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Recess events offer family time outdoors

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emember recess, that anticipated and beloved break in the day, when everything mundane came to a screeching halt and everybody just played?

Well,the Plainfield Park District has found a way to bring back recess for adults who want to share the experience with their children and de-stress for an hour this summer.

Family Recess is a twice-monthly parks-

sponsored program, where families can come out to local parks and play traditional playground and field games, from capture the flag and tag, to four corners and relay races. Games are planned for kids at least 5 years old.

“It’s designed to get people out of the house, come out to our parks and play some games,” park district official Kelly Rathke said.

The Park District tried out the program last year, and participation had picked up by the season’s end. Rathke is hopeful that this

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year at least half-a-dozen families will attend each recess event.

“It’s a time to come out and relax, and have fun with your family,” she said.“It’s definitely a non-competitive evening.”

The Family Recess program is free, and takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings, June 21 through Aug. 9 at parks throughout the district.

The schedule is as follows: • Thu., June 21, 7-8 p.m.

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Boy Scout Park • Thu., June 28, 7-8 p.m.

Eaton Preserve • Thu., July 5, 7-8 p.m.

Clow Stephens Community Park • Thu., July 12, 7-8 p.m.

Streams • Thu., July 19, 7-8 p.m.

Mather Woods • Thu., July 26, 7-8 p.m.

Northwest Community Park See RECESS, page 2

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Plainfield mourns loss of three teens killed in accident

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

The Plainfield community mourned three area teens who were killed in a car accident on Route 126 last week.

On the afternoon of June 4, a car driven by 19-year-old Brian Herrera of Plainfield collided with a semi tractor-trailer truck west of Plainfield near Oswego.

Herrera and two passengers, Tyler Montgomery of Plainfield and

Alexis Banuelos of Naperville, all died after Illinois Police say Herrera pulled in front of a semi tractor trailer heading east on Illinois Route 126 around 3:15 p.m.

Herrera’s car ended up pinned underneath the toppled semi.

The driver of the semi, 45-yearold Scott Fernatt of Hodgkins, was taken to Rush-Copley, where he was treated and released.

Police say alcohol did not play a role in the accident,and authorities are not sure what caused Herrera to take the turn in front of Fernatt’s truck.

A candlelight vigil was held on June 6 at the home of Montgomery.

The goal was to honor the victims and remember their lives. It brought together hundreds of classmates, teachers, friends, family and community leaders.

Business owners came out to offer support to their friend and chamber of commerce president Mike Montgomery, Tyler’s dad.

Montgomery relayed to the crowd the details of the call he received Monday from police, informing him of the greatest loss a parent could ever face.

“I lost it, as anyone would,” Montgomery said.

He shared the microphone with others,who offered their memories of the teens—spunky Alexis who loved to sing; a funny, carefree Brian; and a spontaneous Tyler who had “love for everybody.”

Throughout the weekend, families and friends said their final

goodbyes to the trip at visitation and interment services throughout the community.

In support of the families of the victims, friends have established funds and are taking donations to help the families cover funeral expenses.

Veronica Burleson, a friend of the Banuelos family, set up an online donation site for the family after learning her friends had no insurance to cover expenses. In just a few short days, Burleson shut down the site after receiving more than $9,000 in support.

“I would like to thank everyone who had made a contribution,” she posted on the site. “God has answered and she nor her family have to worry any longer.

Again, thank you on behalf of the Banuelos family.”

Donations can be made to the Brian Herrera Memorial Fund at any area Chase branch. Contributions can also be left under the name of Brian’s father,Armando Herrera.

In lieu of flowers at the weekend’s visitation, friends and family of Montgomery were asked to make donations to assist the Montgomery family.

But the most important support was emotional, something Mike Montgomery felt from the moment his grieving began.

“I love my boy, and I love my family” he told the crowd in front of his home Wednesday night. “and all of you today are my family.

Thank you for sharing this with us.”

News RECESS Continued from page 1 • Thu., Aug. 2, 7-8 p.m.

Renwick Community Park • Thu., Aug. 9, 7-8 p.m.

Four Seasons Park

Daytime games The park district also is offering free programs just for kids.

Games On The Go is a free, organized program of games and crafts offered at parks throughout the Plainfield district. It is designed for participants in grades first through fifth. The programs run weekly through Aug. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Schedule Mon., 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., The Reserve and 1-3:30 p.m., Walkers Grove Tot Lot Tue., 9:30 a.m – 12 p.m., Settler’s Park and 1-3:30 p.m., Old Renwick Trail Park Wed., 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Vintage Harvest and 1-3:30 p.m., Kendall Ridge Park Thu., 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Heritage Meadows Park and 1-3:30 p.m., Caton Ridge Park If inclement weather is forecast, programs will be cancelled. Follow the Plainfield Park District on Facebook and/ or Twitter for cancellation information.

For more information on Plainfield Park District programs and events, and complete address of all locations, visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict. com or call 815-436-8812.

The Enterprise, Thursday, June 14, 2012

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Community supports local teacher battling cancer

By Sherri Dauskrudas Staff Reporter

On April 12, physical education teacher Chad Buccini collapsed during class at Plainfield Academy.

As his body seized, students rushed to his aid, calling 911 and caring for their teacher until help arrived. Buccini, it would later be determined, had a tumor on the right side of his brain.

Now, even more members of the school community are coming to Buccini’s aid, as part of a benefit in his honor.

Bowl for Buccini will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Kegler’s Bar and Grill,905Theodore St., Crest Hill. Tickets for the event are $20, and include cosmic bowling, pizza and drinks, as well as live music from Chicago band, Special Purpose.

The evening also will feature both a raffle and auction to raise further funds. Attendees have the chance to take home a week’s vacation in Michigan; an iPad; autographed baseball memorabilia; and Cubs, White Sox and Wolves tickets.

Merchandise for sale at the event includes T-shirts and wristbands.All proceeds will be used to help defray the costs of Buccnin’s treatment.

Buccini’s prognosis is good, so

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good that the 30-year-old teacher has plans to return to the gym and the classroom this fall. The tumor, which experts say may have been growing for years, is treatable with chemotherapy.

Tickets can be bought in advance at bowlforbuccini.eventbrite. com or at the door. Donations are also being accepted in care of the Chad Buccini Benefit Fund at BMO Harris Bank Plainfield North, 15101 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

Businesses can still sponsor lanes for $100, which includes a

banner and acknowledgement in the program. Donations for the raffle and auction are still being accepted.

Anyone choosing to make a monetary donation in support of Buccini can do so by mailing a check to BMO Harris Bank Plainfield North-Chad Buccini Benefit Fund, 15101 South Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60544.

For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page, Bowl for Buccini, or e-mail the organizers at bowlforbuccini@yahoo.com

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Officials consider plans for business transition district on Route 59

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

John Renzi just wants a decision.

The Plainfield plan commissioner made the plea to village officials Monday to make the call on how downtown properties can be used by potential owners, calling the current lack of clarity in zoning “frustrating.” The plan commissioner added that that village’s current policy of taking each parcel’s requests on a case-by-case basis is impeding progress.

Renzi said he currently is working with developers on properties along Route 59 near Lockport Street, and needs direction before any plans can proceed.

One of those proposed plans is the construction of a BP gas station on the corner of Route 30 and Route 59, a development that would encompass more than one lot and take down the late 19th century Corbin House in the process.Another project in the planning stages sits adjacent to the Walgreens store at Route 59 and Route 126.

But it wasn’t just Renzi who was frustrated.Three branches of village operations came together Monday evening – the village board, historic preservation and planning—to discuss how the strip of Route 59 in the village’s downtown would be zoned in terms of commercial development.

Right now, Plainfield offers what is termed business transition, a zoning that allows for residents in the downtown area to operate businesses in their homes. Business transition also allows new buyers to convert homes into small businesses, keeping the outside façade in place. Additionally, the zoning allows for teardowns and rebuilds in the area, so long as the finished structures remain in line with the residential character of the area. Many homes in the area already have taken advantage of the business transition zoning, and the area features a variety of offices and shops in former

“Right now, you look at what we’ve got on 126, 59 and Lockport, and its like Joseph’s Technicolor Dreamcoat,” John Renzi, Plainfield plan commissioner residences.

But right now, the ability to receive business transition zoning and convert a home or parcel is up to the Village Board. Cases are reviewed and permission granted individually, as the requests come in.

“Right now, you look at what we’ve got on 126, 59 and Lockport, and its like Joseph’s Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Renzi said of the varied zoning options in the small area.

He added that this uncertainty leads to a planning process that is reactive, not proactive, as planners wait for village officials to decide the fate of parcels one by one.

“We have been doing a fairly good job of it, but it’s not the right way,” he said.

