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Pictured below: Seen here looking west on north Manheim Road U.S Route 12-45, is a 1920’s vintage Mack dump truck, and an old mining shovel used in quarry operations. The Mack truck is actually chain driven. The motto: “The earth moves with Palumbo”. Google the motto.

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(PRWEB) -- The iconic iPhone has become a worldwide phenomenon, its popularity is due to its unique styling and features which are rarely found on other mobile phones. Its success although due to these factors has been somewhat tainted by the fact that any owner of an iPhone is tied into a specific network. That has led to a large number of unlocking services that are able to unlock the 3G iPhone so it can be used with any network carrier. As with everything, quality of product and service differ between these unlocking services. One service in particular claims to be the most effective and to have the most efficient method for unlocking an iPhone. iPhone Unlocking Ltd. has sold over 1 million unContinued on

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Mayor Noak and Attorney Vogel Give Thumbs up to Felons .................................................... John Gabriel, Award Winning Writer jgabriel@theweeklyreporter.com

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“When you play in the mud you get dirty.” Money too often leads men to run risks that commonsense would usually cause them to avoid, situations that could be paving a path to prison. Statistics published by the United States Department of Justice state that 67.5% of convicted felons who are released from prison will be arrested for another felony or misdemeanor within 3 years of their release. Bad guys seemed to be inclined to be bad guys whether they suffer punish-

ment or not. The idea of being a criminal seems to enthrall them. At the Romeoville June 3rd Village Board Meeting a contract was awarded to Orange Crush LLC is to do asphalt work in the village. That contract was awarded despite the fact that Orange Crush LLC, just another name for the infamous Palumbo Bros. Inc. It is under the control of the same felons who pleaded guilty to a variety of fraud charges and agreed to prison terms for cheating in their dealings with local and federal contracts. They plead guilty to cheating unions of millions of dollars that should have gone into var-

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Irvine, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) -- United Law Group donated $15,000 to renovate a bomb shelter in the town of Nahariya, which is located in the northern region of Israel. The people in this town face imminent danger as attacks from the north leave them little to no time to enter shelters. The firm plans to sponsor additional shelters and is encouraging other organizations to do the same. According to IsraelNN.com, the Israeli Defense Ministry and the Home Front Command put together the largest war simulation in the history of the State of Israel from May 31 - June 4, 2009. Beginning with a “battle in Gaza” on Sunday, this five-day drill was designed

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to test Israel’s preparedness in the event of a war. The map of the region shows that people living in the red zone have no warning of an attack from the north. They must enter a bomb shelter immediately. Others have anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes to take shelter. “This is a very real threat for these people,” said Sean Rutledge, Managing Director for United Law Group. “Unfortunately, the private communal bomb shelters were not designed for people to remain for extended periods. They don’t have bathrooms, electricity, mattresses or cooking areas.” During the Second War with Lebanon, families were forced to stay in the shelters for 34 days. Where previous conflicts were fought on battlefields away from the cities, the war with Lebanon taught the Israeli people that civilians could be targets. At the time there weren’t enough bomb shelters available so people were forced to flee from the north to the southern region of the country. “My 85-year-old mother and my sister who, at the time was battling cancer, were forced to flee to Tel Aviv,” said Rony Jor-

dan, founder and director of Tikvat Am Yisrael. “Their experience was not unique. It made me realize that there is a need for clean, safe shelters to protect the weakest members of the towns. That’s when I decided to focus the efforts TAY Ministries in this area.” “The translation of our name is Hope for the People of Israel,” says Rony. “People living in Israel today don’t have much hope. But with the help and support of companies like United Law Group, we will bring hope back to the people.” Tikvat Am Yisrael is a nonprofit organization that reaches out to meet the practical needs of Israelis. Their current goal is to assist Israelis who have urgent Continued on

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This week Our Good Neighbor is here to warn everyone about a problem they may not be familiar with. Brandon Sciarratti is the 9 year-old son of Shirley Sciarratti who heads up our art and layout department. Shirley is the one who turns a few boring words into an eye-catching ad for our advertisers. A couple of weeks ago Brandon suffered a large swelling on the calf of one of his legs. It was a large round hump about the size of half of a tennis ball. It became infected and it was very hot to the touch. The moment Brandon’s mom saw it she rushed him to a ® Parfait hospital emergency room. Last year at this time Brandon had a similar experience and the doctors learned that he is allergic to mosquito bites; that is why he suffers such severe swelling, a high fever (103˚) and an infection where he was bitten. That experience stirred Shirley to get Brandon to the hospital quickly for professional attention. He’s doing fine now and he is playing his video games again. He likes computers and thinks he might go to college to learn how to create computer games. He’s a good student who likes school. Brandon has a desk that abuts his mother’s desk so when she is working he can entertain himself on his computer under Mom’s watchful eye. Brandon is a likeable and friendly boy who wants everyone to know that mosquito bites can be very serious especially to those who may be allergic to their bites. Thanks Brandon for providing everyone with some useful information and for being so patient while your picture was taken.

Why do stock prices fall? Various factors are involved, but in a nutshell, prices drop when more people want to sell stocks than buy them. Conversely, the more people who buy a particular stock, the faster that stock’s price will rise. If you’ve studied basic economics and the law of supply and demand, you’ve already got a pretty clear sense of why stock prices move the way they do. And yet, while the process sounds fairly logical, the behavior of many investors isn’t — which gives you some good investment opportunities right now. To understand why so many investors have acted in a way that may be counter-productive, let’s look at consumer behavior in another context. Suppose a hypothetical couple, Mike and Mary Ann, bought a house five years ago for $200,000. They liked everything about the house, and it was the right size to meet their family’s

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needs for many years to come. How- why sell them now, when you’ll just be ever, the sharp decline in the housing locking in a loss? Many successful inmarket has caused Mike and Mary vestors hold the same investments for Ann such concern that they decide 20, 30, or 40 years — in fact, someto sell their house, even though they times they pass these investments on can only get $160,000 for it. By sell- to their children, who also hold them ing now, they reason, they can avoid for decades. Are you so sure that your further drops, and when the market investments, which may indeed have stabilizes, they can buy another house declined 40 percent or more over the in the same neighborhood. past couple of years, won’t recover To sum up: Mike and Mary Ann those losses and climb to new heights took a $40,000 loss on a house they in the years ahead? didn’t even need to sell. In essence, You may someday need to sell, they were betting that the housing but do so for the right reasons — a market, against all historical evidence, change in your goals, a need to rebalwould not recover enough to com- ance your portfolio or a fundamental pensate them for staying put. Most change in the companies in which people would question the rationality you’ve invested. In the meantime, not of this type of behavior. Yet many of only should you hold on to the investthese same people do the same thing ments that that still meet your needs, when it comes to investments. but you should also consider adding Specifically, over the past year and new investments while the price is so a half, they have sold investments — low. The more shares you own, the even quality investments — that still better your financial position will be met their needs for growth, income when the market turns around. or a combination of both. And when This type of behavior takes pathey’ve sold these investments, they’ve tience, discipline, and faith in our taken losses — sometimes, big losses. markets. But over the past century, Just like Mike and Mary Ann, they the investors who have demonstrated thought they must sell now to avoid these traits have been well rewarded bigger setbacks later. — and& there’s no reason you can’t1st atThursday April 30th Friday May Don’t make that mistake. If you tain the same results. weren’t planning on selling your investments before the market decline,

