office. The Board of Education members are meeting with candidates this month, and once a pool of prospective hires is formed, committees
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will be set up to interview the candidates and offer feedback to One committees will include staff members and parents/community members and the other will be made up of district administrators. District 202 students matched their performance from last year on state standardized assessments, with 81 percent meeting state reading standards and 87 percent meeting state math standards. In a presentation to the Board of Education, Glenn
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learning standards. In reading, test scores were level overall, and improved among white, Asian and multi-racial students, as well as third, fifth and eighth graders, while scores dipped among high school students. Math scores also were level overall, and improved among white, Asian and multiracial students, along with 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Math scores dropped though among high school, special education and black students in the district.
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Wood, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said the reading score is slightly below the state target of 85 percent meeting the standard, while the math score is slightly above. He added that District 202 students continued recordsetting achievement on the ACT college entrance exam and within the Advanced Placement program, which allows high school students to take college-level courses and possibly earn college credit.
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ONGOING Not Your Mama’s Book Club. The Plainfield Public Library District is excited to offer an all new book discussion group starting on October 1, meeting the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.This group reads a wide variety of titles, but stays away from more common book group selections. After all, this is Not Your Mama’s Book Club. Interested in reading the book on an eReader? Check out a Nook Simple Touch preloaded with discussion titles, available on a first come first serve basis. If you can’t make it to the discussion, you can also join the group online through Goodreads.com. 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. Bolingbrook Machine Knitting Club. All skill levels are welcome to begin or further their knowledge of knitting with a machine. The group meets the
last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. There is no charge to attend this group. They meet in the community room of Bolingbrook Fire Station 4, 1111 W. Boughton Road. Please park on the west side of the building. For more information, contact Rose at 630 739-2784 or Sharon at 630 471-9650. 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 weighins. 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 815-723-9713.
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.
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.
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
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
“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
Community Events 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 1:30-2:30 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.
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 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.
SEPTEMBER 29 First Responders Appreciation Weekend. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm, 17250 S. Weber Road, Crest Hill. The Siegel’s family invite all Police officers and Firefighters and their spouses and children to PumpkinFest 2012 with free admission. This is the 11th year anniversary of 9/11 and the Siegel’s honor those hero’s and our hero’s who protect us every day with free admission on Sept. 29 and 30. Pumpkin Fest features play lands, Train rides, Gem mining, Petting Zoo, Kids Obstacle Course, Hayrack Rides, 14 Acre Cornfield Maze, Giant Slides Kids T-Ball, Climbing Wall, U pick Pumpkin Field and so much more including food and beverage through out the Pumpkin Fest grounds.
SEPTEMBER 30 First Responders Appreciation Weekend. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm, 17250 S. Weber Road, Crest Hill. The Siegel’s family invite all Police officers and Firefighters and their spouses and children to PumpkinFest 2012 with free admission. This is the 11th year anniversary of 9/11 and the Siegel’s honor those hero’s and our hero’s who protect us every day with free admission on Sept. 29 and 30. Pumpkin Fest features play lands, Train rides, Gem mining, Petting Zoo, Kids Obstacle Course, Hayrack Rides, 14 Acre Cornfield Maze, Giant Slides Kids T-Ball, Climbing Wall, U pick Pumpkin Field and so much more including food and beverage through out the Pumpkin Fest grounds.
OCTOBER 4 Composting and Rain Barrels. At the Plainfield Township Administration Building, 22525 W. Lockport St. Plainfield Township and Conservation Plainfield will present a garden program using kitchen waste produces, yard waste, turning into rich black soil. Build a bigger garden with no back breaking work by learning how to build a LASAGNA Garden. Admission is free. For more information e-mail agerardy@plainfieldSee CALENDAR, page 11
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County to host forum on heroin prevention In the continuing efforts to drive heroin out of Will County, local officials are joining forces to host an informational forum from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Lincolnway Central High School in New Lenox. “Unfortunately, people are still dying from heroin overdose,” New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann said. “Earlier this year, two people from our community died as a result of this terrible drug. We appreciate the work Will County is doing to provide information and educate our residents about the dangers of heroin.” Through a collaborative effort, Will County Executive Larry Walsh created Will County HELPS, an initiative to educate residents about the dangers of heroin use and ultimately
eliminate the drug from local communities. Walsh, together with Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, Will County coroner Pat O’Neil, and Chief Judge Gerald Kinney, organized this group to educate the public about the dangers of heroin use. This initiative has included public service announcements which air on local cable access stations and community outreach events such as the scheduled forum. “It is up to all of us to educate our young people about the dangers of heroin,” Walsh said. “I applaud the village of New Lenox for working with us to deliver this important prevention message.” Speakers at the forum include John Roberts, a father who lost his son to heroin and the founder
of HERO; Dr. Joe Troiani, from the Will County Health Department, Judge Ray Nash, from the Will County court system. Each will present a specific angle on the dangers of heroin from a family, health and legal perspective. Kathleen Burke from Robert Crown Center for Health Education will share information about a heroin prevention curriculum the center has partnered with Will County to pilot in some of its schools. “This event cannot come soon enough,” Baldermann said. “Our residents need to know how dangerous this drug is.” Walsh added, “We will not rest until heroin is no longer a problem in Will County. By working together, we can stop this terrible epidemic.”