Members of the preservation commission and some vocal residents agreed, and said they would like to see the village make the Route 59 corridor,from Route

126 to Union Street, a business transition district. This would grant the rights of conversion to the owners across the board, so sales of these properties can move more efficiently.

“HPC supports a business transition district from Main Street to West Union,” said Suzanne Derrick, the commission’s vice chair.

She also made the request that any parcel with a lot line along Route 59 be considered in the district. Right now, the only parcels that can attain business transition zoning are those with driveway access to Route 59.

“We want to encourage re-use of these homes, and give the buyers certainty,” she said. “We want them to see an alternative to demolition.”

But opening that door made some officials uncomfortable, as they worried about the types of businesses that might end up in the district without oversight.

Village trustee Garrett Peck said that while many communities like Geneva and Grand Haven have experienced success with business transition districts, the village should also look into those that fared poorly.

“Let’s provide our residents and potential owners with a toolbox, not a Pandora’s box,” he said.

Whatever the groups finally decide will determine if the entryway to the village’s downtown maintains a historic, residential character; develops with a more commercial façade; or becomes something in between.

One thing for certain, the district won’t include strip malls.

To that, everyone seemed to agree.

“I don’t see another strip mall going in Plainfield for some time,” trustee Bill Lamb said.

“Look around, there are vacant strip malls everywhere.”

But even without a strip mall, moving to a comprehensive business transition district has some trustees worried.

“To say it all has to be residential buildings is great, until

the whole area is empty because there aren’t enough businesses to support an entire district,” trustee Dan Rippy said. “We shouldn’t handcuff ourselves that way.”

Village Planner Michael Garrigan said he would do the research on other communities with business transition districts, talk to stakeholders and bring that information back at the next committee of the whole meeting in about a month.

Until then, trustee James Racich reminded the group of the challenges of moving a community like Plainfield forward economically, while maintaining its character.

“Plainfield is stuck,” he said.

“We are not Galena. Not Geneva.

Not Naperville. We are trying to retrofit a community for 2012 that was built more than 100 years ago, and there’s only a limited amount of money. So we approach every potential business with an act of desperation.

“What do we want? We want the best for Plainfield. So we must continue to seek out the best for Plainfield.”

The Enterprise, Thursday, June 14, 2012

Mickey O’Neill’s a hit on Lockport

CrackerJacks to host Human Cannonball in Romeoville June 15th

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Anyone seeking a cold beer and a good sandwich in Plainfield can take advantage of a renewed restaurant scene, as several area venues are renovating and opening their doors.

Lockport street saw the much anticipated grand opening of Mickey O’Neill’s, in the space formerly occupied by Finnegan’s Irish Pub. Mickey O’Neill’s keeps the Irish-American style and menu, offering a host of sandwiches, Irish favorites and craft brewed beers on the menu.

Owner and Manager Chuck Rizzo named the location for his mother-in-law, and has said he is

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Mickey O’Neill’s had its grand opening at the former space of Finnegan’s Irish Pub recently on Lockport Street.

excited about the Plainfield site, and meeting a crowd of both regulars and passersby.

The restaurant opened to great fanfare last week, serving up food and drink to lunchgoers, Cruise Night visitors and area business executives.

Tina Estopare, owner of The Perfect Invitation on Lockport Street, called the restaurant a “welcome addition” to the area, after enjoying lunch there with friends on opening day.

“All in all it was a good time,”

she said. “We’ll be back there definitely!”

Rizzo comes to Plainfield with experience in both restaurants and downtown locations, operating existing eateries in Elmhurst and Naperville.

See MICKEY’S, page 11

The Will County CrackerJacks will host their home opener next Friday night, June 15th at 7 p.m. at Brennan Field on the campus of Lewis University. Opening night got a whole lot more interesting when the CrackerJacks announced a special appearance

by Dave “the Bullet” Smith, the human cannonball. Dave will put on a post game display following the CrackerJacks game versus the DuPage County Hounds.

David Smith has performed all over the world including “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno,“The Today Show”, and NASCAR’s CocaCola 600 race where he launched in front of 144 thousand people.

Dave also launched as a part of Nickelodeon’s Kid Choice awards where he was introduced by Ben

Stiller, commentated by recording artist Nick Cannon, and given his countdown to launch by real estate tycoon Donald Trump.

“We are so fortunate to have Dave“the Bullet”Smith performing for the Will County CrackerJacks first game at Brennan Field on Friday,June 15th,”said CrackerJacks General Manager Jamie Toole. “We wanted to do something special and this was the most unique opportunity available. This will truly be a memorable night for Will County.”

The CrackerJacks continue opening weekend on Saturday, June 16th at 7 followed by a matinee 2 game on Sunday, June 17th. For more information, please visit www.crackerjacksbaseball. com or call 815-545-3389.

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Opinions

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Way to go Scott! BTD’s becoming commercial This week, Voyager Media announced the promotion of Sports Reporter Scott Taylor to the position of Sports Editor for all Voyager Media coverage areas.

Scott has done a fantastic job of bringing readers the best local sports coverage around, and is looking forward to implementing further improvements to enhance the way readers get their sports news.Voyager Media Publisher Richard Masterson has the utmost confidence that Scott will bring the Sports Department to the next level.

“Scott has done a great job as a sports reporter and we feel he will do a great job leading the sports team. We are extremely proud of Scott, and he has our utmost support in his new

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undertaking,” said Masterson.

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A big thank you A big thank you goes out to the Plainfield Township Highway Commissioner Sam Reichert and his crew for a job well done on Byrum

Boulevard!

Thanks again!

Therese Rousonelos Joliet

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Screwing up 59 We finally get Rt. 59 in decent shape and for that we are thankful. Now our leaders want to screw it up by putting a gas station at the Rt. 59 and Rt. 30.

What happened to the idea of a historic marker there for the meeting of those 2 historic roads...Rt. 30 and Rt. 66? Maybe some park benches for the

people to enjoy the view. Also a coffee shop at Rt. 126 and Rt. 59 would be great for all the oldtimers who get up at 5 a.m. and would like to visit with their life-long buddies. Something to think about.

Barbara Craig Plainfield

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Several trustees at Monday evening meeting want to keep BTD’s, while others proposed lowering our standards. Several people said they want a Barnes & Noble bookstore replacing several of Rte. 59’s nice homes. When a bookstore ruined Naperville’s historic downtown they started coming to downtown Plainfield.

If trustees ruin downtown Plainfield with a bookstore, or a Kmart people will start dining, and shopping in Oswego, and Sandwich.

Several people who probably own homes along Rte 59,asked for all homes along Rte 59 be rezoned commercial. They complained BTD’s require meetings to protect homeowners living next door to potential commercial homes.

If trustees enforced our PUD agreements BP meeting would of been canceled.

Some want all homes along Rte 59 zoned commercial.Two homes sitting next to each other facing a residential street will be seriously affected. If your home is next to a potential commercial home your property values will drop if all BTD’s become commercially zoned.

Rte 59 so congested that cars are using alleys, and even “private driveways” to get through our congested downtown. Some have parked trailers to prevent cars from using their driveways to get off of Rte 59’s congestion.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation invites you to attend a public meeting concerning a study for the potential improvement of Interstate 55 (I-55) at Airport Road and at Illinois Route 126/Essington Road in Will County. The meeting will be held June 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plainfield Village Hall, 4401 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield.

Naperville Rte 59 required 6 lanes for traffic. Commercial rezoning BTD’s will cause cars to change lanes more often to avoid cars slowing down to pull into businesses. IDOT wants U.S. Rte 30 trucks moved to where IDOT moved Rte 66 to become I-55. The majority of homeowners are against BP. They want “their entire block” left residential. If trustees listen to these homeowners they will draw people to visit Plainfield again.

Allowing businesses in homes along Rte 59 residential neighborhoods will cause serious traffic problems! If Plainfield uses Rte 59 right lanes for turn lanes into BTD’s that leaves only 2 lanes for through traffic! How will trustees keep cars visiting businesses off of our residential streets? Plainfield would need

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to make all their side streets one way toward Rte 59 businesses.

Along U.S. Rte 30 IDOT used one way, and dead end streets to protect children on residential streets. Commercial street had to be closed to reduce accidents. IDOT banned left turns along Rte 59 to reduce accidents. IDOT banning left turns into Dillman Street has not helped U.S. Rte 30 flow any better. Adding commercial districts, or BP will destroy whole historic neighborhoods.

It will make U.S. Rte 30, and Rte 59’s congestion worse. Trustee Lamb recommended commercial districts should only be allowed where land is open.Trustees need enough room for safe turn lanes.

Plainfield requires strip malls, and shopping centers to use traffic lights to get on Rte 59. BTD’s should be discouraged along Rte 59, and U.S. Rte 30.