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(ARA) - Baby boomers rocked Woodstock, protested wars, rallied for civil rights and today have a solid reputation as professionals who work hard and play harder. But as record numbers of boomers continue to age, their health problems rise in direct proportion. If you’re a member of this generation and haven’t yet made decisions about your late-in-life health care, someone else could make them for you. Without explicit, documented directions about how you want your health care and end-of-life issues handled, decisions about your care will fall to someone else if you become ill and are unable to make your wishes known. Having an advance care plan will give you peace of mind, secure in the knowledge that your health care choices will be respected, even if you can’t communicate them. An advance care plan ensures your care is customized to reflect your personal preferences and health needs, as well as any social, cultural or religious requirements. The Heart Failure Society of America has compiled information to explain the benefits of advance care planning that is helpful not only for those with a chronic condition, such as heart failure, but for anyone planning ahead for the future. Important terms to know when beginning advance care planning include: Advance care directive: This document provides clear evidence of your wishes regarding treatment and can include a living will, a durable health care power of attorney and a statement about organ donation. Do-not-resuscitate order: This directive made by you (or your family, in consultation with the doctor) tells doctors, nurses and rescue personnel what they should or should not do when a person stops breathing or when their heart stops. A DNR order can also include instructions on whether or not to use different methods to revive a person.

Living will: This legal document allows a person who is unable to participate in decisions about their medical care to express their wishes about life-sustaining treatment. A living will is typically used during a terminal illness when a person is unable to communicate. Through it, you can set limits on what medical treatments -- such as CPR, blood transfusions, surgery, kidney dialysis or other invasive measures -- you

will allow. Health care power of attorney: This document allows someone you designate to make all health care decisions for you in the event you’re unable to make them for yourself. This includes the decision to refuse life-sustaining treatment. You can give someone a general power of attorney or limit their decision making to certain issues by including instructions about your care. Financial plan: If you and your family have concerns about paying for medical care or hospital bills, a financial plan can help you work out the issues and provide for your family in the event of your death. Talk to a health care professional about where to find further information about advance care planning as well as to discuss various health care options. You may also wish to consult a lawyer to help ensure your plan meets state legal requirements and your individual wishes. While it may be a difficult discussion, be sure your family knows and understands your wishes for care. Discussing the issues in advance will make implementing them easier should it become necessary. This advice is even more important if your have parents or older relatives who have not yet taken these steps. Please share these ideas with those you love. For more information on advance care planning, visit the Heart Failure Society of America’s patient education Web site at www.AboutHF.org

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(ARA) - Caring for eyes includes paying attention to nutrition, with recent studies showing a strong correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of agerelated eye diseases. Approximately 43 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration or cataracts, the two leading causes of vision loss and blindness. By eating foods rich in six nutrients -- antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E and the mineral zinc -- you can help protect your eyesight and vision. “Basic and clinical research has shown that nutrients in eye-healthy foods can slow vision loss,” says Dr. Stuart Richer, optometrist and the American Optometric Association vision and nutrition expert. Together, the AOA and registered dietician Elizabeth Somer recommend eating a diet with a variety of foods loaded with key nutrients, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, for maintaining and improving eye health. The AOA’s 2008 American Eye-Q survey, which assesses public knowledge and understanding of issues related to eye health, showed that nearly half of all Americans -- 48 percent -- still believe carrots are the best food for eye health. While carrots do contain nutritional value by supplying nutrients essential for night vision, spinach and other dark, leafy greens prove to be the healthiest foods for eyes because they naturally contain large amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin. The AOA recommends the following foods which contain the key nutrients for eye health: * Lutein and zeaxanthin: Colorful fruits

and vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, green beans, peas, oranges and tangerines. * Essential fatty acids: Fleshy fish like tuna, salmon or herring, whole grain foods, lean meats and eggs. * Vitamin C: Fruits and vegetables, including oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, papaya, green peppers and tomatoes. * Vitamin E: Vegetable oils, such as safflower or corn oil, almonds, pecans, sweet potatoes and sunflower seeds. * Zinc: Red meat, poultry, liver, shellfish, milk, baked beans and whole grains. “Nutrition is a component of health for the entire body, including the eyes,” says Somer. “There are some great, quick and simple recipes that promote healthy eyesight and vision.” Here’s an example of a quick and easy eye-healthy recipe: Whole Wheat Penne with Spinach and Gorgonzola Ingredients: - 10 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta - Olive oil cooking spray - 1 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced (about 1 medium onion) - 3 large garlic cloves, minced - 1/2 cup chicken broth - 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped - 1 (6-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach - 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil - Salt and pepper to taste - 2/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese [or substitute 1/2 cup low-fat freshly-grated parmesan cheese] - 1/3 cup pine nuts (optional) Directions Cook pasta according to package directions, without salting water. While pasta is cooking, spray a large, non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onions, then stir and cook until slightly transparent, approximately five minutes. Add garlic, stir and cook for another minute. Add broth and let simmer for three minutes. Add tomatoes, toss, and simmer for two minutes. Add spinach and basil, cook and stir for approximately two minutes, or until leaves wilt. Remove from heat and salt and pepper to taste. Drain pasta and add to spinach mixture. Thoroughly toss. Serve on a platter and top with gorgonzola (or parmesan) cheese and pine nuts. Makes six servings. For additional information on nutrition and eye-healthy recipes, visit www.aoa. org, or luteininfo.com.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 4, 2009 -- For many reasons, a majority of employees who are injured on the job fail to report the incident, or explore their legal options. Many people are completely unfamiliar with worker’s compensation laws and how they affect them,” explains Carlos Arguello III, President of Arguello Marketing, which operates IWantMyLawyerNow, a lawyer referral service and legal information portal. “It goes without saying that if they are confused about their worker’s compensation rights, they are probably just as confused about how to choose the right lawyer to represent them,” Arguello added. According to the annual state of job safety and health report published by the AFL-CIO, as many as 69 percent of occupational injuries go unreported. The report, published in April of this year, offered many possible reasons for the underreporting, including: 1. Employees wishing to not be labeled as accident prone. 2. Workplace programs that discipline or even terminate workers who report an injury. 3. Workers may be reluctant to apply for worker’s compensation mainly because they may not understand the system, their rights, and their legal options.” When on-the-job injuries occur, it is important to know your rights as an employee and to select the best worker’s compensation lawyer for your case type.