2012 Harvest 5K run/walk comes to downtown Plainfield The Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K run/walk is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 30.This event takes place around the Village Green Park just south of downtown Plainfield. Registration for the event will begin at 6:45 a.m. with a kid’s run starting at 8 a.m. The 5k run/walk will start at 9 a.m. On Sunday morning,temporary road closures of the following streets will be necessary before and during the event: • James Street from Ottawa Street to Fort Beggs Drive; • Ottawa Street from James to Illinois streets;
• Commercial Street from James to Illinois streets; • Fox River Street between Chicago and Commercial; • Des Plaines Street between Chicago and Commercial; • Fort Beggs Drive at James Street; • River Road from Fort Beggs Drive to River Court; and • All of River Court. The 5K run/walk should end at approximately 10:30 a.m. and all roads closed due to the event will open immediately thereafter.
The plainfield Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors t the village of Plainfield that these road closures may temporarily restrict ccess to portions of the downtown and Plainfield Central High School camps. Any questions regarding road closures or the fireworks show may be directed to Commander Ken Ruggles, Plainfield Police Department, at 815-267-7211. More information about the Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K can be obtained at their website, www.plainfieldharvest5k.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. Ricardo Acevedo, 29, 2051 Sheffer Aurora, was arrested on Aug. 2 at 12:02 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 16 at 12:23 a.m. on S. Lily Cache Road and S. Lincoln Highway DUI/alcohol. Gallian-Falco, 18, 4 James 507 Montrosse Drive, Romeoville, was arrested on Sept. 7 at 7:52 a.m. at 12005 S. 248th Ave. for telephone threat. Manuel Chavez, 20, 6302 Colton Ridge Court, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 13 at 10:37 a.m. on W. Renwick Road and S. Spangler Farm for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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arrested on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. on S. Naperville Road and S. Route 59 for suspended/ revoked driver’s license. Bopp, 18, 24118 11 Zachary W. Hazelcrest Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 14 at 4:46 p.m. on W. Main and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license and possession of drug equipment. Amy Golik, 26, 164 Garden Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested on Sept. 17 at 1:29 p.m. on W. 119th and S. Naperville Road for no valid driver’s license.
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and S. Van Dyke Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license. Colleen Coneset, 43, 1610 Sierra Highlands Court, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 18 at 9:47 a.m. on S. Joliet and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.
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Michaels May, 22, 13906 S.Weller Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 18 at 6:48 p.m. on S. Collins Drive and S. Joliet Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.
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Francisco Lopez, 34, 2024 Ridgemoor, Plainfield, was arrested on Sept. 19 at 11:11 a.m. at 12690 S. Route 59 for deceptive practices.
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OCTOBER 6 Blessing of the Animals. 10 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Parish is located at 15629 South Rt. 59, in Plainfield. On Saturday, in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Mary Immaculate Parish is having a Blessing of the Animals. We will meet outdoors in the northwest portion of the church parking lot. Bring your finned, furred, or feathered friends to this traditional celebration remembering the love that St. Francis had for all creatures. For the safety of all people and animals, please be sure to leash, crate or contain all pets.
OCTOBER 7 Healing Service. At 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Parish is located at 15629 South Rt. 59, in Plainfield. Join us Sunday, immediately following the 12:15 pm Mass, in St. Mary Immaculate‘s Church for a Healing Prayer Service. After a short scripture reading and prayer, each individual will be offered the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick followed by Eucharistic Adoration.
OCTOBER 9 Job Network/Work Session. 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Faith Sharing Room at 15629 South Rt. 59 in Plainfield. The St. Mary Immaculate Employment Ministry invites you to network with fellow job seekers and coaches, each an experienced hiring manager.You can also work one-on-one with our coaches to get your resume and handbill reviewed; develop networking & interviewing skills; and talk about spiritual, emotional, or social service help needs. E-mail EmploymentMinistry@smip.org or call 815-436-2651 ext. 815 for more information.
OCTOBER 13 Plainfield Park District Ghost and Ghouly Family Day. At Four Seasons Park. Families can sign up for a hayrack ride time, find their way through the corn maze, and enjoy a camp fire with a storyteller and snacks. Hayrack ride times begin in 15-minute intervals between 1-4:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required by Friday, Oct. 5. The cost is $5 per person for residents and $7.50 per person for non-residents. Children must be accompanied by a paid adult. Event will take place rain or shine. For more information on Plainfield Park District programs and events, call 815-436-8812.
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Yost, Thoms key in North win By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
When you think of Plainfield North football, you think of Jay Roberts running up the middle and Kurt Palandech using his athleticism to get around the corner. While those were on full display Friday night in the Tigers’ 28-7 win over Plainfield Central, it was a couple of surprises that stole the show. Wide Receiver Brock Thoms caught five passes for 116 yards and a touchdown, while lineman Zack Yost blocked a punt and recovered a fumble for his first varsity touchdown. “I always wanted to get (a touchdown) in my career,” Yost said. “Honestly, it feels great. Running backs and receivers get them all the time, so for a lineman like me to get one, it’s a gift. It’s great.” “We just knew we could pass on this team,” Thoms said. “We opened it up a little bit tonight and let our running game sit for a little while. We threw the ball tonight and did well.” Yost has been plugged in to help out on the defensive line and it has appeared to pay off. “I’ve been working in on defense,” Yost said. “One of our defensive linemen hurt his foot, so I’ve been stepping up and going both ways. I want to do whatever it takes to get team victories. That’s what I’m all about.” North (4-1, 3-0 in Southwest Prairie Conference) scored on its first play from scrimmage for the second time in three weeks. This time it was a 72-yard play-action touchdown pass to Thoms from Palandech. “It was very important,” Thoms said.“We like to bury our opponents early. We went over (the touchdown play) before the game.They told me how to run it and it went well. Our quarterback had a good pass and I ran the route good.” “That was a huge way to get points on the board,” Kane said. “It was big to get points on the board from the beginning. We practiced that play all week. We worked on it and worked on it and the kids were successful with it.” “We were a little overaggressive,” Central coach John Jackson said. “They run the blast with Roberts really well and we bit on it and they slipped a post route over the top of it. You have to give them credit, it was a
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Plainfield North’s Jay Roberts runs through a hole in a 28-7 win over Plainfield Central Friday night.
