The Weekly Reporter Issue 5/14/2009 by John Gabriel

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Former Bolingbrook mayoral candidate Bonnie Kurowski-Alicea is continuing to attack Mayor Roger Claar on issues she sees as “improper and highly questionable practices.” The former candidate went after the Mayor at the April 28 board meeting asking that he and the board resolve not to do business with any company that has been found guilty of breaking the law. She noted that Mayor Claar received $11,000 in campaign contributions from Orange Crush Co. and Orange Crush was given contracts in the millions of dollars. She linked the two and accused the Mayor of engaging in pay to play politics. Orange Crush is the new name the Palumbo family has given to what was once the Palumbo Excavating Company. After five years of investigations conducted by the FBI a federal grand jury indicted Palumbo Brothers, Inc., Peter A, Joseph, and Sebastian Palumbo, Daniel Ferrarini and an Illinois Department of Transportation employee Kelson Addishi, on 42 separate counts. The Palumbo indictees entered pleas of guilty and went to prison for their parts in the frauds alleged in the federal indictment. Palumbo Brothers, Inc. was prohibited from doing business with the City of Chicago because of fraud committed upon the city. In December as a part of the plea agreement the Palumbo defendants were ordered to pay $15million dollars in fines and restitution. The federal judge barred them from public-road Silence Breaking Story

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Denise Winfrey Selected For 8th District Seat! .................................................... John Gabriel, Award Winning Writer jgabriel@theweeklyreporter.com

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candidates and committeemen who were present. Walsh explained how difficult the task “will be to select one person from among the nine candidates” who each is qualified to hold the seat and who would surely serve the people well. Walsh praised former Board Member Dave Evans for his many years of public service and noted that it is going to be a difficult task for anyone to take his place even though he held his seat for only a few

David “Dave” Evans, 67, was a giant of a man. He was a community leader who passed away in March, after having been sworn in December 1st, to serve as the Will County Board Member representing the people of the 8th district. Dave’s passing left a vacant seat on the board to be filled by his Democratic Party. Nine candidates for that position were interviewed by a Democratic Committee composed of the Chairmen of the four townships that are represented by the 8th district board member. Those townships are Jackson, Joliet, Lockport, and Troy. The final five of those hopefuls were interviewed on Monday May 11th and each presented a strong case for him or herself. Each brought impressive credentials to the table, most of them having served Denise Winfrey was selected to the community in represent County Board 8th District. many ways throughout their lives. Often that service has been voluntary months prior to his death. without compensation. One of Mr. Walsh explained that those candidates was Denise choosing the right person for Winfrey. the job is made even more dif Before the Committee mem- ficult by the diverse make-up bers retired to deliberate, Law- of the 8th district community. rence Walsh, Will County Ex- The 8th district can boast a vaecutive and Chairman of the riety of ethnicities and cultures Jackson Township Democratic within it that a representative organization, addressed the must be cognizant of in mak-

ing decisions on the board. At 10 am telephone conversation Tuesday morning, Tim Gafney, Chairman of the Will County Democratic Central Committee, announced that the selection committee has provided a name to him whom they selected to be their choice to fill the vacant 8th District seat. That person is Denise Winfrey, a remarkable woman with outstanding credentials and many, many years of service to people in her community. Dan Vera, Democratic Chairman of Joliet Township, confirmed Winfrey’s nomination. Vera said the committee deliberated privately for about an hour and a half after the open meeting on Monday, before they made their selection. Tim Gafney explained that Winfrey’s outstanding resume was the deciding factor in choosing one of the nine candidates. He called it “outstanding”. Denise was employed by Commonwealth Edison and retired from there after 19 years of service when her division was sold. Of all her accomplishments which are numerous, she puts her service to people with disabilities at the top of her list. She is currently the President of the Will-Grundy County Center for Independent Living and Co-Chairman of the Accessible Cities Alliance. She is the Collector for Joliet Township. But it does not stop there. Denise participates in Court Appointed Special Advocates, she is past president of the NaSilence Breaking Story Continued

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W i l m i n g t o n , D E — ( Vo c u s / PRWEB)—May 5, 2009 –The following can be attributed to Nicholas C. Fanandakis, group vice president -- DuPont Applied BioSciences: “With a view on the biofuels industry that ranges from the advanced agricultural seed we sell through Pioneer Hi-Bred to the new advanced biofuels technologies we are bringing to market including cellulosic ethanol and biobutanol, we find ourselves with a unique perspective on the Obama administration announcement to create a Biofuels Interagency Working Group. “We applaud the administration’s support for biofuels and the cooperation we