The following tips can help: 1. Many worker’s compensation lawyers specialize in one particular area, so be sure to search online and via referrals for a lawyer who has experience representing cases similar to yours. 2. Once you have one or two possibilities, take a look at their website, paying close attention to their education and expertise. Make sure that you are concentrating on lawyers who represent employees, not employers. If you are not sure, call their office and find out. 3. During your initial consultation, be sure to bring a l l of

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vide an ideal breeding environment for mosquitoes, but adds that floodwater mosquito species are not typically associated with the transmission of West Nile Virus (WNV), or other infectious diseases. “We would expect to get approximately 10 inches of rain during the three spring months,” Cicero said. “All of the excess rain we’ve received this year will certainly result in lots of mosquitoes. Fortunately, the mosquitoes typically associated with West Nile Virus flourish in hot, dry weather. “We’re already monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile Virus, but we do know that we usually don’t see human cases of the disease until the weather turns very hot and dry. In the meantime, mosquitoes will pose a signifi-

cant nuisance because there will be lots of them around.” According to the NOAA Midwestern Regional Climate Center ( Champaign ), Will County received 5.63 inches of rain during March, 5.13 inches in April, and 7.34 inches in May. The excess precipitation ranks the spring of 2009 among the wettest ever. Will County Environmental Health began monitoring local mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus May 25. The Health Department operates seven mosquito monitoring sites across the county, and samples from each site are tested twice weekly. Environmental Health also monitors birds for the presence of WNV, a potentially serious condition responsible for 1,586 cases of human disease and 99 Illinois fatalities since 2002. “It’s impossible to predict whether WNV will be a significant problem this year,” Cicero added. “History tells us that we can expect human cases if weather conditions are favorable. It’s important that area residents Continued on

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, It never ceases to amaze me a local Mayor named Roger Claar can be so well liked. Some of these people must be bought off, and “shame on you” I say. Some are too scarred to voice their opinions, afraid to loose a job, or a family member livelihood too. If anyone who works for Mayor Claar and has dirt on him needs to report him. It’s the right thing to do as a citizen. Some are just plain “party” ignorant by grabbing that elephant tail in front of you. Being a non voter is just as much a problem too. This last Election proved to Claar, and that is only 25% of the people around him don’t care for him. Thank God for free societies where we can voice our opinions. Fellow citizens, is it not human nature to advance yourself ? I’m a tradesman, and a darn good one. I started out as just a worker, then a foreman, then a superintendent. I’ve quit employers because certain individuals were locked in and would have this position forever. My point is to all the Roger lovers; if this guy is great (as he says himself) then why waste all his time here? This is America, why not State of Federal positions? Well just do the math. He’s been here for 23 years, if someone in those higher offices wanted him, they would’ve asked. Actually it’s a nice way to say “nobody wants him”! He says he loves Bolingbrook. My butt he does, actually it’s the money he gets from Palumbo contributions, alleged Ikea contributions, and others the curious haven’t found yet. What about big campaign bank accounts too! What is it for? The people in the circle know, but those party ignorant’s say “oh he’s the best”. The rules must change friends to prevent little mosquito bites from itching, then becoming infected. All locals govt’s. should be sized by population. These local communities should have a Mayoral term no longer than two consecutive four year terms. This will end the pay for play tactics practiced at our golf course. It worked well for 233 years on the Federal scale. Could we all imagine Bush for 23 years? Ken Goodwin - Bolingbrook Resident

Dear John, Wow! We received an amazing response to the e-mail (below) asking you to support an open Internet. So amazing, in fact, that our servers had trouble keeping up with the rush of people to comment. Things are running smoothly now, and we want to give everyone a chance to comment to the FCC. If you haven’t already, please take action now. Thanks - Tim Dear John, Typical. This media exec just launched an attack on the Web, saying that he sees “nothing good having come from the Internet. Period.” But Michael Lynton is just the latest in a line of old media bosses who see the open Internet as a threat — something they need to control in order to keep prices high, access limited and users in check. Those of us who rely upon the Internet every day now have a chance to tell Michael otherwise:

Make Sure Lynton and His Cronies Don’t Stifle the Internet At this very minute, the Federal Communications Commission is crafting America’s first national broadband plan. Whether the plan will give more control over our Internet to the likes of Sony Pictures, Comcast, AT&T, Time Warner Cable and Verizon depends on what we do right now. These companies’ well-heeled lobbyists are flooding the FCC’s public docket with comments in support of policies that let them: • Tilt the Web’s level playing field to favor the Web sites of corporate partners; • Deploy content-sniffing devices that would randomly open and sift through our private Web communications; • Impose usage penalties on people who use the Web for more than simple e-mail and Web surfing; • Block innovative Web services that compete against their phone, cable and Continued on

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ROMEOVILLE—Lewis University is among the first institutions of higher education in Illinois to participate in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs new Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program includes federally-funded tuition as a provision of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. The program is set to provide assistance to eligible veteran students beginning this August. “Lewis University is proud to welcome returning veterans, providing them with fine educational opportunities at one of the leaders in higher education in Will County,” commented Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of Lewis University. “Along with our values-based programs, Lewis is working to provide services tailored to the needs of veterans, those still active in the military and reservists. Support services for veterans also are being developed.” More than 100 veterans are already attending classes at Lewis University’s main campus in Romeoville or the regional campuses in Chicago, Hickory Hills, Oak Brook, Shorewood and Tinley Park. “Many Lewis University programs draw upon the professional experience acquired by those serving in the military and provide professional development opportunities for veterans,” stated Andrew Sison, Dean of Admission. Recently, Lewis University has increased efforts to ensure that veterans have a positive transition from combat to college. The School for Professional and Continuing Education along with the Financial Aid Services office at Lewis has designated advisors and counselors available to veterans. A coordinating committee focusing on addressing the needs of veterans is also pursuing options for the University to consider when providing optimal services to veterans. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is designed

for veterans who served a minimum of 90 days active duty in U. S. military after Sept. 10, 2001. Tuition benefits are prorated according to a formula that considers a veteran’s length of service and the highest public university in-

state tuition. Only veterans eligible for 100 percent tuition benefit through the Post-9/11 GI Bill are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Participating institutions in the Yellow Ribbon Program will provide 50 percent of the funding difference between the institution’s tuition and the highest public university’s in-state tuition. The Department of Veteran Affairs will match the other 50 percent. Essentially, the higher education institution and the Department of Veteran Affairs will work together to ensure there is no financial difference for the student if he/she attends a public or private institution. “The clear benefit to veterans is that they can apply to public or private institutions without concerns about cost,” added Rhonda Pilgrim, associate director of Financial Aid Services at Lewis University. For information on the options for veterans at Lewis University, contact Maggie Pfrommer, coordinator of transfer and retention services, at (815) 836-5650 or pfrommma@lewisu.edu. More information about the Yellow Ribbon Program is available at www. gibill.va.gov.

