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Inside this Week ASK Lindsey................................................... 12 CLASSIFIED...................................................... 15 CROSSWORD PUZZLE & SUDOKU................ 13 COMPANION CORNER................................... 11 EDUCATION MATTERS...................................... 7 Fall out for ReveilLe (HONOR VETS)........ 6 FINANCE - HEADS UP ON................................ 3 HEALTH & WELLNESS........................................ 5 SENIORS ONLY ................................................ 4 SOMETHIN COOKIN...................................... 10 TEEN TALK....................................................... 12 The Weekly Reporter is a free newspaper published weekly in Lockport, Illinois by John Gabriel who is also the Executive Editor. The Weekly Reporter Office is located at 890 North State Street, Lockport, IL 60441. Telephone number is (815) 838-8200 Fax (825) 838-8205 General Emails should be sent to editor@theweeklyreporter.com The Weekly Reporter Staff: John Gabriel/WR Award Winning Writer jgabriel@theweeklyreporter.com Advertising ads@theweeklyreporter.com Shirley Sciarratti artdept@theweeklyreporter.com Ralph LaPorte/WR rlaporte@theweeklyreporter.com Andrea Sala/WR asala@theweeklyreporter.com Miles Goodson/WR mgoodson@theweeklyreporter.com Kenny Holmes/WR Kenny@theweeklyreporter.com Lindsey/WR Lindsey@theweeklyreporter.com Lisandra Bernadet /WR teentalk@theweeklyreporter.com Info info@theweeklyreporter.com Guest writers guests@theweeklyreporter.com

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A letter written by Christopher Wilk, a Supervisor with Commonwealth Edison Company, has called attention to two employees of Morrison Security Corp. and Morrison Investigations Inc. who have become Our Good Neighbors this week.

Mr. Wilk thanked Field Supervisor, Captain Michael Rendon of Morrison Security Corp. and Investigator Carlos Rodriguez of Morrison Investigations Inc. for tracing and finding the owner of an expensive box of tools that was reported missing from a ComEd truck. The truck had been engaged in repair work in the Evergreen Park area. The box of tools, valued at more than a thousand dollars, was lost while the vehicle was in transit between Evergreen Park and the

Michael Rendon Morrison Security Cop Crestwood ComEd headquarters.

Captain Michael Rendon found the tools. His fellow employee Investigator Carlos Rodriguez had only a name to work with that was found on the toolbox, but that was enough and soon the tools were traced to the ComEd employee. Captain Rendon was offered a reward for returning the tools but turned it down saying he was happy to have been able to recover the tools.

Working together Michael and Carlos demonstrated how a good investigative team can quickly put information together to solve a mystery. In this case Morrison Security Corp, and sister Morrison Investigations Inc. and Mike and Carlos are real heroes that made someone very

happy because of their honesty and their willingness to put a little effort into doing what was the right thing to do.

Mr. Wilk said, “Both of these gentlemen should be commended for their actions. I’m sure that you will be glad to hear that they represented your organization with honesty, and integrity, and are a credit to the people employed by your company.”

Congratulations to Michael, Carlos, Morrison Security Corp and Morrison Investigations, Inc. who always do outstanding work.

(Editors note: Morrison Investigations, Inc. regularly works with The Weekly Reporter).

Why Will County voted “NO” on Lockport’s TIF ...................................................................

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Will County was the only taxing district that voted “no” on Lockport’s proposed TIF. It is not because County doesn’t value Historic Downtown Lockport.

We know that Historic Downtown Lockport is a jewel, one of County’s finest. Lockport residents must be careful to elect officials who understand its value and will promote it and protect it.

From the Gaylord Building to the Lincoln Landing, it’s been the recipient of millions of dollars of private investment from benefactors who see a bright future for Lockport. Does it now need and deserve public investment as well? Absolutely.

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taxpayer dollars. Originally, that figure was $92 million, but some givebacks were negotiated. Don’t rely on the $64 million figure: the actual tax increase could be much higher over time.

While other municipalities, such as Tinley Park and Mokena, have TIF’d their downtowns, they haven’t structured their TIF’s like Lockport wants to do. It’s not customary to roll property like the Chevron parcels into a downtown TIF. It’s a red flag.

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When you’re working, you have a financial strategy that is largely based on one goal: saving money for a comfortable retirement. You’ll likely have to make many adjustments over several decades to ensure that you stay on track saving and investing. But once you retire, a new goal arises — investing so you can remain retired. To help yourself achieve this goal, you will need to make a number of investment decisions.

Which of these decisions are most important? Here are five to consider: • How much will you spend each year? Before you can pursue an appropriate investment strategy, you’ll need to know about how much you’ll spend each year. Estimate your costs for housing, food, travel, entertainment, insurance, gifts — everything.

Keep in mind that your expenses will likely change annually, especially for items such as health care. Don’t forget about inflation, which will likely cause your expenses to increase over the years.

• How should you balance your investment portfolio to provide sufficient income and growth opportunities?

Clearly, you’ll need your investments to provide a source of income during your retirement years. At the same time, you will need some growth potential to overcome the effects of inflation, which can erode your purchasing power. Consequently, you will need a mix of income- and growth-oriented investments, with the proportions depending on your risk tolerance and your lifestyle.

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factors, including your retirement lifestyle, the size and performance of your investment portfolio, inflation, your estimated life expectancy and the size of the estate you’d like to leave. This decision is important, because the amount you withdraw each year will directly affect how long your money lasts.

• From which accounts should you begin taking withdrawals? You may have built three different types of accounts: taxable, tax-deferred and taxfree. It may be a good idea to take withdrawals from your taxable accounts first, thereby allowing your taxdeferred accounts, such as your Traditional IRA and your 401(k), more time to compound and potentially increase in value. If you have a tax-free account, such as a Roth IRA, save it for last to maximize the compounding on money on which you will never pay taxes. (Roth IRA earnings grow taxfree if you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t begin taking withdrawals until you’re at least 591/2.) That said, this is just a rule of thumb.

• When should you take Social Security? You can begin taking Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly checks will be considerably larger if you wait until your “normal” retirement age, which is likely 65 or 66.