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Who to watch: Jay Roberts RB (Plainfield North) Caleb Bailey LB (Romeoville)
good call. They have a heck of a football team. It’s hard to spot them 14 points and come back from them.” Yost’s blocked punt helped set up a Roberts two-yard touchdown run on fourth down for a 14-0 lead midway through the first. Central (3-2, 1-2) had its
chances to get back in the game in the second quarter, but missed on a fourth-and-goal from the three and on the next play had a safety called off for a facemask. “We missed blocks and we ran a bad route at one point,” Jackson said. “We can’t make those mistakes against good teams. We’re going to have to correct that. I’m convinced we could have scored two touchdowns in the first half if we cleaned some things up. Then they stopped us on the goal line, which is a big emotional boost. We’ll be back next week.” North broke the game open midway through the third on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Palandech to Roberts. Yost finished the game off with his fumble recovery in the end zone in the fourth.
The Wildcats got on the board in the closing minutes on a 21yard touchdown pass from Mike Smiles to Brian Blair. “He did well,” Jackson said of Smiles, who was making his first start. “He adds a different dimension for us because of his running ability. He is a big, tough kid who is a backup linebacker for us. We still have to work on his throwing mechanics a little bit, but he is going to get better.” Palandech finished 6-of-9 passing for 140 yards. Roberts ran 23 times for 149 yards. Smiles was 5-of-10 for 52 yards and ran 15 times for 74 yards. Jordan Ellingwood had 15 carries for 67 yards. The win marked the thirdstraight win for the Tigers against fellow Plainfield schools, completing the sweep.
“It feels great,” Yost said. “Everyone in Plainfield is a rival to us. Taking over the town is a great thing for us.” “It feels great, I love it,” Thoms added. “Senior year, you have to love it.” North returns home to face Romeoville (0-4), while Central travels to Oswego East (3-2). “It’s one game at a time,” Yost said. “We have to do our jobs on defense and do what we do on offense.” “I think our kids our mature enough,” Kane said. “We have a great group of kids who understand you play each week at a time. They understand that each week anybody can beat you. I think they learned a lot from the Bradley game and that loss is still in their mind a little bit.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com
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East beats South in double overtime By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
After a share of the Southwest Prairie Conference title last year, the SPC is ripe for another wild finish this year.
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Plainfield East’s Mike Brazinski is guarded by South’s Carlos Arechiga in East’s 2-1 win.
With Plainfield East (2-2) taking down Plainfield South (2-1) in a thrilling 2-1 double overtime win last Tuesday, the conference was made totally up for grabs. South had beaten six-time SPC champs Plainfield Central in the conference opener. “It doesn’t matter how many games you win outside of conference, it doesn’t matter how many tournaments you win, people are going to judge you how you do in the SPC,” East coach Walter Flores said. “It’s a very competitive conference and is wide open this year. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a share again for the title. I think we have the tools to be in the conversation. I told the boys they had a chance to put themselves on the map and they did.” “The conference is so wide open this year,” South coach Dave Brown added. “Almost every game has gone into overtime or is a one goal game, no matter who’s playing who. No team is head and shoulders better than everyone and everyone is about as good as everyone else. It’s going to come down to head-to-head matchups and games like this.” The Bengals have been able to put themselves in the conversation this year with a 6-2 record overall thanks to teamwork and hard work. “I think its commitment,” Flores stated. “We have a great group of kids who have bought into our system the first practice in the summer. We want them to give 100 percent. These guys work hard. We run an average of two miles every practice and it has paid off.” “Hard work and staying disciplined have been keys,” East’s Oscar Yepez said.“We can do a lot this year. I have confidence in the
team.” All of that hard work in practice may pay off at the end of those close games, which are expected to be numerous in the SPC. “I’m huge in fundamentals, but I’m big in the physical aspect as well,” Flores said. “If you play a high-level game, you have to make sure your body is able to respond.” Yepez scored the game-winning goal for the Bengals early in the second overtime. “It was a good goal,”Yepez said. “It was a team effort. It was a good momentum-builder for the rest of the season. I saw a little window between the goalie and the post and I tried to put it in there.” “It’s a big emotional win for us,” Flores said.“It’s a huge win for the program. This win gives the kids confidence that they can achieve bigger things. The sky is the limit for these guys.” Mike Brazinski put East up 1-0 in the first half, despite South controlling much of the play. The Cougars responded in the second half on a Manny Sanchez goal. “I thought it was a pretty even game in terms of good chances that the two teams had,” Brown said. “In the second half East had a few chances to go up two on us and we dodged those. Possessionwise we may have had more of the ball, but we had about three or four chances to put the ball away and got one.” The Cougars are 8-3-2 this year thanks to strong balance. “It has been a team effort so far,” Brown said. “We have good leadership with our seniors and have seven sophomores up on varsity. It’s a good mix of guys who like playing with each other. You can see when we get the ball we can move it a little bit.We have soccer players.” “Rodrigo Garcia went down and is out for the year after the Lincoln-Way Tournament,” Brown said. “We’ve been scrambling a little bit to try to find people who can put it in the net. We’re going to look for people to keep stepping up and see what they can do for us.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com
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Catalano gets a taste of Ryder Cup By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
Plainfield South High School junior Alex Catalano was not a golfer nor was she really planning on being one. However, after picking up a club with her brothers and hitting some successful shots,she decided to take up the sport and been on the varsity team at South since her freshman year. Catalano was one of 32 youth golfers statewide that qualified to take part in the 2012 Ryder Cup Youth Skills Challenge on Saturday at the Medinah Country Club. She was one of four golfers in the girls age 15-17-year old age group. Ciara Rattana from Western
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Alex Catalano of Plainfield South competed in the Ryder Cup Youth Skills Challenge Saturday ay Medinah Country Club.