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continue to see among the government agencies critical to this young industry’s success. Our dialogue with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is valuable, and the ability to do this through the common forum of this working group will be additive. “DuPont shares the vision that the President has consistently expressed that biofuels have an important role to play in reducing America’s reliance on imported energy and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, and are proud of our contributions to this effort. By providing more than 170 Pioneer® brand ethanol hybrid varieties that are tailored to ethanol production, we are helping America’s first generation biorefineries produce more fuel on less land. Construction is under way through our joint venture with Danisco to build a cellulosic demonstration facility that is laying the groundwork for commercial production using our technology as early as 2012. Our partnership with BP will deliver a new, advanced biofuel to the market - biobutanol - which is designed to blend seamlessly with the fuel system, saving infrastructure costs. “We look forward to working with the EPA, DOE, USDA, and other stakeholders to further develop a sustainable bio-

fuels industry that fuels America while helping us combat climate change. We also look forward to working with the President and the Congress to ensure that policy helps us get there, providing the framework to encourage consistent support for the kind of cutting-edge science and entrepreneurial innovation that DuPont and others are bringing to the biofuels market. “There are several challenges ahead, perhaps none more important than the balance of energy security, the environment agriculture productivity, the wellbeing of rural areas and global human nutrition. Along with our solar and wind technologies, crop protection chemicals and our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, our seeds and fuel technologies are helping the American farmer thrive, producing food, energy and jobs in an environmentally sustainable way. “There are important decisions needed to evolve to an advanced biofuels industry. We stand ready to work with the Obama administration to continue this dialogue and create the sustainable biofuels sector that will deliver to society a diversified energy supply. It’s not just the right thing to do it is a business imperative as well.”

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Postville Prosecutions Questioned After Identity Theft Decision minimum prison sentence,” said David W. Leopold, first vice president .............................................................. of AILA. “The federal prosecutors used an overzealous and, as the Su Washington, D.C. (Vocus/PRWEB) preme Court unanimously concludMay 5, 2009 – The American Immi- ed, plainly erroneous interpretation gration Lawyers Association (AILA) of that statute to coerce the workpraises a unanimous decision by the ers, most of whom were uneducated U.S Supreme Court yesterday that in Guatemalan farmers, into pleading effect ruled that the federal aggravat- guilty to a lesser charge and a fiveed identity theft statute may not be month prison sentence in addition to used against many undocumented accepting automatic deportation.” workers who used false social securi- In light of yesterday’s Supreme ty numbers to get jobs. The case was Court decision, AILA believes that Flores-Figueroa v. United States. Attorney General Erik Holder must Coincidentally, the Court’s deci- act quickly to remove the stain these sion comes just shy of May 12, 2009, prosecutions have left on our judithe one-year anniversary of the larg- cial system. “He should order a full est ICE worksite enforcement opera- investigation, including a review of tion in U.S. history, which resulted the facts of each defendant’s case, in the criminal conviction of nearly with an eye on dismissing the charges 300 undocumented workers who against those workers for whom the had been arrested at the Agriproces- threat of prosecution under the fedsors meat packing facility in Postville, eral identity statute was a miscarriage Iowa. Those workers were subjected of justice,” concluded Leopold. Thursday April 30th & Friday May 1st to a fast-track conviction-deportation The American Immigration Lawassembly line concocted by the gov- yers Association is the national assoernment and implemented against ciation of immigration lawyers estabthem at the National Cattle Congress lished to promote justice, advocate fairgrounds in Waterloo, Iowa. for fair and reasonable immigration “The workers were penned in like law and policy, advance the quality cattle awaiting slaughter while the of immigration and nationality law government brazenly threatened and practice, and enhance the prothem with prosecution under the fed- fessional development of its memeral aggravated identity theft statute bers. which carries a two-year mandatory .............................................................. info@theweeklyreporter.com

Time to Boost Your College Savings? .............................................................. Mary Jo Ardizzone Maryjo.ardizzone@edwardjones.com Edward Jones | www.edwardjones.com ..............................................................

Do you have school-age children? If so, the end of the school year means that your kids are now one year closer to college. That means you have even more incentive to launch a college savings strategy — which is essential these days. During a tough economy, states are scrambling to meet budget shortfalls. As a result, state legislatures may be forced to scale back their support to public colleges Parfait and universities, which® in turn may raise their tuition. Furthermore, college endowments have been hit hard by the financial crisis; from July through November 2008, endowments suffered more than $94 billion in investment losses, according to a survey by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund Inc. Private colleges and universities, which are especially dependent on endowment income, are slashing budgets and warning that continued endowment declines could lead to financial aid cutbacks. Obviously, you can’t control the economy, state legislators’ actions or the fortunes of endowment funds. But here are some things you can do to help prepare yourself for those future college bills: • Contribute to a Section 529 savings plan. In a 529 plan, you invest money in specific securities, managed by professionals. Contribution limits are high, and all withdrawals are free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for qualified higher education expenses. Withdrawals for other types of expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes plus a 10 percent penalty. In addition, contributions are tax-deductible in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. Because tax issues for 529 plans can be complex, you will want to consult with your tax advisor. • Of course, if you already have a 529 plan, your savings probably took a pretty big hit last year and in the first few months of this year, as well. In response to the downturn in the financial markets, the IRS has ruled that, for 2009 only, 529 plan account owners can make investment changes twice in the calendar year, rather than just once. This gives you more opportunities to rebalance your 529 plan investments in a way that could help reduce the effects of volatility. • Open a Coverdell Education Savings Account. Depending on your income level,