But if you need the money, you may be better off by taking Social Security at 62 and giving your tax-deferred accounts more time to potentially grow.

As you can see, you’ll need a lot of expertise to successfully manage your financial and investment situations during retirement. If you don’t already work with a financial advisor and a tax professional, now would be a good time to start. Once you’ve got your financial strategy in place, you’ll be better prepared to enjoy an active, fulfilling retirement.

This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with a qualified tax or legal specialist for professional advice on your specific situation.

Newspapers are like targets. Everyone reads about himself, gets angry and wants to sue—not because the story is untrue— but because the skeleton has been let out of the closet. That’s what newspapers are supposed to do. They are supposed to expose the hidden truths and get the bad guys. There is one catch, when you do it you had better have proof and you had better get the facts right.

Joe Kral went through a disgusting electoral board hearing in Frankfort Township one that could bring serious charges against some of the actors in it.

Kral must wait for the official court record to be transcribed however and that takes time, up to two weeks or more and at a high price to boot. Joe Kral is seeking to be elected Frankfort Township Assessor and is challenging incumbent Paul Ruff.

There seemed to be an organized effort to remove Kral’s name from the ballot. That does not prevent him from running but it does increase the odds of his getting elected because the voter’s will have to write in his name “Joe Kral” on the ballot if they wish to vote for him. Joe said he believes enough people feel they have been unfairly taxed by Ruff ’s assessing practices to elect him on his promise of “honest assessing.”

When the Frankfort Electoral Board Hearing was held it appeared that only two newspaper reporters attended. One of those was Reporter John Gabriel who was subpoenaed to allegedly prevent him from seeing and hearing the proceedings.

That matter is before the Illinois Supreme Court Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission where Gabriel has lodged a complaint against Attorney Patrick Burns who issued the subpoena allegedly to keep him out of the hearing.

On Thursday February 26th The

Frankfort Neue Presse carried a front page story that said, “Kral removed from ballot after hearing.” Joe Kral said they departed from the actual wording of the decision handed down by the board and according to Kral followed the line of assertions that were made in the Objector’s original pleading for the removal of Kral from the ballot.

Kral who had hired a civil rights attorney before that publication became upset at seeing what he believes to be misstatements of the facts and asked his attorney to review the article for possible court action against the Frankfort Neue Presse.

A Chicago Attorney Scott Skaletsky of Skaletsky & Associates, 180 North Wacker Drive was contacted for his opinion of Kral’s allegations. He said he cannot comment on the matter at the moment and said he only received the newspaper article a short time ago and has not yet reviewed it fully. He did note that if his client has been damaged legal action is likely to follow.

Joe Kral said, “This is more of the same tactics that were used against me to distort the facts that were presented to the board to bring in what I believe was a preconceived decision.” Two affidavits have been secured by The Weekly Reporter. One states that strong persuasions were used to tempt Kral into trading his run for the assessor’s seat for a job in the current assessor’s office. When all else failed to convince Kral to quit the race, objections were made to his petitions. Kral said those objections were supported by manipulating the truth, false interpretations of voting information, and some allegedly seriously wrongful acts done by the Township attorneys.

He would not say what those acts may have been.

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(ARA) - â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just need to get organized.â&#x20AC;? How many times have you heard yourself recite this familiar refrain? This year, instead of just thinking about ways to get it together, use some simple tips for organizing your home -- and your life.

Get in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zone.â&#x20AC;?

Get in the organizing frame of mind by mentally dividing up rooms into various activity zones -- this will help you create a basic plan of attack.

For example, a kitchen typically has zones for food storage, food preparation and cooking, among others.

Identify which zone needs to be organized from scratch, which zone needs an organizational tune-up and which zone, if any, works fine for now. With this information, begin choosing organization solutions.

Tips to Get Organized at Home Lay out a landing strip.

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Then go for the contents of that junk drawer, and so on. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a feeling of instant change and gain motivation to do the next chunk.

Stay focused by seeking hidden treasure versus ditching the unwanted.

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Now that you know what you want to keep and what to toss -- at least in one area -consider how to divide it up. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturers are making this task easier by offering a variety of cabinetry products with built-in organization features, such the Diamond (R) Logix (TM) line. For example, if you want easy access cleaning supplies, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to share a space with food or dishes, a Utility Cabinet is the perfect solution. At only six inches deep, the cabinet adds storage to an otherwise unused space at the end of a cabinetry run. Its four adjustable shelves allow for storage of cleaners and other small items while the broom holder ensures that brooms and mops stay in place.

organizational dimensions: the drawer. For example, a sink base cabinet is available with tilt down drawers to hold small items like sponges and dish wands; a kitchen/laundry deep drawer cabinet has the ability to hold large bottles upright, including fullsized containers of laundry detergent; and a bathroom vanity cosmetic cabinet is built with a two-tier, segmented drawer to hold makeup and small bathroom essentials. These ingenious drawer configurations can help you keep stored items neat and within easy reach.

Keep business at hand.

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(ARA) - The sun is shining, the grass is green and the flowers are once again in bloom. It’s one of loveliest times of the year. So why do you feel so miserable?

Chances are you’re one of the estimated 50 million Americans who are affected by some form of allergies.

Fortunately, you can keep sniffs, sneezes and itching at bay with some simple suggestions for the home that significantly reduce the number of allergens roaming through the air. * Dust every room - One of the easiest paths to an allergy-free home -dusting -- may already be a part of your spring cleaning routine. Dust mites can collect in a variety of materials around the house; especially those with fabric, including upholstered furniture, mattresses and pillows.

Make sure to check under and behind all large furniture and appliances including tables, dressers, refrigerators and ceiling fans. You should always use a damp cloth when dusting, as a dry cloth only spreads the dust around. * Pull up the carpet - Bacteria, dust and dirt can easily become embedded in carpeting and beyond the reach of vacuuming. To solve this, consider installing hardwood flooring throughout the home. When properly cared for, hardwood floors are extremely resistant to the microscopic allergens that carpet can attract including pet dander, pollen and mold. Carpet is also known to trap dust mites that are too small to be seen and cause allergic symptoms, according

to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

“Hardwood flooring is much easier to install and less expensive than most homeowners realize and provides a significantly healthier home environment,” says Tom Sullivan, founder and chairman of Lumber Liquidators. “In addition to being great for allergies and easy to keep clean, wood floors also provide a beautiful look.”

