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YORKVILLE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

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By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com

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The Yorkville Community Band performs in Community Park July 4 after the parade during Yorkville’s Independence Day Parade and Town Square Park festivities.

LET FREEDOM RING Fireworks, parade, band concert highlight celebration Y

orkville hosted its annual Independence Day celebration last weekend in Town Square Park.

Organized by a committee of volunteer city residents, the Fourth of July activities began the morning of July 4 with the city’s annual parade. Despite construction on Somonauk Street and Route 47, crowds lined the parade route under sunny skies.

The event also featured performances by the

Yorkville Community Band, comprised of current and former Yorkville High School Band members, under the direction of Victor Anderson, YHS Band director, and Kids Foot Race in the park, sponsored by the Yorkville Junior Women’s Club To cap off the celebration, thousands of area residents attended the city’s annual fireworks display Saturday evening near the corner of Route 47 and Countryside Parkway.

A group of 6-year-old girls race for the finish line in the Yorkville Junior Women’s Club Kids Foot Race July 4 during Yorkville’s Independence Day Parade and Town Square Park festivities.

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Business barrier Access to shops in Yorkville mall limited by routes 47, 34 construction / 3

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Oswego Village President Gail Johnson said she is attempting to organize a meeting with mayors and officials in Kendall County to discuss a serious push to extend Metra service into Kendall County along the BNSF Line.

Among those officials she hopes to connect with are Plano Mayor Bob Hausler, Kendall County Board member Scott Gryder, Yorkville Mayor Gary Golinski, Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley and Sandwich Mayor Rick Olson.

“Our hope was just to have a frank conversation about how we move forward,” Johnson said. “My goal is to establish a task force and have each of the mayors decide who would serve on that from their village.”

From there, Johnson said the task force would present their findings to Metra.

“We need to put our collective heads together,” she said.

Johnson said most of the city officials who will gather in the coming weeks say they are on board with putting a Metra stop somewhere in Kendall County even if it isn’t in their respective town.

Hausler said he would like to see the rail service extended all the way to the city of Sandwich. He explained that the service could end at Sandwich, with stops in the cities and villages along the BSNF Line including Oswego, Yorkville, Montgomery and Plano.

“I don’t think it’s com-

“Obviously, if we join the RTA it’s going to have to go out to a referendum so our first discussion would be are there other alternatives out there?”

Gary Golinski Yorkville mayor

petitive, but the farther west that the termination point is, Metra can serve all the communities,” he said.

“I think it would be beneficial to serve all the communities.”

Hausler added that getting voters to join the RTA could be a tough sell.

“It would have to be sold to the voters and if it would create economic development and be good for each community then that would be the selling points – not only the ridership but the economic development that it would create,” Hausler said.

He added that he is confident that extending Metra service would be good for economic development.

“It would bring people other than residents of the city to the downtown,” he said. “Most of the communities to our east that have a Metra station usually have some other type of development around it.”

One issue the task force will have to tackle is how to pay for maintaining Metra service if commuter stations are built in Kendall County.

See METRA, page 2

2X NEWS • Thursday, July 9, 2015 • Kendall County Record / KendallCountyNow.com

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By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com The village of Oswego’s Park-nRide has officially closed.

The bus service that brought commuters from the Park-n-Ride in the lot near Mill and Orchard roads to the Metra station at the Aurora Transportation Center in downtown Aurora ceased operation June 30.

The Oswego Village Board eliminated the service when they voted to pull the Park-n-Ride’s $80,000 budget line item from the village’s fiscal 2016 budget. The village’s fiscal year began May 1.

Carrie Hansen, interim village administrator, said the village is still responsible for maintaining the vacant 120-space parking lot.

“Who knows what the future of that facility is. If we do re-institute it, it’s there,” she said. “It’s unfortunate that it’s not being used at this point.”

She added that the village is hoping to use the lot as a parking lot for a proposed Metra station.

“My understanding of it is we have seen the ridership steadily decrease and for the expenditure it was decided that we would discontinue the service,” she said.

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Hansen added that users of the Park-n-Ride are directed to go directly to the Aurora Metra station.

“That’s the only other option there is for them at this point,” she said. “We feel that long-term this is viable and something the region wants.”

Ridership peaked at the Park-nRide in 2008 – just prior to the recession – and has never recovered.

In addition, a grant the village had been using to fund the operation of the Park-n-Ride’s bus service expired and the village has had to use its own revenues to pay the Kendall

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The village of Oswego’s Metra Park-n-Ride facility, which served Metra riders from throughout Kendall County, closed after 11 years of operation June 30.

A 12-year-old Montgomery girl was killed and her father injured Saturday when the ATV they were riding on in central Illinois left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned, according to an Associated Press report.

Isabella S. Erickson, a student at Plank Junior High School in Oswego, later died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Isabella Erickson was driving the ATV and her father, John A. Erickson, 36, was a passenger on the ATV at the time of the crash, according to the sheriff’s office.

Following the crash, Erickson and her father were airlifted to a Springfield hospital about 43 miles from the crash scene.

On Tuesday, School District 308 Superintendent Dr. Matthew Wendt issued a statement confirming that

Isabella Erickson had been a student at Plank Junior High School during the past school year.

“Our sympathy, concern and prayers Isabelle S. are with the Erickson Erickson family,” Wendt said.

Wendt continued, “At this time, words cannot express our grief and heartfelt sympathy for Isabella’s entire family. Family and friends have shared how Isabella was a wonderful, warm and caring girl who displayed a remarkable talent in art. She will be deeply missed by her fellow students, teachers, and the staff at Plank Junior High and throughout the district.

“The loss of someone so young is a tragedy for us and healing will require time and effort. A student’s death is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and stress for some

students. If you feel that your children are having difficulty, we encourage you to discuss their thoughts and feelings to help them work through their grief and concerns.

“To that end, we are fortunate to have a team of experienced counselors and other trained staff members who can provide needed comfort to students and employees. We will have a crisis counseling team on-site at Plank Junior High School. Anyone wanting to seek support throughout the summer is urged to contact Plank Junior High School Principal Jim Martin at 630-551-9410.”

Visitation for Isabella Erickson is scheduled for this 2 to 7 p.m. July 12 at Dieterle Funeral Home, 1120 South Broadway Avenue in Montgomery.

The Erickson family welcomes students who wish to attend and asks them to wear a tie-dyed shirts to honor Isabella.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m.

July 13 at the funeral home.

Area Transit to transport Metra riders between the Park-n-Ride and the downtown Aurora Metra station in downtown Aurora.

“We just weren’t getting the fare box recovery that was necessary in order to justify the expense,” Hansen said.

BRIEF Newark budget shows increases

The Newark Village Board recently adopted its 2016 fiscal year budget appropriation ordinance.

Due to upcoming repairs, some budget expenses show increases over last fiscal year’s budget.

Appropriations in the village’s wells and water fund have been increased to $180,000 due to scheduled repairs.

In addition, equipment appropriations were increased to accommodate the purchase of a new pickup truck with snowplow.

The cost for police and mileage also have been increased under terms of a new policing agreement with Kendall County.

In other business, the board organized a committee to review the village’s water rates.

Named to the committee were Richard Spraggon, Darald Nelson, Dan Cassin and Robert Nordengren.

– Kendall County Record

Metra studying environmental impact of a possible extension • METRA Continued from page 1 However, Johnson and other elected officials say there are a couple of ways to approach funding, including adding a township levy as Kenosha, Wisconsin, did when they received Metra service but didn’t join the RTA. Any decision to join the RTA would have to be put to the voters of Kendall County, Golinski added.

“Obviously if we join the RTA it’s going to have to go out to a referendum, so our first discussion would be are there other alternatives out there?” Golinski said.

Golinski said he would be fine with using a sales tax to fund Metra since people from other communities would pay it when they

“I don’t think it’s competitive, but the farther west that the termination point is, Metra can serve all of the communities.”

Bob Hausler Plano mayor

shop in Kendall County.

“We’ve been talking about Metra since I’ve been involved with the city, and there’s been some studies in place but no real movement, and if we want this thing let’s go for it and if not let’s stop talking about it,” he said. “This county has to get serious – do we want it or don’t we? And if we do, we better start moving on it.”

Metra is currently in the environmental impact phase of the study that Carrie Hansen, interim Oswego village administrator, said is the first of three phases for the extension on planning.

The engineering study has just begun, she said, and takes about 18 months to two years to complete. Should the Metra Board of Directors approve the environmental impact study, they would move on to design and land acquisition and then, finally, with approval, begin construction.

In May, the Metra Board of Directors voted to add Yorkville to the environmental engineering study.

The board awarded a contract to Muller and Muller, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for the BNSF Service Extension-Yorkville Station. The con-

tact for engineering services was slated to cost $557,635, according to information from board’s meeting packet.

Metra received a $7.5 million federal earmark more than 10 years ago to study the possibility of extending BNSF service into Kendall County.

According to Metra, the project is funded in the Capital Program by two federal grants dedicated solely to the BNSF extension and requires no local match.

In 2012, Metra’s Board of Directors approved two professional services contract awards to engineering firms to study the feasibility of extending service from the current end of the line in Aurora to Oswego.

Additional scope items included a new overnight train storage yard and two station and parking

facilities in Montgomery and Oswego.

The yard facility would consist of tracks, maintenance platforms, a crew welfare building, lighting, access roads and parking, according to Metra.

Metra’s records indicate that the engineering firm’s preliminary investigation of the proposed Oswego yard site revealed that it was inadequate to satisfy Metra’s yard needs and they began investigating alternate sites which included Yorkville.

Hansen said the village would like to see the environmental phase of the plan move forward in earnest after stopping and starting for years.

“There certainly is movement out here to make sure that we at least study to determine whether or not we are going to proceed any further,” she said.

Kendall County Record / KendallCountyNow.com • Thursday, July 9, 2015 •

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Judge revokes bond for woman accused of trying to kill children KENDALL COUNTY RECORD

Photos by Eric Miller – emiller@shawmedia.com

A maze of pylons along U.S. Route 34 just east of Illinois Route 47 in Yorkville serves to block eastbound motorists from turning left into a strip mall at the northeast corner of the intersection.

Access to shops in mall limited by Route 47, Route 34 construction

A Kendall County court judge agreed to revoke the bond of a Montgomery woman accused of trying to kill her children, court documents Pamela J. said.

A j u d g e Christensen agreed to revoke the bond of Pamela J. Christensen, 47, of Patron Lane, Montgomery, after she was found to have left her home on three occasions in June.

Christensen was charged in September 2014 with multiple counts of

attempted murder, aggravated battery and unlawful restraint. Her bond was originally set at $1 million with GPS monitoring.

That bond was reduced to $750,000 on May 11, 2015, with GPS home confinement.

According to court documents, Christensen went outside her home on three occasions in late June. As a condition of her release, she was to remain at her home at all times except for medical appointments.

After she left her home on June 28, her husband called 911 and an ambulance was sent to the home.

Christensen was taken to an area hospital for observation.

By DAVID LANZAFAME dlanzafame@shawmedia.com

BRIEFS

Businesses in the small strip mall at the northeast corner of Route 34 and Route 47 in Yorkville are feeling blocked off from their customers as a result of the continuing construction at the intersection.

Contractors for the Illinois Department of Transportation recently installed a center median on Route 34 past the center that prevents eastbound motorists from making lefthand turns into the strip mall.

To Andie Groff, owner of the Chocolate Shoppe at 175 East, W. Veterans Parkway, the median might as well be a wall with the number of customers she’s lost in recent weeks.

“In front of our store, there used to be a median that you could drive over and turn into our strip mall,” said Groff. “Now with this new plan of widening the road, they added a high concrete median that you can’t drive on and now there’s no entrance into our strip mall.”

While the strip mall and its businesses are not completely cut off from potential traffic, the only way to get in is through an access road through the nearby BP gas station off of Route 47. This path isn’t too difficult for locals who know how to get around, according to Groff. But she said it causes confusion for those unfamiliar with the landscape, which leads to lost business.

Groff said that she and her fellow businesses have already felt the pinch from a lack of customers. A hot dog stand, Mr. Tube Steak, recently went out of business.

Sheriff seeks info on vehicle burglaries

Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to lock their vehicles and immediately reThe Kendall County port any suspicious activity Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on several motor they witness by calling 911.

When reporting suspicious vehicle burglaries that have activity, please attempt occurred in the past week. to obtain the license plate The burglaries occurred numbers of any vehicles in the early morning hours involved as well as clothing of July 2 in the Fox Lawn descriptions of any subjects subdivision in Yorkville and involved. the Boulder Hill subdivision Any tips or information in unincorporated Kendall regarding these burglaries County. or any other crimes can be Burglaries also have ocdirected to detectives@ curred in the early morning hours of July 6 in the Rosehill co.kendall.il.us, or 630-5535856. Callers who wish to and Fields of Farm Colony remain anonymous can call subdivisions in Yorkville. the Kendall County CrimeUnlocked vehicles were stoppers at 630-553-5999. targeted by the thieves.

– Kendall County Record The Kendall County An orange pylon stands on Route 34 in front of The Chocolate Shoppe, just east of Route 47. Shop owner Andie Groff says a recently added median has hurt her business.

“Last year, when the construction started [on the widening of Route 47], our business decreased by 80 percent overnight,” said Groff. “Things were OK until they put the median in. It’s been there for six weeks and it’s affecting all of us because you can’t get in here.”

According to Yorkville City Administrator Bart Olson, the process of ap-

proving the construction at the Routes 47/34 intersection was done through numerous meetings with IDOT a few years ago and the complaints from local businesses are nothing new.

“We’ve received a few complaints over the years, and have tried to work with the businesses to clarify information and manage issues as they come up,” Olson said.

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Thursday, July 9, 2015 Kendall County Record • Page 4

OUR VIEWS

Heroin’s reach in Kendall County Authorities: Education is key to thwarting its spread As we recently reported, a string of three deaths in Kendall County over a three-day period in May from suspected heroin overdoses left county law enforcement officials and first responders wondering if it was an anomaly or the start of a new trend.

The deaths occurred in three different county communities May 22-24.

One death was reported in Yorkville, another in Montgomery and a third in the unincorporated Boulder Hill Subdivision. The three deaths followed a heroin overdose death reported in Oswego in February.

In addition, Oswego Fire Protection District Chief Mike Veseling reported the department has already responded to five heroin-related overdoses this year compared to eight heroin-related overdose cases all of last year.

“Obviously, heroin (use) overall is up from what it was 15 years ago,” Veseling said.

Tragically, heroin use has been on the rise across the country as the highly addictive and deadly drug has, evidently, become cheaper to purchase. Law

enforcement officials have watched the use of the drug spread out from urban areas into the suburbs over the past several years.

To stem this rising tide, Kendall County Sheriff Dwight Baird said people must be educated on the dangers of heroin. We agree. That means parents and educators here and across the country need to increase their efforts to inform and warn young people that heroin is a serious, addictive and quickly deadly drug.

Baird said heroin has been on the radar screens of the sheriff’s office and other local law enforcement agency for some time now. Those agencies, we believe, need to continue those efforts to thwart the spread of heroin here. In addition, the county coroner’s office and fire protection districts must keep the sheriff’s office and county municipal police departments informed of all suspected drug overdose cases. A free flow of shared information by law enforcement agencies at all levels, fire protection districts and the coroner’s office is vital to preventing the spread of this most dangerous drug.

Combatting abuse in state’s nursing homes We support a bill in Springfield that would allow for video and audio monitoring devices in nursing homes to help combat and prove abuse.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office said Illinois has more than 860 nursing homes with more than 76,000 residents. Those numbers likely will increase as the state’s population ages. As a result, the about 5,000 complaints per year of abuse, neglect or theft of property by nursing home staff also is likely to increase. The Illinois Department of Public Health found 106 allegations to be valid in 2013.

Allowing residents to install audio or recording devices in their nursing home rooms should help deter abuse of nursing home residents. It also should help prove incidents of abuse, neglect or theft that might have been swept aside in the past because of a lack of evidence.

One key part of the bill makes it fair and not an invasion of personal privacy: All residents in a room would

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have to approve the installation of a camera. If one resident wants it installed but a roommate does not, then the camera will not be installed.

The legislation (House Bill 2462) also prohibits a nursing home from retaliating against anyone for using the devices.

Three other states allow for the use of audio and recording devices in nursing home rules. The bill is awaiting a signature from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Casting ballots in favor of the bill were Kendall County area lawmakers State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego; State Rep. John Anthony, R-Morris; State Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora; State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood; State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris; State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield; and State Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove.

We urge Rauner to follow suit and sign this piece of legislation that would help fight abuse, neglect and theft in Illinois nursing homes.

Still shoveling junk mail as summer’s Dog Days draw near Can you hear ’em a-woofin’?

The Dog Days of summer are nearly here. The Dog Days, generally defined as stretching from early July through August, got their name either because this time of year is for the dogs or because this is the time of year when Fido the dog star (or something like that) rises over the horizon each evening.

Well, we don’t care about where the name came from anyway, do we?

All we’re interested in is knowing that this is summer.

Of course I’m interested in finding something to fill this space each week. And as I was sitting at my desk shoveling junk mail into the appropriate circular file, I couldn’t help but notice some really, really fascinating items.

So, here are a number of things I never would have found out if I hadn’t opened all that junk mail each and every day our trusty mail carrier showed up out front here at the Matile Manse: In honor of the Dog Days, I’d like you to know that the excessive fear of dogs is called cynophobia.