Between Lockport Street, and Main Street BTD’s are a great idea according to Teska. The nicest shops in Saint Louis are in historic homes on side streets near business streets. Instead of visiting Plainfield’s downtown stores their driving down alleys to avoid congestion! We need to repair the country farm town appeal that our trustees destroyed!

Thomas D. Mooney Plainfield

The Enterprise, Thursday, June 14, 2012

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From Years Past School Board Notes Last year… 2011

District 202 gets good word on achievement gap

• Vietnam veteran Chuck Derer said his love of old war planes brought him to the Aurora airport, where he stepped inside a restored B-17 Flying Fortress from WWII. The day after the visit, the plane, known as the Liberty Belle, crash landed and subsequently burned up in a farm field near Plainfield. The plane was deemed totaled by representatives from the National Transportation and Safety Board. “It’s a darn shame to watch a piece of history fall in shambles,” Derer said. “There are only a few B-17 bombers left in the world. Luckily, I’ve flown on three of them.”

Five years ago…2007 • Friends of Lisa Stebic reportedly turned to a local psychic in their attempts to locate the missing Plainfield woman. The family also more than doubled its reward for information leading to Stebic from $20,000 to $50,000. Stebic has been profiled not only on national news segments, but also on “America’s Most Wanted” and People magazine.

Ten years ago… 2002 • In an Enterprise guest comment, the District 202 Board of Education wrote, in part, “Last weekend, on a beautiful, sunny day, the Plainfield High School Class of 2002 graduated. It should have been a time of pride, happiness and celebration, but instead it became a mere ritual to be endured by many of the students, parents, friends, teachers, guests and board members present.

“The board of education would like to publicly offer an apology for the behavior of a small minority of our students. The lack of respect that was demonstrated that day to our guests, speakers and many of the other students themselves was nothing less than appalling and we are truly sorry. “... For those of you that were not present to observe these actions firsthand, please allow us to share some of our experiences that day. Throughout the entire ceremony, there were the usual catcalls, air horns, dancing and bare feet, but we also had condoms inflated like balloons being batted about, likewise beach balls, and, unfortunately, a couple of obscene blow-up dolls.

Fifteen years ago… 1997 • Plainfield Township Highway Commissioner Tom Leonard expressed his disappointment at remarks made at a meeting of the Plainfield Village Board, which Leonard said had given some township residents the impression that he had asked the village to annex the area surrounding the one-lane Springbank bridge on Renwick Road.

“Nothing could be further from the truth,” Leonard said. “I want the best for Plainfield Township. But why put a two-lane bridge on a horse-and-buggy road?”

The highway commissioner said he hoped to persuade state officials to rethink the project, which, he said, would place a widened, modern bridge on a dangerous curve, adjacent to a set of railroad tracks.

“I want somebody else to look at it,” Leonard said. “We’re already past the traffic volume projected for 2000. It would be a racetrack.”

District 202 officials report that the achievement gap is closing between white students and minority students in Plainfield schools, and that scores are on an upswing among its racial and socioeconomic subgroups.

Carmen Ayala, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction presented updated student achievement data highlighting the results of work since 2004 to improve student academic achievement at the Board of Education’s June 11, 2012 regular meeting.

Overall, District 202 reading scores increased by 18.2 percentage points, and its math scores jump by 20.3 percentage points between 2004 and 2011 – by far the largest increase among the comparison districts of Naperville District 203, Indian Prairie District 204, Valley View District 365 (Romeoville and Bolingbrook) and Oswego District 308. All have similar demographics, and experienced relatively-significant enrollment growth since 2004.

Across the board, the data show significant improvement in standardized test scores for all of the identified subgroups, and showed that district emphasis on serving the needs of its increasingly diverse population has also resulted in higher academic achievement for all of its racial and socioeconomic subgroups, officials said.

District 202 had the most overall growth in percent of students meeting reading standards in four of the six racial and socioeconomic subgroups indicated among the comparison districts – black, Hispanic, white, Limited English Proficient and special education. Likewise, District 202 did a better job closing the “achievement gap” between its white and black students, and black and Hispanic students than its comparison districts,Ayala said in the presentation.

In math, District 202 had the

most overall growth in percent of students meeting standards in five of the six subgroups – black, Hispanic, white, special education and low income.

“This is important to note, because there has been some concern in our community that our focus on better serving all students would somehow negatively impact other students, and the data clearly show that is not the case,”Ayala said.

In several cases, District 202 students had the lowest scores in 2004, and saw those scores rise to be the highest, or among the highest during this seven-year period.

Ayala emphasized that this academic improvement happened during the height of District 202’s growth and community change.

From 2004 to 2011, District 202 grew by 10,387 students – 56 percent. Only Oswego came close, growing by 67 percent, adding 6,520 students.

At the same time, District 202’s white population dropped from 76 percent to 59 percent – a 17 percentage point shift, equal only to Valley View District 365.

However,the news isn’t all good: the economic recession, which has forced the district to cut about 360 full-time teaching, support staff and administrative positions since 2009 appears to have impacted student achievement – and may not bode well for the near future.

District 202 spent less per student in both 2004 and 2011 than any of the comparison districts except for Oswego. Since 2009, District 202 has cut about 360 fulltime equivalent teaching, support and administrative positions and several educational programs to save about $45 million.

Both the radical increase in total enrollment and the significant shift in community demographics and resources brought unique academic challenges that most school districts are only now starting to face,Ayala said.

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For the most part, District 202 student achievement has declined slightly, but measurably since about 2009 – when the district began cutting staff and programs to address operating fund deficits, caused by both the ongoing costs of the district’s growth, the weak economy and unstable state funding.

Bond refinancing In other school board news, trustees approved issuing $16.7 million in bonds to refinance buildingbondsfrom2003and2004.

This refunding is expected to save up to $1.5 million over the next 10 years because of significantly lower interest rates, according to school administrators.

The board also approved refunding debt certificates used to buy approximately 195 acres of land known as the Kelley property.

This action should save District 202 about $800,000.

Plainfield East High School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and Eichelberger Elementary School were all built on this land.

New assistant principals The district board of trustees also appointed three new assistant principals to the district staff.

Kristie Mate, previously an Ira Jones Middle School special education teacher, will be the new assistant principal at Drauden Point Middle School, replacing Angelina Strum.

Walker’s Grove Elementary School will see a new AP in fourth grade, teacher Robert Battey, previously of Ridge Elementary.

He replaces Casey Hartman, who was named principal at Lincoln Elementary School earlier this year.

Special education teacher Erica Schramm becomes assistant principal at the Bonnie McBeth Learning Center. The position is newly established for the 2012-13 year.

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Community Events

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ONGOING Main Street Museum. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Plainfield Historical Society, 23836 W. Main St. in Plainfield.

Free admission. Group tours available by appointment.

Current exhibits include the Opera House Block, local farmer Jim Culver who prefers horses to tractors, and the Plainfield Grain Co. Also featured are exhibits about the 100th Birthday of Girl Scouts, the 1990 Tornado, and spotlights former teachers Janet Brown and Bonnie McBeth.

Call 815-436-4073 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous.

Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational United Church of Christ, at the corner of Rte. 59 and Fraser Rd. Meeting is held in the lounge room. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! www.oa.org.

Tai Chi and Westfield Walkers.

Senior Services Center of Will County wants to keep seniors healthy and living independently as long as possible. Tai Chi is offered here at the center on Tuesday’s and other locations throughout the county. This is a 12-week program and is enjoyed by all the seniors that participate. Join us on Mondays and Wednesdays as we walk the mall. Not only do you get the benefit of walking twice a week, once a month we offer a free breakfast at Panera and an opportunity to hear a speaker provided by Provena Health. You can take a 12-week Tai Chi class for a $20 suggested donation, and you can join our Westfield Walkers Club for $25 per year. For more information please give us a call at 815-7239713.

Plainfield Art League Juried Exhibits. Until July 27,Plainfield Art League, in conjunction with Plainfield School District 202, will be holding two, back-to-back, juried exhibits at the District 202 Administration building at 15732 Howard Street in Plainfield.

Watercolors, oils, mixed media, acrylics, and drawings will all be featured in the second floor gallery. Themes for the two exhibits include “Coat of Many

Colors” and “Independence.”

Award winners will receive ribbons at the monthly art league member meetings held on the second Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S Illinois Street, Plainfield.

Anything Grows Garden Club of Plainfield. 7 p.m. at Plainfield Congregational Church, 24020 W. Fraser Road. Join us for “Garden Talk.” We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month.

Guest speakers, garden projects or day trips are scheduled for every meeting. Dues are $15 for a single membership or $20 for a family membership. For more information contact Anita at awgerardy@sbcglobal.net.

Plainfield Art League Demos. Plainfield Art League holds their monthly art demo every second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the large meeting room, downstairs at the Plainfield Public Library unless otherwise noted - please check website for details/topics.

