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Area residents of all ages dressed up as Santa Claus recently and walked along Ill. Route 47 in Yorkville as part of a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention Services (SPS). The group walked from the Yorkville Bowl parking lot to Foxy’s Ice Cream Shop. Suicide Prevention Services offers assistance to individuals and families throughout the Kendall County area. The agency has established three hotline numbers to help those in need. The Depression Hotline is 630-482-9696, Suicide Hotline is 1-800-784-2433, and LifeLine is 1-800-273-8255. For information, visit spsamerica.org.

Yorkville teachers contract OK’d

By KATHY FARREN news@kendallcountynow.com After more than a year of negotiations, Yorkville School District teachers have a new three-year contract.

Board of Education members approved the pact Monday night, the same day voting

by Yorkville Education Association members wrapped up.

YEA President Shawn Collins said that, while the teacher vote wasn’t unanimous, it was approved by a majority of those voting.

In order to pass, the contract had to be voted on by at least two-thirds of the 407 association members.

The new contract raises salaries overall by two percent for the current school year, three percent for next year and 3.27 percent in the final year. The raises individual teachers receive will vary greatly, accord-

At a glance The new Yorkville School District teachers contract calls for: n Salary increases of 2, 3, and 3.27 percent over the next three years, although individual raises will vary. n Additional pay will be retroactive to July 1. n Base salary for new teachers with no experience will rise to $45,773 by the 2017-18 school year. ing to Dean Romano, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, with some receiving more than that amount and some less.

Salary increases were distributed differently through the schedule. While the last contract raised the base pay more than pay

for more experienced teachers, higher steps on the salary schedule were raised more this time, Collins said.

Romano said that there is now a separation of pay for new hires and returning teachers who have the same education and experience level.

Since the newly approved contract covers the current school year, teachers will receive their additional pay, retroactive to July 1. Romano said he would like to get that retroactive pay to teachers by their Dec. 30 paycheck, if possible. If that can’t be done, they would be paid in the next payroll period- on Jan. 15.

The YEA and district requested the help of a federal mediator in September after failing to reach agreement during 27 negotiating sessions. A tentative agreement was reached in late November, averting a possible strike which YEA members had autho-

rized effective Dec. 2.

Now that the teacher contract has been approved, the district will establish administrator and non-certified personnel salaries. They will also have to work with the YEA to see how teachers now working for the Kendall County Special Education Cooperative will fit into the salary schedule when they become district employees next year after the co-op is dissolved, Romano said.

Board members unanimously approved the contract with little comment other than Board President Dave Dockstader who said, “Thanks to everyone for getting this done.”

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43 percent of YHS grads continue college or training after first year

By KATHY FARREN news@kendallcountynow.com Principals of both the Yorkville Middle School and Yorkville High School want their students to plan more for their future as they take tests, pick courses and consider further education after they leave Yorkville.

They presented their plans to the Board of Education Monday.

YMS Principal Lisa Adler, noting that eighth graders’ results on the Explore ACT practice test were “stagnant,” said she felt students failed to see the value in the test or what its results might show.

Staff members at the school have created a College and Careers Partnership with Yorkville High School so students can begin to see the relationship between success on the ACT, admission to college, and a career of their choice.

More than 90 percent of incoming freshmen at Yorkville High

KAT service reduces hours

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School say they hope to take some kind of post secondary education, however, only about 70 percent actually start it, Principal David Travis said. Only about 60 percent fill out FAFSA college financial aid forms.

These figures are concerning, he said, because 80 to 85 percent of all jobs now require education or training beyond high school.

In addition to this “matriculation gap,” there is what Travis called a “persistence gap.” Only 43 percent of Yorkville graduates persist at the college or training they start past the first year. Travis said one of his goals is to boost that number to 90 percent keeping at their education for more than a year after high school.

It’s going to take many years to get there, he said, adding he hopes the numbers increase by five percent a year.

To boost post high school opportunities, he wants to open the more

rigorous classes to more students, and he wants 90 percent of students to experience an advanced class, or blended (part online, part in a classroom) class while in high school.

He also wants to reach a point where 90 percent of YHS students are ready to do college work, as evidenced by having at least a 21 ACT score.

He has been meeting individually with every YHS senior, inquiring about their future plans. Right now, “some have no idea what they want to do,” he said.

The school is developing a four year guidance program to help students make informed decisions.