“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” we used to recite in school, imprinting the discovery of the New World on our impressionable minds. But do you know what Columbus discovered in 1498?

Venezuela, that’s what. A later Spaniard, apparently fascinated with the prevalence of rivers in the place, dubbed it with the Spanish name for “Little Venice.”

The busiest route for international phone calls is between the U.S. and Canada. I’m sure the NSA isn’t listening in on them, either.

The woodchuck belongs to the squirrel family.

Speaking of squirrels, when Captain Cook reached the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, he named them the Sandwich Islands after one of his patrons, the Earl of Sandwich. He could have saved a lot of confusion if he would have just asked the locals what the name was.

How slothful is a sloth (columnist’s aside: sloth is my very favorite deadly sin)? Well, on the ground, a sloth travels (and I’m using the term advisedly here) at about six to eight feet a minute. But when we combine

REFLECTIONS Roger Matile that with the fact that a snail travels at the rate of about 23 inches per hour and some species of bamboo grow at the rate of three feet a day, what can we deduce? Absolutely nothing, as far as I can determine.

Uncomfortable in your own skin?

Don’t worry. Every 15 to 30 days, the human body completely replaces the outer layer of skin.

Been meaning to start that exercise program, but just haven’t had the time (or inclination)? Says here that cross-country skiing can use up to 540 calories an hour. Therefore, this is a perfect time to put off that exercise program until you’ve bought a complete set of equipment and we have enough snow to begin cross-country skiing.

To retain the freshness of an opened jar of pimentos, add vinegar to the jar and store the remaining pimentos in the ‘fridge. Or better yet, just throw the whole thing away. I hate pimentos.

The only true flying mammals are bats. There are about 950 species of the things.

Before storing turnips, cut off the leafy green tops. Otherwise, the tops will extract nutrients from the turnips. Wait…turnips have nutrients?

Your taste buds – and mine, for that matter – can distinguish four main types of flavor: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. And pie. Don’t forget pie.

The most common contagious disease is the cold. The most common non-contagious disease is gum disease.

Saffron, known for its golden color, is the dried stigma of the autumn crocus.

From about the time of the Revolutionary War until World War II, Americans were, on average, the tallest people in the world. After World War II, however, we lost our preeminence in height, due to a number of factors including universal health care and income inequality compared to European countries,

according to population studies at the University of Munich.

In the United States, taller people make more money on average, as they are perceived as “more intelligent and powerful,” according to a study published in 2009 in the Economic Record.

The first U.S. savings bank was the Provident Institute for Savings in Boston, started in 1816.

The most destructive insect in the world is the desert locust, which was immortalized in the Bible. The bug, which is found in Africa, the Middle East, and India, can eat its own weight every day. I will not make a joke about teenagers here.

When astronomers talk about a “young” star or an “old” galaxy, they’re talking a different language than ours. In astronomy, a cosmic year is the period of rotation of the Sun around the Milky Way galaxy, which is 225 million years.

The meticulously manicured lawns we see today, with vast expanses of Kentucky Bluegrass uncluttered by a dandelion or clump of crabgrass, are modern phenomena invented by the British. In the mid-19th century, American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne visited England and found the rage among the moneyed set was the closely clipped green grass lawn. But Hawthorne didn’t like the uniformity of those British lawns. Instead, he wrote home that he was lonesome for the more natural look of American lawns, which, he noted, were rich in their varieties of weeds, nettles, clover, and dandelions. So it turns out I have a very American lawn.

Hawthorne said so.

Finally, the very first code of etiquette was created in the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt. The first book on manners was called The Instructions of Ptahhotep, which was written by (naturally) Ptahhotep, who was grand vizier under Pharaoh Issesi, in about 2500 B.C. The original book is now in a Paris antiquities collection, which is a very good idea, because if anybody needs some basic manners instruction, even if it’s almost 5,000 years old, it’s the French.

Looking for more local history?

Visit http://historyonthefox.wordpress.com.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

FORUM Note to letter writers: The new deadline for submitting letters for publication in the following edition is 5 p.m. Friday. See our letters policy at right for more details.

Core mission threatened

To the Editor: In 1912, the Sisters of Mercy purchased a farm on the north side of Aurora to build a hospital that would provide compassionate mental health treatment and care for the most vulnerable citizens – the poor and the uneducated.

During a century of progress, that hospital has evolved into Presence Mercy Medical Center, one of the largest full-service hospitals in the Fox River Valley.

Yet despite all of the amazing advancements over the past century, we find that the very core of our mission is now threatened. State lawmakers are debating drastic cuts to Medicaid funding that would be devastating to our hospital; and would be especially damaging to our Behavioral Health Services, in which 39 percent of patients are covered by Medicaid.

Let me tell you the story of one of those patients whom I’ll call John. John has a long history of mental illness and addiction. While covered

by Medicaid, he had been stable for many years. But he suddenly lost coverage and couldn’t get his prescriptions filled. His mood became unstable. In an attempt to control that, he resorted to drinking and the use of street drugs. He became psychotic and suicidal. Fortunately, he was hospitalized and within a week was stabilized once again.

Look what happens when a patient loses access to one vital service – pharmacy coverage. Imagine what will happen if everyone in the region, not just Medicaid patients, lost access to so much more, such as intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, addiction treatment, geriatric/Alzheimer’s programs, and ADHD treatment.

If there are no services to manage chronic behavioral health conditions before they become acute, these patients will suffer tremendous harm.

Many will end up in crowded, expensive emergency rooms or much worse – the prison system.

Behavioral health services are critical to our region. In fact, mental health issues rose to the top of concerns in the recent 2014 Kane County Community Health Needs Assessment. The community-wide survey found nearly 85 percent of respondents believe mental health is a major problem in the Fox River Valley Region.

Thursday, July 9, 2015 Kendall County Record • Page 5

We ask lawmakers to not ignore the long-term picture in their quest to solve the immediate budget crisis. Efforts to fix the broken health care system, such a focusing on quality of care instead of quantity, are working.

It doesn’t make sense to enact measures that will only increase expenses over the long run.

In May, both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives passed a major Medicaid package, Senate Bill 788, which would fend off the majority of the $1.5 billion program cuts proposed for fiscal year 2016 budget.

We are encouraging state lawmakers to include key Medicaid provisions of Senate Bill 788 in the final FY2016 state budget.

Help us let our governor know that slashing Medicaid will result in an increasingly unhealthy population, endangering the future of our state.

Visit the Illinois Hospital Association’s website at ihatoday.org to make your voice heard in support of Senate Bill 788 to preserve Medicaid.

Michael L. Brown

President & CEO Presence Mercy Medical Center Aurora

A great time in America

To the Editor: You have to find the irony of a letter writer using quotes from American Revolutionaries to defend the Confederate flag. The portrayal of that flag is wrong for many reasons. First it was a symbol of a divided country. Plus they lost. Losers very rarely get to set terms after defeat.

To say there is no racism involved, show me pictures of African-American citizens flying the Confederate colors from the back of their pickup trucks. The Southern states need to worry more about being a part of today’s America and less about reliving the glory days of the 1860s.

The line about running to politicians to fight their battles is again ironic considering the Supreme Court decisions on health care and marriage equality. Seemed like a lot of political fighting going on there.

It would be interesting to take a poll of all the people who have screamed about the Affordable Care Act and how it should not be given to the less fortunate people.

Would these people give up the right to Medicare, a socialized program condemned by far right politicians and their followers?

In 2012, Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, as he became Speaker of the House, said the re-election of President Obama reaffirmed that Obamacare was here to stay.

But the fight kept going.

Hospitals, medical facilities, physicians, insurance provid-

ers and people utilizing the benefits of Obamacare had to sit holding their breaths til last week.

Now we can see the program actually operate without fear of the whole system being scuttled. And no one is more relieved than Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and chairman of house budget committee who would have had to explain the non-existent Republican health plan if Obamacare was set aside. Now he can focus on reducing food stamps and other safety net programs.

So now that there is marriage equality and health care for anyone who wants it and jobs keep increasing. It’s a great time in America, unless you are a right-wing conservative and then it’s back to the drawing board.

Ed Washak Yorkville

‘Shoe Box Float’

To the Editor: The Chapel on the Green Historical Society Board would like to thank everyone who entered a “Shoe Box Float” for the first annual “parade” at the Chapel on July 4.

The People’s Choice award went to Dorothy Savitski, Plano, for her Golden Harvester’s Kitchen Band. Other great entries included: RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program, “Join Our Army of Volunteers,” Beecher Community Center; 1894 Kendall County Fair; Fox River Gardens: “How Does Your Garden Grow?”; World War II, “Freedom is not Free,” Dick Popp; “No Mowing or Spraying” Master Natural-

ists; Let Freedom Ring, Gena Forster, Plano; Picture Perfect Location (weddings at the Chapel), Bev Popp; Charming, Intimatre, Historical, Chapel on the Green; 4-H Projects, Little Rocket’s 4-H Club, Anne Sears, Plano; HCE Tea, Kendall County Assoc. for Home and Community Education; Master Gardeners Help Desk; Yorkville Foxy Ladies Red Hatters; Yorkville Public Library 100 Years of Service; Salute to Summer, Garage Sales, Prairie Garden Subdivision; Patriot Cannon, Liberty Bell, Nancy Rinbk and Jenny Kuatti, Oswego; and Project Linus Sewing, Donna Forbes, Plano.

Photos of the floats will be on display at the Chapel. Join us for the second annual Shoe Box Float Parade July 4, 2016.

A special thank you to Jimmy John’s, Yorkville, for sub coupons for the winners, and McDonald’s for french fry coupons for everyone who entered. And a special thank you to Bev and Dick Popp for bringing the idea of the Shoe Box Floats.

The Chapel Board would also like to thank everyone who attended the “Afternoon with General Robert E. Lee” presentation.

Joan McEachern On behalf of the Chapel on the Green Historical Society Yorkville

Pies sold out

To the Editor: Senior Services in Yorkville held a successful Pie in the Park Sale on the Fourth of July. Thank you to all the bakers who made and gave us donations of homemade

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fruit pies as well as brownies, chocolate chip cookies and rice krispy treats. There were too many of you to name individually.

Your generosity and the outpouring support of our sale in the community were greatly appreciated. Look for us again next year.

Patty Strahan

Activity Director Kendall County Senior Services Associates, Inc Yorkville

Politically correct insanity

To the Editor: In a professed “historic commitment” to “a more di-

verse and inclusive workplace that reflects, understands, and relates to the diverse customers we serve,” the Federal Aviation Administration has dropped the aptitude test that stressed split-second decisions involving mathematical calculations for entry-level air traffic controllers. It seems that not enough black, Hispanic and female candidates could pass it. Are you going to be taking a flight in the next year or two?

The Pope has joined the true believers on the global-warming bandwagon even though the most sophisticated

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Your Yorkville area Your area state staterepresentatives… representatives Here's how to contact your local state representative: State Representative John Anthony R-Plainfield 75th District

State Representative Keith Wheeler R-Oswego 50th District

Office: 1421 N. Division Street Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-416-1475 Website: RepAnthony.com

Office: 959 Oak Street North Aurora, IL 60542 Phone: 630-345-3464 Email: office @RepKeithWheeler.org Website: RepKeithWheeler.org

State Senator Sue Rezin R-Morris 38th District

State Senator Jim Oberweis R-Sugar Grove 25th District

Office: 103 Fifth Street Peru, IL 61354 Phone: 815-220-8720 Email: SenatorRezin@gmail.com Website: senatorrezin.com

Office: 959 Oak Street North Aurora , IL 60542 Phone: 630-800-1992 Email: senatoroberweis @gmail.com Website: SenatorOberweis.com

Who are my state representatives? Check your voter registration card. The card lists the districts in which you reside.

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June 30 12:14 p.m., Bridge Street and Countryside Parkway Yorkville, unspecified.

2:24 p.m., Pleasure Drive, Bristol, assist police.

6:03 p.m., Lisbon Road, Kendall Township, ambulance request.

7:59 p.m. Timber Ridge Drive, Bristol, ambulance request.

10:58 p.m. Sanders Court, Yorkville, ambulance request.

11:58 p.m., Timber Ridge Drive, Bristol, ambulance request.

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July 1 2:25 a.m., Boomer Lane, Yorkville, fire alarm.

10:45 a.m., Route 47 and Van Emmon, Yorkville, unspecified.

12:41 p.m. State Street, Yorkville, odor investigation.

3:27 p.m. River and Eldamain roads, Bristol Township, ambulance request.

5:55 p.m. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove, mutual aid request.

6:53 p.m. Eisenhower Drive, Oswego, structure fire.

July 2 4:30 a.m., West Fox Road, Yorkville, ambulance request.

11:27 a.m., Bridge Street, Yorkville, ambulance request.

4:58 p.m., Routes 71 and 126, Yorkville, motor vehicle accident.

7:07 p.m., Greenbriar Road, Yorkville, ambulance request.

11:16 p.m., Dover Court, Yorkville, carbon monoxide detector check.

July 3 5:57 a.m., Cornell Lane, Bristol, ambulance request.

5:21 p.m., Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, ambulance request.

8:02 p.m., Independence Boulevard, Yorkville, ambulance request.

11:06 p.m., Windett Ridge Road, smoke investigation.

July 4 8:30 a.m., Route 47, Yorkville, fire alarm.

11:04 a.m., Route 34 and Countryside Parkway, Yorkville,

ambulance request.

11:42 a.m., East Spring Street, Yorkville, odor investigation.

12:23 p.m., Eldamain Road and Hoffman Street, Plano, motor vehicle accident.

12:54 p.m., Cannonball Trail, Bristol, brush fire.

4:59 p.m., Van Emmon and Mill streets, Yorkville, motor vehicle accident.

5:45 p.m., Chicago Road, Plattville, ambulance request.

July 5 4:04 a.m., East North Street, Plano, change of quarters 8:42 a.m., Oak Street, Bristol, fire alarm.

10:48 a.m., Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, ambulance request.

2:30 p.m., Cross and Oak streets, Bristol, fire alarm.

2:56 p.m., West Kendall Drive, Yorkville, medical alarm.

5:52 p.m., West Center Street, Yorkville, ambulance request.

7:11 p.m., North Bridge Street, Yorkville, ambulance request.

7:43 p.m., East North Street, Plano, mutual aid.

8:45 p.m., Sunset Avenue, Yorkville, ambulance request.

10:23 p.m., Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove, mutual aid.

July 6 11:05 a.m., Route 47 and Hydraulic Avenue, Yorkville, ambulance request.

11:07 a.m., North Bridge Street, Yorkville, ambulance request.

11:17 a.m., Schoolhouse Road, Yorkville, ambulance request.

12:15 p.m., Route 47 and Carpenter Street, Yorkville, odor investigation.

2:23 p.m., Monarchos Lane, Montgomery, ambulance request.

3:48 p.m., Routes 47 and 30, Yorkville, motor vehicle accident.

5:09 p.m., Fields Drive, Oswego Township, ambulance request.

9:48 p.m., Greenbriar Road, Yorkville, ambulance request.

9:59 p.m., West Somonauk Street, Yorkville, citizen assist.

technology operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that the U.S. has been cooling for the last 10 years and that the Earth overall has been cooling for the last 18 years. Of course, religion is a practice based on faith, not evidence, so I guess he’s in the grove on this one.

Federal law requires judges to recuse themselves from a case when their “impartiality might reasonably be questioned.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been an activist for same-sex marriage and has presided at same-sex weddings. She did not recuse herself from the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. Where is this country headed when the final arbiter of the law will not obey the law?

When Holmes shot up that theater in Aurora, Colorado, it was the only one of seven

that he had to choose from that had “No Firearms Allowed” signs on their doors.

If you have two brain cells to rub together, it is fairly easy to deduce that the legal elimination of armed citizens was a prime factor in his choice. After the slaughter, one of the other six theaters put “No Firearms Allowed” signs on their doors.

The latest unemployment figure put out by our government – well known for the lies they tell – is 5.3 percent.

Donald Trump, a successful businessman, says it is 18 percent.

David Stockman, who was the director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, using government-supplied data on labor hours worked, puts it at 42.9 percent. Isn’t it curious that the closer you get to Obama the lower the number goes?

There were 82 shootings in Chicago over the Fourth

of July holiday with 14 deaths. I applaud the Liberal Democrat administration of Chicago for showing restraint and not imposing unreasonable police oppression on the criminal element of the people they serve. The Chicago police have more than enough on their plate what with keeping tabs on the law-abiding citizens with concealed-carry permits.

A black, female University of Memphis professor named Zandria Robinson blames her “severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder,” a condition characterized by emotional and mood problems, on white people “rather than any internal hormonal fluctuations.” What?

We live in a world saturated with politically correct insanity and corruption. I’m beginning to like Donald Trump.

Charles Christensen Oswego

Scattering remains

To the Editor: In your article last week about the cremated remains being donated to Goodwill, I was glad to hear that family was found.

There was one thing that Jenny Perkins said in the article that is not true.

In Illinois, people can scatter cremated remains and many people find it comforting to scatter where the deceased was most at peace while alive.

It is always suggested that you obtain permission to scatter if it is on private property or contact the city or county if on public land.

As far as scattering in the water, it is suggested that you scatter at least three nautical miles from land.

People can read the full article on nolo.com.

Joan Retterer

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County awards loan to Yorkville arms manufacturer

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When asked after the meeting why he abstained, Purcell said that he just had a philosophical object to government giving out loans.