you can contribute up to $2,000 annually to a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA). Your Coverdell earnings and withdrawals will be tax-free, provided you use the money for qualified education expenses. (Any non-qualified withdrawals from a Coverdell ESA may be subject to federal and state taxes, plus a 10 percent penalty.) You can fund your Coverdell ESA with virtually any type of investment — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, etc. • Open a custodial account. You can place assets in a custodial account — a UGMA or UTMA account — for your child’s college education. Although your child will own the account as soon as it is established, you have control of it until the child reaches the age of majority, usually 18. At that point, your child can collect the assets — which again can be in the form of almost any type of investment — and use the money for college. Whichever vehicles you choose to create a college fund, start soon. In building your savings to meet the high costs of higher education, time is your greatest ally. 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.

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Borden® Cheese Brand Searching for Sensational Community Involvement Nominate someone who has transformed your community from so-so to sensational. Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) May 6, 2009 -- To honor those who have made a positive impact in the lives of others, the makers of Borden® cheese announce the Single Sensational Act contest. The contest aims to find and celebrate people who have transformed their community from so-so to sensational. Both the grand-prize winner and nominator will receive free groceries for a year. Each week, Friends of Elsie members can nominate, and vote for, the inspiring stories of selfless acts and community involvement at www.friendsofelsie. com/singlesensations.asp. The contest runs through August 31, 2009, and any-

one can sign up to be a Friend of Elsie through the Web site. “Single Sensational Act recognizes people who have greatly impacted their communities,” said Mark Korsmeyer, president of Dairy Food Products, a division of Dairy Farmers of America. “People make sacrifices every day, and we want our Friends of Elsie members to help us find these sensational people.” Coinciding with Single Sensational Act is the launch of Borden® brand Singles Sensations™, cheese singles that contain unique combinations of ingredients to add flare to sandwiches, casseroles, and everyday meals. Borden® Singles Sensations™ are available in three varieties: Applewood Bacon Cheddar, Sun-dried Tomato Basil and Southwest Pepperjack. Borden® Singles Sensations™ are available at participating retailers nation-wide. Visit www.FriendsOfElsie. com to find retailers and recipe ideas. Borden® cheese is made by a cooperative that is 100 percent farmer-owned. When consumers purchase Borden cheese, 100 percent of the cooperative’s proceeds go back to hard-working American dairy farmers and their families. Borden® cheese products include natural shredded cheese, natural chunk cheese, string cheese, natural cheese slices and individually wrapped cheese singles. For stories about the farmers behind Borden® cheese, recipes straight from the farm, and a complete list of stores where Borden® cheese products are sold, visit www.Friend sOfElsie.com. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is a dairy marketing cooperative that serves and is owned by more than 18,000 dairy farmers in 48 states. DFA is one of the country’s most diversified manufacturers of dairy products, food components and ingredients, and is a leader in formulating and packaging shelf-stable dairy products. For more information, call 1-888-DFA-MILK (332-6455) or visit www.dfamilk.com.

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Enjoy the benefits of gardening – for you and for the planet ................................................................. ARAcontent info@theweeklyreporter.com .................................................................

(ARA) - While some people see gardening as simply playing in the dirt, the physical and mental benefits are welldocumented. In addition to being good for your mind and body, sustainable gardening is a great way to be kind to the planet, and to connect you to nature and the food you eat. Gardening is Good for You *Being active in the garden increases your connection to nature and gets you up off the sofa. Remember, weeds won’t wait. *Growing a garden takes patience, follow-through and problem-solving skills, making it a great activity for the entire family. *Gardening helps increase endurance and physical strength, and improves coordination, balance and agility. Working in the garden strengthens muscles, improves blood flow and releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers. *Activities like pushing a wheelbarrow and carrying plants help to strengthen your heart and bones. *Life can be stressful. Time in the garden can be meditative and calming. Research has shown that people who interact with plants recover more quickly from stress and fatigue. *Growing plants -- especially fruits, vegetables, herbs and other edibles -gives a sense of accomplishment and improves nutrition. You’re more likely to eat healthy foods you’ve grown and prepared yourself. If you’re growing fruits and vegetables, make sure to grow a little more than you need and take the GroGood pledge to donate the extra harvest to your local food agency. Gardening is good for your health and giving is too. Gardening is Good for the Earth