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All Instructional Improvements Aside ............................................ Andrea Sala /WR asala@theweeklyreporter. com Andrea Sala is the Principal at Scarlet Oak School District 145 ..............................................

There has been a focus on instruction and assessment in our schools for more than a decade. Standardized test practice is woven into the core curriculum and teachers use the state standards, soon to be aligned nationally, to guide their instruction. This year, Illinois has joined the Common Core of State Standards Initiative. A total of 46 states and 3 U.S. territories are working with the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers to develop common learning standards for English and math. This effort will provide the foundation for dramatically improving teaching and learning. We’ll be better positioned to prepare our students for the rigor and challenges of college and careers and to bring consistency to standards, curriculum, assessments and college entry requirements. Response to Intervention or Response to Instruction (RtI), data progress monitoring frameworks, are being used to chart student progress and directly address gaps in student learning. Yes, the “science” of educating a child and using accountability to ensure progress is the topic of this era. Some school leaders want everyone to keep in mind however, that nothing can outmatch the importance of a child “being with adults” for student development. We see it in our noble trades and professions, apprentices working with journeymen to perfect a skill. Mentor programs are indispensable to a growing child. Spending time with an adult, in even simplest of tasks, builds on many foundations of experience that translate to social knowledge. Teachers – and everyone is a teacher, every adult, teenager or older child – must take care to spend time with someone younger to help usher them into a socially productive role in this world. Let’s keep perspective about what’s at stake when we move forward with the science of learning and take care that it does not become a scripted list of skills to acquire. Let’s keep perspective on the journey of life and experiences. Teamwork, social communication, problem solving and innovation are equally important to textbook learning. This is my last column for awhile

for The Weekly Reporter. I am writing my doctoral dissertation this next year. I thank you for taking the time to read Education Matters, I have enjoyed bringing you updates on the state of education. I have appreciated your feedback and comments; writing this weekly column has helped me to keep perspective and provided an outlet when advocating for children, families, and education in the spirit of social justice. My sincerest thanks to our editor and award winning writer, Mr. John Gabriel whose spirit and dedication brings this forum to our readers every week. Editors note: The Weekly Reporter has been privileged to have Andrea Sala with us each week. Now, as she prepares herself to contribute even more to our educational communit,y we thank her and wish her well. We can be grateful knowing that the educational needs of the children of our community have been entrusted to such caring and willing people as Andrea. Educators are truly a priceless commodity.

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Halvorson Establishes 11th District Agriculture Advisory Committee Counties Come Together To Help Plan Future Ag Priorities “Because agriculture is such a vital component of the 11th District, I felt it is extremely important to create an advisory committee that can work with me and my staff on agricultural issues important to this district. This group is the best of the best in the district – and I’m extremely pleased that they agreed to take the time to participate,” said Halvorson, who also serves on the U. S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee. The first meeting with Halvorson will be at the LaSalle County Farm Bureau. She has invited the following

members of the agriculture community to serve or send a representative. They include: Judy Ogalla, Family Farmer – Will County; Mark Schneidewind, Will County Farm Bureau manager; Bill Johnson, Agriculture Production/ Swine coordinator – Joliet Junior College; Terry Hinds, 1st Farm Credit Services – McLean County; Keith Bolin, president, America Corn Growers Association – Bureau County; Steven Sondgeroth, Family Farmer – Bureau County Board; Jill Freuh, Bureau County Farm Bureau manager; Bill Naffziger – Bureau County Farm

Bureau; Dennis Zehr – Coneflower (organic) Farm – Bureau County; Jeff Hartman, LaSalle County Farm Bureau; Darren Walter, Family Farmer, Livestock – LaSalle County; Chad Miller, Kankakee County Farm Bureau; Scott Halpin, Illinois Farm Bureau; Bill Olthoff, Illinois Farm Bureau – Kankakee County Board; Adam Neilson, Illinois Farm Bureau; James Kaitschuk, Director, Illinois Pork Producers Association; Tasha Jordan, Bunting, Grundy County Farm Bureau manager; and Bob Johnson, Grundy County Farm Bureau, Governmental Affairs chair-

man, and Mike Levin, Illinois Soybean Association. For more information on the newly formed 11th District Agriculture Advisory Committee, contact Samantha Warren, regional director for Halvorson at (815) 531-9170 or at samantha.warren@mail.house.gov. More information regarding Halvorson and the 11th District is at http://halvorson.house.gov. Congresswoman Halvorson’s newsletter is also accessible at the website.

> From 5 FTRO Schedules Adopt-ATips For Choosing Worker’s Highway Clean Up Of U.S. 30 Compensation Lawyer Frankfort, Illinois—The Frankfort Township Republican Organization (FTRO) has scheduled an Adopt-AHighway clean up of U.S. 30 on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. to meet its mutual participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to pick up trash and keep our roadsides clean. The FTRO has been cleaning up a two mile section of U.S. 30 four times a year for several years. All volunteers are welcome to participate and join us by meeting at Mc-

Donald’s, located on Harlem Avenue and Route 30, in Frankfort. The FTRO joined the Adopt-AHighway program to promote clean streets, civic responsibility and pride, and the beauty of our neighborhoods and community. If you need further information, please contact Ed Ronkowski, Chairman FTRO, at 708-479-2302, or visit the FTRO Website: www.frankfortrepublicans.org.

the information that you have that is applicable to your case. 4. Be sure to share all of the details of your case with the lawyer. Even if you don’t decide to hire them to represent you, anything that you tell them during your consultation is subject to attorneyclient privilege, and the more information that you provide, the easier it will be for the lawyer to provide you with practical legal advice. 5. Be sure to discuss both the costs of your lawsuit and the lawyer’s fees.

Costs typically include things like: • Copying • Computerized Search • Court Reporter Payments 6. Before you sign a retainer agreement be sure to read it carefully and ask questions about anything that you don’t understand. For more information about choosing the right lawyer for your case, and to find a worker’s compensation lawyer in your area, visit www.iwantmylawyernow.com.