In a related matter, the board also approved a revolving fund loan totaling $80,000 at 2.1 percent interest to Robert and Debra Dearborn for the Countryside Café on U.S. Route 34 in Sandwich. The couple plans to use the funds to open a restaurant in a former Pizza Hut. Approval came in a majority of eight votes vote with Purcell voting present and Bob Davidson abstaining. There was no discussion by the board before they voted to approve the loan.

Technology director

In other business, the county is in need of a new technology director.

The board approved beginning the search for a replacement to Stan Laken, the county’s current technology director, in a 6-4 split vote Tuesday night.

Laken will be retiring Aug. 7, according to board member Jeff Wehrli said.

Before the vote to move forward with replacing Laken, the board considered a proposal by Davidson to delay the

hiring and instead assign the duties of the director to Jim Smiley, the county’s facilities management director.

Davidson’s proposal came in the form of a letter he sent to the County Board’s Finance Committee as well as Chairman John Shaw and Jeff Wilkins, the county’s administrator.

The letter, dated July 1, says Davidson wanted to combine the two positions of facilities management director and technology services director under one position headed by Smiley. Davidson said he discussed the issue with Smiley who felt he could take on the extra responsibilities.

“Jim (Smiley) said that he thought it was possible if … some reassignment of duties of staff and technology services and GIS Mapping departments were also included,” Davidson wrote. “We believe this would streamline operations of these two departments to better facilitate operations, coordination of

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Davidson notes Laken’s current salary is $109,790 plus benefits and that combining the office would save the county money.

“We are budgeted to be a few dollars in the hole and revenues don’t look like they’re going to go up, now this is a chance to save some money –big dollars,” Davidson said.

“As far as I’m concerned we’re either going to have to cut services or cut employees or maybe both.”

Board member Elizabeth Flowers pointed out that Laken is also in charge of the county’s GIS Mapping Department. Flowers added that she wanted to see more information before she could support Davidon’s proposal.

Board member Scott Gryder said he understood Davidson’s proposal but wasn’t sure it would work.

“It’s even more important

than just the IT because all of our public safety systems things are run off what the IT director does,” Gryder said.

Purcell said that appreciated Davidson “thinking outside the box” to save the county money but noted that if they give Smiley the added responsibilities they would have to increase his pay.

“I think that that individual would require a substantial bump in compensation and I’m not talking $1,000 to $2,000 – I think it could be $8,000 to $10,000,” Purcell said.

He added that at the end of the day it could be a wash since Smiley might need an assistant and additional staff members to support him.

“What would the actual changes be if you’re going to add a staff member and an administrative person?” Purcell said. “Might you be better off paying more money … to get somebody who is an expert in technology versus somebody who is not an expert in technology.”

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The Kendall County Board voted Tuesday night to approve a loan to Yanos Hagos and partners Ernest Johnson, and Armando Velasquez for Civilian Force Arms in an amount of $90,000 at 2.9 percent interest rate and five year amortization.

The loan dollars would come from the county’s economic development revolving loan fund. The revolving loan fund was originally funded through a State of Illinois grant to foster job creation in the county.

The company is located in Yorkville in the Fox Industrial Park, Hagos explained, where they assemble customized AR15s and other weapons.

The company’s website says Hagos, who is from Sudan, is an U.S. Army veteran who received a Purple Heart after being wounded by a rocket propelled grenade while fighting in the Iraq War in 2004.

Approval of the loan came by a nine-vote majority with board member John Purcell voting “present.”

Hagos explained that they are a “class 7 FFL manufacturer” and they make “AR-

15s, AR-10s and we’re getting into 19-11s.”

“We manufacture weapons,” he told the board.

Board member Dan Koukol, who chairs the board’s economic development committee, voiced support for granting the loan.

“He’s an arms dealer/manufacturer,” Koukol said. “He’s going to add some employees, add some jobs and be a good part of the community.”

Andrez Beltran, the county’s economic development and special projects coordinator, said he believes that Hagos plans to add nine more employees to his current staff of six people.

Beltran said the company wants to manufacture parts for the guns that they currently assemble.

“Mostly they are doing customization of AR-15s from manufactures,” he said, adding that the guns are assembled in Yorkville.

“There is a stock design and people put their own tweaks on it and there is different types of metal for different parts,” he said. “It seems to be a very high quality weapon. They are getting into customizing their own parts. Currently, they are sourcing them and making a custom weapon

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County to repay $148,000 in wrongly reimbursed sales tax

Independence Day flair

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Steven Buyansky for Shaw Media

Nick Stillson, a senior at Yorkville High School, marches with the Yorkville Community Band wearing patriotic shades during Yorkville’s Independence Day Parade and Town Square festivities on Saturday, July 4.

Kendall County will have to pay back $148,000 to the state of Illinois because of an error in the way sales tax was collected from a business in the county, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Kendall County Treasurer Jill Ferko said this week the business, which the department of revenue would not disclose, had been paying sales tax in error to the county instead of a local municipality.

Ferko said the business

claimed to be operating in unincorporated Kendall County but a municipality in the county filed an inquiry with the department which revealed it actually was operating within the boundaries of a municipality.

Ferko added department officials told her that due to confidentiality laws they could not disclose the name of the business or its location.

The department also couldn’t tell her which municipality filed the inquiry. The county will pay back about $66,000 this fiscal year and $82,000 next

fiscal year.

Board member John Purcell told the board the county will pay back the $148,000 over nine months in $16,500 increments each month.

“That will affect revenues negatively,” he said.

Ferko explained that it will be hard to say how much less money the county will receive in sales tax now that the error has been caught.

Department officials indicated the tax dollars had mistakenly been going to the county instead of the municipality for “years,” according to Ferko.

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Patriotic festivities

ABOVE: Mike Calzaretta (left) and his wife, Jaime, and her mom, Jean Paetzel, cover their hearts during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by the Yorkville Community Band during Yorkville’s Independence Day Parade and Town Square festivities on Saturday, July 4. TOP LEFT: Youngsters on the parade route rush forward as candy is dropped during Yorkville’s Independence Day Parade. BOTTOM LEFT: With an American flag in hand and binky in mouth, 1-year-old Zachary of Yorkville watches the parade go by in Yorkville.

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POLICE REPORTS YORKVILLE POLICE

2 on Route 126 north of Route 71, Yorkville police said. Police said one of the drivers stopped and the second struck the rear bumper. No injuries were reported and no tickets were issued, according to the police report.

Identity theft A resident of Birchwood Drive told police July 1 that someone stole their Social Security numbers and used them to obtain income tax refunds from the Internal Revenue service, Yorkville police said. A loss estimate was not listed.

Expired registration Laura C. Nuevo, 22, of Mulhern Court, was charged with driving on a suspended license at about 8:25 a.m. July 1 at Cannonball Trail and Blackberry Shore, Yorkville police said. Police stopped Nuevo’s vehicle on a charge of driving on a suspended and expired registration. During the traffic stop, police discovered that Nuevo’s Illinois driver’s license was suspended, reports said.

Route 47 crash No injuries were reported in a two-car collision at about 10:45 a.m. July 1 at Route 47 and Van Emmon Road, Yorkville police said. There were no injuries reported and no tickets issued, according to reports.

Route 126 crash Two drivers were involved in a collision at about 4:50 p.m. July

Two charged outside truck Two people are facing charges in connection with an incident at about 6 p.m. July 5 in the 11000 block of Fox Road, Yorkville police said.

Louis Galante, age not listed, of Colonial Parkway, Yorkville, was charged with driving on a revoked license, obstructing a peace officer and obstructing identification in connection with the incident, Yorkville police said. Tara Ohse, age not listed, of Elizabeth Street, Yorkville, was charged with obstructing a peace officer and obstructing identification, police said.

According to reports, police responded to a report of a fight outside of a truck. Both suspects were uncooperative, refused to obey orders from officers, and refused to provide identification during the investigation, police said. According to police, an open container of alcohol was found in the vehicle which witnesses at the scene said Galante had been driving. The investigation is continuing and further charges

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Passenger treated An 84-year-old passenger was taken to an area hospital after a two-car collision at about 5:30 p.m. June 29 on Route 47 north of Cannonball Trail, Yorkville police said. According to reports, both cars were driving south on Route 47 when the second driver struck the rear bumper of the first vehicle. The passenger in the second car was taken to the hospital with chest pain.

No citations were issued at the request of the driver of the first vehicle, police said.

a home on Twinleaf Trail. The incident was reported at about 5:20 p.m. June 30 and the loss was estimated at $275, reports said.

No injuries Two cars collided at about 4:35 p.m. June 29 at Route 34 and Cannonball Trail, Yorkville police said. No injuries were reported and no tickets were issued, police said.

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Route 47 crash No tickets were issued in a two-car collision at about 12:15 p.m June 30 at Route 47 and Countryside Parkway, Yorkville police said. According to reports, both cars were driving north on Route 47 and the first vehicle turned in front of the second car.

No injuries were reported.

Suspended license Jesus Avalos-Hernandez, 21, of Schriber Avenue, Joliet, was charged with driving on a suspended license on July 1 at Route 31 and Albright Road in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, police stopped his vehicle for an equipment violation and discovered that his license was suspended.

Wallet taken Yorkville police are investigating a theft of a wallet from

Cars damaged Several vehicles parked in the 1300 block of Light Road, Os-

wego Township, were damaged between 11:30 p.m. June 30 and 6:30 a.m. July 1, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. Four people reported damage to their cars, the report said.

Trespass charge A 24-year-old man was charged with criminal trespass to real property and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an incident at about 9:40 a.m. June 29 in the 0-99 block of Briarcliff Road, Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Joshua A. Dillon, whom reports listed as homeless, received a trespass warning at the Briarcliff location. About 90 minutes after he received the warning, he returned to the property and jumped into a pool and then left the scene. Deputies found Dillon in a nearby parking lot and took him into custody, according to reports.

Toilet damaged Kendall County sheriff’s police are investigating damage to a portable toilet at the Waa Kee

Sha Park on Reservation Road in Na-Au-Say Township, south of Oswego. According to reports, vandals damaged the portable toilet and the lawn in the park with a vehicle between June 27 and 28. No damage estimate was listed.

Damage reported Kendall County sheriff’s police said some minor damage was reported to a house and outbuildings between June 29 and July 1 on Cherry Road in Na-Au-Say Township south of Oswego.

Deputies are investigating the incident.

Stolen credit A Yorkville woman reported that someone used her credit card without permission between June 28 and 29, Kendall County sheriff’s police reported.

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Local students were recognized on Waubonsee Community College’s Spring 2015 President’s List. The President’s List celebrates excellence among students who attain a 4.0 grade-point average while enrolled in six or more semester credit hours.

Students from Newark earning this honor include: Marissa Rennick, Brandon Slatton and Lauren Tollefson.

Yorkville students named were: Nikole Adamczyk, Brett Assell, Matthew Balling, Courtney Bass, Kaitlin Beer, Lynette Bergeron, Ashley Bowling, Bradley Brown, Brenda Corrigan, Katlyn Dempsey, Nancy Dobbin, Kelly Fahle, Summer Ferrario, Daniel Graunke, Jeremy Grubar, Jason Gruben, Kate Hanson, James Hart, Kathryn Haske, Kesha Henderson, Joshua Holmgren, Erika Howell, Rori Insco, Bryan James, Tereza Janouskova, Frances Janusz, Bradley Jasutis, Stephanie Jordan, David Kim, Bailey Klaas, Payton Klaas, Riley Klaas, Drew Kleyweg, William Koutny, Karli Kroening, Kristopher Lackey, Lindsey Larson, Dawn Lincoln, Taylor Lincoln, David Lopez, Anthony Low, Anya Malley, Kasey Mikalajunas, David Moore, Monica Moore, Brett Morton, Alexander Mulli-

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Waubonsee Community College recently announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester. The Dean’s List celebrates excellence among students who attain a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while enrolled in at least six semester credit hours.

Local students named include Zachary Miller from Bristol along with Kushtrim Lleshi of Newark and Yorkville residents Victoria Alvarez, Jorge Arciniega, Giovanna Barajas, James Barding, Brianna Bublitz, Kiana Busch, Jasmine Carlos, Ryan Carter, Nicolas Catuncan, Angelica Connolly, Michael Craig, Haley Dahlstrom, Mireya De La Cruz, Hannah DeWar, Dominque Dickerson, Natalia Dorsz, Theresa Eberhardt, Jaimi Eureste, Claire Farnsworth, Joshua Fatima, Emily Garbelman, Jessica Gargo, Alyssa Garrett, Sydnee Gillispie, Christian Gonzalez, Samara Gonzalez, Matthew Graunke, Hannah Grutza,

Zachary Hames, Nicolle Hamm, Andrew Haugen, Brian Hedderman, Brandon Holmes, Danielle Iorfida, Basil Jaber, Suzanne Jaber, Diana Janusz, Jennifer Jennett, Meghan Kesselring, Leah Kinney, Ashley Legler, Regine Loftus, Michael Lozada, Austin Luca, Rachel Mathre, Ryan McQuade, Laura Messmore, Kelsey Passarelli, Maciel Porrao, Ashley Prochaska, Angelica Rocha, Samuel Root, Brett Ruiz, Steven Santoro, Kristen Sells, Victoria Stabile, Peter Staunton, Courtney Thomas, Maria Triantafillou, Megan Wollenweber and Abigail Zedwick.

Bristol residents Scott Bishop and Andrew Bockus received bachelor’s degrees from North Central College during the commencement held on June 13.

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The city of Yorkville and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce have joined together to provide a weekend full of fun, food, and live musical entertainment at River Night and Ribs on the River, scheduled for Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, at Riverfront Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville.

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Skyhawks Basketball Camp begins Monday

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a basketball camp through Skyhawks Sports Academy for players entering into grades 2-6. The camp will teach a progressional curriculum focusing on passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding. Each child will receive a T-shirt, basketball and player evaluation.

This camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, at the Bristol Bay Elementary School.

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To register, contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at 630-553-4357 or log in online at Yorkvilleparksandrecreation.com.

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Hospital honored for excellence KENDALL COUNTY RECORD Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers was recently honored with 17 Excellence in Healthcare Awards based on patients’ perception of their care during 2014.

The awards were received from national health care research leader Professional Research Consultants, the firm that conducts the patient experience surveys on behalf of Morris Hospital.

Three physicians from Morris Hospital received 5-Star Patient Experience Awards. These awards are based on the percentage of patients who gave an “excellent” rating when asked about the physician’s overall quality of care.

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The Morris Hospital Emergency Department and Outpatient Services received 4-Star Patient Experience awards for scoring in the top 25 percent of the PRC national client database for overall quality of care as perceived by patients.

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SPORTS FILE Newark Coach Vacancies

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Yorkville’s Ty Liaromatis gets the force out at second base during Monday’s game against Oswego East in the Oswego/Plainfield South Wood Bat Tournament. The Foxes defeated the Wolves 4-3.

Yorkville competes in wood bat tournament • SWINGING

Continued from page 16 Wolves, and Luken called Jesse Dalton up to relieve Kauppila after 6 1/3 innings of work. Oswego East’s Vince Schwartz hit into a fielder’s choice that resulted in one run, and Logan Walsh was safe on an error that allowed two more runs to score. Trailing 4-3 with two outs, Oswego East could not bring around the tying run as the game ended on a ground out to third base.

“That’s a sign of a good team that they don’t give in even though we had that four-run lead and they end-

ed up making a game of it,” Luken said. “Our starting pitcher, Brady Kauppila, got his pitch count up a bit and went to the bullpen and I thought Jesse Dalton came in and did a nice job getting the save.”

Following this week’s tournament action, the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association summer tournament will begin on Monday. Regional assignments are experted to be released at the end of the week.

“It’s quality baseball in Oswego, and Plainfield is good. It’s good to get some competition like this to get us ready for next week,” Luken said.

Six local track meets on Norsemen schedule • NEWARK

Continued from page 16 None of the Little Ten Conference members have their own tracks on site, and some have co-op teams with other local schools. Newark used to co-op with Plano, but that dates back more than two decades. Newark does not have a track, but Still plans to pair the new high school coaches with the coaches at Millbrook and Lisbon to get training ideas.

He does expect to have pits installed for events like high jump and long jump to practice safely.

“The future certainly looks bright,” Still said.

“We’re just going to have to take our show on the road. It’s expensive to build a track. Maybe one day. ...

Right now we’re going to get creative.”

The popularity of track and field could also spark interest in creating a cross country team in the future –

something that will be monitored by the athletic department in upcoming seasons.

“If we have enough kids involved, certainly the following fall, cross country would be a possibility because you need fewer people, you don’t need a track and that would be a normal transition,” Still said. “If we do have a large turnout and we have distance runners, that would be an easy thing to transition to. You’ve got to make sure you plan far enough out there to have a schedule. With just soccer and volleyball in the fall, it would be pretty neat to add something like that that’s not a high expense. But we have to see how track plays out first.”

The 2016 track and field season officially begins on Jan. 18. The girls’ state meet will be May 19-21, and the boys’ state meet May 26-28 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Newark’s first scheduled meet is March 31 at Plano.

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Oswego Outlaws Softball Tryouts The Outlaws is a registered 501c3 The Oswego Outlaws Fastpitch Travel charitable organization and encourSoftball Organization is announcing try- age participation in numerous service Newark Community High School is looking for a varsity soccer coach and track coach for the upcoming school year. Coaching candidates must possess either a current teaching certificate and/or ASEP Certification. Interested candidates please send résumé letter of interest, references to: Carol Navarro, Newark High School, 413 Chicago Road, Newark, IL 60541. Contact Carol Navarro at 815-695-5164, 630-624-0085 (cell) or cnavarro@nchs18.org.