* Test your soil to find out the pH and how much nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium it contains, and then use a fertilizer that contains the right nutrients for your soil type. Always be sure to sweep any loose fertilizer off sidewalks or driveways to prevent runoff. * Keep an eye on your plants and pay attention to the bugs that you find. Not all bugs are pests. Some, like lady-bugs, are actually beneficial and eat the insects that would otherwise harm your garden. * Many regions of the country ex-

perience droughts and water usage restrictions during the summer months. Use a rain barrel to collect water from the roof and gutters and you’ll have a ready supply of water. If you’re not sure when to water your plants or how much, try Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Garden Soil. It improves existing soil to build strong roots and is specially formulated to hold up to 25 percent more water than native soil. If your current soil condition is worn out, compacted and drained of its essential nutrients, Moisture Control Garden Soil mixed with your existing soil can turn bad soil into great soil. * Pull weeds by hand as soon as you see them to eliminate the competition for space and water. For more information on gardening and healthy soil, visit the Miracle-Gro Web site, and for additional information on the GroGood pledge, edible gardening resources or how to locate a local food agency that accepts fresh produce, please visit www.GroGood. com.

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(ARA) -- Warm weather has arrived, which means you’re shedding clothing and looking for ways to lose some of those extra pounds that accumulated while you hibernated away the winter months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults do moderate to intense aerobic activities for at least 150 minutes a week. That translates into 30 minutes for five days a week, or just over 21 minutes for seven days a week. But the warm weather means busier schedules, so you need to find a way to fit short workouts into your hectic days. Here are some ideas to take advantage of spring and summer weather and fit the recommended exercise you need to maintain your health into your schedule. 1. Arrive at work early and park your car at the farthest spot away from the door. Then walk briskly around the parking lot once or twice before heading inside (depending on how large your parking lot is). The fresh air and blood pumping will help you to wake up and get ready for the work day. If you’re a little more ambitious, carry small hand weights or use weighted bands around your ankles and wrists to build and tone your muscles. 2. Turn your errands into a workout. Create your weekly shopping list and head out to the grocery or department stores. But don’t just concentrate on the items on your list. Take you cart and walk up and down each aisle. Or if the weather is bad, head over to the mall and get a few laps in while window shopping.

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3. Try something fun from your childhood. Remember how much exercise you used to get when swinging a plastic ring around your hips, arms and neck? Sports hula hooping takes the fun one step further, helping you to burn 110 calories with just 10 minutes of activity. Try a weighted hula hoop like the Acu Hoop from California Sports Hoop, Inc., which helps to build cardiovascular fitness and muscles in addition to burning calories. The circular motion promotes correct body alignment and proper posture in the upper body. Plastic sculpted bands prevent the hoop from sliding down your body so you can quickly get into the rhythm of your workout. “The best thing about hula-hooping,” says personal trainer Rosemary Torres, “is it can be done anytime, anywhere.” 4. Turn housecleaning into a workout. With a little bit of music, a broom, dustrag or vacuum cleaner, you can make housecleaning more enjoyable, tone your muscles and accomplish one of those dreaded chores. Cleaning windows is great for the arm muscles, while vacuuming gets the entire body burning calories. Once again, if you’re feeling ambitious, add the weighted bands around your ankles and wrists for a more challenging workout. For more information on the weighted hoops offered by California Sports Hoop, Inc., or to place an order, visit www.sports-hoop.com or call (866) 7005668.

If you purchased a toaster oven/ broiler between September 2006 and January 2009, you might want to check the brand name and model number. Haier American Trading LLC of New York City and the U.S. Consumer Products Commission have confirmed the recall of 106,000 Haier toaster oven/broilers that were manufactured by Lun Dar Electric Ind. Ltd. Of Taiwan and sold in the United States by mass merchandisers nationwide. The units sold for approximately $20 to $40. The item, manufactured in China, contains electrical connections within it that can become loose. The defect could cause electrical shock or create a burn hazard. The toaster oven is described as being stainless steel and black plastic with the name “Haier” printed on the front. The number RTO1400SS is printed on a label on the back of the toaster oven/broiler. Consumers should stop using the unit immediately and call Haier

America to receive a free replacement toaster oven/broiler. Haier America can be contacted at (866) 927-4810 anytime or you may visit the firm’s web site at www.haieramerica.com. You may contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission on their hotline (800) 638-2772. • We’re now focused on ensuring comprehensive transparency about the torture program and on ensuring that those who authorized torture are held accountable for it. As the stories in this special edition of ACLU Online indicate, the ACLU is at the forefront of exposing the truth of the Bush administration’s illegal torture program. We’re grateful for the support you’ve given us, and we ask for your continued support as we press for accountability.

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Here is the Address To Apply For Service Bonuses A couple of weeks ago we published information about cash state benefits that are available for Illinois Veterans. We have had a number of inquiries wanting to know where to apply for

those payments. The address is: www.veterans.illinois.gov/benefits/ bonuspayment.htm. We apologize for not putting that address in the original article.