Springs. was the winner. Catalano was chosen from among more than 3,000 male and female golfers between 6-17 years old who tried out for the Skills Challenge through a series of local and regional qualifying events. “My dad saw that they were having the competition,” she said. “I thought it would be fun. The first competition I went to, there were no other girls in my age group.The second one, there were and I did well.” Every junior participant who registered to compete in the Ryder CupYouth Skills Challenge received one practice round ticket to the 2012 Ryder Cup for themselves, plus one practice round ticket for one parent or guardian.
“He is really excited,” she said.“I think I will be when I get there, but he knows more about the Ryder Cup than I do. My coach is going too and she is really excited too. I know it will be a lot of fun to watch the players that I watch on TV up close.” Catalano was happy just to play at the renowned Medinah Country Club, which has hosted numerous major golf tournaments in its 87year history. And, she intends to do her best, just as she has since taking her first swing before her freshman year. “I just wanted to have fun out there,” she said.“There were some really good golfers in my age group.” mark@buglenewspapers.com
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Kosirog carries Cougars to victory Mark Gregory Sports Reporter
Kneeling on the sidelines before the start of overtime, Plainfield South running back Jonathan Kosirog told his teammates how he had never been more tired in a game, but after all they had done, he just wanted to win.
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Johnathan Kosirog ran for 265 yards and three touchdowns in Plainfield South’s win over Romeoville.
After Miguel Ford scored on the first play of the extra period and South blocked the Romeoville extra point, Kosirog found a second wind and took the first South play up the middle for a score of his own. “That was a big run,” he said. “It was crazy. I love my team, this is what I was working for. I have never been so tired in my life in a football game and I have been playing for 10 years. Matt Imburgia’s point after touchdown kick gave South a 3534 Southwest Prairie Conference victory, their first SPC win of the year. Kosirog finished the game with 34 carries for a career-high 265 rushing yards, with only two runs more than 20 yards. “This is my first time hitting the 250 yard mark.” Kosirog said. “That is crazy. It is a great accomplishment.” “John is a good inside the tackles kind of kid,” said Plainfield South coach Ken Bublitz. “He is not real big, but makes nice moves and gets his pads low and avoids the big hits.” The Cougars got on the board first wit the first of Kosirog’s three scores, a 1-yard plunge at the 8:53 mark of the first quarter. The Spartans found the end zone at the 8:51 mark of the second quarter when Miguel Ford ran it in from a yard out after being set up by a Caleb Bailey 57-yard run. The point after was
missed, leaving South up by one. One minute later, Kosirog broke his long run of the night, a 51-yard scoring run that put South ahead 14-6. However, the Spartans were not done before halftime, as Jacob Bambule hit Mark Hammond for a 65-yard TD with 1:06 on the clock. The conversion would again fail and South went into the half up 14-12. It was Hammond who gave Romeoville its first lead of the game when, on defense, he scooped up a South fumble on the first drive of the second half and returned it 21 yards for a score. A successful conversion put Romeoville up 20-14. A Clifton Garrett 1-yard score in the third quarter and a Joshua Harris 12-yard scamper early in the fourth gave South a 28-20 lead. With 7:22 left to play, Bailey took the handoff from the fullback position on a fourth-andone and broke free for a 55-yard touchdown. A natural defender, it was the first TD of Bailey’s career and he was called for a 15-yard penalty for spiking the football. The penalty was assessed on the two-point conversion, which failed twice but each time Romeoville earned another try from closer in because on pass interference calls on South. Finally, Ford would tie the game with a successful conversion on the third attempt and ending the regulation scoring. “We knew coming in it would be a dog fight,” said Bublitz. “I know everyone said Romeoville had yet to win a football game, but I looked at the schedule and those were some pretty good football teams they played. We knew they would be ready. Coach (Jeff) Kuna has done a nice job with them.” mark@buglenewspapers.com
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Tiger spikers rally past Bengals By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
Plainfield North showed signs of growth last Tuesday in a thrilling three-set win (25-21, 25-27, 25-17) over Plainfield East at East.