The Plainfield Library is located on Illinois Street in downtown Plainfield. Art League demos are free and open to the public so come join us and bring a friend! For more info or to become a member, visit www. plainfieldartleague.org, email info@plainfieldartleague.org or call 815-556-9278.

Birth after cesarean. 12-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. meetings the first Monday of the month in Romeoville. Come for encouragement, supports, and information on planning for your next birth. Babes-in-arms are always welcome. Call Melanie in Romeoville at 253-861-5897 for more information, or e-mail VBACesarean@aol.com.

Silent Prayer hour. The members of the St. Mary Immaculate Military Ministry invite everyone to devote an hour together to pray for the dedicated individuals who wear the uniforms of our country.

Please join us on the 3rd Friday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Adoration Chapel for an hour of silent prayer for a soldier (or the soldier’s family). Use the North Wing entrance to the church at 15629 South Rt. 59 in Plainfield. We also invite you to submit a name (s) to be added to our prayer intention list. Please contact Maria Prekop at 312-2596851 or Ann Eckhorn at 815-2549656.

Young Widows Support Group.

Meets once per month at varying locations in the Plainfield/Joliet area. Open to those who have lost a partner and are ready to begin healing and moving forward in life by sharing their experiences with others. Children are welcome.

For more information please contact Amanda at widowswear stilettoschicagosw@yahoo.com “Going Green” Electronics Recycling Project.

In cooperation with Vintage Tech Recyclers, Wheatland Township will continue its recycling of electronic equipment for township residents. Equipment that can be dropped off includes: Computers, Monitors, Memory Sticks, Printer Cartridges, Laptops and accessories, Hard Drives, Power Cables, Network Equipment, Fax Machines, Photocopiers and Cell Phones.

If you have any other items of question, please call us to see if they will be accepted. All items can be dropped off at the Township office, 31 W 236 91st St. in Naperville, Monday

thru Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Jay Madalon at (630) 851-3952 or e-mail to: JayM@ WheatlandTownship.com.

Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family Group. Sundays at 1:30-

2:30 p.m. at Joliet Alano Club (back entrance), 265 Republic Ave. in Joliet. This on-going support group with no fees or dues is for all families and friends of problem drinkers, especially See CALENDAR, page 9

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music. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

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A Novel Idea. 7-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Library.A monthly book discussion for adults featuring thought-provoking fiction as well as non-fiction. Pick up the next title at the Reference Desk.

those who are affected today by growing up in an alcoholic home. For more information contact Al--Anon/Alateen 815773-9623 or visit www.niafg.org for more information.

Food Pantry. To better serve your needs, Power Connection’s Large Food Pantry will now be open on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The pantry is open June 11 and 25. For a $20 donation you can shop the aisles of canned/boxed goods, drinks, desserts, snacks, breads, fruits & vegetables. You will also receive a pre-selected bag of meat. There is no income verification and all residents of Illinois are welcome.

The Clothing Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on those Mondays. We carry clothing for men/women/children as well as household items, furniture, sundries,toys and more.Donations accepted Monday-Thursday,9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (630) 679-6899 or visit www.thepowerconnection. org for more information/services available.

JUNE 14 Bad Boys Craft Club. 10-11 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Too cool for crafts? Not when you’re making mini-weapons, cubecraft (box model versions of famous characters),and awesome origami.

Girls can also attend. For grades 6-12. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib.il.us.

American Folk Music. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Enjoy the day with the sounds of Mark Dvorak.His natural style of performing reaches the deep roots of traditional folk

Concerts in the park. 7:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater in Settlers’ Park.

Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and come to Downtown Plainfield to see The Renditions play pure pop and rock gems from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. For up-to-date inclement weather information, check www.plainfield-il.org the day of the concert.

JUNE 15 Kids Garage Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.in the parking lot of Renwick Community Park, on Renwick Road. Kids will be selling toys, games, books, sports equipment, clothes, and more at this garage sale. For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www. plainfieldparkdistrict.com.

Café Murder: JJC Children’s Theatre. 11 a.m. to noon at the Plainfield Library. The JJC’s Children’s Theatre will be presenting the hilarious murder mystery comedy of Café Murder

by Nathan Hartswick. Audience members will gave a chance to cast their votes for this whodunit performance. Sign up for this program at http:// plainfield.lib.il.us.

JUNE 16 Farmer’s Market. 8 a.m. at the Plainfield Library.Watch for your favorite outreach staff at today’s Farmers Market library table. Be sure to stop by, say hello, and pick up the latest information on what’s happening at the library.

New Catalog Help Session.

10 a.m. at the Plainfield Library.

Drop by the computer lab for a brief demo of the new library catalog. Learn how to find materials, place holds, check your accounts, and get your questions answered.

Fathers Day Fun. 11 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Dads and kids make a lifesaver necklace, sing songs, hear stories, and enjoying a root beer float together. Sign up for this program at http:// plainfield.lib.il.us.

JUNE 18-23 Monet Studio Drop-in.

During museum hours at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville.

Plant some artistic flowers in the Summer Studio and help create a growing mural in this art activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled most days.

Full schedule is online at www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

JUNE 18 AWEsome Electricity exhibit. New exhibit opening at the DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. Build foundations for future learning as you discover what currents, loads, and power sources are and what they do.

All the while, children begin to understand the basics of electricity, how it is generated, and how it moves.

Juggling funny stories with Chris Fascione. 11 a.m. at the Plainfield Library. Enjoy juggling and storytelling with Chris Fascione. Please register each child and adult attending. Sign up for this program at http:// plainfield.lib.il.us.

Brown Bag Teen Writers Group. 1 p.m. at the Plainfield

Library. Bring your stories and poems to share while eating your sack lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Sign up for this program at http://plainfield.lib. il.us.

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New Catalog Help Session. 2 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. Drop by the computer lab for a brief demo of the new library catalog.

Learn how to find materials, place holds, check your accounts, and get your questions answered.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Plainfield Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Deven Romines, 22, 409 Feeney Drive, Minooka, was arrested on May 31 at 9:55 p.m. on W. Lockport and S.Wallin Drive for DUI/alcohol.

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Jason Macikanycz, 26, 203B Laurel Drive, North Aurora, was arrested on June 1 at 4:16 a.m. in the 15000 block of S. Dillman for domestic battery.

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Barbara Blezien, 55, 910 Oakland Lane, East Aurora, was arrested on June 1 at 8:11 a.m. on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Maria Granat, 24, 7900 Normandy, Burbank, was arrested on June 1 at 11:52 a.m. on W. 199th and S. Route 59 for driving with no valid driver’s license.

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Jose Valdez, 43, 1824 Anne Lane, Morris, was arrested on June 1 at 1:19 p.m. on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license and suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

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Timoteo Epinoza, 42, 535 E. Galena Blvd.,Aurora, was arrested on June 1 at 3:22 p.m. on S. Dillman and S. Joliet Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Valentin Martinez, 44, 827 S. Sumner, Aurora, was arrested on June 3 at 9:40 a.m. on W. 135th and S. Van Dyke Road for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Frank Ramirez, 20, 2039 Kentland Drive,Romeoville, was arrested on June 3 at 1:56 p.m. on W. Lockport and S. Miles Avenue for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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Mariana Matamoros, 27, 24205 W. Hazelcrest Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on June 3 at 7:30 p.m. on W. Lockport and S. Route 59 for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

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Kathlyn Meridiola, 20, 2266 Rebecca Circle, Montgomery, was arrested on June 3 at 11:26 p.m. on S. Heggs Road and W. Woods Way for operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance.

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Quintana, 26, 62 12 David Wuester, Chicago, was arrested on June 3 at 11:49 p.m. on W. Oak and Route 59 for

driving without a valid driver’s license.

Edward Lopez, 21, 2416 Meridian Drive, Joliet, was arrested on June 4 at 1:02 a.m. on W. 143rd and S. Route 59 for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

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was arrested on June 6 ay 7:31 a.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 suspended/revoked driver’s license.

Douvris, 51, 12411 S. 18 Dawn Kilkenny Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on June 6 at 10:59 a.m. on S. James and W. Lockport for no valid driver’s license.

Neal Sherman, 51, 2744 Penny Royal Circle, Naperville, was arrested on June 5 at 8:16 a.m. on W. 119th and S. Route 59 for driver and passenger safety belts and no valid driver’s license.

Cameron,30,20916 19 Marsha S. Canterbury, Shorewood, was arrested on June 6 at 11:36 a.m. on W. Riverwalk Court and S. Route 59 for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

Oscar Maldonado, 27, 1881 Pebblestone Drive, Romeoville,was arrested on June 5 at 11:10 p.m. on W. Chicago and S. Dillman for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

Martin McDonnell, 49, 1273 Eagle Crest Drive, Lemont, was arrested on June 6 at 11:44 a.m. on W. 127th and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.