Armed Forces Insurance Offers Financial Services Thru AFBA Leavenworth, Kan. (PRWEB) May 7, 2009 -- Members of Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) now can enjoy life insurance, investments and banking products specifically designed to meet the military’s needs through a new alliance with Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA). “This relationship is a natural fit, since our two organizations share a military legacy and specialize in serving members of the armed forces and their families,” said Bill James, vice president, AFI. “Through this alliance, we now can offer our members direct access to AFBA’s life insurance products, and can perform a reciprocal service for AFBA’s members who need auto, home, personal property and umbrella insurance.” AFI members who call and ask about life insurance will be referred to an AFBA customer service representative to discuss their needs. Similarly, online requests will be handled directly by an AFBA agent. AFBA is a voluntary nonprofit membership association founded in 1947 under the auspices of General Dwight Eisenhower and featuring low cost life insurance products tailored mainly to the needs of members of the uniformed services of the United States. Since

1947, AFBA has paid more than 1 billion dollars in death claims to beneficiaries of members serving in the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts, the terrorist attack on the Pentagon and the Iraqi and Afghan operations. In addition to the extensive life insurance offerings from 5Star Life Insurance Company, 5Star Financial, LLC, a holding company owned by the AFBA investment trust, offers mutual funds and banking products and services. AFBA serves all active, retired, separated, National Guard and reserve military personnel, as well as federal workers, homeland security and first responders across the United States and Puerto Rico. More information can be found at www.afba.com. About AFI: For more than 120 years, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has been providing premium quality, competitivelypriced property and casualty insurance for military personnel and Department of Defense employees throughout the United States and overseas. AFI has headquarters in Leavenworth, KA. For more information, visit our Web site at www.afi.org or call 800-495-8234.

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Post 9/11 GI BILL The new Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill began accepting applications on May 1, 2009 and benefit payments will start on August 1, 2009. This new bill is complex and many challenges face both the new veterans and the higher education institutions. The VFW hopes to start a dialogue between veteran service organizations, the veteran, and the institutions to provide information necessary to make the transition from combat to college. Lockport VFW Post 5788 and Lewis University will be hosting a Post 9/11 GI Bill Seminar on May 20. 2009. It will be held at VFW Post 5788 located at1026 E. Ninth St. in Lockport and will start at 6:00 pm. The event is open to all veterans desiring information on the Chapter 33 GI Bill or information

on local Universities and Colleges. The event will have informative presentations from the Veterans Administration Chief Education Liaison Officer in St. Louis, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Education Specialist, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Illinois State Director Student Veterans of America, and Financial Aid Specialist. After the presentations, over 12 local schools will have representatives available to discuss their schools registration, financial aid, and veteran assistance programs. Pizza and refreshments will be provided to all attendees. Please call VFW 5788 at 815 8381066 or Lewis University at 815 8365684 for further information and register for this free event.

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Anti-Bullying Programs NEW YORK—In the wake of two suicides in two weeks related to bullying and anti-gay bullying, GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is calling on schools and educators to evaluate their anti-bullying efforts and for federal officials to take action to address the bullying problem. A leading anti-bullying education organization, GLSEN has worked for 15 years to make schools safer for all students. GLSEN offers programs and resources for all grade levels, including No Name-Calling Week for elementary and middle school students. A complete list of GLSEN’s anti-bullying resources and programs, as well as concrete steps schools can take to begin addressing bullying now, is available online. “These two tragedies highlight the need for schools to do more to make sure their hallways and classrooms are safe for all students,” GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard said. “Education, community and federal leaders need to come together and find solutions to the endemic problem of bullying in America’s schools. We owe it to our children to do everything we can to make sure they are safe in school.” The first suicide took place April 6 in Springfield, Mass., when a middleschooler took his own life. The second

took place last week in Georgia by an elementary school student. Both students endured anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bullying, even though neither student identified as gay. “Anti-LGBT bullying affects all students, gay and straight alike,” Byard said. “Bullies learn from an early age that anti-LGBT language is one of the most effective ways to torment their peers. And far too often, schools fail to address the problem.” Bullying is endemic in American schools, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has identified bullying as ‘a serious public health issue’ with effects that can last into adulthood. More than a third of middle and high school students (37%) said that bullying, name-calling or harassment is a somewhat or very serious problem at their school, according to From Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America, a 2005 report by GLSEN and Harris Interactive. Bullying is even more severe in middle school. More than two-thirds of middle school students (69%) reported being assaulted or harassed in the previous year and only 41% said they felt very safe at school. For information on GLSEN’s research, educational resources, public policy advocacy, student organizing programs and educator training initiatives, visit www.glsen.org.

Guardian Angel Offers Summer Camp Help your children learn, have fun, make new friends and be in a safe environment. Sign up for Camp Explore at Guardian Angel Community Services. It is the ideal place for children to enjoy a camp experience, opportunities for adventure, fun, and friendship. All children ages 4-12 are welcome. Camp is open from June 8 – Aug 21 Monday through Friday from 7 am – 6 pm. Open registration will be on May 21 from 3-5 pm at Guardian Angel Com-

munity Services, Dillard Harris Educational Center, 1550 Plainfield Rd Joliet , IL. Sign up for the whole summer or just a month at a time. We have three sessions to pick from (June, July, and August) – mix & match – or pick all three. We accept late enrollees and will prorate the price accordingly, call for further details 815-729-0930 x310 and ask for Angie or visit www.guardianangelhome.org.