ROUNDUP The Tigers (14-6) won the first set, but lost the second set and were trailing 17-15 in the third set. However, 10 straight points to close out the match gave them the win. “It was going to get better and better and you can see the progress they have made in a short amount of time,” North coach Tracey Marshall said. “It will only get better. I’m proud of the entire program, it was a total sweep tonight. It shows that all the training we are doing is working.” Jusse Bunn had six kills and MacKenzi Welsh added seven assists for East. •Plainfield Central defeated Minooka 25-21, 23-25, 25-21, making the SPC wide open. Shannon Hagen led the way with 11 kills, three aces and four blocks. Hannah Evatt contributed 10 assists and Erin Eulitz added seven digs. The Wildcats (5-12, 3-3) kept the momentum going with a 25-18, 27-25 win over East. Elizabeth Hyland led the way with nine kills, Hagen notched four aces and Evatt recorded 16 assists for the Wildcats. Welsh had seven kills for the Bengals (7-8-2, 3-3), while Allison Bowbin totaled eight
assists. •Plainfield South (2-3 in SPC) fell to Oswego 25-18, 25-21. Jordan McNeil had seven kills, Bri Langys recorded seven digs and Kayleigh Harper added eight assists.
GIRLS GOLF South fell to Minooka 203216, despite a 46 from Alex Catalano and a 50 from Trinity Hill.
BOYS GOLF North beat South 163-174. The Tigers got scores from Greg Rash (39), Jason Tipton (40), Ben Roth (42) and Patrick McCarthy (42). The Cougars got scores from Isaiah Pina (41), Matt Miller (42), Brian Ward (44) and Shelby Curry (47).
BOYS SOCCER Central defeated St. Francis
3-2 as Miguel Sanchez scored twice and Mo Rashid added the other. The Wildcats beat Glenbard North 1-0 on a goal by Sanchez. Tyler Badertscher got the shutout. They then defeated Elgin 3-0 to advance to the finals of the St. Charles East Tournament. Rashid, Dan Rosenbaum and Sanchez, while all three also had assists. Badertscher recorded his third shutout. St. Charles East defeated Central (6-7-1) in the championship game 3-1. Rashid had the lone goal on a penalty kick. •North fell to Oswego 4-3. Goals were scored by Zack Foust, Garrett Gathman and Jake Novacek.
GIRLS TENNIS North defeated both Plainfield See ROUNDUP, page 18
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Ryder Cup hits Chicagoland By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
For the first time in its history, the Ryder Cup is headed to Illinois.
GOLF The 39th edition of the Ryder Cup, which features the top players from the United States against the top players from Europe, takes place this week, with the opening round beginning Friday at Medinah Country Club in Medinah. Nine of the top 10 players in the world will be competing on golf’s biggest stage. The United States holds a 2511 advantage with two ties, but many of those wins came just against Great Britain. Since the
change to the whole continent of Europe, the Europeans have an 8-7 advantage and have won six of eight. However, the U.S. won the past time at home in 2008 in Louisville. It will kick off Friday at 7:20 a.m., with the first foursomes match of the day. There will be four foursome matches both Friday and Saturday morning beginning at 7:20 with tee times spaced by 15 minutes.The lineups were unknown at press time. Foursome matches are comprised of teams of two competing against each other, hole by hole, where the players take alternate shots. Play resumes in the afternoon, See RYDER, page 18
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ROUNDUP Continued from page 17 South and Romeoville 6-1. Winning both matches for the Tigers were Christina Morthorst at No. 1 singles, Ariel Na/Adila Esaak at No. 1 doubles, Sarah
Holmes/Madison Sorlien at No. 2 doubles, Kaylin Holmes/ Cara Fazio at No. 3 doubles and Manasa Bandapalle/Desiree Mamparo at No. 4 doubles.
GIRLS CROSS North took third of four teams with Minooka winning,
Oswego finishing second and Plainfield East fourth. Rachael Lau was ninth, Catherine Crosson was 13th and Maggie Kennedy was 14th for the Tigers. Crosson led the Tigers at the Roy Gummerson Invite Saturday, finishing 24th. staylor@enterprisepublications.com
RYDER Continued from page 17 beginning at 12:05 each of the first two days with four four ball matches. This is where teams of two each play their own ball and use the best score on that hole as their team score. Sunday’s play begins at 11:03 in 11 minute intervals between tee times. All 12 team members will compete in singles matches on that day to determine the winner. When it comes down to experience, Europe has the advantage. Of its 12 players, 11 of them have competed in a Ryder Cup, as Nicolas Colsaerts is the only newcomer on the roster. The other members include the top two players in the world in Rory McIlroy (1-1-2 in Ryder Cup) and Luke Donald (8-2-1), as well as Sergio Garcia (14-64), Peter Hanson (1-2), Martin Kaymer (2-1-1), Paul Lawrie (31-1), Graeme McDowell (4-2-2), Francesco Molinari (0-2-1), Ian Poulter (8-3), Justin Rose (3-1) and Lee Westwood (16-11-6). Meanwhile, the U.S. players don’t have nearly as much success. In fact, it has four newcomers and none of the veterans have a winning record in the Ryder Cup. The U.S. team features
newcomers Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker, as well as returners Jim Furyk (8-154), Dustin Johnson (1-3), Zach Johnson (3-3-1), Matt Kuchar (1-1-2), Phil Mickelson (11-176), Steve Stricker (3-3-1), Bubba Watson (1-3) and Tiger Woods (13-14-2). A bit of positive news for the Americans is that Woods twice won the PGA Championship at Medinah (1999, 2006). Mickelson is making his ninth appearance in the Ryder Cup, while Furyk is making his eight trip to the Ryder Cup for the U.S., while Westwood is competing for the eighth time for Europe. In 2010 the Europeans won at home 14.5-13.5 to take back the cup from the Americans. That means the Americans will need 14.5 points to take back the cup this weekend, while Europe will just need half the points (14) to retain the cup. Opening festivities take place on Thursday at 4 p.m. at closing ceremonies are scheduled for around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The Golf Channel and NBC are expected to have more than 60 hours of total coverage during the week, including much of all three days of play. There is expected to be around 40,000 people per day at Medinah. staylor@enterprisepublications.com