Matthew Nowakowski,21, 8800 S. Harlem, Bridgeview, was arrested on June 6 at 12 a.m. on W. 135th and S. Route 59 for in-state warrant, suspended/ revoked driver’s license and possession of cannabis.

Richard Lopez, 27, 1213 Grand, Romeoville, was arrested on June 6 at 11:47 a.m. on S. Lily Cache Road and S. Lincoln Highway for suspended/ revoked driver’s license.

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Scott Carrigan, 38, 2402 Flower, Joliet, was arrested on June 6 at 12:48 p.m. on S.

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Lily Cache Road and S. Lincoln Highway for suspended/revoked driver’s license.

Highway and W. Renwick Road for DUI with a blood alcohol content over .08.

Nicholas Kinman, 21, 2332 Carpenter Ave., Plainfield, was arrested on June 6 at 4:03 p.m. on S. Fox River and W. Ottawa for no valid driver’s license.

Cozette Chandler, 38, 1259 E. 93rd St., Chicago, was arrested on June 7 at 8:51 a.m. on W. Champion and S. Cinema Drive for no seatbelt/child seat.

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Velazquez, 22, 24 Anthony 1948 Grandview Place, Montgomery, was arrested on June 6 at 9:11 p.m. on S. Fox River and W. Lockport on suspended/revoked driver’s license and in-state warrant.

Frederick Gonzalez, 27, 4122 Campbell, Chicago, was arrested on June 6 at 11:22 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 for DUI/alcohol.

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Erick Quinn, 37, 705 Miami, Joliet, was arrested on June 6 at 1:22 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and S. Route 59 for in-state warrant.

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Robles, 48, 5106 27 Alvaro Woodmere Court, Plainfield, was arrested on June 7 at 12:45 a.m. on S. Lincoln

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Shantal Madrigal, 23, 318 N. Larkin Ave., Joliet, was arrested on June 7 at 12:30 p.m. on W. Oak and S. Route 59 for no valid driver’s license.

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Pierce Knapp, 18, 1262 Brook Crossing Court, Naperville, was arrested on June 7 at 9:55 p.m. in the 14300 block of S. Coil Plus Drive for instate warrant.

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William Rodriquez, 20, 24233 W. Partridge Drive, Plainfield, was arrested on June 9 at 1:16 a.m. on 24233 W. Partridge Drive for domestic battery.

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Richard Flores, 25, 207 N. Webster, Fairbury, was arrested on June 10 at 7:13 p.m. on S. Joliet Road and W. Union for in-state warrant.

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Plainfield Police investigating Target pharmacy robbery The Plainfield Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that occurred on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 3:29 p.m. at the Target store, 12800 S. Illinois Route 59, Plainfield.

A male white offender entered

the Target Pharmacy and gave the pharmacist a note demanding she give him controlled substances.

After the pharmacist provided the substances the subject left the store in an unknown direction.

The offender/offender vehicle is described as the following:

Description • Male white • 25-29 years old • Maroon baseball hat • White “ILLINOIS” t-shirt • Blue jeans • Brown shoes

• Black 2-door vehicle,unknown make If you have any information in regards to the suspect and or possiblevehicleusedinthisrobbery, please contact the Plainfield Police Department Investigations Division immediately.

Residents walk together in Relay for Life

By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter

Residents, students, family and friends from across the Plainfield area came together on Saturday to fight back against a disease that has taken so many lives.

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, a 16-hour long vigil and walk, raised more than $114,000 for cancer research, June 9, at Plainfield North High School.

Teams of volunteers walk the track, mile after mile, hour after hour, to raise sponsorship dollars and remember those who have been lost to the dreaded disease. Organizers say they offer the overnight, life-affirming experience to share hope with cancer survivors, caregivers and other supporters in the fight to eliminate cancer.

This year, Plainfield had more than 385 people on 40 different

teams participate. Already more than $114,000 has been raised, but organizer Ken McMaster said that’s hardly the end.

“Teams and participants can and are still fundraising until August 31,” he said.“Most likely, it will end up around $125,000 to $130,000.”

One of the most moving parts of the event is the luminaria celebration, where Illuminated bags, each named for a chosen person, line the track and continue to glow throughout the night reminding participants of the incredible importance of their contributions.

“As always, the luminaria ceremony was beautiful and emotional,” McMaster added. “We even had two vocalists sing three different songs throughout the ceremony.”

Jennifer Freeman was this year’s Plainfield chairperson for the relay.

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2010 she said it was her first time chairing an event like this one.

“I was a little apprehensive at first. However, when you have such great volunteers that have been doing this for so many years, the event just falls into place,” she

said.

The event stays close to her heart.

Freeman’s father and grandmother both were diagnosed with cancer in 2000.

“My dad helped volunteer for a few years with Relay for Life of Plainfield.A friend of his suggested he get involved after she found out he had been diagnosed,” she explained. “I felt that after my father lost his battle with cancer that I needed to get involved to make a difference.”

Communities throughout Illinois host more than 200 relay events. Plainfield’s event ranked in the top 25 most successful events last year.

If you would like more information about Relay For Life of Plainfield, contact the American Cancer Society at (708) 633-7770 ext. 223 or visit the website at http://main.acsevents.org/site/ TR?fr_id=38318&pg=entry.

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MICKEY’S Continued from page 5 Meanwhile, the Back Door Pub on DesPlaines St. has been renamed and reopened as “Kelly’s Pub” by new owner Kelly Dahms. The location underwent only minor repairs and updates,closed for just a day or two Memorial Day weekend.

A renovation that will take a bit longer is planned on the Village’s north end, in the site of the former Limestone Brewing Company.

Tommy Nevins Corporate Operator Steve Cin and other partners have purchased not only the site, but the entire strip mall on Rt. 59 and 119th street, and plan to open Public Brewing House, a microbrewery-restaurant in the former Limestone space, while continuing to lease the remainder of the mall. Tommy Nevins Corporation owns a variety of restaurants around the country, including the Naperville Tommy Nevins Pub, located on Rt. 59 and 95th Street.

Cin anticipates opening the Public Brewing House by fall of this year. Ardmin Properties, the previous owners of the mall declared bankruptcy earlier this year after long-failed negotiations with the owners of Limestone, the mall’s anchor, and fellow tenant World Gym. Limestone Brewing Company moved out in March and has announced it will reopen near the Fox Valley mall later this year.

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‘C’ is for Cookie on Lockport Street On Sesame Street, “C” is for Cookie, but this month on Lockport St., “A” is for cupcake. Cathy’s Sweet Creations in downtown Plainfield is offering a cupcake for every “A” grade students got on their fourth quarter report cards. Offered through the month of June, students can bring their report cards in to the bakery and get their free treats. As of Saturday, the bakery already had handed out more than 350 little cakes to deserving students. Cathy herself, pictured above said they gave away 600 in the last grading period, and expect to hand out quite a few more this time around.

The Enterprise

Thursday, June 14, 2012

HISTORY-MAKER FOR WILDCATS

Central’s run ends in Supers

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

The top of the seventh inning Plainfield Central showed its mettle last Monday in the DeKalb Supersectional against defending state champ Moline.

Trailing 3-1 after a questionable call in the fifth that led to two runs and an inside the park home run in the fourth, the Wildcats responded the way they had all postseason long.

Karly Jackson led off with a double. Timi Tooley then singled to put runners on the corners.

After as pop out, Morgan Vogt came through with a two RBI double to tie the game.

A groudout got Vogt to third with two outs, where Cailey Baker did the rest, singling home Vogt for the 4-3 lead.

“In the seventh inning I told the team to play the way we can play and whatever happens, happens,” Vogt said. “We played loose, but it didn’t work out in the end. We played good. It was a really good game, it just sucks that we had to lose.”

“I told them to keep their head held high,” Central coach Anne Campbell said. “They battled and didn’t quit.They stayed confident.

You can ask for any more from there. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

However, three straight hits and what appeared to be a blown call at the plate on the next batter tied the score and the next batter hit the game-winning single for the 5-4 win.

It appeared that Rachel Egly’s throw from second to Baker at home clearly beat the runner on a force play, but the run counted.

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Kristina Shahan hits a stand-up double during Central’s 5-4 DeKalb Supersectional loss to Moline last Monday.

going to knock those runners in,” Baker said. “When Rachel moved her over I knew all I had to do anything possible to get the runner in and it felt great. We just tried to calm ourselves down from there. I was so surprised (at the call). I looked at the umpire and I thought he caught me safe because my foot was off the plate.

When he said the runner beat me, I was like ‘you gotta be kidding me.’

Just like that, it was all over. “(The umpire) said that the girl touched the plate the same time as the ball,” Campbell stated. “We can’t control the umpires. We

have to make things happen so they are not a factor. That’s just the way things happen.”

“I was really mad, obviously,” Vogt said of the call. “I guess the plate wasn’t cleaned off. It was a big disappointment, but with the way this game was, it was a good loss to me, I think. We played our hearts out.”