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SWINGING FOR THE FENCES

Warren’s two-run triple lifts Foxes over Oswego East

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@shawmedia.com The opportunity to swing a wood bat is rare at the high school level, but Yorkville’s summer baseball players have a unique opportunity in this week’s three-day Oswego/Plainfield South Wood Bat Tournament.

Aluminum bats are lighter and stronger, and the change to wood bats was evident at the plate in the opening day of round robin play with few hits allowed at Jackie’s Field of Dreams at Oswego High School.

“The kids like the offense, but this is an opposite type of tournament because it magnifies your defense, small ball and bunts,” Oswego head coach Mark Johnson said. “The kids like swinging the wood bats and we like it because the cream rises to the top. It’s something different.”

On Monday, Oswego defeated Oswego East 3-0 in Game 1. Oswego East faced Yorkville in Game 2 and the Foxes built a 4-0 lead before the Wolves attempted a sev-

enth-inning rally, which fell short to give the Foxes a 4-3 victory. The third game between Oswego and Yorkville was postponed to Wednesday after heavy rain fell after Game 2 and soaked the field.

“You’re trying to get ready for playoffs next week so we’re getting more focused on the true seven-inning games. With the wood bats, you’ve really got to play small ball and fortunately we were able to score some runs and get a win,” Yorkville head coach Scott Luken said.

The tournament continued Tuesday and Wednesday, with results unavailable at press time.

“We talked before that with a wood bat you’re not going to get as many hits, so we had to execute. In the first game they got a couple bunts in and that was the difference in the game,” Oswego East head coach Matt Engelhardt said. “We struggled early with the wood bats. We fought back in the second game and the guys started to get used to it.

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Luke Farren lays down a bunt to score the first run in Monday’s game against Oswego East in the Oswego/Plainfield South Wood Bat Tournament.

They didn’t give up.”

After taking a loss against Oswego, Oswego East remained in its dugout for Game 2 while Yorkville played the visitors on the scoreboard and stepped up

to the plate for its debut with the wood bats. After two quiet innings, the Foxes got onto the scoreboard in the top of the third inning.

With one out, Yorkville’s Tracey Kurz singled, stole

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ed to end the inning with an infield ground out to shortstop.

Yorkville starter Brady Kauppila walked three early batters in the afternoon, but the Foxes’ defense kept Oswego East out of scoring position for much of the game. Oswego East pitcher Dan Nelson ran into trouble in the seventh inning, giving up a single and hitting one batter before Yorkville’s Max Warren hit a two-run triple deep to left field to put the Foxes ahead 3-0.

“In games like this, you’ve really got to be willing to sacrifice guys and get that run in, and Max Warren came in with the twoRBI triple,” Luken said. “He went in with a really good approach at the plate and swung at that one. It turns out we needed those runs, so that was a big hit for us.”

Warren eventually scored on a passed ball, but the Wolves eventually made the final two outs to get out of the inning with Yorkville leading 4-0. Oswego East, however, was not ready to call the game despite storm clouds rolling in.

With one out, Nelson singled to load the bases for the

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Newark steps up to the starting line Track and field approved for spring 2016

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@shawmedia.com Jim Still officially began his new role as the principal at Newark High School on July 1, but he’s already helped to bring a significant addition to Newark athletics with the approval of a boys and girls track and field program for the 2015-16 school year.

Still is no stranger to athletics. He spent the past 10 years in the Yorkville School District and was the head football coach for six years before resigning after the 2010 season to take an administrative position in the district. So it’s no surprise that Still dove right in on this project with Newark athletic director Carol Navarro before he officially started as principal.

“When I was in the transitional phase, I went to Millbrook (Junior High) and Lisbon Grade School and met with the building leaders and kids there, specifically the eighth graders who will be freshmen. One of the things I recognized right away and was curious about was that they have track at both of those feeder schools and they’re exceptionally good at it,” Still said. “There were many students who qualified for state and won medals while they were there,

yet we didn’t have a high school track team. I asked Carol Navarro about that and I asked Amy Smith, our superintendent, about that.

Everybody really seemed to be on board with trying to add track.

“Everybody has been very supportive and very excited. We’ve been busy, but we’re just trying to do what’s best for the kids. It’s a great opportunity.”

Navarro surveyed the students to get an idea of the level of interest in a track and field program.

Currently, baseball and softball are the only spring sports offered at Newark.

“It really seemed like a no-brainer,” Still said. “We’re a smaller school and we’re very realistic. We don’t want to lose athletes from baseball and softball.

We highly encourage kids to do both. We’re open to that.”

Still referred to a recent Yorkville graduate, MacKenzie Lee, who participated in both girls’ soccer and track and field during her time as a student athlete. She not only received a women’s soccer scholarship to Northern Illinois University, but she also was a track and field state qualifier in shot put.

“Here’s a kid who is a Division I soccer player who is participating in track. If you can do that at a bigger school, there’s no question we can do that here,” Still said of Lee. “We’re not going to ask kids to pick. Carol had done a great job putting together a schedule that tentatively doesn’t overlap with baseball and softball. We want to make it doable for our coaches and

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For the first time in more than two decades, Newark will compete in boys and girls track and field. our kids. I asked MacKenzie how many meets she missed and she only missed three. Truly as long as you schedule it accordingly, there’s no reason kids can’t do both.”

“The sad part is that kids have been able to participate in middle school and then not have a pro-

gram at high school. We’re really excited. It gives kids an opportunity to tap into some of their strengths and to be able to continue that level of success they’re having in seventh and eighth grade,” Still said.

The Newark School Board approved the sport and budget at its

June 25 meeting, and Navarro has already developed a 2016 schedule that includes six local track meets – meeting the requirements of the IHSA in order to participate in the state series meets.

“We already have six meets scheduled. I worked on that right away,” Navarro said. “We’ve got teams like Seneca and Yorkville scheduled and a few invites. Some of them are boys only and girls only, but most are co-ed. We have the minimum number to start with to compete at the state level and we can always add more when we see what our numbers are.

They’re excited about it. Some of the students got wind of this at the end of the school year and they’re really excited about getting the opportunity to run.”

The sport is also personal for Navarro, as her daughter is set to run track at Judson University in the upcoming school year.

“Track is fun to watch. I like it.

It’ll be nice to see a little bit different venue that I’ve never seen in all the years I’ve been here,” said Navarro, who is in her 18th year at Newark. “We’re going to give it a whirl and see how it goes. It’s a really neat environment to be at, watching my daughter run in high school.”

Based on the survey, Still estimates a team of 20 boys and 20 girls for the inaugural season.

Now, work begins to purchase equipment, hire coaches and work out other details to kickstart the sport.

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chools have closed their doors and children have an abundance of free time, which can only mean it’s summer. Thankfully, for children and parents alike, Kendall County is offering children special summer events and camps to keep their minds and bodies active.

Kid’s Connection at Oswego

All through the year, the Oswegoland Park District hosts Kid’s Connection, a recreational program that works in conjunction with School District 308.

Throughout the summer, as well as during the school year, kids will have the opportunity to play games, learn and keep active at locations like Wheatlands Elementary, Churchhill Elementary, Southberry Elementary and the Southpoint Park Distirct.

“It’s a before- and after-school program,” said Cheral Gerstung, coordinator of Early Childhood Special Projects at the Oswegoland Park Distirct. “And we have a summer camp which is a 12-hour-a-day program [with an] athletics mini camp and engineering program.”

Shemeka Wesby of Oswego has been taking her three children to Kids’ Connections since her oldest, Shemaiah, was still

“They love swimming, they go swimming every other day. They love the field trips. They recently went to Medieval Times and had a ball.”

Shemeka Wesby Oswego mother who takes her three children to Kid’s Connection in kindergarten. According to her, it’s been a convenience for her and a joy for her children.

“They love swimming, they go swimming every other day,” Wesby said. “They love the field trips. They recently went to Medieval Times and had a ball. They do cooking classes.

They do paintings. They do a lot of art work. I love it, but they really love it. When your kids

Participants in the Oswego Kids Connection took a field trip to Brookfield Zoo in 2014. can come home and fall straight asleep, that’s a good thing.”

Wesby’s children, Shemaiah, 9, Joshua, 6, and Faith, 5, all attend the Kid’s Connection and Jr. Kid’s Connection. According to Wesby, though the programs might be different between her children, they are together in one place and their activities often overlap.

“Having all three of them in one central location doing age appropriate things is a great thing,” Wesby said. “This year, their favorite part was going to Prairie Fest. They loved it so much they recreated it at home with their own snacks and their own games. They pretended to sell tickets and have rides. It was cute.”

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X2 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, July 9, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel Born: July 26, 1933; in Syracuse, NY Died: July 3, 2015; in Aurora, IL Carl F. Crownhart, age 81, a resident of Aurora, IL since 2005, formerly of Naperville, IL 19862005, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at his home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Fred and Miriam Crownhart on July 26, 1933, in Syracuse, NY. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Janette Ward Crownhart; his two children, Shari Frieders (Greg); Frederick Crownhart; his grandchildren, Samantha Kowalczyk (Alex); Jenna Ivkovich; Cheyenne Sincero; Sierra Crownhart; Nicholas Frieders; his sister and brother, Alice Delaurier (William) and Dan Crownhart.

Carl graduated in 1961 from Clarkson College and received a BA in Mechanical Engineering. He married his bride, Janette Ward, in 1958 in the First Presbyterian Church in Ogdensburg NY. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War where he was stationed at Thule Air Base, Greenland. He had a long successful career as a mechanical engineer.

His work in the aeronautics industry was instrumental as he was on the design team that developed the Lunar Excursion Module for the first Apollo Mission in 1969. Carl was considered a specialist in the application of electrical codes and standards. He sat on several committees for NEMA, where he helped set the national and international electrical equipment standards.

Carl was raised a Master Mason in 1977 and affiliated with Euclid Lodge No. 65 on July 18, 2002. He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason December 8, 2009 in Euclid Chapter No.13 Royal Arch Masons and served as Worshipful Master in 2013. Carl became a dedicated member of River Glen Presbyterian Church in 1986.

Visitation Friday, July 10, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Additional Visitation Saturday, July 11, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at River Glen Presbyterian Church, 1140 Raymond Dr, Naperville. Funeral Services will follow Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at River Glen Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Boumgarden officiating.

Future Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: River Glen Presbyterian Church, 1140 Raymond Dr, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 357-5104, www. riverglen.org or The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, 1-866-7891000, www.lustgarten.org For information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

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CAROL DHUSE Born: March 5, 1923 Died: July 4, 2015

Carol Virginia Kollman Dhuse, 92, left this Earth to live eternally with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2015.

She was born March 5, 1923, on the family farm south of Yorkville, the daughter of Oliver and Mabel (Dietrich) Kollman. Carol attended Cross Lutheran grade school and graduated from Yorkville High School in 1941. On August 31, 1941, Carol married Robert Dhuse, Sr. and they were blessed with 68 years together, until his passing in November of 2009. Carol and Bob farmed together, traveled and raised their family to know the Lord. Being a life long member of Cross Lutheran Church, Carol was involved in Ladies Aid, Choir, LWML and Bible Study groups.

She enjoyed being part of Home Extension, her work at the Yorkville National Bank and volunteering at Copley Hospital. Most of all, Carol loved her family.

Carol is survived by her three children, Diane (Gerry) Johnson, Janet Dhuse and Robert (Toni) Dhuse, Jr. all of Yorkville, IL; her sister, Patricia Brooks in California; ten grandchildren, Corey (Jen) Johnson, Tana (Jeff) Rice, Laird (Joey) Devick, Luke (Rachel) Schneider, Alissa (Josh) Bocek, Adam Cooper, Thera Cooper, Jenna Johnson, Kyle Dhuse and Jordann Dhuse; and twelve great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Cross Lutheran Church at 8609 Rt. 47 in Yorkville with Pastor Erik Gauss officiating. Burial will follow at Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Yorkville. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the Church in Yorkville.

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Born: March 1, 1942; in Heyworth, IL Died: June 19, 2015; in Aurora, IL Mary Donna Fannin, of Sheridan,

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age, 73, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Heyworth, Illinois, the daughter of Estes and Mary (Bartels) Colclasure.

Donna was united in marriage on August 13, 1960 to Mr. Ronald E. Fannin and they spent the next 54 happy years together.

Mrs. Fannin was formerly employed for many years by CTS Knights in Sandwich.

She enjoyed cooking and going to garage sales. She was devoted to her family and loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna had recently found a new love of her life, her dog, Daisy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Fannin of Sheridan, IL; her children, Tony (Dawn LaGow) Fannin of Sheridan, IL and Bill Fannin of Sheridan, IL; her grandchildren, Stephanie (Brad Hardekopf) Fannin of Sandwich, IL and Steven (Brooke

Alexander) Fannin of Sheridan, IL; her great-grandchildren, Kolter and Karlie Hardekopf; three brothers, Clarence (Alma) Colclasure of Rockford, IL, Robert (Fern) Walden of Bloomington, IL, and Richard (Martie) Walden of Hazelwood, MO; sister, Doris (Stephen) Fincham of Towanda, IL; as well as eight nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Estes Colclasure; her mother, Mary Colclasure Walden; step-father, Frank Walden; her brother, William Colclasure; and her grandson, Jeremy Fannin.

Condolence cards and memorials can be sent to 2896 N. 41st Rd., Sheridan, IL 60551.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, (815)7866461 or www.NelsonFuneralHomes. com.

THOMAS B. FRAHM Born: March 17, 1943 Died: June 28, 2015

Thomas B. Frahm died June 28, 2015, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tom was born March 17, 1943, in Park Ridge, Illinois. He graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and afterwards joined the family printing business, BerGlad Service, in Park Ridge, Illinois. More recently, Tom was the well respected owner of Fidelity Limousine in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army, and was an active member in the Yorkville Congregational Church.

Tom loved the game of hockey as a player, coach and fan. His annual backyard ice rink during his time as a resident of Arlington Heights is remembered by many. Tom had a passion for gourmet cooking, with breakfast crepes as his specialty.

Tom is preceded in death by his brother, Paul; and his parents, Gladys and Bernie Frahm.

Tom is survived by Susan, his wife of 44 years; a brother, Jim Frahm of Wisconsin; his children, Jennifer (Charles) Jones, Jeffrey Frahm; and grandson, Spencer Jones.

Visitation was held on Thursday July 2, 2015, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., followed by a 3:30p.m. Service celebrating Tom’s life, both at Yorkville

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GLORIA HAYCRAFT Born: July 31, 1935 Died: July 2, 2015 Gloria “Jean” Haycraft, 79, of Plano, IL, passed July 2, 2015, at Cadence CDH Hospital.

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Continued from page 2 She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Matt) Wilson of Somonauk, IL. Her precious grandchildren, Christopher (Brooke) Wilson Jim Wilson, and Laura (Scott) Carpenter all of Somonauk, IL; and 5 great grandchildren, MacKenzie, AJ, Hailey, Cooper, and Griffin. A sister Carol (Jim) Spears, and Charles (Mary) Jones of Plano.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Floyd in June of 2007.

Visitation will be Monday, July 6, 2015, at Beverage Family Funeral Home in Sandwich from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Beverage Family Funeral home with Pastor Dave Kaul officiating.

Interment will follow in the Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano. IL. Arrangements entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home in Sandwich, Illinois, www. beveragerfamilyfh.com.

RANDOLPH T. HORBACZ

Randolph Thomas Horbacz, 62, of Aurora, IL, passed away June 30, 2015, in his home with his loving family present.

He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey and Christopher Horbacz.

A memorial mass will take place on Saturday, July 11, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 552, Boulder Hill pass, Oswego, IL. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois.

Born: Feb. 11, 1926 Died: July 4, 2015

Joan Walkup Matthiesen, age 89, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Rosewood Care Center in St. Charles, IL. She was born on February 11, 1926, in Chicago, IL the daughter of Clarence and Pearl (Langdon) Leiting.

Joan was united in marriage in 1947 to Mr. Raymond Walkup and they spent many happy years together until his passing in 1989.

She was then united in marriage to Mr. Earl Matthiesen who preceded her in death in 2007.

Joan was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family.

She is survived by her children, Pamela (John) Reese of Aurora, IL and Jonathan Walkup of Milwakee, WI; her grandchildren, Chad Reese of Aurora, IL, Ashlee (Mike) Garcia of Aurora, IL, and Jessica Walkup of Crystal Lake, IL; as well as her great-grandchildren, Reese and Matthew Garcia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Pearl Leiting; her first husband, Raymond Walkup; second husband, Earl Matthiesen; and her sister, Irene Ferwerda.

Services were private.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, (630) 553-7611 or www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com.

PATRICIA A. NAVALANY

Born: April 1, 1930; in Chicago, IL. Died: July 3, 2015; in Hinckley, IL Patricia Ann “Patsy” Navalany (nee Wesolek), 85, a resident of Hinckley, IL, former longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 1, 1930, in Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Steven “Red” Navalany, whom she married May 14, 1949, and who preceded her in death on May 7, 1999, loving mother of Steven, Jr. (Lynn) Navalany of Hinckley, IL and the late Cynthia Ann Navalany, adored grandmother of Rachel Cynthia and Steven James Navalany, devoted daughter of the late John and Caroline (nee Jaloway) Wesolek, dear sister of Lolita “Lita” (the late Robert) Ryba of Lyons, IL and William “Billy” (Patricia) Wesolek of Henderson, NV, fond aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Patsy grew up on Chicago’s South Side, married and moved to Naperville in 1949. A loving homemaker , Patsy was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Naperville and the DuPage County Homemakers Extension Association.