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Edwards guides Trojans past Mustangs By Matt Le Cren Contributing Writer
A kid named Edwards is under center and Downers Grove North is winning football games. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it has happened before. Sophomore Dave Edwards is in just his second season playing quarterback, but already he is adding to his extended family’s illustrious name. Edwards rushed 25 times for 147 yards and a touchdown and passed for another score Friday night as the host Trojans (4-1) beat cross-town rival Downers Grove South 27-20 at Carstens Field. “It feels great, especially for our seniors,” Edwards said. “We played extremely hard, so this feels great.” Edwards is the cousin of former Downers North greats Tom and Garrett Edwards. Tom quarterbacked the Trojans to the Class 7A state semifinals in 2003 and the following year Garrett led them to the Class 8A state championship, the first in school history. Garrett, who later played in the Rose Bowl as a safety at Illinois, was at the helm the last time North beat South, back in 2005. “[They told me] just run hard and try not to turn the ball over,” Edwards said. The 6-6 ½, 210-pound Edwards is much taller than most option quarterbacks, but it didn’t stop him from becoming the first sophomore to start at quarterback for North since Brian Pindar in 1985. His three-yard touchdown run with 8:16 left in the third quarter put the Trojans ahead 13-0 and he ably directed
North’s offense to 383 total yards, including 317 on the ground. Kyle Leto rushed 10 times for 95 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown run two plays after Mike Zebold’s 11-yard run pulled Downers South (1-4) to within 13-7. Brandon Salter added 71 yards on 11 carries, highlighted by a nine-yard scoring run that opened the scoring late in the first quarter. “Dave is playing real well,” Downers North coach John Wander said. “He made a couple mistakes tonight, but he also made some great plays.” One of the latter came with 10:49 to go in the fourth quarter when he hit Richard Olekanma in stride for a 16-yard TD pass to extend the Trojans’ lead to 27-7. Edwards completed 4 of 8 passes for 66 yards, all to Olekanma. “I learn on the job,” said Edwards, who was a right guard and defensive end in junior high. “It’s a great experience. I love all these guys. They’re great teammates. They all support me, especially in practice and in crunch time. If I turn the ball over they’re extremely supportive.” One of those turnovers came with 4:04 left when he was stripped from behind by South’s Javon Turner at the Mustang 2 following a 48-yard run. The Mustangs recovered the ball in the end zone, then drove 80 yards to pull within 27-20 when Zebold tossed a 31-yard touchdown pass to Turner with 2:05 remaining. But the Trojans recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to move to within one game of equaling their combined win total from the last three seasons, when they posted a 5-22 mark. “Players turn it around,”
Wander said.“Our junior class is a blessed class and we’ve got three sophomores that are playing for us and our seniors have brought great leadership and that’s what’s got it back.” “It started in the off-season,” Edwards said. “We worked extremely hard in the off-season and our attention to detail has improved a lot. Me, I’m just trying to be a leader and do the best I can and not turn the ball over. Our offensive line did a great job tonight, so it was a fun night.” Zebold completed 16 of 24 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns, but for the second straight week the Mustangs had to play without key starters in the first half due to disciplinary reasons.The result was a paltry 30 yards of offense before halftime. Downers South now must win all of its remaining games in order to avoid its first losing season since 1983. The Mustangs have missed the playoffs only once in John Belskis’ 24 years as head coach.
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Dave Edwards led the way for Downers North in a 27-20 win over Downers South.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees Dave Edwards, Downers North 147 rush yards, 2 total TDs John Kosirog, Plainfield South 265 rushing yards, 3 TDs Chris James, Notre Dame 265 rushing yards, 6 TDs Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook 156 rush yards, 4-4 passing, 3 TD Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!
Last week’s results Corbet Oughton Minooka
Jay Roberts Plainfield North
43% Kaylon Miller Downers South
14%
29% Matt Alviti Maine South
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H o ro s c o p e s
Across 1 Cellar process 6 Incline 10 Shady plan 14 Hilo veranda 15 Freshly 16 Scrabble piece 17 Panache 18 He caught Don’s 1956 World Series perfect game 19 Bickering 20 *Miss 23 Tolkien’s Elrond, e.g. 26 One way to pace 27 Hold dear 28 *Simulated living room feature 32 Confounds 33 Poem of the countryside 34 Fort Meadebased govt. org. 37 Standards, briefly 38 Ottoman officer 39 Dan Patrick’s channel, formerly 40 Portland-toBoise dir. 41 Frosh, next year 43 Scientific __
You are not a robot. Process and refine technical data and be organized and precise - but don’t lose the human touch. You are at your best working in a team this week.
Dream a little dream about a more satisfying career, financial security or improved working conditions. Career, however, might take a back seat to family or social life in the upcoming week.
If you are wily, you will win a battle of the wits. Although you will often be seen as a creative thinker in the week ahead, be sure you don’t offer assurances based on wishful thinking or unverified facts.