Hardwood floors still need a cleaning every few weeks. Products such as the popular Bellawood Floor Care Kit include a soy-based cleaner, perfect for keeping floors clean and in the best shape possible. * Uncover the AC - Although it may be tempting to crack the windows to enjoy the breeze, allergy sufferers should choose air conditioning instead of an open window. When the season is in full bloom, the air coming through the windows may carry a welcoming smell, but it’s actually carrying tons of allergens into the home.

Homeowners already using air conditioning should check the filters regularly to ensure the system is functioning properly. * Use the exhaust fan - Keeping surfaces dry helps prevent the growth of mold in moist areas of the home. Installing and regularly using an exhaust fan while showering helps keep mold at bay. Also make sure to thoroughly wash your shower curtain every week or buy inexpensive liners that you can replace regularly.

Following these easy home update ideas will allow everyone in the household to breathe a little easier.

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Tips to Get Organized ... sized room or just a corner of a bedroom or den, can quickly disintegrate into a disorganized mess. Organize it with Diamond cabinetry such as solidwood file drawer, a great help during tax season and throughout the year. For smaller office items, the corner cabinet is a perfect solution. Complete the

workspace with a bookshelf to organize journals or photo albums.

Make organization part of your life.

Schedule a time for organizing in your daily routine, such as after the kids get home from school. Just 10 minutes a day can make that disorganized home seem “so last year.”

Evenflo has also received a report of a dislodged end cap that resulted in a child suffering a broken collarbone in Canada. The recall involves Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun stationary activity centers made between October 2006 and December 2008. The model number is 6231711. Stage 3 position involves converting the product into an activity table. No other ExerSaucer models use end caps and, therefore, no other models are included in this recall.

When used as an activity table, the cap on one end of the product can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to a young child. Evenflo has received 11 reports of dislodged end caps which re-

sulted in nine minor injuries, including bumps and bruises.

The product was manufactured in the United States by Evenflo Co. Inc of Miamisburg, Ohio. The units were sold by mass merchandise stores nationwide including Toys ‘R Us and Burlington Depot from October 2006 through February 2009 for about $120.

Consumers should immediately stop using the activity table in Stage 3 and contact Evenflo to receive a free replacement end cap. The product can be used in Stages 1 and 2 without changes. Contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921from 8 am until 5 pm ET Monday thru Friday or visit www.exersaucertriplefun.com.

Annual Walk For Life The annual Walk for Life 2009 fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 10 until 1:00 at Theodore Marsh/ Rock Run Greenway in CrestHill.

Please consider supporting the center in this effort to raise necessary funds, not only for the services presently offered, but to bring us closer to our goal of obtaining all that is necessary to be able to offer ultrasound to our clients in the near future.

All tax deductible donations will go toward the expenses of the Pregnancy Resource Center, a non profit, (501c3 charitable) life affirming organization serving all of Will County.

We hope to have many walkers come out to help raise the funds needed for the PRCs continued services, which include confidential pregnancy tests, pregnancy and parenting video classes, practical help with baby needs, assistance with All Kids applications, and referrals to other agencies that can be of additional assistance. There is no cost for any of the services offered. Women of any age, race, and religion who are in need are welcome.

The Walk is the most important fundraiser of the year, and the volunteer staff ’s service to women and children depends on its success. For more information check us out at www.hopeforafu ture.com.

Call 815 744 7755 or email Prcofwill county@hopeforafuture.com to have a sponsor sheet mailed to you.

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How To View Politician’s Financial Info The State of Illinois has taken important steps toward making information about government available to the public. The idea is that when the public can see information about their officials it is easier to prevent corruption or, perhaps, to expose it.

You can look at the forms politicians file with the Illinois State Board of Elections by going to www.elections.state. il.us or Google Illinois State Board of Elections. The home page provides many choices but it does not have to be daunting. Click on the Campaign Disclosure tab then click on candidate.

Enter the last name and the first name of the candidate and search. That will bring up info on most candidates. Note: Click print form to see the actual form on your screen.

The less info you enter the easier the search. Of course if you do not get the results you expected you will have to provide more info. If you wish to find the candidate by his committee go to committee and enter the part of the committee name you are sure of. Watch for the small box that is checked active only. If you click on it the box becomes blank you will also search for old closed accounts.

The form is the D2 form. It is required for January thru July and June through December 31st. Additional forms are re-

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quired prior to elections. The front page that is a kind of operating statement.

Schedule A, follows and it provides the names, addresses and occupations of contributors with the amount of their contribution. If they contributed more than once in a period it will indicate how much was given on each occasion and the total of all the contributions from that donor during that period.

There may be, but not always, a form A-1. That form lists the names of contributors who did not donate money but who may have donated products or services to the candidate for use in his or her campaign. They are called in-kind contributions.

There may be another form dealing with personal loans received and repaid but those are easy enough to understand. Schedule B follows and it lists the expenditures made by the candidate.

They may be for postage, campaign fund raisers or other allowed activities such as office materials or equipment.

Record the Identification number located in the upper right hand corner of the first page and you can return next time by clicking on committee and entering only that number in the committee ID box.

Knowledge will make you a better voter.

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Veterans Care Program is a program designed to provide comprehensive, affordable healthcare to Illinois’ uninsured veterans. The Veterans Care Program covers those veterans who have the least access to reliable healthcare. These are the veterans who cannot currently access Veterans Health Administration’s benefits and who meet specific income requirements.

Why is Veterans Care necessary?

According to a 2004 Harvard study, 11.9% of military veterans are uninsured. For veterans who do not have a service-connected disability, the VHA will only provide care if a veteran earns less than the Geographic Mean Income Threshold, which measures both income and assets. Furthermore, if a veteran does not have access to employer-subsidized health insurance, he or she my find it difficult to afford the $4,000 premium that an average individual health insurance policy costs here in Illinois. Veterans Care will offer an affordable option for eligible Illinois veterans who are looking for comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Who is eligible?