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by wearing long sleeves, pants, shoes and socks when spending time outdoors. Mosquito repellent containing DEET is also recommended. Always read label instructions before applying mosquito repellent. The Will County WNV Hotline (815-740-7631) is available 24 hours daily for area residents who wish to report dead birds. The Health Department will collect a limited number of dead birds and submit them to the state for WNV testing.

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take steps now to protect themselves against mosquito bites.” Mosquitoes found at two Cook County monitoring sites have already tested positive for WNV. Samples tested from traps in Evanston and Wilmette were announced as WNVpositive by the Illinois Department of Public Health June 1. Will County was one of 28 Illinois jurisdictions to report WNV activity last year. Area residents are urged to protect themselves against mosquitoes

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Please Picky Eaters With Kid-Friendly Favorites ................................................................. ARAcontent info@theweeklyreporter.com .................................................................

(ARA) - What’s the best way to get picky eaters to enjoy good-for-you foods? Get kids involved in preparing meals and snacks. Experts agree that when children lend a hand (or two) in meal preparation, they are much more likely to eat what they’re proud to have helped make. One food that pleases even the pickiest of eaters is California Raisins. Raisins are a family-favorite snack and tasty addition to recipes that can help add to a child’s recommend fruit servings. Just 1/4 cup is a serving of fruit for adults and children older than 4 years, which make raisins a convenient and delicious way to add flavorful fruit to any recipe. Start the day off right with a wholesome breakfast of whole grain pancakes with California Raisins and bananas topped with Cinnamon-Raisin Syrup. The batter for these No-Mess Banana Nut Pancakes is made in a zip-top bag and is easily mixed together by kids’ own hands, with the advantage of letting children have mess-free fun helping out in the kitchen.

Or, for a tasty treat the whole family will enjoy, bake up a batch of healthful Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies then have kids help squish low-fat ice cream between the cookies for a yummy ice cream sandwich. For even more fruit and fun, try rolling the edges of the ice cream sandwich in California Raisins. For more delicious, kid-friendly and budget-wise recipe ideas, along with nutritional information, visit www.LoveYourRaisins.com.

No-Mess Banana Nut Pancakes with Cinnamon-Raisin Syrup Cost per serving: $.96 Makes four to six servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: about 10 minutes total

Pancake Ingredients: - 1 large ripe banana - 2 cups whole grain pancake mix - 1 cup fat-free milk - 1/2 cup California Raisins - 1/4 cup maple syrup - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Cinnamon Raisin Topping Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup maple syrup - 1/4 cup California Raisins - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Place banana in a large resealable bag and squeeze well to mash. Add remaining pancake ingredients; seal and squeeze to mix well. Snip a small corner off the bag and squeeze batter onto a large hot griddle coated with nonstick cooking spray to make circles or squiggles. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. For topping, combine ingredients in a small bowl; microwave on high for about 30 seconds or until warm.

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Cost per sandwich: $.51 Makes 18 ice cream sandwiches Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes

Ingredients: - 1 cup flour - 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves - 2 1/4 cups California Raisins, divided - 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water - 1/4 cup heart healthy vegetable spread, softened - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 cups brown sugar - 3 cups old fashioned oats - 1 1/2 quarts light vanilla ice cream or fat-free frozen yogurt

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Measure flour, cinnamon, salt, soda, ginger and cloves into large mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside. Combine 3/4 cup raisins and hot water in food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add spread, eggs and brown sugar and process until light. Turn into flour mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and remaining 1 1/2 cups raisins just until combined. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets and flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely. Spoon about 1/3 cup ice cream onto each of nine cookies and top with remaining cookies. Wrap individual sandwiches in plastic wrap and store in the freezer.

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Calling for Artists for Waukesha Rotary BluesFest - Art Show

tainment line-up for the 2009 Waukesha BluesFest includes 16 national, regional and local acts, featuring headliners Sonny Landreth on Friday, August 7th and Join the third annual Art Show in Gina Sicilia on Saturday, August 8th. conjunction with Waukesha Rotary’s The Waukesha BluesFest, “An AmeriBluesFest on Friday, August 7 and Sat- can Music and Art Festival,” is in its urday, August 8, 2009 at Naga-Waukee third year and is held at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield Wisconsin. This jur- Park in Delafield, just off I-94 and STH ied show focuses on the artisan special- 83. Gates will open at 12:30 pm both izing in fine art and craft. days, and live music acts will perform The Art Show is open to all artists 18 from 1 pm to 10:30 pm. A single-day years of age and older. A jury will select pass costs $15 and a two-day pass is artists based on slide or picture entries $27, through July 31. Beginning Auof original work. Selection will be based gust 1, 2009, admission will be $19 for on creativity, uniqueness in concept, a single-day pass and $34 for a two-day quality, and sensitivity in execution. All pass. Special rates are also available for work must be must be of original design groups of 10 or more. Parking is free and execution. Reproductions of origi- with admission. nal artwork must be signed and num- Tickets are on sale on-line at www. bered to include the size of the edition. waukeshabluesfest.com. Tickets are The Waukesha BluesFest Art Commit- also available by mail and at the Altee reserves the right to refuse exhibi- mont Gallery in downtown Waukesha tion of work that is not consistent with and at Waukesha State Bank. Proceeds submitted slides and guidelines. The from the event will be distributed by number of artists will be limited. the Waukesha Rotary Club Charitable The entry fee is $150 and includes Fund to local charities and civic proja tented, 10’x 10’ space and a 2’x10’ ects. storage space with electricity and artist For additional information on the recognition in signage and event pro- event visit www.waukeshabluesfest.com, gram. All exhibiting artists are eligible email info@waukeshabluesfest.com, or for merit awards. call 1-800-366-1961. The Waukesha Rotary Club enter............................................................... info@theweeklyreporter.com ...............................................................

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entertainment products; and • Disconnect users for any reason or without justification Acting FCC chairman Michael Copps has called the creation of the broadband plan “the most formative — indeed, transformative — proceeding ever in the Commission’s history.” He added: “The Commission must act to ensure that the genius of the open Internet is not lost.” Copps is right. Michael Lynton is wrong. We need to tell the FCC that a more open open and accessible Internet is a good thing that will revitalize our economy, engage millions more people in our democracy and give new meaning to freedom of speech. And we reject the nonsense that open Internet backers

are all conspiring to promote piracy. It’s time for the FCC to get behind a people-powered vision of 21st-century media that’s participatory, open and democratic -- and not to hand the keys to the Internet to the old guard. Tell the FCC: The Internet Is Good for Democracy. Period. Click on the link above and tell the FCC that our national broadband plan must guarantee an open, fast, affordable and people-powered Internet without corporate gatekeepers. Thank You, Timothy Karr Free Press Action Fund www.freepress.net

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Promote Bike Safety so the helmet can’t move around. · Teach kids the rules of the road. They should ride their bikes on the right side, so they’re going the same direction as traffic. Show kids how to use hand signals so that cars know where they’re trying to go. · Never let children ride bikes or scoot-

ers at night. “Wearing the proper gear would protect so many children from injury,” said Debbie Smith, trauma coordinator at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. “Giving these children helmets is a practical way to help save lives.”