Visitation Wednesday, July 8, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville. Funeral Services Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.

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Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 9th, 3:00 p.m. at Harvest Chapel 725 S. County Line Rd. Sandwich, IL with a “Celebration of Life” gathering to follow hosted by Q-Bar located at 11 W. John St. Plano, IL. Cremation Services performed

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CHASTIN B. PAWSON Born: Aug. 18, 1989 Died: June 28, 2015

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Chastin B. Pawson, born August 18th 1989, was a passenger in a tragic auto accident and entered through the gates of Heaven on June 28th 2015.

He was embraced by God and welcomed by his late Grandfather, Gerald E. Pawson; and Grandmother, Kay D. Woody (Capanash).

He is survived by parents, Laura Pawson (Joshua Thrush) of Sandwich and Bryant Pawson (Dina Broches) of Bristol; Grandmother, Carrie Pawson of Sandwich; Uncle, Jay Woody of Bristol; Aunt, Neva Janeteas of Sandwich; Girlfriend, Jordan Molkentine of Plano; and several cousins.

Chastin attended Sandwich High school and Waubonsee College. He was employed as a manager at Q-Bar in Plano where he bartended. He was also a talented photographer. Chastin was an animal welfare advocate and adored his adopted dog “Elsie.” He loved hanging out with friends, sports, travel and adventure. Chastin loved life. His smile

Born: Sept. 5, 1991 Died: June 28, 2015

Savario “Sam” Simmons, 23, of Montgomery, IL passed away suddenly on June 28, 2015.

He was born on September 5, 1991, in Garden Grove, California.

He graduated from Oswego East High School and later went on to Illinois Welding School. He recently worked at Nikro, Jimmy Johns and Q Bar in Plano. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his parents, Gina M. DeMarco and Jeremy Borowski; grandmother, Debra DeMarco; aunts and uncles, Joseph (Dea) DeMarco, Savario (Janet) DeMarco, John (Amanda) DeMarco, Paul DeMarco, Patrick (Sylvia) DeMarco, Angela DeMarco and Jay (Jonnie) DeMarco; as well as 15 loving cousins and countless friends.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Savario and Bertha DeMarco.

Family received guests on Monday, July 6th from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538. Interment will be private.

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4 X COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, July 9, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel dall Economic Development Alliance (. KEDA is a collaborative group composed of A benefit concert for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital will Kendall County, Village of be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sat- Oswego, Waubonsee Comurday, July 18, by Dave Helps munity College, Montgomery Economic Development Kids at Scoreboard’s restauCorporation, Plano Economic rant, 1100 Douglas Road in Oswego. All proceeds will go Development Corporation, Sandwich Economic Developto benefit St. Jude’s.

The concert is a family event ment Corporation, Yorkville Economic Development and parents are encouraged Corporation and the Illinois to bring their children. Live Manufacturing Excellence music will be provided by Finneus and Seth Mercer and Center.

From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FriIn the End. A raffle featuring merchandise from local busi- day, Sept. 25, Waubonsee will be hosting another job fair at nesses also will be held.

Those attending are invited the Aurora campus. to have dinner at ScoreSt. John’s Lutheran boards. Admission is free. plans Bible Camp For more information visit Summer Bible Camp at St. davehelpskids.com.

John’s Lutheran Church in SoABATE meeting monauk will be held Monday, this Saturday July 27, through Thursday, Open Roads ABATE of Illinois July 30, for students who Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. have completed kindergarten Saturday, July 11, at the Plano through fifth grade.

American Legion Post No. 395 St. John’s members will lead at 510 E. Dearborn Street in the campers in a fun-filled Plano. week of Christian activities, This meeting was moved crafts, stories, songs, skits from June 27 to July 11 so and games with a farm members could attend the theme.

ABATE State Meeting and par- This year’s Bible Camp will ty. Topics to be discussed are run from 8 a.m. to noon at legislative updates, safety and the church, located at 235 education, membership, and S. Green St. It will include events. For more information, learning about creation and call Cliff at 630-552-3828. how much God loved us and gave us everything that the Job fair connects land and seas produce even residents, jobs before he made us.

The 2015 Kendall County A family program followed Job and Resource Fair took by cookies and punch will be place on Friday, June 19, at Sunday, Aug. 2. the Plano Campus of WauFor details and registration bonsee Community College. information, call the church More than 30 businesses office at 815-498-3667 or visit were seeking employees elcastjohns.com. to fill positions from health care professionals to manufacturing. There were 65 job seekers.

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Sheriff adds mounted patrol unit Deputies will patrol parks, events, more SHAW MEDIA The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has added an auxiliary mounted patrol unit, according to a news release from the department.

The unit is comprised of three deputies and their horses and can be used to patrol parks and neighborhoods.

Mounted deputies may be seen at large spectator events throughout the county.

They work closely with the Kendall County Emergency Management Agency and are particularly effective in conducting missing person searches, especially in wooded terrain that inhibits the use of vehicles. The unit functions as a result of tremendous community support and generosity, with volunteers

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The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has added a new mounted patrol unit. Auxiliary Deputy Cindy Benson, Auxiliary Deputy Terry Benson, and part-time Deputy Cherese Spears and their horses make up the unit. providing the horses, stable maintenance, and horse care, according to the sheriff’s office.

Auxiliary Deputy Cindy Benson, Auxiliary Deputy Terry Benson, and Part-Time Deputy Cherese Spears have been to the unit. On June 29, the three deputies were sworn into service by Sheriff Dwight A. Baird at the Ellis

House and Equestrian Center.

“We are always looking for ways to expand our public safety service and create partnerships with our residents,” Baird said. “The auxiliary mounted deputies will greatly enhance service to our remote areas in the county and our forest preserve areas.”

Collectively, the three deputies have 97 years of riding experience.

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Kendall County. The system gives public safety officials the The Kendall County Sheriff’s ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency notifications and Office is seeking information informational messages to on several motor vehicle burglaries that have occurred either targeted areas or the in the past week, according to entire county via telephone a news release. The burglaries calls, text messages, or email.

This is a geographical based occurred in the early morning hours of July 2 in the Fox Lawn notification system, which means street addresses subdivision in Yorkville and are needed to select which the Boulder Hill subdivision phone numbers will receive in Montgomery. Burglaries emergency and community also have occurred in the notification calls in any given early morning hours of July 6 situation. The system works in the Rosehill and Fields of for cell phones as long as they Farm Colony subdivisions in are registered to your home or Yorkville. Unlocked vehicles were targeted by the thieves. business address.

When you register you will The Kendall County Sheriff’s be able to select the types Office reminds residents to lock their vehicles and imme- of notifications you want to receive. diately report any suspicious Residents can also sign up activity by calling 911. to receive notifications for When reporting suspicious activity, attempt to obtain the another location that you may be concerned about within license plate numbers of any Kendall County (such as your vehicles involved as well as employer’s location, child’s clothing descriptions of any school, parent’s house, etc.). subjects involved.

If you are not already regisAny tips or information regarding these burglaries or any tered, visit the Kendall County web page at www.co.kendall. other crimes can be directed to detectives@co.kendall.il.us, il.us. Click on the Emergency Notification tab under Quick or 630-553-5856.

Links located on the left Callers who wish to remain hand side. This leads to the anonymous can contact the Kendall County Crimestoppers Everbridge Mass Notification System page, where users will at 630-553-5999. be directed to click on another Sign up for emergency link. This link will lead to the notifications Kencom site, where users can The Kendall County Sheriff’s register for notifications.

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Dinner choices include: two pork chop dinners, half chicken, or one pork chop/chicken combo. All meals include applesauce, coleslaw, baked beans and a roll.

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Ellis House and Equestrian Center will host a Family Fun Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 10.

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At the last meeting of the Kendall County Board, State’s Attorney Eric Weis commended the work of his civil division of the State’s Attorney’s Office. The civil division reviews contracts, agreements, and other documents, answers legal questions for county elected officials, conducts labor negotiations, arbitrations, child support enforcement, as well as many other duties. Pictured above, from left, are ASA Anne Knight, Assistant State’s Attorney David Berault, Assistant State’s Attorney Leslie Johnson and State’s Attorney Eric Weis. Not pictured is Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Coffey.

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The bus will depart at 10:21 Volunteers needed as adult literacy tutors a.m. from Beecher Center.

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Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel • Thursday, July 9, 2015 •

RAINFALL Monitoring Network

REAL ESTATE

Weekly Rainfall: June 25-July 1

Bristol Township

Montgomery

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2437 Claridge Lane, Montgomery, $184,900, Fannie Mae (Federal Mortgage Association) to Karim M. Quattum.

1532 Stoneridge Court, Yorkville, $106,700 David Mak to Mark Busch.

3835 Bailey Road, Yorkville, $122,000, Fannie Mae (Federal Mortgage Association) to Joshua Caputo and Brianna Caputo.

214A Hillcrest Avenue, $85,000, John Price to Grand Pagoz Trust.

2404 Hanbury Lane, Montgomery, $220,000, Mark D, and Trisha J. Lustig to Alexander and Jamie Lee McLeoch.

2060 Kate Drive, Montgomery, $186,665, The Ryland Group, Inc. to Luis Perez.

2522 Caliendo Circle, Montgomery, $200,000 Barry Tobin and Brandie Galster to Jimmy Brown.

3785 Bailey Road, Yorkville, $117,000, Juan C. Garcia and Nichole C. Garcia to James L. Harpole and Kelly J. Harpole.

2448 White Rose Drive, Montgomery, $230,000, Joel A. Merrill and Sarah A. Merrill to Daniel Hill.

3017 Manchester Drive, Montgomery, $228,000, Daniel Miller and Rachel Hauser to Michael J. and Renee L. Warner.

152-K Bertram Drive, Yorkville, $50,500, Fannie Mae (Federal Mortgage Association) to RVB Rentals.

1312 Deerpath Drive, Yorkville, $372,500, Gary and Mary Neyer to Beth Markley.

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2015 RAINFALL NETWORK VOLUNTEERS 1. Wayne & Lois Konicek, Galena Rd, Plano 2. French/Miller, N Linden Dr., Plano 3. Brummel, Don, Faxon Rd., Plano 4. Anderson, Jeff Burr Oak Rd., Plano 5. Fellerer, Todd, High Ridge Ln., Yorkville 6. Bayr, Sheirdan, N. Royal Oaks Dr. Bristol 7. Chrestenson, David, Rt 25, Oswego 8. Mihalka, Jeff, Amesbury Rd., Montgomery 9. Armstrong, Nann, Harvey Rd., Oswego 10. McCann, Janice, Elmwood Dr., Oswego 11. Larsen, Greg, Southfield Ln, Oswego 12. Kellogg, Jan, Walker Rd., Yorkville 13. Wheeler, Rod/Patti, Wheeler Rd., Yorkville

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15. Mozingo, Ken, Minkler Rd., Yorkville 16. Johnson, Beth, Oak Creek Dr., Yorkville 17. Maierhofer, Les, FSA Rt 47, Yorkville 18. Zbella, Jim, Polo Club Dr., Yorkville 19. Brummel, Gary/Jodi, Finnie Rd., Newark 20. Underhill, Sherry, S Fayette, Newark 21. Hogan, Barbara, Anderson Rd., Newark 22. Grainco FS, Helmar Rd/Rt 47, Newark 23. Anderson, Rolf, Joliet Rd., Newark 24. Vickery, Ray, Chicago Rd., Minooka 25. Cryder, Hank & Pam, Jones Rd., Minooka 26. Homerding, Gene/Jean, Wildy Rd., Minooka 27. Hansen, Darrell, White Willow Rd., Minooka 28. Friestad, Bob, White Willow Rd., Morris

33 West Anchor Road, Oswego, $78,000, RNB Properties, LLC. to Eric M. Weedman.

Oswego Township

203 Carlisle Court, Oswego, $332,500, Christopher W. Kohls and Heather L. Kohls to Michael Stanely and Irene Stanely.

209 Grays Drive, Oswego, $149,000, Mary E. Koehler to Chicago Title Land Trust Company.

371 Andover Drive, $35,000, Deerpath Trails Development LLC. to TJ Baumgartner Custom Homes Corporation.

504 Woodland Way, Oswego, $269,000, Cactus Financial Corporation to Ula Standish.

325 E. Benton Street, Oswego, $94,000 Richard A. Mitchell to Danny L. Kenyon and Denise L. Kenyon.

12 Marnel Road, Oswego, $168,000, Daniel Rivera to Danielle L. Cantu-Landrum.

101 Chapin Way, Oswego, $280,000, Michael T. Spradau and Jaime M. Brannen to Timothy C. Bailey and Latarsha N. Jones.

479 Raintree Drive, Oswego, $219,000, Michael R. Stanely and Irene Stanely to Joel Clayton and Lisa Clayton.

403 Badger Lane, Oswego, $205,000, Ceres Acquisitions to Jose G. and Marie G. Ascencio.

363 Prairieview Drive, Oswego, $230,000, Francisco and Ashley Chavez to Todd R. and Alisa K. Burris.

12904 White Pine Way, Plainfield, $194,000, Masja A. Kampinga to James Giacchetti or his successors of the James Chiacchetti revokable trust.

12934 White Pine Way, Plainfield, $239,990, NVR Inc. dba

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as Ryan Homes to Frank A. and Nancy Carino.

1974 Congrove Drive, Aurora, $249,900, John Evans and Jennifer Evans to Jeffrey S. Thompson.

1742 Fredericksburg Lane, Aurora, $137,000, Gary L. and Mary B. Sosnowski to Jonathan L. and Bridget James.

Fox Township

8845 Kimball Court, Millbrook, $332,500, Ronald and Charlene Hinton to Tami ZIngre.

Big Grove Township

IL Route 71 Stanely Nelson Subdivision (1.75 acres), $450,000, Trust of the Donald L. Carlson Declaration to 75th Street Properties LLC.

Seward Township

1500 Bellflower Lane, Joliet, $308,670, M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC. to Scott Pucel and Lauren R .Pucel 1318 Kettleson Drive, Minooka, $70,620, Sheriff of Kendall County to The Secretary of House and Urban Development.

Kendall Township

391 Garden Circle, Yorkville, $205,000, Elizabeth C. Luchyn as Trustee to Carol Seibel.

308 E. Van Emmon, Yorkville, $120,000, Susan B. and Ronald L. Paugels to James K. Packer.

Little Rock Township

502 Kristen Street, Plano, $169,000 John M. Basile to Kler Properties LLC, a Wyoming LLC. 1003 W. South Street,Plano, $123,000, Round Table Development, Inc. to Josephy R. Whiting.

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LAW CASES

COURT CASES • Hyo Min Ahn, 28, of Palmer Drive, Bolingbrook, is facing theft charges in connection with incidents between August and October 2013 at a business in Yorkville, Kendall County court documents said. Ahn is accused of obtaining unauthorized control of property belonging to the business. A warrant was issued and bond was set at $10,000.

• Daniel E. Perkins, 39, of Madison Street, Oswego, was charged with aggravated kidnapping with a firearm and aggravated sexual assault with a firearm in connection with an incident on June 30.

Bond was set at $1 million and a court date was set for July 9.

• Donna L. Brooks, 61, of Lincoln Station Drive, Oswego, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver in connection with an incident on May 13.

Bond was set at $25,000 and a court date was set for July 27.

• A felony case against Eric J. Ziarko, of Pheasant Chase, Plainfield, was continued to July 29. Ziarko is facing charges of drug-induced homicide by knowingly delivering methadone, a controlled substance, to a victim who later died after taking the drug, court documents said. The incident occurred between Dec. 5 and 6, 2014.

• A hearing was set for July 29 in the case of Susan A. Bedenk, 57, of Washington Street, Serena. Bedenk is charged with aggravated DUI,

a special Class 2 felony. According to court documents, Bedenk drove a vehicle while her blood alcohol level was 0.08 or more and her actions resulted in the death of one person and injuries to another. The collision occurred on April 21, 2014, on Route 52 east of Brisbon Road.

• Kenneth F. Newsome, 19, of Avalon Lane, Montgomery, is facing charges of aggravated possession of a stolen firearm, a Class X felony. According to court documents, Newsome possessed not less than six but no more than 10 firearms at the same time or within a two-year period with knowledge that the firearms had been stolen. The original charges were filed in December 2014. A warrant was issued and bond was set at $150,000.

• Troy Bearden, 22, of Sexton Street, Aurora, was charged with aggravated battery to a merchant, a Class 3 felony. According to court documents, Bearden had been detained on suspicion of retail theft, and committed battery to a store loss-prevention employee by grabbing the victim’s throat.

Bond was set at $20,000 and a court date of July 29 was set.

• Kenny M. King, 24, of Springbrook Trail, Oswego, was charged with forgery, after he signed another person’s name on a bail bond, according to court documents. A warrant was issued and bond was set at $50,000.

• Ian Brooks, 27, of Lin-

coln Station Drive, Oswego, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. According to court documents, Brooks is accused of possessing a substance containing cocaine. Bond was set at $50,000 and a court date was set for July 29.

• Rick A. Hurst, 54, of Royal Drive, Montgomery, was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. According to court documents, Hurst possessed between 15 and 100 grams of a substance containing cocaine. Bond was set at $100,000 and a court date was set for Sept. 3.

• Jesse W. Klingberg, 27, of Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, is facing charges of

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unlawful possession and unlawful delivery of hydrocodone pills, a controlled substance. According to court documents, Klingberg was charged April 24 with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 3 felony. A court date was set for July 15.