The eligibility requirements for the pilot program have been set to include those veterans who have the least access to reliable healthcare. To be eligible, veterans must meet all of the following requirements:

• Ages of 19 through 64 • Have had no health insurance for at least six months. However, you may still be eligible if your only insurance coverage in the last six months: • Ended due to the loss of your employment or your spouse’s employment • Ended due to the loss of FamilyCare or other state medical assistance • Ended due to the life-time benefit limit in your coverage • Is through a spouse’s plan that you are unable to access • Is purchased through COBRA, or • Is through post active-duty TriCare coverage • Not eligible for VA healthcare • Not eligible for other state healthcare programs such as Family Care • Not been dishonorably discharged • Have served 180 consecutive days active duty after training • Veterans with incomes in the approved income range (varies by county and household size) Where will veterans apply?

Veterans can apply through the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs office or call 877-483-8779 if calling from within Illinois; TTY 877-2041012.

Will there be premiums?

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Can You Top This?

Some folks out there will remember that famous radio show that aired from 1940 to 1952 but while the show may be gone there are still some things that are tough to top. On Sunday march 1st a good Romeoville resident Edward McReynolds telephoned to relate some really nice news about one man who is running for mayor in Romeoville.

Bob Emler is a former Romeoville trustee and is currently running for mayor on the “Change” Party ticket.

He was interviewed a couple of weeks ago and coincidentally there is an article about him and his party in the current issue of The Weekly Reporter.

Mr. McReynolds telephoned to say that he and his wife wanted to tell about something rare, something they did not expect to see. Someone or something had knocked down two campaign signs that were positioned

on their front lawn.

Bob Emler came along and saw his sign lying on the ground and as any candidate might be expected to do he picked it up and put it back into its original position on the McReynold’s lawn. The surprising part came when Bob Emler walked over, picked up the sign belonging to one of his opponents and then carefully placed it back where it had been stuck in the ground.

Thank you Bob Emler for proving that not all politicians are stinkers. You deserve our heartiest “thank you” and our warm congratulations for being a fair and decent competitor. Maybe there’s something to that name, “Change”.

Thank you Mr. and Mrs. McReynolds for being good enough to report Bob’s kind act.

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(ARA) - Who knows better about managing money and living on a tight budget than college students?

In a recent nationwide campaign, Bank of America asked college students to share practical money management tips, and more than 5,000 students offered advice for saving more, spending less and managing college debt.

“Now more than ever, it takes planning and saving to stay ahead.

Students may not think they are in a position to take control of their money. But they are,” says Farnoosh Torabi, author of “You’re So Money: Live Rich, Even When You’re Not” who worked with the bank on the campaign. “Opening a financial dialogue with your peers is a great first step.”

As part of the campaign, Torabi appears in Webisodes, posted on www.bankofamerica.com/morris, in which she discusses her top tips on how college students can save money. While visiting the site, students can also download the Student Financial Handbook, a handy guide full of additional tips on managing money.

One of the first steps that students recommended in managing their finances is a common refrain among professional financial planners -- pay yourself first.

Set up a direct deduction from your paycheck,” one Virginia Tech student says. “Even as little as 5 percent from everything will add up quickly. If it is automatically deducted, you will never see the money and never have a chance to miss it.”

Using a personalized financial spreadsheet to create a budget, embedding reminders on electronic calendars to pay bills on time, and keeping track of account balances online also were strong recommendations.

“If you check your balance online nightly, you can automatically update the spreadsheet each day and maintain a current balance by subtracting any outstanding

and pending items that have not yet cleared your account,” one George Washington University student says. “This way you always know what you have, what you have to pay, and what you have left to splurge.”

Textbooks are a significant recurring expense which also represents an opportunity to save -- by buying used books or getting access to free books from the library that have been put on reserve, or Web sites that offer free “sponsored” text downloads, if you don’t mind the ads, students say.

Heading into financial aid season, several students offer practical tips for tapping into a key source of income for covering tuition bills. Fill out the financial aid forms by Feb. 1 to meet school deadlines and stake your claim to financial aid, and complete as many scholarship applications as you can, a University of Nevada Reno student says.

Although most students in the Bank of America campaign focused on budgeting and spending wisely, others considered the other side of the financial management equation -- managing debt, especially from college loans.

“If you can, you should start pre-paying your loan $50 a month,

and by the time you graduate you have less to pay off,” an Ohio State University student says.

Torabi, a senior correspondent for TheStreet. com, offers her own tips to simplify money management for students in this complex economic time, including:

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• Planning is Key: Knowing what you want in your life -- shortterm and long-term -can help you better assess your financial needs.

• Set Goals to Save: If you have no money, create a practical revenue stream by tutoring fellow students or babysitting, jobs that create opportunities to save.

• Think Free First: Seek out and use free resources -- check out DVDs from the library; use your student ID to get discounts and access to museums.

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Illinois Set to Gain 148,000 jobs WASHINGTON, DC— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson (D-IL) for backing the recently-passed economic recovery plan, a major first step toward igniting consumption and investment, creating jobs and jumpstarting Illinois’s economy.

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Romeoville “Change” Party Wants Better Government Lower Taxes, Lower Water Bills, Strong Local Ethics Laws The “Change” Party has fielded a full slate of candidates who say they love Romeoville and want the Romeoville government to serve the people and not the people who get elected.

Headed by Bob Emler, the party’s mayoral candidate, the group unanimously called for strong reforms, a concentrated effort to encourage the establishment of small family businesses in Romeoville and controls on how tax dollars are spent. They want reforms that will end the lawsuits.

Bob Emler said, “We have a mayor and a board who are spending like drunken sailors and it has got to stop.

Too many people in Romeoville earn too little and pay too much of their income for taxes. Too many of our good hard working citizens are losing their homes because of jobs losses and others simply cannot afford the ever-spiraling property taxes.”

The party believes land the village owns could be used more wisely and criticized the purchase of the land on which to construct a “far too expensive” village hall that is currently under construction. Emler said it was unnecessary

Mayoral Candidate Bob Emler to buy the land.