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(ARA) - Bird watching is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the country. It’s easy, inexpensive and relaxing. Best of all, wild birds are beautiful and fascinating to watch. They’re also wonderful to listen to, and with more than 800 species in North America alone, there is something for everyone. Bird watching (or birding, for short) has been popular for hundreds of years, sparking the curiosity of everyone from scientists to conservationists to bird enthusiasts. No matter what their motivation, a birder is simply someone who enjoys watching wild birds. Whether you watch them while hiking in the woods or sitting in your backyard, practically anyone can consider themselves a birder -- and more people do every day. In fact, birding clubs are set up all around the world. From historic clubs like the National Audubon Society to up-andcoming ones like the Wild Delight Birders Club, thousands of bird lovers continually come together to celebrate their outdoor pets. The National Audubon Society is considered by many as the nation’s premier birders club. Established in 1905, this organization is made up of more than 500 local chapters. Today, the National Audubon Society engages millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences. The Wild Delight Birders Club is a great example of another national birders club, one that emphasizes fun and aims to make bird watching and bird feeding as enjoyable as possible. This club allows members to enter photo contests, learn about wild birds through interesting videos and articles and provides an avenue for birders to share information through an easy-to-use online message board. Throughout the U.S. the number of birders -- and clubs -- continues to grow every year. For birders, there are many things a club enables you to do -- access valuable resources, stay updated on trends, develop birding skills, be a part of conservation movements and have fun. However, one of the biggest benefits of joining a birders club is networking. Birding is an excellent way to meet people who share a common interest and, in many cases, develop lasting friendships. However, unlike clubs established

solely for entertainment, birders clubs are unique because of the scientific data they often provide. Ornithology (the scientific study of wild birds) is a science with a relatively short history, and many of the observations made and shared in birders clubs are very helpful to the research conducted by scientists. Everyone from amateurs to professionals has the ability to contribute their knowledge. Take, for instance, Project Feederwatch, an annual, winter-long study of birds operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Bird Studies Canada. This study asks “feeder watchers” throughout North America to count and report the birds they see at feeders in their backyards. This data is then used by scientists to help track broadscale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. Anyone can participate in Project Feederwatch by visiting www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/. Another example is Project Wildbird, a scientific study on wild bird feeding. By utilizing participation from birding organizations all over the country, data is being compiled and studied on the feeds and feeders preferred by wild birds in different eco-regions throughout the different seasons. It is known today as one of the most comprehensive studies on bird feeding. Fortunately, most birders are eager to share their knowledge, providing a vast resource of birding information -- not only to scientists, but also to beginning birders looking to get their feet wet. Furthermore, in today’s modern world, organizations like the Wild Delight Birders Club have message boards where information can be shared instantly. There’s no doubt that belonging to a birders club can be a great way to enhance your birding knowledge and participation in birding activities. No matter what type of birder you are, joining a club is a great way to share your interests, learn more about wild birds and have some fun. By doing some quick searching, you’ll find that, whether you’re a beginner or a serious birder, there’s a club for everyone.

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Sadie’s Summer Break

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V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N….IN THE SUMMER TIME! I’M ON VACATION….AND I’M FEELING FINE! Guess what I just found out? Can you guess? Yep! Its summer time and I’m going on vacation for a couple months! Isn’t that exciting? Do you know where I’m going? Mom and dad just told me today – First we are going to Grammy and Papa’s cottage in Michigan. We have THE BEST time there. We swim in the lake, go for long walks in the woods and even go fishing! Sometimes Grammy and Papa even have these big fires at night and they make a yummy treat – Riley and I aren’t supposed to have any, but Grammy usually sneaks us some! I CAN’T WAIT!!! And you know what? I thought that was the only trip we were gonna take, but guess what? It’s not! After we go to Michigan, we get to go to FLORIDA!!! Florida is super cool! We stay at our other grandparent’s house…their names are Babcia and Dzia Dzia. We do all sorts of fun stuff with them… like go for walks on the beach! And you know what? There isn’t a lake to swim in – IT’S THE OCEAN!!! The ocean has big waves that crash into you – and sometimes makes you fall down! This is the first time Riley is going to see the ocean – I betcha he’ll fall! You know what else is cool about going to Florida? We get to drive in the car for a really long time! And I get to keep my head out the window! Sometimes we stop and sleep at a place called a hotel – you know, it’s pretty neat sleeping someplace different! But then the next day, we drive again for a LONG time and…WE’RE IN FLORIDA!!! This is going to be the BEST SUMMER EVER! I’m glad that we’re going on lots of trips – but I’m sad because I won’t be able to tell you mine and Riley’s adventures for a while. I promise when I get back I will have many – many stories to share – and I hope you will all write and tell me what adventures happen to you. Woofing you all a summer full of fun and we’ll see you soon! Author’s Note: Thank you all for supporting The Doggie Diaries and welcoming Sadie and Riley into your home. Sadie and Riley will be back in August to share their funny and quirky adventures from their time away. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer!

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Stay Safe And Enjoy The Utility Vehicle Ride (ARA) - Too often we see heart-rending headlines indicating children have been injured or killed in utility vehicle accidents because they were not buckled in when the accident occurred -even though the vehicles are equipped with seatbelts and roll-over protection. These sad stories ring out from all parts of the country, from communities struck by tragedies attributed to improper use of utility vehicles by drivers or passengers. Due to the increased popularity of utility vehicles, reported cases of serious injury and death from unsafe operation have risen, according to the National Safety Council’s Agricultural Division. These unfortunate accidents emphasize the need for enhanced education to keep operators of all ages safe when driving or riding utility vehicles. “We spend a lot of time working outside and enjoying the great outdoors this time of year,” says Greg Embury, vice president of sales and marketing, Kubota Tractor Corporation. “And while the warm weather may make you feel carefree, it’s as important as ever to be careful when operating tractors, lawn and garden equipment, and particularly when driving and riding utility vehicles.” Kubota is reinforcing important recommendations and safety rules to help keep utility vehicle operators and their riders safe: * Always read the owner’s manual carefully before using a utility vehicle. * Heed all warning labels posted on the utility vehicle, all warnings and instructions included within the owner’s manual, and/or safe operating manuals or videos. * Utility vehicles are for off-road use and should not be operated on highways, streets or other paved roads. * Seatbelt use is imperative when driving and riding in a utility vehicle. * Drive at safe speeds and stay alert to the changing terrain. * Utility vehicles, depending upon the model, are designed to carry a specific number of riders other than the driver.