• Deashon T. Fultz, 24, of Kane Street, Aurora, was charged with unlawful possession and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

Fultz is accused of possessing a substance containing cocaine. An Aug. 6 court date was set.

• Andrew E. Wysocki, 26, of Marquette Road, Joliet, was charged June 20 with unlawful delivery of cannabis. Bond was set at $25,000 and a court date was set for July 6.

Blackberry Golf Inc. filed a lawsuit in Kendall County Circuit Court against James R. Campbell on June 24. According to court filings, the company is seeking a tort action claim for at least $1 million. The plaintiff claims that Campbell was the manager of the Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol from 1993 until Dec. 16,

2014, and during that time he is accused of taking funds from the business. Campbell, 50, of Reva Lane, Sandwich, is facing 23 counts on theft charges in Kendall County in connection with the incident. A case management conference in the civil matter was set for Sept.

18. A court date for the criminal charges is set for Aug. 3.

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Summer classes, Mighty Explorers at Yorkville

Cheyne Charles of Oswego has been taking her daughters, Taylor, 11 and Jordyn, 7, to Kids Connections for four years. She said she appreciated that the park district makes use of the gyms of local elementary schools, which means a larger space for children as opposed to a smaller playground. She also appreciated how the park district keeps them active with special trips.

“They can go to a gym and play basketball and larger games than in a day care center,” Charles said. “We’re part of the summer program right now, so they have different field trips. They’ve gone to movies, roller skating, plus they get to the civic center and go swimming twice a day. It’s been great, the hours work for me.”

For information about Kids Connection and other

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Center offers a variety of activities for children both with their Mighty Explorers and Summer Sports Leagues.

“Our Mighty Explorers is a camp meant for kids ages 5 to 7,” said Shay Remus, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for Yorkville.

“These classes are a weekly theme each week. We’ll make crafts, read books and do some really creative stuff with the kids, like ‘I Spy’ and ‘Mad Scientist.’”

Rex Slocum, 5, of Yorkville, said he appreciated the classes on water safety. The chance to swim was also a bonus.

“I was excited to wake up every morning to go to Safety Town, and I was sad when it was over,” Rex said. “My favorite part was learning

about water safety because I love swimming and I always want to stay safe near the water.”

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Summer enrichment at the Oswego YMCA

The Oswego YMCA at 160 E. Washington St. runs a summer camp at Camp Hudson, 160 East Washington near downtown, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 14, according to Shellee McCullum, Youth and Family director.

“We have activity camp where we do a themed weekly activity,” McCullum said. “It’s a structured curriculum. It’s got physical activities, a literacy component, games, arts and crafts and fields every Wednesday.

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10 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, July 9, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel CHURCH SERVICES ANGLICAN Christ Our Light Anglican Church Meeting at the English Congregational United Church of Christ 301 Rhodes St., Big Rock Father Rand York www.christourlightanglican.org Saturday, 5 p.m.

APOSTOLIC New Hope Apostolic Church 201 W. Madison St. Yorkville, IL, 60560 Pastor: Junior D. Dixon Church phone: 630-552-1292 Sunday 11 a.m. Sunday School and Worship Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Night Prayer Faith Assembly Church 105 S. Main, Montgomery Pastor Michael E. Hefner Assistant Pastor Emmanuel Rojas 630-264-2968 (Spanish Interpretation) Sunday 10 a.m. Morning Worship & Sunday School 5 p.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Evening service ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Chapel 725 S. County Line Road Sandwich, IL 60548 www.harvestchapel.net 815-786-8669 Nursery is provided Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Service; Elevate Kids Ministry ages 3 to 5th grade Wednesday 7 p.m. New Community; Adult Bible Study; MOSAIC student Ministries (6th-12th); Elevate Kids (4yrs-5th gr) New Life Church 3205 Cannonball Trail, Yorkville (Just west of Rt. 47) Pastor Jon Lawson 630-553-0200 www.nlcyorkville.org Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Kids classes (6 weeks - 6 grade) Wednesday 7 p.m. Kids classes (preschool-6 grade) Student Ministries (7-12 grades) BAPTIST Harvest New Beginnings 5315 Douglas Road, Oswego 630-554-3858 • Fax 630-554-3865 harvest@harvestnewbeginnings.com www.harvestnewbeginnings.com Sunday Service Times: 9 and 10:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Sunday School 2 years - adult 5:30 Awana, Adult Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Awana, 3yr-6th/Jr. High Youth 7 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer Mtg. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Sr. High youth Friday 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Quality nursery provided at all services Grace Community Church 1108 Mill St., Yorkville 630-553-0700 Pastor Ivan Truman gccyorkville@sbcglobal.net www.gccyorkville.net Sundays Nursery available Sunday morning service Summer Schedule: No Sunday school 10 a.m. Morning Worship Children’s Church (begins during the offertory) Sunday Evenings, Teen Ministry and Small Groups see website calendar Crosspointe 8 W. Rickard, Oswego Pastor J. Andrew Post 630-554-3875 www.crosspointeoswego.org Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School-all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:30 p.m. Revolution (grades 7-12) 6 p.m. TeamKid 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study

How to submit Send any changes or additions to your church listing to news@kendallcountynow.com. Deadline for changes is noon Mondays.

Calvary Baptist Church 140 Montgomery Road Montgomery, IL 630-896-7098 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Bible Study First Baptist Church of Plano 116 N. Hale St., Plano Church: 630-552-3641 or 630-552-0544 Rev. Richard Kenneavy, Interim New Hope Baptist Church 4101 Needham Road, Plano 630-552-1400 Pastor Dennis Cocks Sunday, 9:45 am Sunday School all ages 10:45 am Morning Worship 6 pm Evening Worship Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study and Prayer Nursery is provided – all services.

Also offering Youth Group.

Fox River Baptist Church 1205 7th Avenue, Aurora Kerry James Allen, Pastor 630-820-5870 www.foxriverbaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Service 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evening Service Valley Baptist Church 2480 Wolf Road, Oswego Pastor David Hemphill 630-554-8109 www.valleybaptist.com pastor@valleybaptist.com Sunday 9:45 am Sunday School all ages 11 am Morning Worship 6 pm Evening Worship 8 pm TV Ministry on Channel 10 Cable ACTV Wednesday 7 pm King Kids; eve. Worship 9 pm TV Ministry-chnl17 Cable Deaf Interpreter for all services Park Place Baptist Church 1144 S. Lincoln, Montgomery 630-897-6810 www.park-place.org Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship First Baptist Church of Big Rock 211 Lincoln St., Big Rock Rev. Bill McMillen • 630-556-3535 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer CHRISTIAN Community Christian Church 129 Commercial Dr., Yorkville Pastor Aaron Koehler 630-388-5000 www.communitychristian.org Sunday 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship service Grace Community Christian Church 2770 Montgomery Rd., Aurora 630-898-7990 • Fax 630-898-7955 www.graceccc.org Sunday 9 a.m. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Classes Nursery available 8 until noon Redeemer Community Church (meets at Plank Junior High) 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego Office 630-820-9742 Sunday, 10 a.m. Celebration meeting (effective children’s ministry class unites during main meeting) Cornerstone Christian Church Bob Reid, Minister

254 S. Madison, Oswego 3 blocks south of Post Office 630-554-2292 • Fax 630-554-1988 www.cornerstonecc.net Sunday 9 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship Celebration & Kids Central (Nursery available) Wednesday 6 p.m. Fellowship Potluck Dinner 7 p.m. Prayer Service 7 p.m. Youth Group(Jr.-Sr. High) 1st Monday of each month from 6am 24-hr Community Prayer Vigil The Redeemed Christian Church of God Kings’ Court Parish 5313 US Highway 34, Oswego Tel/Fax 630-608-2011 kingscourtil@yahoo.com Sunday 9:45-10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30-12:30 Worship service Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Bible Study Friday, 7-8 p.m. Breakthrough Hour Community Christian Church 131 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery 630-388-5000 Campus Pastor: John Rinehimer www.communitychristian.org Sundays 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Service Plano Christian Church 9 Schomer Lane, Plano Stan Motley, Pastor www.pcc4him.com 630-552-7640 Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Worship Service Big Life Community Church Traughber Junior High School 570 Colchester Dr., Oswego www.biglifecc.org “It’s for you.”

Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship

Pastor John Todd 630-877-3604 Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study CONGREGATIONAL Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville Pastor: Rev. Mark Gregory Office: 630-553-7308 Office hours: T-F 8:30 am-4 pm CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Christian Science Society 117 E. Second Street, Sandwich www.chicagospirituality.com Sunday, 10:30 Service

Neighborhood Church of The Brethren 155 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery 630-897-3347 ncotb@sbcglobal.net Rev. Mark Flory-Steury, Pastor Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Handicapped accessible building.

Neighborhood Counseling Associates 630-844-3001 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Oswego) 100 Hankes Road, Sugar Grove Bishop Jeff Haddon 630-940-7211 Missionary - 630-270-6664 Sunday 11:30 a.m. Sacrament Meeting 12:50 pm Sunday School-primary 1:40 p.m. Priesthood-Relief Society Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Activity/Scouts Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Prestbury) 100 Hankes Road, Sugar Grove Bishop Golden Hwang 630-466-3299 Sunday 9 a.m. Sacrament Meeting 10:20 am Sunday School/Primary 11:10 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth Activity CHURCH OF GOD Destiny Worship Center 1355 Hinman St., Montgomery Pastor James Schulker 630-851-5055 Sunday 10 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. UnDone Youth Worship Wednesday 6 p.m. Small groups-all ages Thursday 6 p.m. Men’s basketball-open gym Plano Church of God 7 E. Dearborn, Plano

Living Heritage Lutheran Church Rev. James Barbey, Pastor 630-552-3926 Services at the Chapel of Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 3952 Turner Avenue Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Divine Service 10:15 a.m. Adult Study and Sunday School St. Olaf Lutheran Church 1233 Douglas Rd., Montgomery 630-896-1311 stolafchurch@sbcglobal.net Pre-School 630-896-3004 Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service

EPISCOPAL St. David’s Episcopal Church 701 N. Randall Rd., Aurora 630-896-7229 www.stdavidsofaurora.com Office hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-1 Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship Service St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church (Anglican) Christ Campus 2800 Grove Rd., Yorkville between Rt. 126 & Caton Farm Rd. Rev. Kathryn White, Rector Rev. Richard Lundgren, Associate Rector 815-725-6800 www.secec.net Sundays, 11 a.m. Communion St. Thomas Episcopal (Anglican) 317 Goold Park Dr. (Chapin St., West) Morris Rev. James L. Steele, Rector 815-942-1380 Sundays, 9 a.m.

Holy Communion, Nursery Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Teaching Service Prayer for the Sick LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Pastor Michael Neel 630-553-5368 www.ImmanuelYorkville.org All are welcome to attend

Plattville Lutheran Church 5475 Bell Road, Minooka Pastor Bret L. Reedy Office 815-475-7220 Parsonage 815-475-4127 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School St. John’s Lutheran Church 235 S. Green St., P.O. Box 245 Somonauk, IL 60552 815-498-3667 Pastor William Weidenbach Jr. www.elcastjohns.com Saturday, 5 p.m. Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Faith Dialogue Bible Study -- all ages welcome Monday, 7:30 a.m. Fruitful Fitness Tuesday, 7 p.m. Tuesday nights in the text (except 1st Tuesday of month) Thursday, 9 a.m. Theology on Thursday Morning (call office for details) 8:30-10:30 a.m. Our Sharing Pantry Cross Lutheran - LCMS Church and School Rt. 47, 3 miles south of Yorkville Church office 630-553-7335 Pastor Erik Gauss Susan Lopez, school principal www.hiscross.org Grace Lutheran Church 10025 N. Rt. 47, Morris (3 mi. north of Morris on Rt. 47 at Airport Road) Pastor Steven Heilman Church 815-942-2252 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education Helmar Lutheran Church Corner of Lisbon & Helmar Roads, Newark Pastor James Molstre 815-695-5489 Immanuel Lutheran Church [ELCA] 10104 Immanuel Road, Yorkville

Fox River Lutheran Church 2785 E. US Hwy Rt. 52, Sheridan Pastor Kevin Garner 815-695-9926 Sunday, 9:30 Worship Service 10:45 Sunday School all ages St. Luke’s Lutheran Church & School - LCMS 63 Fernwood Rd., Montgomery Rev. Peter Hoffman, Sr. Pastor Robinette Flach,School Principal Church Office 630-892-9309 School Office 630-892-0310 stlcfamily.org Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Blended Worship Sunday, 8 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Praise Band St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 27 S. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora 630-8976891 www.stmarksaurora.net Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School (preK-5) Nursery available during all services.

Faith Lutheran Church ELCA 3000 Liberty St., Aurora 630-862-3500 Sunday 8 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m. Blended Service KidWerks (Sunday School) 11 a.m. Praise Gathering New Song Community Lutheran Church (LCMS) 2858 Hafenrichter Road, Aurora www.newsongchurch.net Pastor Jason Dail 630-499-0542 Office Hours Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Children’s message Nursery and Promiseland Kids offered at services Prayer team available after service Followers of Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA) 12357 248th Ave., Plainfield Pastor Ronald Voss 815-439-0700 • 630-554-4318 followersofchirst3@yahoo.com ww.followersofchirstelca.com Child Care Provided Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Christian Education- all ages 12:30 p.m. Youth Group Monday, 4:30 p.m. Catechism 6:20 p.m. Youth Choir Tuesday, 7 p.m. Disciple Bible Study Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice Lisbon Bethlehem Church 108 E. Woodman St. (Lisbon) Newark, IL Rev. Larry Jacobsgaard, Pastor Ph. 815-736-6271 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Newark Lutheran Church (A.F.L.C.)

101 E. Liberty, Newark Pastor: Luke Emerson Church: 815-695-5251 newarklutheran@hotmail.com www.newarklcaflc.org Sunday Services: 8:45 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School Our Savior Lutheran Church 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora Ph. 630-897-5936 Pastor Jeff Mikyska www.oursavioraurora.org Saturday, 5 p.m. Krentz Chapel Sunday, 9 a.m. Sanctuary 10:15 a.m. Sunday School First Lutheran Church 200 North Center St., Plano 630-552-8263 Pastor Bruce Booher June-August Worship Schedule: Saturday, 5 p.m. Worship Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship Holy Communion every Sunday Nursery area provided, but there are no attendants for the summer.

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 1022 North Main St., Sandwich Rev. Wayne Derber, Pastor 815-786-9308 www.wearesalemlutheran.org Sunday, 8 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:15 am Christian Education hour 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2465 W. Sandwich Road Corner of Pratt & W. Sandwich Rd., Sandwich, IL 60548 Office 815-786-6406 Rev. David J. Kaul, Pastor www.our-saviors.com Saturday, 5:30 pm Contemporary Worship Sunday, 8 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m. Family Worship; Sunday School Events for the entire family: King’s Kids, grades K-3 Servants of Christ grades 4-6 Jr. High, Youth alive for Teens METHODIST Wheatland Salem Church www.wheatlandsalem.org 630-904-1035 One church, two locations 1217 Wolf Rd. Oswego Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth Group 1852 W. 95th St. Naperville Sunday 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Worship 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth Group Ministries for all ages all week See website for all of the offerings Millington United Methodist 200 Orleans Street Millington, IL 60537 630-531-0239 cell 630-416-0612 home 815-695-5378 church Pastor Kirk C. Scott Handicapped Accessible MillingtonUMConthefox.org Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service with children’s moments Thursday 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 1st & 3rd Thursdays Noon to 3 p.m. Little Dresses Sewing Mission Sugar Grove United Methodist 176 Main St., Sugar Grove Pastor CheonEui Oh Office hours: M, W, F 7 am-Noon 630-466-4501 www.sgumc.net sugargroveumc@sbcglobal.net Sunday Services 8 a.m. Worship at Harter Road property under the pavilion 9:30 a.m. Worship at Main St.