Mr. Emler said, “Just look around you and I’m sure you will agree that we are paying far too much for a village hall that is far too big for Romeoville.”

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Two Valley View Candidates Nights in March Voters in Valley View School District 365U will have two opportunities in March to meet the candidates for the four open School Board seats being contested in the April 7 election.

The Bolingbrook-Romeoville Kiwanis Club will hold a Candidates Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 in the Bolingbrook High School Auditorium, 365 Raider Way. The Romeoville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Candidates Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the Romeoville High School Auditorium, 100 N. Independence.

Each candidate in attendance will be given time to detail his or her back-

ground as well as thoughts about the district. A general question and answer session from the audience will follow.

Candidates in the April 7 election are: • Debbie Bielawski, Bolingbrook • Ronald Bull, Bolingbrook • Elizabeth “Liz” Campbell, Bolingbrook • William Caron, Romeoville • Jim Curran, Bolingbrook • William L. Davidek, Bolingbrook • Scott Fagust, Bolingbrook • Andrew Salter, Bolingbrook • Bill Taylor, Plainfield • Kenneth Williams, Bolingbrook

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A Reminder From Our County Clerk Will County Clerk, Nancy Schultz Voots, would like to remind those individuals who are not registered to vote, that Tuesday, March 10th is the last day to register if you wish to vote in the April 7th Consolidated Election. The County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will remain open until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10th to accommodate those persons who cannot come in during regular business hours.

Two forms of identification are necessary -- one must show current address; second identification can be name only.

Anyone who is unsure about the status of his/her registration may call the County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 815/740-4620 for verification.

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(ARA) - Staying on track with your weight is difficult. You might be tempted to skip breakfast as a way to save calories, but this plan usually backfires.

Bypass breakfast and you’ll end up being ravenous and unable to make smart eating decisions at lunch.

“Skipping breakfast only delays hunger, and often leads to overeating later in the day,” explains Bob Greene, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer to Oprah Winfrey and author of ‘The Best Life Diet Cookbook.” “But not just any breakfast will do. Some standard options like Danishes or doughnuts are simply empty calories. Instead, choose a balanced, nutritious dish.”

That means your breakfast should include all three “macronutrients”:

carbohydrates, such as whole-grain toast; healthy fats like nuts or nut butters; and lean protein (such as egg whites and nonfat or 1 percent dairy). This combination offers a wealth of nutritious ingredients, but is also the most satisfying for the calories and will keep your hunger in check until lunch, Greene explains.

Protein -- especially high-quality protein, such as eggs -- helps quell appetite.

Greene recommends Crystal Farms AllWhites and Better’n Eggs as a convenient way to add lean, high-quality protein to your morning meal. Made from real eggs -- but with no fat, no cholesterol and half the calories -- AllWhites and Better’n Eggs are optimal sources of protein. Both products come in easyto-pour cartons and can be found in the dairy case of your local grocery store.

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breakfast,” Greene says. “From traditional scrambled eggs to increasing the protein in a smoothie recipe, egg alternatives bring healthy convenience right into your fridge.”

For an on-the-go breakfast option packed with protein, Greene recommends this makeover of the traditional greasy breakfast sandwich. Prepared in just 10 minutes, the Spicy Bacon and Cheese Eggwich combines high-protein egg substitutes with cheddar cheese and lean turkey bacon in a whole-wheat English muffin. With 17 grams of protein, this sandwich also includes good sources of fiber and calcium -- two other essential nutrients that are often lacking from morning meals.

Spicy Bacon and Cheese Eggwich Time to Table: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup (8 ounces) Better’n Eggs 1/4 teaspoon cayenne hot pepper sauce 1/8 cup (1/2 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese 2 slices turkey bacon, cut in half crosswise 2 whole-wheat English muffins, split

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Directions: Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add Better’n Eggs and stir in hot pepper sauce. As egg substitute starts to set use spatula to lift edge of eggs, letting uncooked eggs flow to bottom of skillet.

Cook until egg substitute is set but still moist. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and then fold over the egg substitute so the cheese melts in the middle.

Place turkey bacon on microwave safe plate. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on high for 30 to 40 seconds or until warmed.

Toast each half English muffin in toaster. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture on top of two toasted muffins. Top each with one piece cooked bacon. Top with remaining toasted muffins.

Makes two servings. Nutrition per serving: 226 calories, 54 from fat; 6 grams total fat; 2.5 grams saturated fat; 15 mg cholesterol; 534 mg sodium; 27 grams total carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 17 grams protein.

For more healthy on-the-go recipes, visit www.betterneggs.com and Bob Greene’s Web site, www.TheBestLife. com.

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What is the Veterans Care... their income. You will be ineligible for three months if you are cancelled due to not paying your premiums.

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How often do you need to clean your dog’s ears? You should check your dog’s ears every day for abnormalities such as strange smells, discharge and inflammation.

Routine cleaning, however, is not particularly necessary unless your dog has long, floppy ears or is prone to ear infections.

If you see an excessive build up of wax or dirt hanging around the outer part of your dog’s ear, then a general wipe of the area to clear the dirt is fine. Remember though, wax is natural and it is there to trap dirt, dust and insects from falling into the inner ear, so do not get obsessive about If you have a dog with particularly long ears (Beagle, Basset Hound, Irish Setter, Spaniel Bloodhound, etc), then you need to check and clean them more often, most likely weekly cleaning. Likewise, if your dog is a regular swimmer, then it’s important to keep them clean and dry to avoid infections. Dry the ears out after each swimming session.

How to clean your dog’s ear For most dogs, you can just give their ear a wipe out with a tissue or moist cotton ball or cotton pad. Wipe the crevices and folds of the outer ear to clear wax and dirt away, but don’t wipe down inside the ear canal as this may push the dirt and wax deeper into the ear.

Dog Ear Wash These washes are good for dogs that have problem ears or ears that

need cleaning deep inside, as the liquid can run down deep into the ear to do its cleaning.