Be certain to allow only the recommended number of riders to match the seatbelts in place for the specific utility vehicle. * Utility vehicles are not toys and not for kids. Owners need to take extreme care to keep their families safe and allow only those who meet the manufacturer’s guidelines for operation and who understand the safe operating instructions to drive the vehicle. * Follow all directions included in the

owner’s manual regarding any riding gear, clothing or helmet recommendations, dependent upon utility vehicle model and manufacturer. * Always inspect all tires, wheels and attachments to make sure they are in good working condition. “When we work together to reinforce safe equipment operating practices, we not only protect ourselves, but also the ones we love in the process,” says Embury. When it comes to tractor safety, be sure that older tractors and equipment have a seatbelt and Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) to provide a protective zone around the operator -- greatly reducing the chances of serious injury in the case of a rollover accident. Kubota has provided a ROPS as standard equipment since 1985, but owners of earlier tractor models can visit www.kubota.com, to utilize a ROPS and seatbelt installation function that will allow them to submit their tractor’s model and serial number to obtain retrofit pricing for eligible models. Also on the site is additional safety information including the “Ten Commandments of Tractor Safety,” a tractor safety coloring book and informational safety video, “It’s a Family Affair.”

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Dear Should I Go To My Mother: What are you waiting for? Of course you should go to your mother. No attractive, mature girl of 16 should be in the middle of a group of guys in their 21 plus who are drinking or drunk. That is a recipe for problems. Guys who might be nice while they are sober can sometimes turn to beasts under the influence. Explain the situation to your mother but you should also have a talk with your brother. He probably has not thought about the predicament he is placing you in. He is content to have his friends over for cards and to him it all seems really innocent and up to now it has been. That is no guarantee that it will always be that way and I say it is wiser to not take chances and to avoid problems before they occur. Maybe there is some place where you could spend Friday nights when your parents go away like maybe your grandparents house or an aunt or even a trusted girlfriend. Your brother should either stop bringing the guys home with him or you ought to be out of the house for the evening when they come. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Dear Lindsey: My friends and I like to shop on weekends. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always buy something but we like to look. My friend Nora likes to go bra-less and she wears tee shirts when we go out. I swear nothing is left for your imagination and she bounces all over the place. I told her she is going to get us arrested and she should wear a bra or put on a different top. She just laughs and says Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m being dorky. Got any ideas? Dear Got Any Ideas: -XQH Well she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get arrested for not wearing a bra and even if her shirts are sexy that is not considered obscene. She would really have to be exposing herself to break the law. Consider the swimsuits girls wear today; they are covered more when they are in their panties and bra. She may think what she is doing is cute or appealing but it can also be dangerous. You never know when some pervert is watching you. Countless girls and women have been attacked because some moron saw them and attacked them. They might have not been attacked if they had not looked so appealing. I am not suggesting that it is a girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fault if she is dressed sexy and gets attacked because no one has a right touch herâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not even if she was nakedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but it just makes good sense to do whatever you can do to keep yourself safe. Tell your friend I said strapping down those juggling boobs might be a good idea.

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Mayor Noak and Attorney Vogel Give Thumbs up to Felons ious union member accounts. One of those was for contributions to union member Health and Welfare benefits. The company which its web site brags was started over 100 years ago by Joseph Palumbo has operated under a list of names, among them: Palumbo Brothers, Inc.; Palumbo Construction; Orange Crush, Orange Crush Recycling; Monarch Asphalt Company. They are Palumbo! The men who pled guilty and went to prison were Joseph Palumbo; Peter Palumbo; and Sebastian Palumbo. They, along with Palumbo Brothers

Inc., Orange Crush Recycle Co. and Monarch Asphalt Company are prohibited from doing business with the Federal Government and with the State of Illinois. They cannot do work or enter into contracts with the City of Chicago. The convicted individuals and their companies admitted submitting phony invoices, inflated weight tickets, and cheating on materials that government bodies were billed for. A Palumbo wife is listed as the principal for Orange Crush LLC, the manager is shown as Sam Palumbo Jr. The company’s own web site indicates that

its operations are and have been under the same family control for over 100 years. They do not deny it. Dirty as their past has been they are okay with Mayor John Noak, Village Manager Steve Gulden and with Village Attorney Richard Vogel who vouched that Orange Crush LLC is not the same group of people. Come on Vogel! Did you simply not check? Were you told to say that? Or are you so incompetent you can’t check simple facts that are readily available to everyone? If you review the June 3rd meeting you will see Mayor

John Noak glossing over the felons history of fraud. The public might wonder why the Palumbo’s are welcomed to Romeoville by John Noak, et al. The Palumbo family is expert at influencing people with lots of cash. Mayor Roger Claar of Romeoville can vouch for that, Orange Crush LLC contributed $11,000 to his campaign fund, allegedly paid for his recent trip to Hawaii including flying him there and received $3 million in contracts with Bolingbrook. Mayor John Noak allegedly joined Roger Claar in Hawaii at the expense

of the Palumbos. Noak has not yet filed his latest financial reports to the Illinois Board of Elections but in his last regular report he showed that Orange Crush LLC gave him $1,200.00. Money talks in Romeoville and a little of it can make you a darling with local government. If you are a gambler you might consider the odds that convicted felons will break the law again—67.5% sounds like pretty good chances that bad guys will be bad guys over again. Our money is on the FBI.