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The Warehouse Church 308 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora Pastor Randy Schoof 630-859-0600 www.warehousechurch.org Office Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pentecostal

Genesis Community Church 1300 South Broadway Montgomery Pastor Jeffrey Barrett 630-896-7773 • Fax 630-859-3355 A Member of PC USA Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School, all ages 10:40 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Service

Continued from page 12 Plattville United Methodist Located at Church Rd & Plattville Rd. 13025 Church Road, Yorkville Pastor Terry McLaughlin 815-475-4128 Thursday, July 2 8:30 a.m. Walking Program Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church 2200 Ridge Avenue Rt. 34 & Ridge Ave, Aurora Rev. Alka Lyall, Pastor 630-851-8010 www.BethanyFoxValleyUMC.org Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-2 pm Nursery Available Handicapped Accessible Sunday 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Blessed Beginnings 9:30-11:30 am Mon-Th Youth Group & Kids Fellowship Great Agers Millbrook United Methodist 8360 Fox River Dr., P. O. Box 50 Millbrook, IL 60536 Pastor Kent Svendsen 630-553-7568 Nursery Available Handicapped Accessible Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays of each Month Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday 4-6 p.m. Pastor office hours 6 p.m. Choir 7 p.m. Bible Study Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 5 W. Washington St. Downtown Oswego Philip W. Sheets, Pastor 630-554-3269 www.goodshepherdoswego.org Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9 am-3 pm United Methodist Church of Plano 219 North Hale Street, Plano 630-552-3700 Pastor Kent Svendsen pastor@umcplano.org www.umcplano.org Handicapped Accessible Nursery care provided during Sunday Worship for age 5 & younger Trinity Church United Methodist 2500 Boomer Lane (corner of 47 & Cannonball Trail) Yorkville, 60560 • 630-553-7645 Pastor Michael Stoner www.trinityum.net Trinitychurchoffice@gmail.com Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-2

Gospel Assembly Church 7090 Route 34, Oswego, IL Pastor: D.L. Dycus 630-554-2313 Saturday 7:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday 1 p.m. Worship/Sunday School 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Thursday 7 p.m. Worship Service PRESBYTERIAN Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church (the country church) Pulpit Supply Rev. Betty Weidert Grove & Wheeler Roads 1 mile south of Rt. 126 Yorkville, IL 60560 630-554-3507 www.ausablegrovepresbyterian.com Church Summer Schedule June 1 - Aug. 30 Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship (Nursery) 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Communion on the first Sunday of each month Third Wednesday each month 7 p.m. Session Meeting Young Adults Group: FISH-Friends in Service to Him (ages 18-35), call 630-421-2387 for dates and place Oswego Presbyterian Church 1976 Route 25, Oswego Associate Pastor, Head of Staff: Rev. Kim Hulen Church: 630-554-8194 Friday, July 10 11:30 a.m. Juliets to Fireside Grill Sunday, July 12 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Worship & Music Committee Meeting Monday, July 13 6:30 p.m. We Go Quiltin’ 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Tuesday, July 14 1 p.m. Staff Meeting 7:30 p.m. Eagle Scout Project Review Wednesday, July 15 7:30 p.m.Open AA Big Book Study Group Thursday, July 16 11:30 a.m. ROMEO’s to George’s 7 p.m. Session Meeting Wheatland Presbyterian Church 11839 S. Heggs Rd., Plainfield Two miles south of Wolf Crossing Road and Rt. 30 at the corner Heggs Road &119th St. Rev. Jack Lilley 630-904-1140 Sunday 9 a.m. Faith Focus: Adult Bible Study, Spiritual Growth, Youth Activities 10 a.m. Worship w/nursery care

ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Mary Roman Catholic Church 901 N. Center Ave., Plano 630-552-3448 • Fax 630-552-3450 www.saintmaryplano.com Rev. Andy Davy, M.I.C. Pastor Deacon Eduardo Murillo Deacon Douglas Wells Deacon Santos Martinez Masses: Monday thru Saturday: 8 a.m.

Saturday, 4-4:45 p.m. Reconciliation 5 p.m. Vigil English Sunday, 8 & 10 a.m. Mass Noon, Spanish Mass Religious Education: 630-552-1505 Wednesday, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Office Hours: M-F 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church 406 Walnut St., Yorkville 630-553-6671 • Fax: 630-553-2695 Info@StPatrickYorkville.org www.stpatrickyorkville.org Pastor: Rev. Matthew Lamoureux, M.I.C. Deacons: Donald Cyr and Dale Metcalf Mass Schedule: Daily: Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday: 8 & 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Childcare during 10:30 am Masses Holy Day (Vigil) Mass: 7 p.m.

Holy Day Masses: 8:30 am & 7 pm Confession Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Religious Education: 630-553-6671 Preschool - 8th Grade Registration: 630-552-3345 Parish Summer Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church 925 Sard Avenue, Aurora Rev. Joachim Tyrtania, Pastor 630-896-6816 Saturday Mass, 4:30 p.m.

Confessions/Adoration, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

(Spanish) Monday: Communion Service 8 am Tues, Thurs, Friday: Mass 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Mass 8:30 a.m. (during summer 8 a.m.)

St. Anne Catholic Church 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego 630-554-3331 • Fax 630-554-0530 Pastor: Rev. John J. Ouper

Smile! It Will Make You and Others Happy!

Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:30

There is a very interesting psychology experiment where you trick people into either smiling or frowning without their knowing it (by telling them to hold a pencil either in their teeth, to make them smile, or with their pursed lips, to make them frown), and while they hold that facial position you tell them a joke. Those who are holding the smile usually rate the joke as being funnier, presumably because they are already halfway laughing to start with. The moral of the experiment, if experiments can be said to have a moral, is that our bodies often take the lead in making us feel happy or sad, or calm or anxious. Droopy, lackadaisical posture will make you feel defeated while standing up tall and strong will make you feel like a winner. So smile, even when you don’t feel much like smiling, or perhaps especially when you don’t feel much like smiling. And an added benefit to smiling is that it tends to spread the happiness. Have an attitude and a countenance that is worth catching.

- Christopher Simon

Pastoral Associate: Sr. Margaret Anne Spagnola, OSM Deacons: David Brockman; Duane Wozek; James Perry Masses 8 a.m. Mon. Wed. Fri. 7 a.m. Tues. Thurs.

7 p.m. Wed. Sat. 3:30 p.m. Confessions Sat. 5 p.m. Mass Sun. 7:30, 9:15, & 11 a.m.

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Emmanuel Church 701 Lions Rd., Sandwich Pastor Joe MacDonald 815-786-2400 www.emmanuelchurchsandwich.com Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Worship

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There are many beneficial insects and pathogens in the home landscape that can help gardeners manage destructive insect populations without ever opening the pesticide cabinet. Common to the yard are insect predators, parasitic wasps and natural pathogens that all work to our advantage.

Some insects provide immediate control like lady bugs that feed on aphids.

There are others, like the parasitic wasp that lays its eggs on or inside an insect pest that later emerge to find additional pests to become hosts to their eggs.

Predator insects can have an appetite for all forms of the pest, often eating eggs, young adults and adult forms of the insect.

Natural pathogens could be fungi, bacteria and nematodes. These can attack the larvae or caterpillar stages above or below ground.

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is an example. Cabbage worms and the tomato hornworm are common targets in the vegetable garden. The natural rise and fall of lawn insects, like sod webworm, that live in the soil can be attributed to natural pathogens, too. With all the wet weather we have been experiencing, bacteria and fungi are doing very well.

With beneficial insects, the goal is to invite and keep them in your yard so they are there when an outbreak of destructive insects occurs.

DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Richard Hentschel Gardeners can initially introduce lady bugs, for example, but without something to eat to keep them in the landscape, they move away to find something to eat elsewhere. One approach is to plant what is called trap crops or trap plants. These plants are very attractive to destructive insects, which then are available to the predators. These plants are never treated with an insecticide. Later when there is an outbreak in the garden or on a shrub, predators are there to take care of the problem. Trap crops are typically placed at the edge of the garden or nearby. Gardeners also can augment existing populations by introducing additional predators to help out those already in the garden and landscape.

A more passive approach would be to make sure your garden contains flowers that those natural enemies are drawn to. Plants in the carrot, aster, pea and mustard families are good examples.

The carrot family contains several of our herbs we use, including dill and fennel, and the aster family has several of our flowers, such as coneflower, coreopsis, and cosmos. The mustard family has the mustards, sweet

Tickets on sale for July 18 cluding Home and Community Education Association, Master 4-H Pork Chop Dinner The Kendall County 4-H Foundation Pork Chop Dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds on Route 71, one mile west of the intersection with Route 47 in Yorkville.

The Foundation is a non-profit organization serving the 4-H Youth Development Program, in cooperation with University of Illinois Extension. All proceeds will help support 4-H Youth Development scholarships and the community programs, in-

Gardeners, Master Naturalists and Nutrition and Wellness.

A two-chop dinner is $12, one-chop dinner is $11, and a pork-burger meal is $7.

The Kendall-Grundy Pork Producers donate their time to prepare the meal and grill the fresh pork chops and pork-burgers. University of Illinois Extension Council and 4-H Foundation members, Master Gardeners, 4-H Club leaders and 4-H members all donate their time to set up, serve and

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Biological management of destructive insects then involves a wide range of naturally occurring enemies, which together can manage insect populations. If there is still a need to use a pesticide, use one that is safe for the predators. An example of one that is not friendly is a miticide, making no distinction between a predator mite and a destructive one. Bt is a natural pesticide that can control specific worms without harming desirable moths and butterflies. In all cases, when there seems to be a problem in the landscape or garden, be sure to identify the insect first to be sure that is the one actually doing the damage. Predator insects also have different stages that may look like they are the ones doing the damage.

Lady bug adults are easy to spot, yet the larvae stage looks much different and is often mistaken for the insect doing the actual damage.

Questions about your yard or garden? The Kendall County Master Gardener Help Desk is open for the season. Trained volunteers can answer your tree, garden, lawn and other horticulture questions from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 630-553-5823.

Richard Hentschel is a Horticulture Extension Educator with University of Illinois Extension, serving Kendall, DuPage and Kane counties.

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During the week of July 7, tickets will still be available at the Kendall County Extension office. There are only a limited number of pork chop dinner tickets available at the door for an extra dollar charge per ticket. There will be dine-in and to-go service available.

To learn more or reserve your tickets, call the Kendall County Extension Office at 630-5535823 or visit the office at 7775B IL Route 47 in Yorkville, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Youth develop skills with community and 4-H volunteers Dozens of local kids and teens joined Kendall County 4-H in June for a diverse line-up of summer enrichment opportunities through University of Illinois Extension.

Led by local volunteers, June workshops focused on a variety of 4-H project areas, including animal care, foods, horticulture, welding and visual arts.

“We appreciate all of our volunteers for sharing their valuable time and expertise through our 4-H summer workshop series,” said Kim Eisnaugle, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator for Kendall County.

“Whether the participating youth were 4-H’ers preparing for the fair or community members trying new things and developing new skills, these fantastic volunteers helped make their summer more special.”

Volunteers included: Yorkville School District art teacher Lauren Campbell; Mark Gloudeman, assistant professor of welding at Waubonsee Community College; local artist Jeanne Dennis; Kendall County 4-H Show superintendents Amber DeLancy, rabbits, Lynn Rott, horticulture, Dave Gemmer, poultry and Anne Sears, food and nutrition; swine producer Mike Hufendick; and 4-H members Evie Martin, James Martin, Haley Morris, Sar-

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9-year-olds Erin Murray of Yorkville and Alexa Del Toro of Plano learn about preparing vegetables during the Foods and Horticulture Workshop with Kendall County 4-H. Following the horticulture lesson, the group prepared lunch using the vegetables, as well as the bread and pot pie crust they made during the cooking portion of the day.

Kendall County Fair The 2015 Kendall County Fair will be July 30 to Aug. 2. For information on fair location, tickets and events, visit http://kendallcountyfair.org/ ah Roberts, Ally Rott, and Livia Way. “There are hundreds of 4-H project areas, ranging from science and robotics to animals and livestock to arts and humanities, to name just a few,” Eisnaugle said. “While you are at the Kendall County Fair this summer, we welcome you to visit the 4-H project ex-

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Candidates set for 4-H Show king, queen contest The crowning will be July 31 at family stage

munity service, and has seen both make a big impact on her life and the lives of others. Bernard also shows swine at the county, state and national level. Bernard attends Joliet Junior College, and is the daughter of Kevin and Wendy Bernard of Newark.

••• Cydney Olah , 17, has been in Seven Kendall County 4-H members will contend for royal titles to 4-H for nine years. A member of represent the 2015 Kendall County Outbacker Kids 4-H Club, she has served in many roles, including Fair and 4-H Show.

Sponsored by the Kendall Coun- president and vice president. Olah ty 4-H Foundation, the contest win- recently was chosen as a 4-H Conners serve as 4-H ambassadors to the gress Delegate for Illinois. She has community and will each receive a competed in many projects, includcrown, banner and $200 prize. Run- ing citizenship, leadership, floriculture, photography, poultry and ners-up each will receive $100.

The 2015 candidates for queen sewing and textiles.

Olah says she has learned many and king include: Molly Bernard of Newark, Cydney Olah of Oswe- life lessons through her 4-H career, go, Ally Rott of Sheridan, Ethan especially public speaking confiHeidrich of Oswego, Thor Hester of dence. A homeschool student, Olah Yorkville, James Martin of Newark is the daughter of Randy and Lisa Olah of Oswego. and Eli Williamson of Newark.

••• “All of this year’s nominees are Allison (Ally) Rott , 15, belongs strong 4-H members and community youth leaders,” said Kim Eis- to the Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H naugle, Kendall County 4-H Youth Club. A 7-year member of 4-H, Rott Development Program Coordina- has served as club sentinel, secretor. “Each embodies an important tary and reporter. She also particpart of 4-H Youth Development pro- ipates in several 4-H project areas, grams, which aim for youth to feel including food and nutrition, visual a sense of belonging, develop inde- arts, photography, sewing and texpendence, practice generosity, and tiles, and fashion revue.

Rott credits 4-H for her self-sufexperience mastery.” ficiency and for developing numer••• Molly Bernard, 19, is an 8-year 4-H ous life skills, including being able member from the Millbrook Mighty to sand and finish a floor on her Ones 4-H Club. She has served as own. Rott is the daughter of Steve reporter and vice president of her and Lynn Rott of Sheridan, and at4-H Club, and worked as a junior su- tends Somonauk High School.

••• perintendent at the fair. She also is Ethan Heidrich, 16, is an 8-year active in photography, swine, and member of Barn and Beyond 4-H livestock judging projects.

Bernard says that through 4-H, Club. He has served as president, she has learned hard work and com- vice president, and in other officer

roles. He exhibits in many project areas, including leadership, intercultural, citizenship, filmmaking, and public presentations. Heidrich is a member of the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team and has participated in 4-H training and leadership events at the state and national level.

He attends Illinois Math and Science Academy and is the son of Jeffrey and Christina Heidrich of Oswego.

••• Thor Hester, 16, is a nine-year member of 4-H, and he has served as both president and vice president of the Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club. Hester has participated in multiple 4-H project categories, including horse and pony, photography and veterinary science.

He says he has learned the value of commitment through 4-H Youth Development programs – through club participation, community service and his project work.

Hester attends Yorkville High School, and is the son of Rich and Diana Hester.

••• James Martin, 15, is a seven-year member of Kendall County 4-H. He is active in his club, serving in president and vice president roles over the years, and at the county level through leadership in 4-H Federation. Martin has experience in several project areas, including foods and nutrition, horticulture, visual arts, health and fitness, and leadership.

Martin also leads county workshops and participates in community service projects throughout the year. He credits 4-H with helping him explore important educational and social experiences. Martin at-

tends Newark High School, and is the son of Steve and Charlyn Martin.

••• Eli Williamson, 16, has been a member of Kendall County 4-H for nine years, and he is part of the Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club.

Williamson exhibits in multiple 4-H project areas, including swine, poultry, horticulture, geology, woodworking and rabbits. He says his 4-H experience has taught him responsibility in his club, project work and community.

A Newark High School student, he is the son of Patty Williamson and the late Gary Williamson.

••• The 2015 Kendall County Fair will be July 30 to Aug. 2.

Each candidate completes an application and interview process, both greatly contributing to the final outcome. During the interview, the teens are evaluated on several factors, including knowledge of 4-H, school and community participation, leadership, presentation and poise.

The public also can weigh in by ballot. To vote for your choices, fill out the Kendall County Fair and 4-H Show King and Queen Contest ballot at the bottom of this page, or stop by the Extension office at 7775B Illinois Route 47 in Yorkville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions, call the Extension office at 630-553-5823.

All candidates will be part of the opening ceremony on noon Thursday, July 30, at the flag pole, and the crowning will be at 4:45 p.m. Friday, July 31, on the family stage at the fairgrounds.

For more information on fair location, tickets and events, visit http://kendallcountyfair.org.

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Four Seasons Summer Series continues in July Registration is open for two of the University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening programs, which focus on environmental stewardship and yard landscape. Each program will be led by Extension experts and presented via teleconference at county offices.

Horticulture Educator Sonja Lallemand will lead “Where the Wild Things Grow – Native Plants” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Extention office in Yorkville. Suburban gardens tie our homes to the surrounding landscape, provide an outlet for artistic expression, are a source for natural beauty, and offer refuge from a hectic world. This presentation will introduce ideas on designing your landscape with Illinois native plants that nurture and feed wildlife, bring residents joy and require minimal care.

“Don’t Blame the Camera: How to Take Better Landscape Photos” will be led by the Extension’s Chris Tidrick.

Whether using a digital SLR, a point-and-shoot camera or even a cell phone, Tidrick will teach the basic techniques of great garden photography at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28, in Yorkville.

Each class is $10 per person.

Advance registration is required at least one week before the program. For more information, visit the “Register Online” section at web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk and look for the “Four Seasons” link for Kendall County.

KENDALL COUNTY FAIR KING & QUEEN CONTEST The Kendall County Fair will select its King & Queen this year. Fair dates are July 30 - August 2. Vote for one candidate for 25¢. Votes may be taken or mailed to the Kendall County Extension Office at 7775B Route 47, Yorkville, IL 60560. Just tape your 25¢ to the ballot and drop it in the mail. If you wish to vote multiple times, just write how many votes for each candidate and include the proper amount of money. Votes will also be taken at the Fair on Thursday and Friday July 30th & 31st at the booth outside Smith Hall.

Voting ends on Friday July 31st. The King & Queen will be announced at the Family Stage at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 31st. All money collected will be put into next year’s fund.