• soak a cotton ball with the ear wash; squeeze out excess liquid • gently rub the cotton ball inside your dog’s ear, but not down the ear canal • if appropriate, follow the instructions on your ear wash and squirt some solution into the ear (squirt gently so you don’t damage the ear drum) • massage the solution inside the ear by rubbing the outside of the ear where the ear meets the head • let your dog shake his head to distribute the ear wash inside the ear • you can wet the tip of a cotton swab (Q-tip) with the ear wash and run it along any folds in your dog’s ear (but DO NOT poke it down the ear canal as this can cause serious damage) Hairy Ears Some dogs have a lot of hair growing inside their ears, which can hold dirt and wax. The hair can also restrict the flow of air which can trap moisture in the ears, giving bacteria the perfect environment to grow and cause infections. Don’t try plucking this hair out yourself as that will be quite painful for your dog. Get a professional groomer to remove the hair instead.

Signs that you need to visit a vet: • inflammation or swelling • strong smell • thick, pussy discharge • excessive ear scratching or head shaking (this indicates itchiness and discomfort inside the ear)

What services are covered?

• Hospital care • Doctor services • Prescription drugs • Care at clinics • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy • Laboratory tests and X-rays • Alcohol and substance abuse services • Medical equipment, supplies, and appliances • Emergency medical transportation • Hospice care • Home healthcare • Renal dialysis • Family planning • Optometric care • Podiatric care • Limited Dental care • Chiropractic care • Audiology services • Mental health services

Do I have to pay a co-pay?

There will also be co-payment charges for medical services. Co-payments will be: • Doctor visits - $15 • Generic prescription drugs - $6 • Name brand prescription drugs $14 • Hospital emergency room visits -$50 • Hospital admissions - $150 • Hospital or Ambulatory Out-patient treatment - 10% of covered services • Dental visits -$15 How can I pay for premium costs under Veterans Care?

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U.S. Chamber Applauds... ecutive vice president of Government Affairs.

“While not everyone in Washington or Illinois agrees on every item in this package, the whole is more important than the individual parts,” Josten said.

“Our economy is in uncharted and dangerous waters and inaction from Washington is not an option.”

According to the Obama administration, Illinois’s 11th Congressional District is set to gain 8,600 jobs over the next two years, thanks to the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “Now that this bill is a law, the real work must begin,” Josten said. “To quickly put Americans back to work and stimulate long term growth, the spending from this bill must be allocated quickly but responsibility” The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region. www.uschamber.com

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needs well into the future. He fails to note that the limited public parking actually makes it useless for the future unless they offer drive through services.

Armed with a copy of the Romeoville 2008-2009 budget, Emler criticized the spending and the current plans to oust businesses from the former Jewel Foods acreage. He noted that forcing those businesses to relocate could force some of them out of business at a time when local governments ought to be encouraging more mom and pop businesses to be launched.

The dedication of the people running with him, Tara Damron for Village Clerk, Francis Jackson, Daniel Langan, and Deanna O’Brien for 4-year term trustees and finally Kelly Jackson for 2-year term trustee, was electrifying.

They each explained how they are ordinary citizens who love their village but who are embarrassed by how it has been governed and sick of the mismanagement they see within it. Their tones were not political, not in the least, they seemed to express genuine emotions being felt by a group of ordinary citizens simply wanting to take back con-

trol of the government that is supposed to be working for the people but which they do not believe is.

One young lady, Tara Damron, candidate for Clerk, spoke of her children and her devotion to the community. As she spoke she was near tears. That is sincerity that comes from within not from politics.

As the group departed from the interview, Daniel Langan, 4-year-term trustee candidate fell back to say, “I fly a flag at my home every day and each day I am reminded of the high price we have paid for our freedom. I just don’t want to lose it in the place where I live.”

Bob Emler was told that The Weekly Reporter has contacted our State Senators and State Representatives to encourage them to include cities, villages, and township officials in the ethics legislation that is being considered for state officials and employees. He was asked if he would support tough legislation that would stop “pay to play politics” in local communities and he replied with a resounding “yes!”

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Dear Lindsey: I can’t give my real name cause I don’t want someone running over to arrest my dad but this is my problem. My parents don’t go to church but on my own I became a Catholic. Now I try to live the way I learned in classes before I made my communion. My dad does snowplowing and he also cuts grass for businesses, he also has a regular job. So when he was making his tax return I helped him by checking his arithmetic to see if it was right. That’s when I found out he did not declare any of the extra money he made plowing or cutting grass. I told him about it and he said, “I don’t have to. I already pay too much in taxes.”

I said that’s stealing and he could go to jail. He laughed at me and said I have a lot to learn.

Dear A Lot To Learn: I think it is your father who has a lot to learn. The trouble is he might learn the hard way by having the IRS come down on him HARD! Your father must report all of his income and he can offset that by deducting any expenses he had such as gasoline, depreciation, salt, repairs and so on. But, he has to report it. It is possible that deducting his legitimate expenses he won’t have to pay much or perhaps nothing but he has to report that income by law.

You are right. Hang in there you’re the kind of citizen that makes this a great country.

Dear Lindsey: I sent my brother to pick-up my dry cleaning. He had money and a receipt. When he brought it home one of my sweaters was missing. I called the dry cleaner and he said he gave my brother all of my cleaning and he said he does not have a sweater with my name on it. I told my brother I expect him to buy a new sweater. He said no that he just did me a favor and he brought everything that the cleaner gave him. Don’t you think he should buy me a sweater?

Dear Buy Me a Sweater No I do not think your brother should buy a sweater for you. You seem to be saying that somehow your brother negligently lost your sweater between the dry cleaners and bringing your order back home to you. But there is nothing in the information you gave me that proves that your brother ever received the sweater. Perhaps he did not receive it from the cleaner. According to you the dry cleaner said he gave your brother all of the cleaning but he did not specifically say the sweater. Check at home maybe you failed to take it to the cleaner. Is it listed on the receipt? Did the dry cleaner check the items one by one as he gave them to your brother? As far as I am concerned your brother is off the hook and I suggest that you search at home for the sweater.

Check the receipt and go back to the cleaner to see if someone received it by mistake and returned it later.