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Claar Feels Heat Fights Back With Speech Restrictions men and women that served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. Many of those who survived the hell of that terrible war have since died leaving behind the nation whose liberty they preserved with their blood and guts. To the many that lived through WWII, the military and civilians alike, freedom has a very special ring to it. The word liberty is likely to perk up even the eldest of them. Every available man was drafted into the service. Women flocked to join the various military branches wanting to do their part. At home families were issued ration books with stamps for everything from shoes to food items. Most of the goods and much of the food was needed for our troops around the world who were bravely keeping the enemy from invading the land all of us loved so much. Meat was scarce, tires were precious as gold, most gasoline stations closed because not enough gasoline was available

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in school. To quote a Supreme Court Justice, “Power is a heady thing.” That quote is probably an axiom. People get elected and suddenly they feel be-Kinged. They do not want anyone to question their actions. They want to operate in secret. They will only reveal what they are forced by law to reveal. They will tread a fine line between honesty and the netherworld because America, freedom, liberty, justice, are only corny words to them. The constitution holds little value for them. Their world is all about money and power. There have been many questions asked in Bolingbrook in recent months; few have been fully answered because Mayor Roger Claar has shown his dislike for being scrutinized. The public has a right to hold their officials accountable, after all we do have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. There is not one mention in either the Federal or Illinois Constitutions of Roger Claar and his little empire,

So when some residents wanted to know where public dollars are going. When they asked why Bolingbrook was doing business with a company whose felonious convictions prevent it from doing business with the State or the Federal Government that annoyed Roger Claar. So it has been charged that Roger Claar has issued a proclamation that will be announced at the next village board meeting that will compel anyone who wishes to address a village meeting to submit his verbiage in writing and it will supposedly be answered by whomever. His town attorney Jim Boan has not responded to an inquiry by this newspaper. Great! That means Mayor Claar and his crew of yessers will not have to hear any opposition to anything they may vote on because any discussion, should it be permitted, will come after the fact. That is certainly a new form of government by the people. You must admit it Roger Claar is

nearly as creative as some of those people America fought in World War II. Hitler viewed truth as an albatross around his neck. His henchman Joseph Goebbels sought to quash truth with his infamous book burning of May 10, 1933. Evil lurks in the shadows, that is why we enacted the Sunshine Laws. Wrong doers hate the light of truth. Remember Dracula? He feared that light would destroy him. That is so true of all evil doers. It might be wise to buy a home some place where free speech is not stymied. It might be wise to start your new business someplace where the Bill of Rights is truly respected. Readers on the other side of the world may wonder at this article. They may be shocked that there are places in America that are not yet in compliance with the liberty our forces won in World War II. To them I say keep reading and you will get a true picture of what parts of America really look like.

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St Andrews recibe regalos “de buen vecinos “ Funcionarios de la escuela parroquial St. Andrews aceptaron oficialmente contribuciones de la compania de seguros State Farm. Representado por agentes de Romeoville Maria Capetillo y Dick Valentine, State Farm presento un par de mastiles de bandera que la facultad y el personal habian solicitado. El Sacerdote de la parroquia, padre Gregory y el director, Joe Leppert reconocen

junto con los agentes de State Farm el hecho que State Farm desea verdaderamente ser “ un buen vecino “ a la comunidad de Romeoville. Mr. Leppert compartio que “el padre Gregory esta muy complacido con estos símbolos altos de patriotismo. Estamos muy agradecidos con la generosidad de State Farm.” Siguiendo la presentacion al aire libre, el grupo procedio hacia adentro para apreciar

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) May 24, 2009 -- Los que somos amantes y fanáticos del fútbol el deporte más popular del mundo - queremos que nuestros equipos jueguen bien, ya sea en la MLS,

en México, en Colombia, Argentina o Europa. Pero esto no siempre pasa. ¿Por qué? El jugador, ¿se ha transformado en un obediente cumplidor de las órdenes del entrenador? ¿Dónde han quedado sus habilidades, sus destrezas y el placer por el buen juego? ¿El entrenador es más importante que el jugador? PAGANI FUTBOL es el primer audiobook multimedia sobre fútbol desarrollado especialmente para iPhone y iPod

una de las cuatro televisiones de pantalla plana que State Farm proporciono a salones de clases de St. Andrews’ Junior

Touch, escrito y locutado por el periodista Horacio Pagani, cronista deportivo con más de 40 años de profesión junto al deporte. Pagani analiza estos temas, comentando en AUDIO y VIDEO cómo el profesionalismo del fútbol ha cambiando la forma del juego. Se ha perdido el placer por el buen juego, placer que el fanático del fútbol quiere recuperar! Los usuarios de iPhone y iPod Touch podrán disfrutar de los mejores relatos sobre fútbol, y escuchar las opiniones de uno de los UNA BUENA SEÑAL, periodistas qué más ESPECIALMENTE EN ESTOS TIEMPOS. saben sobre fútbol. PAGANI FUTBOL presenta los siguientes temas: La Táctica en el Fútbol (audio) El 90% de las tácticas se emplean para evitar que el equipo contrario pueda jugar. Son muy raras de ver en el campo tácticas de ataque. Todo el mundo está buscando una señal alentadora en la economía actual. La realidad es que verán una en más de 17,500 lugares a través de Norteamérica. Durante más de 86 años, los agentes de State Farm han ayudado a la gente a proteger las cosas más importantes. Por eso más personas confían en State Farm. Y esto lo consideramos una excelente señal. COMO UN BUEN VECINO, STATE FARM ESTÁ AHÍ.® Jim Lacey 1300 W Jefferson Joliet, IL 60435 Bus: 815-725-4711 jim.lacey.bznu@statefarm.com

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¿Por qué? El entrenador tiene que dejar que los jugadores desarrollen sus habilidades. El Estratega del Equipo (audio) El jugador se ha transformado en un obediente cumplidor de las órdenes del entrenador. ¿Hay esperanzas de volver a ver el fútbol que le gusta a la gente? Sí, pero tenemos que recuperar al Número 10 del equipo, el “armador”, y darles libertad a los jugadores para que puedan desarrollar sus habilidades y destrezas, sin ataduras tácticas. El Fútbol Argentino (texto) Argentina es uno de los países que más torneos mundiales de fútbol ganó, es un país referente y semillero de talentos. Sus jugadores se exportan a los principales clubes de Europa, como lo son Lionel Messi y Carlos Tevez. El fútbol argentino tiene una identidad propia, tiene raíces e historia que vale la pena conocer. El Hincha de la Selección (texto) ¿Qué nos pasa cuando el que juega es el seleccionado del país de uno? ¿Qué les pasa a

los mexicanos, ingleses, a los brasileros, a los franceses, a los argentinos? El hincha de la selección quiere que su equipo gane siempre pero jugando bien, con el compromiso de mostrar que es mejor del resto, mostrando a sus talentos y sus diferencias en el juego. Maradona DT (audio) Diego Armando Maradona, el mejor jugador de todos los tiempos - más que Pelé - aceptó el desafío de ser el Director Técnico de la selección argentina. ¿Podrá un gran jugador como Diego ser un buen DT? ¿Cuáles son los problemas que tendrá que enfrentar antes de Sudáfrica 2010? El Fútbol Sudamericano (audio) No todos saben que desde Sudamérica el fútbol se fue difundiendo como el deporte más popular del continente, con nueve campeonatos mundiales ganados, la misma cantidad que alcanzó Europea, con países más poderosos y con mejor desarrollo económico y social.

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