KENDALL COUNTY FAIR KING & QUEEN CONTEST BALLOT ETHAN JACOB HEIDRICH

MOLLY ALICE BERNARD

THOR RICHARD HESTER

CYDNEY PAIGE OLAH

JAMES STEPHEN MARTIN

ALLISON ANNA ROTT

ELI EDWIN WILLIAMSON

MOLLY ALICE BERNARD

Name: Molly Alice Bernard 4-H Years: 8 4-H Club: Millbrook Mighty Ones School: Joliet Junior College, 1st year of college Parents: Wendy and Kevin Bernard Hometown: Newark Age: 19 Community Involvement, Sports & Academics: Washington Leadership Conference, National FFA Organization, Farm Bureau Youth Conference, Adopt a Highway, Illinois Farm Bureau Heritage Washington DC trip, Operation Care Packages, Honor Flight Program, Food Pantry Work, Pancake Breakfast, June is Dairy Month, Swine Show Clinic, County Livestock Judging Team, State Livestock Judging 4-H Projects Completed: Swine (8), Photography (1), Beef Rate of Gain (1) 4-H Offices Held: Reporter, Junior Swine Superintendent, Vice President Reasons Why Ethan would Like To Be 4-H King of the Kendall County Fair: When showing swine at other shows in the past, Molly said she is proud to tell people her home is Kendall County. She feels we have a great County Fair, wonderful leaders and everlasting friendships

Name: Ethan Jacob Heidrich 4-H Years: 8 4-H Club: Barn & Beyond School: Illinois Math and Science Academy, 11th grade Parents: Christina and Jeffrey Heidrich Hometown: Oswego Age: 16 Community Involvement, Sports & Academics: Cross Country, Track, Student Ambassador (Big Sibling) Church of the Good Shepherd Lay Reader, School Newspaper Board Member, Little White School Museum Volunteer 4-H Federation, Feed my Starving Children, Food pantry shopper for Thanksgiving, Salvation Army Bell Ringer Expansion & Review Committee, Science Ambassadors, 4-H National Conference Delegate, Speaker for 4-H (Leadership Team), Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see Staff, Co-President Science Ambassadors, 2015 National 4-H Conference Delegate 4-H Projects Completed: Public presentations Photography (3), Journalism, Leadership (2), Filmmaking Horticulture, Cooking (4), Citizenship and Geospatial 4-H Offices Held: Reporter, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President Reasons Why Ethan would Like To Be 4-H King of the Kendall County Fair: Ethan has participated in a large amount of activities that he feels have changed his life and has offered him great opportunities. He wants to be able to share this positive influence with others and provide assistance to all who may need it if he is chosen King.

ETHAN JACOB HEIDRICH

Name: James Stephen Martin 4-H Years: 7 4-H Club: Martin Family School: Newark Community High School, 9th grade Parents: Charlyn and Steve Martin Hometown: Newark Age: 15 Community Involvement, Sports & Academics: Church Greeter, Church Usher, Volunteer for Northern Illinois Food Bank (2), Volunteer at Helmar Lutheran Church Food Pantry, Baked Cookies for church bake sale (2), Plan, prepare & serve Easter Breakfast at church (2), Bible School Game Leader (2), Church car wash, Make try favors for Hillside Nursing Home (2), Pick up Luminaries after Newark’s Winter Walk, Worked at Shooting Hoops for Heart, AlS ice bucket challenge & juvenile Diabetes walk, Basketball team (3), Soccer team, Golf team, Chess Club, Science Club, Played violin in Grade School Orchestra 4-H Projects Completed: Leadership (3 ), Cooking (6), Visual Arts (6), Woodworking (4), Microwave Magic (6), Horticulture (5), Outdoor Meals (4), Aerospace, Food Preservation, Health & Fitness (3), Woodworking 4 yrs.

4-H Offices Held: Recreation Chairman, Vice President and President of his club Reasons Why Ethan would Like To Be 4-H King of the Kendall County Fair: James would share his knowledge of 4-H with others if he is chosen King. He would be an ambassador promoting the 4-H program to other youth in Kendall County.

JAMES STEPHEN MARTIN

Name: Cydney Paige Olah 4-H Years: 7 4-H Club: Outbacker Kids School: Homeschooled, 12th grade Parents: Lisa and Randy Olah Hometown: Oswego Age: 17 Community Involvement, Sports & Academics: Art Intern at Fox River Academy of Music and Art, Piano intern at Fox River Academy of Music and Art, Taekwondo Instructor at West of the Moon Martial Arts, Assist Art events at Fox River Academy in summertime, Docent and Work with Hilltop Gardners at Little White School Museum, Unit 5 Council Member 2012-13 4-H Projects Completed: Citizenship (1-3), Small Engines (1-2), Visual Arts, Small Pets (1-2), Leadership (2-3), Poultry (1-3), Sport fishing (1-3), Cats, Dog Show (1-3), Clothing (1-3), Photography (1-3), Aerospace (1), Interior Design (1-3), Intercultural, Woodworking (2-4), Plants & Soils (2-3) 4-H Offices Held: President, Vice President, Secretary, Historian, Recreation, Federation Vice President, 4-H Congress Delegate and 4-H Congress State Entertainer Reasons Why Ethan would Like To Be 4-H King of the Kendall County Fair: Cydney feels, when I first joined 4-H, I looked up to the Fair Queen with awe. I never thought I would be in that role 9 years later. I am overjoyed I have the opportunity to become the person I admired years ago.

CYDNEY PAIGE OLAH

Name: Thor Richard Hester 4-H Years: 9 4-H Club: Rockin K.C.’s School: Yorkville High School, 11th grade Parents: Diana and Rich Hester Hometown: Yorkville Age: 16 Community Involvement, Sports & Academics: Student Ambassador, Hessed House Volunteer worker (2), Joplin, Mo., and Washington, Il. Tornado Relief Worker, AuSable Grove Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Bible School Volunteer (4), Batavia Half - Marathan Volunteer, High School Cross Country Runner (3), Track Team Runner (3), Basketball Team Player (2), Bowling Team (2), Food booth worker at Horse Shows (3), Horse Bowl (3), State level competition Horse Showing (6), Reserve Gymkahana Champion (2), Christmas party committee, Operation Santa, International Night, Carried the flag for Opening Ceremony of Kendall Co. Speed Show on horseback (3), Clean up and set up for Kendall Co. Fair (5), Games – Club Fun Show, Welding Clinic, Archery Clinic 4-H Projects Completed: Horse & Pony (9), Photography (2) Veterinary Science, Welding (2), Archery, Woodworking, Foods 4-H Offices Held: Vice President and current President Reasons Why Thor would Like To Be 4-H King of the Kendall County Fair: Thor feels being King of the Fair would be a way to show younger 4-H members the importance of trying new things. He would share with others that 4-H is beneficial to youth of all ages because of the countless opportunities that are offered.

THOR RICHARD HESTER

ELI EDWIN WILLIAMSON

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Name: Eli Edwin Williamson 4-H Years: 8 4-H Club: Lisbon Town & Country School: Illinois Math and Science Academy, 11th grade Parents: Gary (deceased) and Patty Williamson Hometown: Newark Age: 16 Community Involvement, Sports & Academics: FFA (Future farmers of America), Kendall County Pork Producers, Lisbon Bethleham Lutheran Church, BH Martial Arts 4-H Projects Completed: Swine (8), Poultry (8), Rabbits (3), Geology (8), Cooking (8), Electricity (1), Woodworking (4), Vegetables (8) 4-H Offices Held: Reporter, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President Reasons Why Ethan would Like To Be 4-H King of the Kendall County Fair: Eli feels he has taken a proactive stance in his club. If he is chosen King he wants to use the social and skillful things he has learned as a 4-H’er to further his goals and education for the future.

Name: Allison Anna Rott 4-H Years: 7 4-H Club: Millbrook Mighty Ones School: Somonauk High School, 10th grade Parents: Lynn and Steve Rott Hometown: Sheridan Age: 15 Community Involvement, Sports & Academics: Clarinet player in School Band (6), Soccer (7), Religious Education (6), Helped at Senior Citizen Bingo (5), Library Reading Program (4), Roadside Cleanup (3), Helped Local Women’s Club (8), International Night (4), Federation (1), Fashion Revue (5), Walk In My Shoes (1), Horse Show Concessions (1), Cookie Decorating (6), Program Calender (2) 4-H Projects Completed: Foods & Nutrition (6), Interior Design (3), Visual Arts (6), Poultry (3), Sewing & Textiles (5), Horticulture (2), Swine (1), Photography (6) 4-H Offices Held: Flags, Scrapbook, Reporter, Secretary and Sentinel Reasons Why Ethan would Like To Be 4-H King of the Kendall County Fair: When Ally was young, she watched the crowning of the Queen with interest.

She was amazed at the talent and grace contestants exhibited. She wished that someday it would be her. If she is Queen, she wants to be that role model to youth and show the opportunities and experiences that 4-H can provide.

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FOOD TIPS Celebrate ice cream during July After splashing in the pool, rooting on your favorite team or playing in the backyard, nothing beats the end of a long summer day like a cool, classic treat.

So grab the kids, some bowls, spoons and the trusty old ice cream scoop and dig in.

July is National Ice Cream Month, and aficionados agree that when it comes to the best tasting ice cream, “fresh” is the must-have ingredient. For nearly 80 years, Blue Bunny has been making premium ice cream using only the best, locally-sourced milk from within 75 miles and turning it into out-of-this-world ice cream in less than 24 hours.

Dial up your summer fun with the freshness of ice cream and fruit with the recipe below from Blue Bunny.

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Cherry Vanilla Crumble Squares Q 1 cup old-fashioned oats Q ½ cup whole-wheat flour Q 1⁄3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar Q ¼ cup butter, melted Q 1 package (12 ounces) frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and well drained Q 1⁄3 cup all fruit black cherry fruit spread Q 4 cups Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream, softened In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and butter; mix thoroughly. Remove ½ cup and set aside; pour remaining crumb mixture in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.

Coarsely chop cherries and transfer to medium bowl. Add fruit spread, stirring to blend.

Pour over crust, gently spreading evenly in bottom.

Spoon ice cream over top, gently spreading evenly.

Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Cover and freeze at least 8 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

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Healthy gratin By the editors of RELISH MAGAZINE “Gratin” or “au gratin” refers to a dish that has been sprinkled with bread crumbs or grated cheese and browned. In this casserole, a layer of sliced tomatoes is arranged over the top before it’s sprinkled with mild Muenster cheese. As the gratin bakes, the cheese melts into the tomatoes and turns a rich golden brown.

When the plate comes out of the oven, the filling will be juicy, but after a few minutes the rice absorbs some of the liquid. The rest can be spooned over each portion. To complete the menu, serve leafy greens tossed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette and a loaf of crusty whole-grain bread.

Brown Rice, Broccoli and Spinach Gratin Q 3 cups bite-size broccoli florets Q 2 cups cooked brown rice Q 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and water squeezed out Q 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Q ¾ teaspoon dried crushed rosemary Q ½ teaspoon salt Q 1⁄8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Q 1 cup tomato juice Q ½ cup water Q 2 (about 4-ounce) tomatoes, thinly sliced Q 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Muenster cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Coat a 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray.

Steam broccoli in steamer rack over boiling water until bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes.

In large bowl, combine rice, broccoli, spinach, Parmesan, rosemary, salt and pepper. Spoon into pie plate. Pour tomato juice and water over top. Arrange tomatoes over top. Sprinkle with Muenster.

Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Let stand a few minutes before serving. Serves 4 to 6.

Recipe by Jean Kressy, a food writer in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Photo by Teresa Blackburn.

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of the last 6 decades

By DANIELLE ISBELL Spry Living

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n the last decade, we’ve seen the rise of YouTube toning gurus, Crossfit devotees and Zumba instructors attempting to fuse exercising with a dance party.

Have you ever wondered which of these trends are old workouts rearing their heads and what past workouts are buried deep in the archives of health history? Join us in taking a look at the last six decades’ biggest fitness trends.

1950s The ’50s were all about rhythmic exercises, jumping jacks, calisthenics and the “Five Basic Exercises.” Jumping jacks were developed during World War II in order to improve the dismal cardiovascular shape of soldiers, and the movement entered the mainstream in the coming decade. “Five Basic Exercises” required participants to alternate between five exercises for 15 minutes three times a week. (Sounds kind of like circuit training, huh?) But nothing quite caught flame like the hula hoop. In the first year that hula hoops were distributed in the U.S., Americans bought 100 million hoola hoops.

1960s What a decade for fitness. In the ’60s, we re-popularized massage belts from the 1850s that apparently vibrated away areas of unwanted fat; we ordered many a trim twist rotating board to whittle away at that waist; and we participated in stretch classes designed for the working woman. Diet soda and artificial sugar became popular ways of eating healthier (oh, the horror!), but Weight Watchers was founded in 1963 (so it’s not all bad).

1970s Thankfully, we traded in massage belts for body building and jazzercise in the ’70s.

Granted, we did see the advent of the sauna belt trim jeans (which were to be worn while performing “magic torso” exercises), but this passing fad was short-lived.

invented in the 1960s by NASA’s Dr. Kenneth Cooper, no one really cared until Jane Fonda stepped onto the workout scene with her new book and videos. Aside from aerobics, indoor cross-country ski machines and racquetball clubs were other popular ways we got fit in the ’80s.

1990s Tae kwon do aficionado Billy Blanks started tae bo, a high-intensity form of martial art designed for anyone trying to get into shape, and we can thank the ’90s for starting the bootcamp trend that still isn’t over. And how many of us still remember the Cindy Crawford “Shape Your Body” video?

2000s At the turn of the century, our “staying fit” options exploded. From street dance with the cool kids to pilates, kickboxing and more weight-lifting exercises for women, a whole new world of fitness was at our fingertips.

Workouts were more scientifically based and heart rate became an essential measure of just how effective your work was. Let us also remember the introduction of the iPod to your cardio routine. Goodbye skipping CD players, we don’t miss you.

Now Halfway through this decade and we’ve already seen the rise of P90x, YouTube fitness bloggers, H.I.I.T., crossfit, tabata, bodyweight training and endless types of group fitness classes. There are a couple of arising themes so far: we tend to look down on total cardio bunnies and instead emphasize toning circuits or cardio that involves a fluctuating heart rate.

But who’s to tell what’s to come in the rest of this decade.

1980s Jazzercise was still going strong in the ’80s, and its little sister, aerobics, experienced newfound popularity. Although aerobics was

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HERBS 101

Getting the best harvest from your garden

By Laura Firszt Networx

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resh herbs are packed with delectable taste and aroma, adding piquancy and nutrition to your cooking. They also are fantastic as refreshing iced herbal tea or natural health remedies. Yet another advantage is that most herbs grow rapidly and are easy to care for, making them a great project for novice gardeners. Just be sure to harvest their leaves the right way, so you’ll get them at the peak of freshness and flavor. Here is our guide.

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Longer tile planks. While standard square tile sizes will always have their place in home décor, rectangular tiles are gaining popularity. New 12-by-24inch tiles are a hot choice in bathrooms and 6-by-36-inch tiles or 8-inch by 8-feet planks are a favorite for living areas.

Poured concrete look. While concrete is a trendy design material right now, it’s not practical for every household or application.

New tile styles create the look of poured or stained concrete at a fraction of the cost, and with all the durability, versatility and ease associated with tile. Tile options range from long rectangular 8-by-18-inch or 12-by-24-inch planks to 18-by-18-inch squares.

Tiles are rectified – the edge is cut completely straight – and grout joints are very narrow to further create the look of seamless concrete.

Herb-picking tools You’ll need only a few basic tools for harvesting herbs: your hands and fingernails for leaves like basil or mint that are to be pinched off, a sharp pair of scissors or a small knife, and secateurs (hand pruners) for tougher stems such as rosemary or sage. When you plan to collect large quantities, a wicker basket will come in handy as well.

The right time to harvest Harvest your herbs on a dry day, early in the morning, but after the dew has evaporated, since dampness may cause them to mold before you are ready to use them. Pluck leaves prior to the plant’s flowering (“bolting”) to ward off the development of unpleasant bitterness.

New growth The majority of herb plants are very forgiving. Snipping a few sprigs to add interest to tonight’s supper

won’t harm them but in fact make them healthier by encouraging strong new growth. Just limit the cutting to no more than 1⁄3 of the plant’s foliage. Chives and lavender, however, should be cut to within a ½ to an inch from the ground.

Cilantro, dill and garden cress are the exception that prove the rule mentioned above, since they will not regrow once cut. Lovers of these aromatics are advised to practice succession planting. This means starting the seeds in several batches, spaced out over time, so that when you have harvested one crop, there will be others just about to mature.

Leaf removal Cut off parsley leaves together with their stems, scissoring just before where they are attached to the main stalk. There’s no need to go to the trouble of painstakingly separating the leaves if they are to be used in cooking; the stems, chopped fine, will impart plenty of zest and Vitamin A. Basil should be nipped off with your finger and thumb, or a small pair of scissors, just above where a

pair of leaves emerges from the stalk. This will allow new growth to form, whereas if you leave a length of bare stem, it will wither away.

Planting herbs Maybe you haven’t gotten around to planting herbs yet, let alone harvesting. No worries. Chervil, cilantro dill, garlic, chives, parsley and watercress all will thrive when sown in mid to late summer. Prepare a welcoming bed of moist, well-drained soil, protected from the harshest rays of the sun with shade cloth until the seedlings have become well established.

Most herbs will develop the best flavor in your backyard’s sunniest spot. If that coincides with where you are planning to build your concrete patio, there is a happy solution. Set up an herb container garden.

Planters full of fragrant herbage make an border for paved backyard areas like a patio or terrace. This is especially convenient when your outdoor space includes a fire pit or a spot for a grill. Then you will have the luxury of harvesting herbs “on demand” for delightful summer meals.

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Also popular is the concept of mosaic designs that mimic an area rug within a larger section of tile flooring and create the look of custom art within the floor.

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