Central scored first on an RBI double by Dominique Roa, but it wouldn’t be enough for the Wildcats.

The Wildcats missed out on a conference championship in the final regular season Southwest Prairie Conference game against

Plainfield North, but they will gladly trade that in for a sectional title.

“I would definitely trade a conference title for a sectional title,” Baker said. “Which one would you rather say you had? I would rather say I had a sectional championship.”

“Coach always says it’s better to win a regional and a sectional rather than conference,”Vogt said.

“I think this is way better. The feeling is so much better.”

That loss, along with a loss to Joliet Catholic to end the season, helped Central when the playoffs came around.

“We had some goals and we knew where we wanted to be after the season,” Campbell said. “After we lost conference, I believe Cailey Baker said that even though we lost, there’s bigger things we can get if we put our minds to it. And it showed.

I’m very proud of them for not quitting after conference.”

“We talked at the next practice about what we need to do for the next game,” Roa said.“We figured out what we messed up on and picked it up.”

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Ludwig named Player of the Year

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

It can be said that Downers South has benefited from Sarrah Ludwig’s heads-up play over the past three seasons—literally.

ALL-AREA Ludwig, the Voyager Media 2012 Player of the Year, has perfected the art of netting goals on headers. She estimates that more than half of her teamleading 29 tallies came via headers.

The last six goals of Ludwig’s magnificent career, in fact, were scored on—you guessed it— headers. Two in the Mustangs’ victory over York to win a Class 3A sectional semifinal game; two vs. Hinsdale Central to help DGS win the sectional title; and two more in the Mustangs’ 6-0 romp over Homewood-Flossmoor for the Benedictine Supersectional crown.

“I’ve always been really good at headers ever since I was younger,” she said.“It’s something that just comes natural to me. I’ve been working on it for so long, and we set plays up. They say, ‘Look for Sarrah’s head.’ That’s the way it’s always been.”

The chemistry Ludwig developed on throw-ins, in particular, with fellow 2012 graduate Jessica Bronke was something to behold the past few seasons.

Asked to explain the success she and Bronke experienced with regard to scoring on throwins, Ludwig replied, “She always

seems to find my head, and I find the ball. There’s nothing really to it. I just go to the ball.”

The rapport b e t w e e n Ludwig and Bronke was a microcosm of what the entire team enjoyed throughout the season. The Mustangs finished 20-6-3 and nabbed the thirdplace trophy after defeating Glenbrook South in the state finals earlier this month. It’s the

Mustangs’ best finish at state since 1992—a year in which they also took third.

“Honestly it’s been amazing,” said Ludwig, referring to the 2012 campaign.“It’s been one of the best years of my four years.

The whole team gets along so well. This team, we have such chemistry and we play so well on the field together. I have some of my best friends out there. We just get it together and kick butt on the field.”

Ludwig will continue to get her kicks—and more headers, no doubt—at the next level of her

career. This fall, she’ll suit up for Valparaiso Univerity, and will be one of three members of DGS’ Class of 2012 playing Division I soccer.

Special Mention: CALLIE O’DONNELL The Plainfield North senior and 2011 Voyager Media Player of the Year tied Ludwig for the area’s best goal-scorer with 29 and led the area in assists with 20. She will be continuing her career at the University of Wisconsin-

Milwaukee.

“Callie will leave PNHS as our all-time leading scorer,” North coach Jane Crowe said. “For the past four years she has consistently found ways to score goals when we need them. She excels at pressuring the opposing team’s defense, and forces them to make mistakes. She is always the See ALL-AREA, page 15

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 14 most dangerous player on the field. Callie is the No. 1 reason for our success over the past four years.”

“I’m pretty happy,” O’Donnell said of her season. “My goal isn’t to go out there and score, it’s to go out and have fun and make good things happen.”

Other members of the 2012 Voyager Media All-Area Soccer Team are:

JAMEI BORGES The Benet senior tallied 12 goals and 13 assists and was a key part in the Redwings’ run to the supersectional. She will be attending St. Louis University next year.

“Jamei Borges has been the engine of our offense at Benet for the past four years as our starting attacking center midfielder,” Benet coach Bob Gros said. “As a team captain, she has emerged as our primary communicator both on and off of the field.”

JESSICA BRONKE Bronke had a stellar senior year, leading Downers South to third place in the state. She finished with 10 goals and 14 assists, including several throwins to Ludwig for goals in the

playoffs.

“She is the ultimate leader out there,” Jacobson said. “She starts everything for us and dominates in the air in the midfield.”

MADIE BURKE A senior midfielder for Benet, Burke scored 12 goals and added nine assists.

“Madie Burke is a four-year varsity starter at Benet who is deadly accurate on set pieces, including direct free kicks and corners,” Gros said. “She has a powerful left foot, and has scored half of her 12 goals on long range free kicks from 25 yards out or further. Madie was our leading goal-scorer during the past two years as a target forward who could hold the ball well up top.”

YASMINE CAHUE Romeoville do-it-all player was an All-SPC selection while scoring five goals on the season.

She was also named team MVP. “She is a junior and has played every position but goalie this year,” Romeoville coach Adele Wallace said. “She is by far the most skilled, talented, patient and poised as a player. She has played sweeper to forward and is tied for goals scored on the team.”

CATHERINE CANIGLIA Benet senior forward led the

team in goals scored with 15 and added five assists for sectional champs. She will be continuing her career at the University of Miami-Ohio.

“Catherine Caniglia has emerged as our leading goal scorer at Benet this year,including nine in our last six games,” Gros said.“She is a dynamic player that can beat defenders one-on-one with speed and sharp cuts as an outside midfielder or a forward.”

ALI COTTRELL If the ball was in Cottrell’s vicinity, you’d usually find her tenaciously battling opponents to gain possession of it. Maine South coach J.J. Crawford noted that Cottrell—the team’s assists leader the past two seasons (she had 20 career assists)—did a great job feeding the ball to Alli Curry when midfielder Jessica Schmidt went down with a season-ending knee injury late in the year. But Cottrell possessed the ability to score big goals when needed, as well (she had 10 this season and 24 for her career).

“She’s our senior leader, and the most competitive girl on the team,” Crawford said.

LEXI COZZI Lockport forward recorded 21 goals and 11 assists as the Porters advanced to the sectional finals.

“Lexi is a powerful forward that has excellent pace as well,”

Lockport coach Todd Elkei said.

“She is a true finisher and is extremely dangerous on the field.”

ALLI CURRY Curry, one-half of the Hawks’ “Ali Connection” (teammate Ali Cottrell being the other), led the

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club with 15 goals this season— none of which was bigger than the goal she scored in overtime to lift Maine South to their own regional championship.

“She’s just amazing,” said Crawford. “She has a knack for finding the goal. She’s not fast, See ALL-AREA, page 16

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 15 but she has an amazing cut move and she has a rocket of a shot.

She’s our leading scorer and it’s because she wants goals. She finds ways to get them.”

JULIE DIVITA A versatile player for Lockport, Divita notched seven goals and seven assists on the season.

“Julie Divita is our most versatile player on our team,” Elkei said. “She has played in the back, midfield, and up front. She has tremendous vision, touch, and ball skills. Julie has raised her game this year become a difference maker on the field.”

ASHLEY HANDWORK Handwork totaled 15 goals and 16 assists for Plainfield North in her junior season.

“Her speed continues to be difficult for defenses to handle,” Crowe said. “She draws a lot of attention because of her speed, so she has learned how to find her teammates resulting in 16 assists this season. Ashley also has played outside mid to give our attack a different look.”

HEATHER HANDWORK T h e sophomore midfielder from Plainfield North scored 19 goals this season for the SPC champs.

“Heather had a breakout season this year as a sophomore,” Crowe stated. “Heather has emerged as one of the top goal-scoring threats in the area. She is extremely dangerous attacking from the outside, which has helped to take some of the focus away from our forwards.”

LAUREN KULAGA Plainfield Central senior midfielder controlled the action for the Wildcats and tallied six goals on the year.

“She has a strong physical presence on the field with good technical and tactical abilities,” Central coach Ken Schoen said. “She moved from center back to center midfield two-thirds into the season. Controls the field really well, and there is nobody in the area who is better in the air. She really is the heart and soul of our team.”

RACHEL LOVELY High Point recruit was the

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anchor of Benet’s defense and finished with three goals and four assists.

“Rachel Lovely is an athletic and physically strong defender who reads the game well from the back,” Gros said. “She is our best one-on-one defender, and breaks up the attacks of many opponents before they have a chance to develop. What separates Rachel though from most defenders is her skill on the ball.”

Bolingbrook sophomore defender was a key part to the team’s success and added two goals on the year.