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“All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking. - Friedrich Nietzsche” Along with attention to finances, “going green” is a topic of this era. Alternatives to bussing children are beginning to gain popularity and conversations about the benefits of exercise may drive future decisions about just how students get to school. Most adults look back on their childhood with fond memories of walking or biking to school but throughout the 80’s and 90’s America saw an increased necessity to transport children to school. Safety issues, lawsuits, and fears of

predators resulted in the federal government providing reimbursement to schools that picked up and dropped off their students. Times are changing. The National Center for Safe Routes to School and iwalk – International Walk To School in the USA, are two groups spearheading the movement to get kids back to walking or biking to school. Communities are using the walk or bike to school as the first step to change community culture and

create environments that are more inviting for everyone, young and old. Some reasons they offer in support of walking and biking to school include: To enhance the health of kids because increased physical activity can combat a host of health problems facing kids and adults today. To improve air quality and the environment, replacing car trips to school with walking or bicycling can help reduce air pollution. To create safer routes for walking and bicycling, sidewalks, education programs and traffic calming measures are some of the ways to improve conditions. In 1997, the Partnership for a Walkable America sponsored the first National Walk Our Children to School Day in Chicago, modeled after the United Kingdom’s similar program. Back then, it was simply a day to bring

community leaders and children together to create awareness of the need for communities to be walkable. By the year 2002, children, parents, teachers and community leaders in all 50 states joined nearly 3 million walkers around the world to celebrate the second annual International Walk to School Day. The reasons for walking grew just as quickly as the event itself. Whether the concern is safer and improved streets, healthier habits, or cleaner air, Walk to School Day events are aimed at bringing forth permanent change

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to encourage a more walkable America — one community at a time. In 2005, new legislation recognized the value of Safe Routes to School programs and is providing funding for States to establish programs. Politicians and other government officials are paying attention to the importance of safe walking and biking to school. Obesity, concern for the environment, and the effects of urban sprawl on communities has led mutual efforts by those that care about these and other related issues such as school location and traffic congestion. Plans are being made for this year’s, Walk to School Day which will be Wednesday, October 7, 2009. There are currently 194 schools signed up in 43 states.

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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that an Illinois company has been convicted of operating a bogus scheme purporting to develop oil properties while bilking investors out of more that $4 million. Hughes Energy, Inc., based in Fairfield, was sentenced Monday following a conviction for conspiracy to engage in fraudulent interstate transactions and in the sale of unregistered securities. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois following an investigation by

White’s Securities Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. “Cases like this re-affirm the fact that it is crucial to check before you invest,” White said. “When making an investment, people can go to our website, AvoidTheScam.net or call our office at 800-628-7937 to check before investing. Unfortunately there are people who will try to prey on others’ hard-earned money. Make sure that doesn’t happen by researching the investment and the broker first.” The company was sentenced to five years probation and was ordered to pay restitution totaling $4,261,211.23. Earlier corporate officers from Hughes were

All corporate assets convicted of fraudulently offering and selling oil will be sold to pay corand gas investments to porate liabilities and the general public narestitution and then tionwide through an Inthe corporation will be ternet web site and sales dissolved. representatives. Although Two corporate offithe officers said that the cers were previously investors’ funds were besentenced for their ing used to develop oil participation in a conspiracy to engage in properties, they were opfraudulent interstate erating a Ponzi scheme, Secretary of State Jesse White transactions and in the using new investor funds sale of unregistered seto pay off earlier investors. They then used new investor funds curities. The officers were sentenced to to make payoffs to complaining investors five years imprisonment, and eighteen to make what appeared to be oil produc- months imprisonment each, followed by tion payments. three years supervised release.

Senior Citizens, Veterans To Receive $250 In Stimulus Dollars This Month Halvorson Applauds Help for over 55 Million Americans Chicago metropolitan area. Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) is reminding senior citizens and veterans that a one-time payment of $250 will be mailed soon as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Beginning Thursday, May 7, adult Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will start receiving the stimulus money, which will be distributed on a rolling basis throughout the month of May. “We continue to see the positive effects of the ARRA in the economy and this time it will help more than 55 million senior citizens and veterans in the U.S. ,” said Halvorson. “I’ve already heard good news stories that describe how the $250 will help lessen the impact of this difficult economic environment in the district – it reaffirms my support for this legislation.” Individuals must be eligible for Social Security or SSI during November 2008, December 2008 or January 2009 in order to receive payment. Those receiving Medicaid in care fa-

cilities are not eligible. Veterans Affairs and Railroad Retirement Board beneficiaries also qualify for a one-time payment of $250. “The point of the stimulus bill is twofold – to lower taxes for working Americans and to create more jobs. It’s also designed to help Americans deal with the harsh effects of the economy – and presenting an additional $250 to senior citizens and veterans is just another example of our decision to make an investment in America and its people.” The one-time $250 stimulus check will automatically be sent to eligible individuals – no action is necessary. Eligible beneficiaries who do not receive a payment by Thursday, June 4, are encouraged to contact their local Social Security office. More information is available online at www.socialsecurity. gov/payment/. Information regarding ARRA and 11th District issues, as well as other topics is at http://halvorson. house.gov. Congresswoman Halvorson’s newsletter is also accessible at the website.