If you can’t control the flow, just let it go. There is a tendency to watch every penny in the early part of the week and this can be a very good thing unless you take economy too far. Relax more.
Be sure to get adequate rest when you feel driven to excel. Those with high expectations sometimes burn the candle at both ends. Schedule some down time in the week to come to balance industriousness.
Positive thinking can be inspiring and empowering. People listen to your every word. Wait until the second half of the week to make major purchases or to put your inventive ideas into motion.
When you aim for perfection, you might discover it’s a moving target. In the week ahead, your wise guidance can help a mate handle joint assets without the “money-burns-a-hole-in-the-pocket” syndrome.
Join groups that gather for a common cause. When starved for attention, meet up with people who enrich your life by offering food for thought. Whenever you speak this week, others will listen.
The ideas and whimsical notions you have today might not be viable. Later in the week, however, you might receive an unexpected opportunity to change your life for the better by another means.
Batten down the hatches. Top off the weekend by getting your closets organized or the bills filed away. In the week ahead, you will have much better things to focus on that will fill up your calendar.
Pass up a penchant for momentary thrills. In the week ahead, someone might invite you to try something daring or encourage you to engage in hazardous activities. Trust that finances will fall in place.
Joining a book club or other group might change your luck. Get involved in outside activities. Your social life might seem like a lost cause, but don’t worry. Things will improve in the week to come.
Down 45 *Feature of many Bee Gees songs 48 Respectful address 49 Louis XIV, par exemple 50 Some 12-yd. soccer shots 51 Headline that would shock the Internet community (or, put another way, hint to the divided word in each of the answers to starred clues) 55 Takes steps 56 Land of Rama I 57 Poke 61 Gait slower than a canter 62 ‘Enry’s greeting 63 More-thandisappointing crowd? 64 Miffed 65 Textile worker 66 Amarillo’s home
1 The Tanners’ adoptee, on TV 2 Lass 3 Garten of the Food Network 4 Newbie 5 Long-necked mammal 6 Five-time Grammy winner James 7 Playing a fifth qtr., say 8 Kid’s building block 9 Reinforced, as some dust bags 10 Radio interference 11 Immigrant test taker’s goal 12 Rocker Cooper 13 Dole (out) 21 Pupil’s place 22 Uttered 23 Online airline deal 24 Fills with cargo 25 Arbitrary allowance for error 29 T-shirt sizes, for short 30 Black ball 31 BlackBerry Bold,
e.g. 35 Logical character 36 Aconcagua is its highest peak 38 Mimic 39 Command for DDE 41 Generous slice 42 Diffused through a membrane 43 Night light 44 Clear 46 Carol opening 47 Aftershock 48 Computer shortcut 51 Domino’s nickname 52 Slick 53 Curly cabbage 54 Gin flavoring 58 Spar in the ring 59 Stop __ dime 60 Filmmaker Craven
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Handling the severance Dear Dave, I’m an accountant, and my company is experiencing layoffs. I just learned that I’ll be losing my job in four weeks. I’ll receive a severance check, but I have no other savings set aside. Should I use some of the severance to pay off debt, or hold on to that money as long as I can? Frank Dear Frank, I’d hang on to that money and pile up as much other cash as I possibly could. Right now, the most important worries are food, lights, water and shelter. Debt is not on the list. We need to take care of your basic survival needs first and make that money stretch as far as it will go. There are two bright spots in this scenario. One, you know the wolf is going to be sniffing around the door, and that gives you time to prepare. The second thing is you’re an accountant, and that’s a very marketable skill. Lots of companies are going to be looking for your kind of expertise as we slowly turn the corner and come out of this recession. Here’s another thing. The better financial cushion you
have during this time, the better you’ll do when interviewing for other jobs. Things will be tight, but if you’ve saved and budgeted your money well, you won’t come off as needy or desperate. You can be confident in your abilities to add value to a different company, instead of being all freaked out and begging for a job. Then, once you’re settled into someplace new, you can start writing checks out of the remainder of the severance money and your first couple of paychecks to catch up on things! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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Fixing rejection at the office
Q. I’m the one at work no one likes. I’m the one that’s hard to get along with, yet I am always respectful and nice to everyone. I am not a gossiper. This has been going on my whole work life. Within one to two weeks of starting a new job, it feels as though whatever “test” I have been given, I failed. And anything after that is just people putting up with me because I’m very good at what I do. Any advice? A. Yes, you are clearly not just very good at what you do but also smart enough to know you can learn what you don’t know. Now you need to find some resources to learn people skills. People skills are not a mystical or genetic gift bestowed on us by a capricious universe. People skills are just the same as learning a software program. Yes, there are people who seem “naturally” talented at dealing with others. If you had parents who had great interpersonal skills, they modeled and taught you people skills. Most of us, unfortunately, learned to deal with people from family members who use conflict techniques like pouting, yelling or getting even. We rarely learned how to be assertive or ask for what we want in a way that makes others want to help us. If you wanted to speak a language, you’d find someone to
teach you. You could also read books, but you would know you need to practice with a live human. Like a foreign language, the skills you need can be learned from psychotherapists and executive coaches.You can also take classes. When you look for a mentor, realize that not all teachers are created equal. Interview a person you are considering by asking exactly how they would fix some of the problems you have with people. If they cannot give you dialogues to use, don’t work with them. The old adage, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach,” is absolutely wrong when it comes to picking an interpersonal coach. If your potential coach’s career or personal life looks like a train wreck, they have nothing to offer you. Look for people who have handled some
serious adversity, conflict and challenges with effectiveness and grace. The fact you are humble, aware of your weaknesses, and asking for help bodes very well for you to change from the person no one likes to the person everyone wants to work with. Emotional intelligence (EQ), unlike actual IQ, is not set at birth but learned in life. You are currently very good at your job; now you just need to set your sights on learning to become very good at people. (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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Seven Tips That Will Establish Good Credit Having a good credit score is increasingly important, as more Americans rely on credit to make daily and major purchases. Not only can poor credit history hurt you when you’re taking out a loan, signing a lease or buying a car, but some employers do credit checks on job applicants -- weeding out anyone who hasn’t demonstrated financial responsibility. “Our recent Ally Wallet Wise ‘Financial IQ Quiz’ revealed that many people struggle with understanding how to establish good credit,” said Beth Coggins, Director of Community Relations at Ally Financial. “The importance of a solid financial education for your success and well-being cannot be overstated.”