“She is the quickest, most versatile player I have ever coached,” Bolingbrook coach Martin Uscila said. Last year we gave up 1.9 goals per game, this year one goal per game. We were in every game we played and she was a major factor.”

JESSICA PIKUL

VICKY TIROVOLAS

Downers South senior defender anchored the back and was a threat offensively, scoring four goals and tallying seven assists.

“She is a stalwart in the back,” Jacobson said. “She is a very disciplined girl and a four-year player for us. She works very hard and is tough physically to beat.”

LEAH PLESCIA Lockport defender helped lead the Porters’ defense to the sectional final and dished out five assists for the year.

“Leah is our leader in the back,” Elkei said. “Due to injury Leah was asked to fill a new role on the team and replace our All Sectional center back from last year. Leah without a doubt stepped up and answered the challenge.”

The lone freshman on the team, the Niles West forward scored 17 goals and added eight assists.

“Vicki Tirovolas has tremendous skill and the ability to score,” Niles West coach Brett Clish said. “As a freshman, she tied the school single season record of 17 goals.”

ALLY TOGLIATTI S e n i o r defender from Plainfield East helped team win first sectional title and contributed two goals and three assists, despite playing sweeper.

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ALL-AREA Continued from page 16 “Ally was a four-year starter for us and played most positions on the field,” East coach Jamie Caruso said. “She is an extremely dangerous play maker but we needed her quickness and smarts on defense. Ally is a hardworking, never-quit player and we are going to miss her next year.”

ALEX TRUHLAR Plainfield South junior midfielder had three goals and five assists.

“Alex had a tough year stat-wise, but battled through injuries and double teams every match,” South coach Kevin Allen

said. “Playing center mid, Alex was involved in a majority of possession and looked to get her teammates involved. She is a threat no matter where she is on the field.”

RACHEL ZAMPA A three-year varsity starter, the junior can play multiple positions, but is definitely most suited to be a central player, either on defense, in the midfield or up top. Zampa scored a pair of goals, including the winner in overtime, as JCA won its fourth consecutive regional championship with a 3-2 victory over Yorkville. She has verbally committed to Northwestern University.

Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor contributed

WILDCATS Continued from page 13 emergence of Vogt on the mound, which allowed Kaleigh Nagle to be a vacuum at shortstop.

“I love playing the field,” Nagle said. “When I’m out there I want every ball to come to me. We work well together.”

In the end, the run made by the Wildcats will be remembered by the school and the team for a long time.

“This is a history maker for our school,” Baker said. “We have never gotten this far before.It feels great because this is our senior year and we made a difference for our school.”

To see video of the Baker’s go-ahead single and the controversial safe call, go to buglenewspapers.com/ enterprise. staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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provide.There is nothing like this at any other Chicago course.”

In the past, long hitters might try to reach the green off the tee, with the worst thing being bailing out in the grassy bunker ahead of the green. However, now you might have to lay up farther down the fairway to be safe.

From there is the par-5 third hole, which has the biggest change. Gone is the swampy water hazard down the right side of the fairway with a creek in front of the green.

Now there is a crystal-clear lake down the right side of the fairway and all the way to the right of the green, with a little bit of water seeping over in front of the right portion of the green.

Also changed is the green slope.

Before there was a big elevation change from the front of the green to the back. Now, there is a an elevation change in the middle of the green. The green slopes down from the middle on both sides, so when the pin is in the middle, it is imperative to make it on the shelf.

The green side bunker on No. 5 is nearly impossible to get out of. I should know, that’s where I was. The deepness of it and the closeness to the green makes it a bear and there is no easy spot to bail out of on the hole now with the water still to the right.

With all of the changes to the course, the eighth hole and former signature hole might be overlooked now. However, it is still one of, if not the hardest hole on the course.

On the ninth hole there is a deeper bunker on the left so there

see how you can stack up to it now as to before.

It should definitely pay off in the long run and it would be nice to see some more tournaments get played there as it is definitely a tournament-worthy course.

“I couldn’t be happier with how everything has come together on this project and believe we now have one of the top and most unique golf experiences in the Chicago area,” said owner Jim McWethy.“The work that Ray did incorporating the sod bunkers and the improvements he made to each hole are spectacular.”

The renovation isn’t completely done yet. There still is a learning center being built and a new clubhouse after that.

As newly tabbed Sports Editor Scott Taylor is celebrating his wedding on June 15, the date will be a not-so happy By Mark Gregory anniversary for NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. June 15, 2008 at Michigan was the last time the sports most popular driver hoisted a trophy in Victory Lane.

With a four-year winless streak looming, it made me wonder - is Dale Jr. the Cubs of NASCAR? Maybe he is, but I think its Junior fans that are too similar to Cub fans.

Like the Cubs, Earnhardt is the most popular in his sport.

Like the Cubs, those who are not fans often bring up the lack of wins, only to have any argument fall on deaf ears.

Like the Cubs, Juniors fans simply don’t care if he wins or loses. As long as he drives, they will keep buying Wranglers, drinking Mountain Dew, signing their son up for the National Guard at birth and of course getting No. 88 tats.

Unlike the Cubs, however, Junior cares. While the Cubs for years have been fine with putting out a bad product as long as it sells, Junior has worked hard and this year is one of the most consistent drivers on the circuit.

And, unlike the Cubs - wins are in Juniors immediate future.

staylor@buglenewspapers.com

mark@buglenewspapers.com

Mistwood set to re-open

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

The long awaited wait for the opening of the renovated Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville is here.

The course, which had its ground-breaking in the fall, will open Friday for the general public.

It has been open for members the past couple weeks.

For those who have played it before, they will see several similarities, but mixed in with it will be some exciting new changes, as well as an even more difficult course than before. From the back tees, the course is also playing longer, at 7,028 yards instead of 6,701 yards. The slope has also increased from 140 to 144.

Mistwood has always punished those who sprayed it all over the course, but not there are spots where the punishment is even harsher. In some cases, even a good shot may go punished if not placed correctly.

After a similar first hole, the second hole features one of the bigger changes on the course.

There are two fairway bunkers about 75 yards in front of the green. These aren’t just any bunkers, they are deep bunkers that you will find in Scotland, and now you will find them at Mistwood throughout the course.

“Nothing comes close to the glory of these stacked sod-wall bunkers,’’ course architect Ray Hearn said. “All golfers should experience a round of golf and the fun challenge that these bunkers

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Mistwood features several holes by water, such as hole No. 3.

is no good bailout spot there and the 10th hole has two new deep fairway bunkers for those who wish to challenge the green from the tee.

There are many more small changes coming into the clubhouse, but in general, the course has kept its character, which is important in a renovation.

This is a difficult course and features a layout rarely seen in the area. However, with all of the money that was put into the renovation, the guess is that the prices will also increase a bit.This might keep some of the casual golfers from playing it as much, but if you have ever played it before, it is a must to go out and see the impressive changes and

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across 1 Pelican State inst.

4 Oration setting 8 Common slogan spot 14 It has many fighters 16 Layette item 17 Means of turning an herb into energy?

19 Chaotic situation 20 Garbage tower 21 Mo. when asters usually flower 22 Stormers of Saruman’s fortress, in “The Lord of the Rings” 25 Labor party?

26 Snake’s warning 29 Herb lovers’ chat organized

by Sarah Palin?

35 “The Gods Must Be Crazy” setting 37 Care for 38 Q.E.D. word 39 Synopsis 42 Reclined 43 One putting away groceries 45 Unrestricted

Give a little to get a little. You can’t have it your way without edging toward a friendly compromise this week. Delve beyond the facts to get to the bottom of matters of the heart. Don’t make unnecessary purchases.

Be grateful for what you have. No matter how bad things may seem on the outside, you’ve got it pretty good when you get right down to it. A friend may come bearing gifts or valuable insights this week.

Close the book. Deep reflections during a conversation may bring closure to a nagging situation. You are better suited for solving problems in a group than on your own this week, so buddy up.

Let common sense become a guide. Reflect on your daily regimen and weed out the unnecessary items that impede your progress. Finances are fine in the week to come; there’s no need to shake things up.

Set the bar for success.

This week, you can set long-term goals that will be the foundation of your future. Set out to do all the things you’ve always wanted to do and they will be done. Plan now; act later.

Play it by ear. You may find yourself in a situation in the week ahead where you have no idea what someone is talking about. If all else fails, fake it. Talk the talk, even if you can’t walk the walk.

Your good nature brings out the best in people. In the week ahead, people will come to you for advice and to confide their innermost thoughts because they trust your generosity and sense of fair play.

Bury the hatchet. There’s no reason to keep past animosities burning. Let bygones be bygones, and kiss and make up in the week ahead. Or just shake hands and call it quits if that makes more sense.

Look before you leap this week. Opposites may attract, but you and the object of your affection should have at least a few things in common. A physical attraction with nothing else to support it fails every time.

