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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Volume 126 No. 51
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JJC foundation votes to terminate relationship with college
Foundation cites concerns of maintaining independence By nick ReiheR
By Rachel hinton FOR ThE ENTERPRISE
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Downtown Plainfield came alive as Plainfield residents lapped up summer rays, good food and fun at this year’s Plainfield Fest. The good weather allowed many to come out over the course of the weekend to win prizes or try new food from one of the many food vendors present this year. This year’s festival, hosted by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation, ensured there was something for everyone, young and old. And changes to the layout, which included the beer tent being moved in front of the fire station, and live performers in the food court area, received a warm welcome from some of the returning fest-goers. “The food being in its corner helped with congestion and the bumper cars were a nice addition,” said Savannah Riestenberg. “I liked the layout and the focus on local businesses.” All food vendors were together this year, forming a food court area that sold various treats from funnel cake to ice cream. Changes to the layout were not alone; the haunted house was also different, still inviting children and adults to run through it. Food was never far from any of the carnival rides, including the Pharaoh Fly and the Freak Out, onlookers could be seen enjoying lemonade or caramel corn as teenagers and adults enjoyed flying over those still waiting in line.
Officials from the Joliet Junior College Foundation want to rework the contract with the college’s Board of Trustees following recent disciplinary action taken against the foundation’s executive director by the administration. In a July 17 letter to JJC President Debra Daniels, Foundation Board President Thomas Osterberger said the foundation board voted on July 16 to terminate the contract with the school in hopes of renegotiating one with respect to daily operations of the foundation. The contract requires a 120-day notification of termination. “The Foundation Board is concerned about its independence as a 501(c)3 and in maintaining the confidentiality required by its donors and felt that given the extended termination period, immediate action was necessary,” Osterberger wrote in the letter to Daniels. The impetus for the letter was the June 30 action by the JJC administration to place Foundation Executive Director Kristin Mulvey on paid administrative leave. The issue began several weeks ago when a JJC employee made a complaint against Mulvey. During that complaint process, the employee was reassigned to another department, which meant that some critical clerical work was not
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(TOP PhOTO, GOING DOwN) Plainfield residents enjoy the Freak Out, one of the popular rides of the night, Saturday at Plainfield Fest. This ride, located near the middle of the festivities was a favorite of teens and adults. Kids and parents played near the park Saturday at the fest. There was also a kid’s zone for children near the food court. Visitors to the fest walked along the main road where games, food, and other items were located. Those who participated in street games were able to win prizes like that age-old fest standby, stuffed animals. PhOTOS BY RaChEl hINTON
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