Ally Wallet Wise, a financial education program from Ally Financial, offers some tips: 1. Make sure you know what is included in your credit report. It is important to review your credit report at least once per year to ensure there aren’t any mistakes and you have not been the victim of identity theft.Your credit report contains information about you and your payment history. It’s collected and organized by a credit reporting agency and is available to those who are considering granting you credit. You can obtain a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months by visiting www. AnnualCreditReport.com. 2. Create a budget and stick to it. Understand needs versus wants and avoid using credit to
buy things you cannot afford. 3. Pay your bills on time. Your payment history is one of the most important factors when determining your credit score. You are usually considered a good credit risk if you have a history of paying your bills on time.
with high limits is a sign that you have good credit, creditors may look at your available credit as being a potential debt. 6. Only use a small amount of your total available credit. Creditors like to see that you use your credit with restraint – using some but not “maxing out” your cards.
4. Have a small amount of total debt. Make sure your total debt is not too large. If a large portion of your income is already committed to paying off other credit, creditors may be hesitant to extend additional credit.
7. Showcase that you are stable and responsible. Creditors look for signs of stability and responsibility. Numerous changes in address and/or employment may hurt your rating.
5. Don’t have a lot of open credit. Excess open credit can result from having too many credit cards. While you may think having a lot of credit cards
For more tips, or to take a free online personal finance course or find a local event in your area, visit www.AllyWalletWise. com.
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Seniors Prefer To ‘Age In Place’ Senior citizens are increasingly eschewing assisted living, senior communities and nursing homes in favor of living at home as they age. Approximately 90 percent want to remain in their own homes as long as possible, according to the AARP. However, while staying home allows for comfort and independence, the prospect of facing emergencies alone can be scary. Seniors should consider personal emergency alert systems such as Life Alert. Such devices are worn as necklaces or wristbands, and seniors can contact emergency services by simply pressing a button. To get Life Alert, call 1-800-428-8927. Having an easy way to get help can help seniors feel more confident aging in place.
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Get Your Political Opinion Heard For most Americans, politics can feel like a spectator sport, especially in an election year when so much news is devoted to the horse race. But there are many ways average citizens can take active and engaged roles in local, state and national politics. “We can’t just watch from the sidelines,” says Loren J. Enns, author of, “The Sword of Liberty,” a new novel which tells the story of an America where the government has been compromised by a cabal of debtaddicted politicians who must be stopped by regular citizens relying on the power of the Constitution.“Our founders gave us the emergency authority to reign-in the federal government.” Here are some ways you can make your political voice heard: • Vote: According to Census statistics, only 63 percent of citizens ages 18 years or older voted in the last presidential election. Every election you should go to the polls and take your children with you, so they learn an important civics lesson. • Learn: Read history books to gain perspective and insight. Study the Constitution thoroughly and know your rights. Use Internet search engines to read up on
everything from our founding fathers to current issues. • “In fact, a long forgotten clause in the U.S. Constitution, Article 5, can be used to reconvene the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in order to bypass our government and ratify amendments,” says Enns, who is advocating for a new Constitutional Amendment to establish a national initiative process by which citizens could vote on federal legislation and a national recall process by which they could remove congressmen, senators and even the president from office. • Meet Your Politicians: Did you know many politicians host open office hours when citizens can visit and have questions and concerns addressed? Find out when visiting hours are and make an appointment. Prepare by writing out what you plan to say. If meeting in person is not possible, write, call or e-mail. • Stay Informed: Be an educated activist by keeping up with current events. Get news about the economy, health care, taxes and other issues that affect you from a variety of unbiased sources. “For example, today our national debt is
skyrocketing toward $16 trillion,” says Enns. “And every taxpayer’s share is $139,000, with many therefore believing the government is driving America towards bankruptcy. And regular citizens actually can help change this.” • Organize: There is strength in numbers. Get your friends together and start an organization. From the Occupy Wall Street movement to the Tea Party, recent years have seen grassroots organizations rise to national prominence. You can use online resources like Facebook and Twitter to quickly and inexpensively disseminate information about your events and issues you care about. “Years from now, when history books are written, what will they say about you?” asks Enns, whose new novel “The Sword of Liberty” is being published in paperback and as an eBook, available as a free download through November 6th from Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and www.theswordofliberty. com/purchasebook.htm. If you don’t like the status quo, don’t be a passive complainer. Get involved and make a difference!
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