The staff wants to get more kids on college campuses for visits and to job sites, such as hospitals, to see all of the career opportunities.

Adler said that at the Middle School they are beginning to explore students’ interests and how they relate to careers. “You can’t start that at the high school level,” she said.

Board member Dr. Robert Brenart suggested they help identify each student’s “best skill set” to help them see what careers would be a good fit for them.

You may have noticed fewer Kendall Area Transit (KAT) buses on county roads and highways lately.

Paul LaLonde, KAT program director, says the Kendall County-based public transit service recently had to cut back on its hours of operation because the state of Illinois is about six months behind on payments to the agency.

KAT provides dial-a-ride public transit service and is currently operating on an abbreviated schedule from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Previously it had been running buses from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LaLonde said that the agency received funds from the state a few weeks ago to cover operations for the months of June, July and August.

The largest portion of funding for the KAT budget comes from the Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP) funds, which are

state funds for transportation in communities outside of the city of Chicago. LaLonde said DOAP reimburses the operators at 65 percent of their rate.

The Volunteer Action Center (VAC), in partnership with Kendall County, receives those dollars to run KAT. The program also receives some federal dollars, which LaLonde said the state was also withholding for a time.

About 65 percent of KAT’s $1 million budget comes from state grants with a portion of federal and local dollars, according to LaLonde’s estimates.

“Luckily, yes, we are still operating,” LaLonde said. “Inexplicably the state has been releasing some funding with the caveat that we are not sure if that is going to continue to happen.”

State officials had been telling KAT that they were not going to release any funds but then they said KAT officials could turn in their requests for funding but were instructed “not to expect anything,” according to LaLonde.

“Then all of a sudden we were getting a little bit,” he said. “It’s not to the amount that we can continue to fully operate like we were before, but it is enough to keep us going a little bit.”

KAT continues to be a popular service. According to LaLonde, in 2014 the service gave 27,000 rides and was averaging about 120 rides a day. Since hours were cut recently, rides have dropped to 103 a day.

There is just too much uncertainty with the budget and state funding, he added.

“We just don’t know,” LaLonde concluded.

State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, said she is aware of how valuable public transit is to her constituents.

“Many people contact our office and educate us or State Sen. tell us about the imSue Rezin pact that this budget impasse is having,” Rezin said.

She added that she toured the KAT facility and met with LaLonde to talk about the funding situation this fall.

“I’m aware of their concerns regarding the budget and the impact that that has on all services and especially transportation services,” Rezin said.

“Many people need rides to work, they need rides to their community college to attend classes, so it’s vitally important.”

School board to consider bond refinancing

By KATHY FARREN news@kendallcountynow.com Restructuring bond repayments could save Yorkville School District taxpayers $1 million, a district administrator told the school district board last week.

Dean Romano, assistant superintendent of finance and operations, said he would recommend refinancing the bonds the district sold in 2006 to pay for new school buildings to handle rapid growth.

At the time the bonds were sold, the repayment schedule was set up figuring rapid growth would continue. It assumed the total equalized assessed value (EAV) of all

property in the district would grow by seven to eight percent a year, resulting in more taxpayers to share the cost of repayment.

However, the recession stopped the rapid growth and the value of existing property fell.

In the tentative 2015 tax levy, the district is asking for about $6.9 million in real estate taxes to make bond payments next year. Without restructuring, the bond repayment schedule would increase sharply to more than $14 million due in 2025.

With lower interest rates today, Romano said restructuring the 2006 bonds could hold the amount needed in taxes for bond repayment to no more than about $8 mil-

lion a year through 2027, dropping to $6 million in 2028.

Romano pointed out that the board voted in 2014 to keep increases in the tax extension to no more than 2.75 percent per year for three years. This restructuring could keep the extension within that range in the next few years.

He also said if the district found it needed more classroom space in the future, it might be easier to get voter support if the existing tax rate was not as high.

A representative of PMA Securities, district financial consultants, will be at a January board meeting to review possible bond payment restructuring, Romano said.

Travis said course selection was critical, too, and board member Jason Senffner added that, “There’s got to be buy in at home, too.”

Board member Dr. Lynn Burks said it’s important for parents to remain as involved in college and career planning as they are when their children are in grade school.

Other improvement plans

As another part of the YMS school improvement plan, the staff has reviewed testing results and determined the language arts and math areas that need the most work.