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Victorious JackHammers Open Friday May 15th The parking is free, the players are professional baseball players, some heading to the major league, others winding down their major league careers, but just too passionate to give up the game they love so much. Not only is the excitement electrifying, the prices are unbelievably economical, $10 and $5 for a really great seat! With 47 games scheduled at home, there will be many opportunities for you and the family to enjoy this summer together. Get a group of friends together and really make it a party. Call the park for special arrangements if you wish. You’ll be happy you did. Remember, these are professional teams with professional ball players who play high caliber baseball. Perhaps you are new to metropolitan Joliet; you may not know we have a beautiful downtown ballpark, Silver Cross Field, where there is fun and excitement for everyone. You may not know the JackHammers play high quality baseball on a professional level, on a professional field. Maybe you aren’t familiar with Jammer the team mascot whose antics keep kids moms and their dads laughing and having

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Pink and Blueberry Lemonade 1/3 cup sugar 1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided 1/2 cup lemon juice In 1-quart glass measuring cup, combine sugar, 2 tablespoons of the blueberries and 1/2 cup water. Microwave on high until hot, about 1 minute; stir until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and enough water to make 1 quart; chill. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, add chilled blueberry mixture and remaining berries, dividing equally. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Yield: 1 quart or 4 (8-ounce) servings Per serving: 94 calories, 25 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 1 g fiber, 20 mg vitamin C

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New York, NY (PRWEB) May 4, 2009 -- Are children falling behind due to school closings? Parents around the country are asking this question as swine flu concerns are keeping many students away from their classrooms. To help during this difficult period, FamilyEducation.com provides a range of free online resources designed to keep children academically active and prepared. Family Education offers a variety of stimulating K-8 activities and lessons in math, language arts, science, social studies, and other subjects at http://life.famil ye d u c at i o n . c o m / swine-flu/62173. html. These help strengthen students’ skills, keep topics fresh in their minds, and challenge their growing intellectual curiosity. Printable activities, worksheets, and puzzles, searchable by age group, subject, and keyword, also keep children engaged and motivated. Other free, at-home resources to be found at the site include test prep, arts and crafts activities, and book recommendations for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10. FunBrain.com includes such educational resources as math games, reading activities, and quizzes. And it’s home to

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the online edition of the best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. “Kids may be away from their classrooms, but that doesn’t mean they’re not anxious to keep learning and up-to-date with their studies,” said Jess. M. Brallier, publisher, Family Education Network. “We want to help parents help their kids use this time in the most productive way possible, and our free online information, activities, and resources are designed to help keep the ‘student’ in kids front and center.” About FamilyEducation: FamilyEducation is the leading online publisher of practical parenting guidance, expert family advice, printables, skillbuilding exercises and activities for children. FamilyEducation.com is dedicated to educating parents and parents-to-be so they can raise healthy, educated and well-rounded children. FamilyEducation is part of Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the world’s largest integrated education company. Pearson’s other primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. Contact: Rod Granger Pearson - 212641-6114

child” says Dr. Andrew Adesman, Chief of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, NY, author of a new book on parenting myths entitled “babyfacts.” There are many different reasons why parents believe these myths. In some cases, the misconception may be an exaggeration or distortion of a related fact. For example, many people believe that eating carrots is good for your vision, but the truth is that it will only help the vision of individuals who have vitamin A deficiency -- a rare condition in this country. A more dangerous myth that reflects an exaggeration is “teething sometimes causes a high fever in infants.” According to Dr. Adesman, “Although teething may occasionally

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Kailua, Hawaii (PRWEB) May 4, 2009 -- Bo the Portuguese Water Dog has finally showed up at the White House. Here in Hawaii, we remember most Obama’s comment that he’d like to get a rescue dog because it would be “a mutt like me.” Many Hawaiian citizens are “mutts” by Obama’s terminology and we are much better for it. The Hawaiian word for it is “hapa,” meaning “of mixed racial heritage.” In the case of dogs, we have a different word. A mixed breed in Hawaii is a Poi Dog. Poi was the most important food staple to the Hawaiians, and one historical notation said that dogs were fed poi, hence the name. When you say “poi dog” in Hawai`i, everyone knows you mean a mixed breed. So Bo turned out not to be a rescue dog, or a even “mutt” like President Obama. But Kailua based Lanikai Bath and Body wants to honor him anyway, with Poi Dog Shampoo. Poi Dog is all natural, made in Hawaii and infused with organic aloe and jojoba. Dogs of all breeds love it. Their owners do too.

be associated with a low fever, it should never be considered the cause for a high fever. He cautions that other, more serious and potentially treatable causes should be considered.” Here are 10 other parenting myths that are still widely believed: • Wounds will heal quicker if exposed to fresh air at night. • Vitamin C supplements help ward off colds. • Ice baths can be used to bring down a high fever in young children. • Reading in the dark can cause later vision or eye problems. • Treat a burn with an application of ice or butter. • Ear infections need to be treated with antibiotics.