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shouldn’t be a normal everyday event. Many girls deal with the abuse because the first thing people ask when they hear about the situation is, ‘What did she do?’ That question shouldn’t even enter into any person’s mind because abuse is not acceptable in any case.

When girls hear that, they feel as if it is their fault and they deserve to get beat by their partner. It is sad that girls feel that

Recently there has been a lot of publicity on Chris Brown and Rihanna, because Chris Brown reportedly beat Rihanna. Violence in teen relationships is more common than many think. About 1 out of 10 teen relationships are abusive. It is a very sad statistic when violence shouldn’t even be in a relationship in general.

Teens were questioned about their thoughts on the Chris Brown and Rihanna dilemma and many of their responses were Rihanna. This should never happen! shocking. Some of the teens had asked if Rihanna they are trapped and their selfdid something to provoke the esteem is extremely low. abuse, while others said they Teenagers need to realize that thought it wasn’t a big deal be- abuse is not the norm and is not cause this kind of thing happens part of a healthy relationship! all the time. A few also stated If there are signs of jealously that this is only becoming a big and a short temper in your partdeal because they are in the ner, that is a good indicator that public eye, if not this wouldn’t person may be abusive in the be a big deal at all. long run. Remember that you The view that these Chicago are good enough and abuse is teenagers have on dating vio- not part of a healthy relationlence is very distorted and abuse ship.

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Somethingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not right with my friend Lilo. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been so sad all day. I saw her in her yard this morning and she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even running around! She just sat with her head hanging down and she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even bark at the people walking by â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like her! She usually runs up and down her yard barking hello at everyone! Something must be bothering her and I want to helpâ&#x20AC;ŚI just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how.

Sometimes when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sad, Riley will bring my favorite ball to meâ&#x20AC;Śthat usually makes me feel better. Other times, my mom will rub my belly and make me laughâ&#x20AC;Śthatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favorite! I was thinking about how I could help Lilo when I heard my mom and dad talking. Mom said that Liloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandma had been very sick and she died. Died? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what that means. Mom said we were going over to our neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house to see if they needed anything.

Hmm, I know what Lilo needsâ&#x20AC;Śme to cheer her up!

I thought it would be fun to go to Liloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, but when we got there I noticed that everyone was sad.

Mom was crying and everyone was hugging. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on? Why isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anyone happy? I saw Lilo lying in the corner. She was all by herself. I asked her what was bothering her and she said she was sad because her grandma died. She said her grandma was old and had been really sick but now sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in heaven. Heavenâ&#x20AC;Śthat sounds nice. I told her that my grandparents were in Florida and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there for 2 months! I miss them, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be home soon and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure her grandma will be home soon too. Lilo explained to me that when you go to heaven you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back. WHAT? CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T COME BACK? Why would anyone want to go there then?

She said no one knows why people die but we believe they are in a better place. Her grandma isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sick anymore, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an angel now. Angels are beautiful! They watch over us and keep us safe. And now her grandma is one of them! She said that she can still talk to her grandmaâ&#x20AC;ŚREALLY? How? She can talk to her grandma anytime, anywhereâ&#x20AC;Śeven if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really late at night! She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have to talk out loud! She said she believes her grandma can hear her even when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saying her prayers!

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I thought a lot about what Lilo said when I got home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about angels and heaven - and I had some more questions to ask, but everyone was already in bed. So I decided to talk to Liloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmaâ&#x20AC;Ś so I said a prayer. I asked her a bunch of questions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I told her Lilo was sad she was gone but I promised Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take care of her. Then I asked her if she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind being an angel for me tooâ&#x20AC;Ś She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say anything, but somehow I knew what her answer would be. I drifted off to sleep with a peaceful feelingâ&#x20AC;Śits nice knowing someone is watching over you.

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Mayor Noak Had $5,890 Magically It became $63,000

Bolingbrook Phantom Objects

Rod Blagojevich may face prison time for doing what local officials practice on a daily basis. Local officials get to thumb their noses at regulations because realistically there are none. “Pay-to-play” politics is just routine business in some villages, cities, townships and counties.

Former Romeoville Mayor Fred Dewald received significant contributions from many people who did business with Romeoville under his administration.

The well-known concrete man Richard Rolnik kicked in $18,800.00 to Dewald.

Rolnik received no-bid contracts worth millions in business. That raises serious questions about Dewald.

The law firm of Tracy, Johnson and Wilson fattened Dewald’s campaign chest with an aggregate of $18,100.00.

Tracy, Johnson, and Wilson were averaging about $80,000 per month in fees under Dewald. They continue to be the Romeoville attorneys.

Mayor John Noak seems to follow in Dewald’s footsteps; he received $1,000.00 from Tracy, Johnson, and Wilson on August 26, 2008. It appears that the ball keeps rolling no matter who the kingpin happens to be.

If the state allows “pay-to-play” contributions for anyone except state employees, the state is simply breeding future state office holders who will be accustomed to taking money in exchange for contracts.

It is corrupt whether a governor does it or if a village mayor accepts contributions from developers or other businesses.

Not every contribution is made out of sinister motivations, some are from folks who simply like a candidate, but businesses may have other motivations such as the creation of TIFS, tax breaks, letting them off the hook for water and sewer or street intersection improvements, or questionable inspections. You wash my back I’ll wash yours—with greenbacks.

Mayor John Noak had $5,890 on hand in January of 2008. On February 20, 2008, John Noak was sworn into office. The dollars flowed in by the thousands. By June 30th, only four months later, Noak reported he had received

$45,858.00 in campaign contributions.

When December 31st rolled around John Noak reported that he had received $63,623.37 from donors, many of whom do business with Romeoville. No wonder he wants to be elected!

Fred Dewald received money from a Crystal Lake firm. What influence did Dewald have on their politics? The obvious answer is none, yet they were generous with Fred Dewald; clearly there were unexplained reasons for their interest in Dewald winning re-election.

About two weeks ago, letters were sent to State Senators A.J. Wilhelmi, Linda Holmes, and to State Representatives Tom Cross, Jack McGuire and Emily McAsey. Those letters addressed the current efforts to pass stronger ethics laws for state employees and they explained that there is a need for strong ethics legislation that will prohibit the contributions that are made to local politicians by those who do business with local governments.