The best things in life are free. You can have your fun this week and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune Treat a friend to an exciting adventure. Like the ads say, happy memories are priceless.

Dare to daydream. If you follow a whim in the upcoming week, there’s no telling where it may lead.

Become acquainted with interesting new people or an attractive new romantic partner. If all else fails, just goof off.

Handle with care. In the week ahead, a situation in your love life may require a tender touch, so proceed carefully. Follow your instincts when faced with family matters - and avoid a snap judgment.

Down 47 Herb eaten with a nightcap?

50 Quaint contraction 51 Negative link 52 “High Voltage” rockers 54 __ dye: methyl orange, e.g.

57 Eagle’s tail?

59 Iraqi port 63 Remark on another encounter with an herb?

67 Sign of a pageturner?

68 Secret metaphor 69 Slug relatives 70 Naval backbone?

71 Two before iota

1 They may be chocolate 2 Phillips of “I, Claudius” 3 __ Minor 4 Discuss business, in a way 5 Starfish appendage 6 Party host’s ‘ bagful 7 Gig arrangements 8 In addition 9 Single white male who likes the cold?

10 Norse underworld goddess 11 Goddess with cow’s horns 12 Intentionally provoked reaction 13 Fill-in 15 Military wind 18 Wile E. Coyote’s supplier 23 Whaling adverb 24 Arab’s father 26 Olympic event since 1968 27 John’s running mate 28 Like the color of some roofing

30 Goldsmith’s “The __ of Wakefield” 31 Break 32 Frank covering 33 Last Supper query 34 Tijuana toddlers 36 “Up and __!”

40 Swedish group that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest 41 Tiny time meas.

44 Decision about issues 46 Flake 48 Lobbies 49 City near Provo 53 Batting __ 54 Puts in 55 Horse Ranch Mountain’s national park 56 Gymnast Korbut 58 Computer support?

60 Fill 61 Reaction from a bad crowd?

62 Tolstoy’s Karenina 64 Ring of shells, perhaps 65 __ out a living 66 Ball balancer

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Jumbles: • TIGER • FENCE • PICNIC • FELONY

Answer:

He changed the oil in his wife’s car to avoid this -- “FRICTION”

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Health & Fitness Help your pets enjoy summer by easing their allergies Summer is a favorite season for many people. But for a large number of pets, summer may be spent at the veterinarian’s office seeking relief from the itchiness and other problems that are secondary to allergies. Dogs and cats suffer from allergies just like humans do but our pets seek relief from their allergies by trying to scratch them away.

While people have itchy, red eyes and a runny nose, our pets manifest the symptoms of their allergies with red, itchy skin.

Allergies are the body’s immune system over-reacting to certain stimuli in the environment.These stimuli (allergens) include very small particles such as molds, pollens, and dust particles to name a few. The particles can enter the body via the air to the lungs.Medical research has shown that these very small particles can also enter the body by direct contact with the skin and then migrate through the skin to be identified by the immune system.

Also, the allergens may be protein substances in the food and can be exposed to the immune system after being absorbed by the intestines. Another common substance that pets can be allergic to is flea saliva.This saliva is introduced into the body as the flea is attached to the skin and is taking a blood meal.

Certain breeds of dogs are thought to be genetically prone to allergies.These breeds include Retrievers, Dalmatians, Pugs, and many Terriers.

Trying to discover what a pet is allergic to is often an exercise that ends in frustration. The first step is to rule out a flea allergy

by a careful examination for fleas or flea “dirt.” In some cases a trial of a fleas control is needed when there are strong but unconfirmed suspicions.

Next, looking at the age of onset wmay be helpful as food allergies tend to have a slow onset over many years of exposure to the same protein source in the food.

Seasonal timing of the itchiness may be important in eliminating food allergies. The best way to evaluate the patient for inhalant or contact allergies is to perform a skin test which involves a small amount of the allergen being injected under the skin and then examining the site for a reaction.

Completing a food elimination diet identifies food allergies.

That is, changing the diet to a protein and carbohydrate source that the patient has never been exposed to. For example, if a diet is venison and potato based, then nothing else passes through the patient’s stomach except those ingredients.

While many patients have allergies, only a few actually arrive at the point where we know specifically what they are allergic to. For those patients, we can attempt to hyposensitize the patient to the allergens. That is, over a period of months, an owner would give small injections of the allergens to try to get the immune system to get used to the allergens, thus minimizing the body’s over-reaction and

symptoms.

Many times we can manage our patients symptomatically.

Some animals respond well to antihistamines. The addition of the Omega-3 fatty acids can be helpful as well. Using shampoos to clean the surface of the skin from the residual allergens is becoming recognized as a useful strategy to minimize the allergen’s opportunity to work its way into the body.

With moderate to severe cases additional medications may be needed. Historically, veterinarians have used corticosteroids to help decrease the itchiness. The corticosteroids are very effective in stopping itchiness,but can have some adverse side effects such as increased thirst or excessive urinating. Because we want to avoid the side effects, another medication called cyclosporine can be used to modulate the immune system. This medication has been shown to be as effective as corticosteroids.

Almost a quarter of the patients I see in the summer months have symptoms related to allergies.

That’s a lot of unhappy dogs and cats. So if your dog or cat is scratching, see your veterinarian as soon as possible. With your vet’s help, your pet should enjoy the summer months as much as you.

Dr. Mark Howes, DVM is the owner and medical director of Berglund Animal Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own veterinarian to evaluate their pet’s illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Howes at (847) 328-1440 or view his web site at: www. berglundvet.com

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Q. I have sacrificed a lot for my current job and company.

Unfortunately, I don’t see an equal amount of reward coming from my boss or organization.

She seems to take all the extra work I do as expected. If I’m going to work this hard, I want some guarantee of promotions and higher salaries. How do I stop being taken for granted?

A. If you want to avoid being taken for granted at work, you need to give up the myth that just working hard and doing a good job is the golden ticket to being promoted and paid more.

Being a martyr is truly dumb because the only one who suffers when you sacrifice is you.

Everyone around you at work simply benefits from your extra

effort since it makes their job easier without having to do anything for you.

T h e marketplace works on the idea that you give something and someone gives you something back. If we give ourselves away without an agreement about a return benefit, others will be happy to take advantage of you.

Ask yourself if you have ever put together a plan inside your own head about your ideal situation at work. Imagine you have a magic wand and you could

invent the job you’d most like to do and the salary you’d earn.

Now imagine a path between where you are now and where you would like to end up.

The next step involves sitting down with your boss and communicating your goals. Your boss is in the best position to tell you what you need to do to reach your dream job. Your boss can also tell you if there is no way she or the company can offer you what you want.

Even if you get bad news from your boss, you now are prepared to do better planning.

I’ve coached people who have spent over a decade at their jobs before they discovered they would never get the salary or position they wanted.

If your present employer doesn’t have the budget, motivation or opportunity you crave, you will now be free to plan your destiny somewhere else. You won’t vent, complain and work even harder, hoping you can force your job to become your dream.

The main ingredient you are missing isn’t appreciation; it is a solid road map between where you are now and where you want to be. Once you have your map, you’ll be back in control not waiting for your boss to hand you what you want.

The last word(s) Q. I have a coworker who acts like he is a 3-year-old. Is there

any good reason for an adult man to act like a preschooler at work?

A. Yes, many people learned to talk but never learned how to talk effectively. Just make sure that if he acts like a toddler, you don’t join him.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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Wife secretly kept years of debt hidden from husband Dear Dave, R e c e n t l y, I discovered that my wife secretly kept and used credit cards over the last several years. I also found out there are two liens on our home from some of this debt.

She was hiding the mail from me so I wouldn’t find out. I’m angry about the dishonesty, but I want us to get the debt cleaned up.

What do you suggest?

Tom Dear Tom, This debt and the liens are a symptom. What we’re looking at here is a repeated pattern of lying and deception. Anyone can become scared or ashamed and make a mistake, but this has happened several times. It’s called financial infidelity for a reason. Really, it’s the same kind of lying as sexual infidelity. It hurts and makes people angry on a lot of the same levels, and that’s because it’s a broken trust.

Assuming that you guys can talk things out and heal this rift

in your marriage, you’re going to have to contact these credit card companies and try to settle the debts. You guys aren’t bringing home a lot, so you need to start scratching together every nickel and dime you can and make an offer to erase these debts. That will also remove the liens on your home. Many times creditors will settle a debt for pennies on the dollar. If you’re lucky, you may be able to get them to accept about 25 percent of the amount owed.

But I think you’ve got a much bigger problem here. You guys have some serious issues that need to be resolved. I’d advise

going to your pastor, if you’re in a good church, or finding a reputable marriage counselor.

Your wife needs to understand, loud and clear, that this kind of crap has to stop immediately!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s most

trusted voice on money and business.

He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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