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• It is not safe for children to go swimming immediately after eating. • The best way to stop a bloody nose is to tilt the head back. • If a child sits too close to the television, it can damage his vision. • Fevers of 104˚F or 105˚F can cause brain damage. • Crackling your knuckles as a child will lead to arthritis later. • Eating a lot of chocolate can cause acne in teens. Dr. Adesman has written a book in which 160 such myths are debunked. Parents and other childcare providers wishing to see how many myths they unknowingly believe to be true can take a fun and informative quiz at www. babyfacts.com.

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It’s raining, it’s pouring…mom and dad are snoring! UGH! When is it going to stop raining! It’s been like this ALL day…rain, rain, and more rain! I’M BORED! What is a little dog to do on a day like this? Usually I get to go for walks, and run through the yard, but NOOOOOO, not today – Today I have to stay in because of the rain! That’s no fair! Why does it have to rain anyway? Mom says it’s God’s way of giving the plants and animals a drink of water. Well, I’m an animal! And when I need a drink of water, I get it out of my bowl! Rain, rain - Go away…come again another day…So now what am I supposed to do? I’ve already had my food…I’ve played tug-o-war with my rope…and I took a nap. My mom said I should use my imagination. Huh? What’s an imagination? She said it’s when you use your mind to pretend to be anything you want. I guess I can give it a try. Hmm, let’s see…I know! I can pretend to be a police dog. I would fight crime, and help people…and I would also make sure EVERYONE obeyed the law – even Sadie! Oh wait…you know what else I can be? I’ll give you a hint. I ride around in a big red truck that has a loud siren…and I help put out fires… do you know what I am? Yep, I’m a firedog! Firedogs are very important…they help people get out of burning buildings, and they teach everyone about fire safety …they even help get cats out of trees – hmm, I don’t know if I like that one! Ooh, guess another thing I can be? A SPACEDOG! I could pretend our couch is a rocket ship and then I’d fly to outer space or maybe go to the moon! I might even fly to Mars and find an alien! How cool would that be? WOW! I never realized how many fun things I could do. I really like this imagination thing. So I guess it’s not so bad that I can’t go outside today because I can go anywhere I want to go just by using my mind. Hey, maybe it’ll rain tomorrow too!

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If You Are A Teen Looking For Work Read This Huntington Beach, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2009 -- Teens seeking paying part-time and/or summer jobs will find the 2009 Stimulus Act provides $1.2 billion for youth activities, including the creation of one million summer jobs for youths. The bill also extends from age 21 to age 24 the age of eligibility for youth services to allow local programs to reach young adults who are unemployed and not in school, says Renée Ward, founder of Teens4Hire.org. The federal government will dispense funds to the states, states to counties and cities and ultimately trickle down to youth programs in the form of jobs. Teens should contact their local community governments for more information on what’s available in their community and eligibility. This year overall hiring has slowed

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Denise Winfrey Selected For 8th District Seat! tional Hook-Up of Black Women, Joliet chapter, a member of the Rotary International and to top it off is a golfer and a member of the Sweet Swingers Golf Club. If Denise had no other qualifications, she could probably coast along nicely on nothing more than

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Mayor Roger Claar Gives Orange Crush a ... building work. The Palumbos signed a voluntary exclusion from doing work for the United States Department of Transportation Highway Administration. After she pointed out the convictions and prohibitions related to the Palumbos, Kurowski-Alicea asked the mayor and the board if they would resolve not to do business with persons or companies that were guilty of felonious acts. Mayor Claar did not seem phased by the open accusations. He defended giving Orange Crush, aka, the Palumbos business by saying that the campaign contributions such as the $11,000 he received from Orange Crush have helped him to donate a hundred thousand dollars or so to scholarship funds. That amount seems to be exaggerated and is being checked, but he did donate $2,250 in scholarship money in 2008. She accused the mayor of not allowing her or anyone else to examine the proposed budget and said she was shown a budget entirely different from what was presented at the board meeting. Mayor Claar rebutted saying it was the same budget. Robert Bowen of Bolingbrook followed her to the public podium and wanted to know why the village is telling the residents the airport made a profit of $ 55,000 when in fact it lost $1.1 million dollars. He accused

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EACH CH 2 LTR.