We will report on what those representatives have to say concerning stricter local ethics legislation. Support among the people has been strong and petitions are being circulated asking for such ethics laws. This is your opportunity to say enough is enough. This is your opportunity to tell all elected officials that “payola politics will send you to prison.”

Local politicians can accumulate large funds in their campaign accounts that could that they could eventually pocket.

Contributions to local politicians from anyone who does business with a city, village, township, or county should be banned entirely. Contributions from any business outside of the community should have to explained. They should be required to reveal why they have a political interest in that community.

Greedy politicians and businesses may view your town as a free for all piggy bank but you can change that. Getting elected to office should not be a gateway to riches through unethical practices. You can get a petition by contacting The Weekly Reporter.

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to Mom Bucking Roger Claar Having 34 Year Old Mom on Ballot Seen as Threat to Roger mystery man appeared from out of the shadows, a phantom, whose name is Christopher Mathis. Christopher Mathis formerly of Romeoville now lives in Bolingbrook.

The Phantom Christopher Mathis supposedly hired the Chairman of the Will County Republican Party Richard Kavanagh to represent him. Mathis must be loaded and generous.

Bonnie Kurowski-Alicea was apparently seen as a major threat to Mayor Claar, so it seems the order went out to bring on the big guns. She speculates that someone said, “Swat her now and let’s avoid any risk that someone might get into the mayor’s office and start snooping around.”

Big gun Kavanagh appeared at the hearing on February 6th but Bonnie’s accuser did not. The Phantom stirred up the muck and then stood in the shadows, afraid it seems to face the mom he wanted off the ballot; just a phantom in the shadows.

But, like Saddam Hussein’s trials, and the way Joseph Stalin held his, and as Adolph Hitler wiped out opponents, no witness stood up face to face to say why there was a major effort launched to keep Bonnie off the ballot.

The Electoral Board was made up of Chairman Sandra Swinkunas, Carol Penning, and Leroy Brown.

Two days after they made their decision to keep Bonnie off the ballot, on February 12, 2009, a Robert Kalnicky of Bolingbrook filed a Statement of Organization for a new political party. Guess who is in that party? Roger Claar, Carol Penning who sat on the electoral board that knocked Bonnie off the ballot, and Sandra Swinkunas who was the Chairman of that Electoral Board. There are two other members of the party Joseph B. Mo-

relli and Michael T. Lawler.

It will be interesting to watch what happens to Roger’s campaign funds that he has quietly placed in CDs. Will he transfer all that money to the new political organization or will that small fortune somehow disappear into the night? Maybe authorities will be alert and watching. That much money has to be carefully tracked it could slide right out of sight.

Of course if the Objector was present Bonnie might have asked him who paid Kavanagh’s fee. She might have asked him if Roger Claar simply used him so Roger could avoid the disgrace of showing his fear of a Bolingbrook Mom running against him. She might have asked how much it was costing to keep her name off the ballot.

But Bonnie Kurowsk-Alicea said Richard Kavanagh manipulated the truth to win the hearing. Bonnie said the truth was bent and twisted to keep her off the ballot. She said it was all trickery. Bonnie Kurowski is asking that you write her name in on the ballot; show that honesty counts. There will be a space for her name. Her name just will not be printed below Roger Claar’s, you must write it in.

Bonnie said “At the election we can prove the citizens still run this country.

It does not belong to those who play dirty tricks. No one should be allowed to power-punch their way into office.

Please take time to write my name on the ballot: Bonnie Kurowski-Alicea.”

Bonnie believes it is possible for honest everyday people to take control of their communities no matter how many dollars big business is willing to contribute to defeat the little guy. She is asking you to prove it by voting for her on April 7th.

Next week: Was it good lawyering or unethical conduct by Kavanagh?

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Mokena Joe Werner — Pot Calling the Kettle Black! they wish. Lettieri said, “I don’t think it’s right to control what people have to ask, say or think. How can that be democracy?”

Trustee candidate Lettieri will be holding his own Town Hall meeting at the Mokena VFW Post 725 Hall on Thursday March 26th at 7:00 pm.

Joe Werner has a private website and he used it to criticize Lettieri for not attending the Thursday campaign event.

Werner said, of Santino Lettieri, “Notably absent was the only non-incumbent challenger - Santeno Lettieri [sic]- who chose to skip the event and refused to give residents the opportunity to hear his answers to these important questions.”

Santino responded, “Only a dummy walks down a dark alley where muggers lurk in the shadows.”

Lettieri went on to reflect that in March 2005 there was a similar candidates’ night event at the Lincoln-Way East High School. Joe Werner was running for Mayor, Robyn Madden for Clerk, Joe Siwinski for Trustee, Kevin Flight for Trustee and Trustee John Mazzorana for re-election. Joe Werner may have a short memory but neither he nor any of the candidates above participated in the meeting.

“It’s just a case of the ‘Pot calling the kettle black’ Werner wants to criticize me for avoiding a sandbagging but he did the same in 2005.”

There is a comical twist to the political wrangling taking place between Werner, his supporters and Lettieri.

On Werner’s website, there is a July 4th photo of him standing behind a large American flag. The photo creates the impression that he is Joe the guy who supports American freedom and of course our treasured Constitution.

There is a problem with that, it was this same Joe Werner who allegedly electioneered illegally at the October 27th village board meeting to defeat the referendum to give local residents representation that is more personal in their community.

It was that same Joe Werner’s Chief of Police Randy Rajewski who for four

hours on Election Day prevented Santino Lettieri from passing out literature at a Mokena Polling Place. After repeated visits from the States Attorney’s office, James Glasgow himself had to intervene to compel Chief Rajewski to obey the law! That information has been confirmed by the States Attorney’s office. Lettieri has an attorney pursuing compensation for that incident.

Having spoken with the States Attorney’s office and then viewing Joe Werner standing with a flag representing his village is enough to make our guy Muttonhead gag on his cabbage. Werner’s photo with the flag is copyrighted so it cannot be used.

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