In language arts, that need is in reading informational texts, and specifically in understanding the vocabulary in those books. Adler said the areas where more work is needed in math are fractions, percentages and integers.

Another area of concern to Middle School teachers is special education students with Individualized Education Plans. Students in that group showed no growth in reading or math.

To help them, Adler said, they have added math and reading resource classes for those students.

YORKVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS Parker’s Playtime Preschool Parker’s Playtime Preschool registration for the 2016-17 school year begins Monday, Jan. 4 for Yorkville residents and Monday, Jan. 11 for nonresidents.

Morning and afternoon sessions are available for both a Three-Year-Old Program and Four-Year-Old Program. The Three-Year-Old Program is Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:15 a.m. or 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. with monthly tuition of $115 for residents and $125 for nonresidents.

The Four-Year Old Program is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 to 11:15 a.m. or 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. with monthly tuition of $165 for residents and $180 for nonresidents.

Parker’s Playtime Preschool begins in September and runs through May. For more information, registration materials, and a tour, visit the Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Parker’s Playtime Preschool, 201 W. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville. Additional information can also be found at yorkville. il.us/473/Preschool or call the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 630553-4357.

All Star Sports Instruction Looking to introduce your youngster to athletics this winter? The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department will be offering youth instructional classes with All Star Sports Instruction. Classes will be on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings starting Jan. 9 at Bristol Grade School. Classes include basketball, all sports, parent-tot, soccer and floor hockey. Price ranges from $53 to $91 depending on residency status. Register by calling the recreation office, by visiting the office (201 W. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville), or at yorkvilleparksandrecreation.com.

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School district board adopts $58 million tax levy

By KATHY FARREN news@kendallcountynow.com Yorkville Board of Education members adopted the district’s annual property tax levy Monday, asking for $58,644,646 in 2015 real estate taxes payable in 2016.

However, they actually expect to receive $56,162,592, or about 1.88 percent more than this year.

The levy approval came after a public hearing at which no one from the public commented.

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Dean Romano said that the district can’t receive more than .8 percent (the level of the Consumer Price Index) more than last year on all funds subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), commonly called the tax cap. The Bond and Interest Fund, used to repay bonds sold to finance district construction projects, is not subject to the tax cap.

The levy had to be adopted by the end of December, even though the district won’t know the actual equalized assessed value (EAV) of all property in the district until spring.

Since taxing districts cannot get more in taxes than they request in the levy, Romano explained that the total levy allows

for a bigger than expected increase in the EAV. The district expects to receive about $778,649 in new revenue allowable under the tax cap.

Because there is no maximum tax rate in the Transportation Fund, as there is in the Education Fund, Operations and Maintenance Fund, Working Cash Fund and Special Education Fund, the district is asking for more taxes in the Transportation Fund and will transfer some of that money to the other funds.

This year, the district’s total tax rate was $7.70 for every $100 of equalized assessed valuation.

Under that rate, the owner of a home valued at $180,000 that did not claim any available exemptions paid $4,620 in property taxes to the district.

In order to keep taxes from spiking, Romano said he will bring a proposal to the board in January to refinance some of its debt for construction projects. If the district did nothing, by 2025, it would owe just over $14 million a year for bond payments, compared to the current $6.9 million a year.

At the time the bonds were sold, the repayment schedule was set up figuring rapid growth would continue. It assumed the

told EAV of all property in the district would grow by seven to eight percent a year, resulting in more taxpayers to share the cost of repayment. However, the recession stopped the rapid growth and the value of existing property fell.

With lower interest rates today, Romano said restructuring the 2006 bonds could hold the amount needed in taxes for bond repayment to no more than about $8 million a year through 2027, and save the district $1 million in interest costs.

tumn Creek Elementary School and Yorkville Intermediate School; and Rhonda J. McKeever as a reading interventionist at Autumn Creek.

Co-curricular hires included Jacquelyn Cudebec as Yorkville High School assistant girls softball coach; James Higgins and Katie Lalor as Yorkville Middle School girls basketball coaches; and Sarah Eastham as Yorkville High School assistant track coach.

Early start to next school year

Providing ACT tests for all Yorkville High School juniors next spring will cost the district no more than $20,000, if the state doesn’t pick up any of the cost. Director of Teaching and Learning Kelley Gallt gave the board the updated cost estimate Monday.

Since the state of Illinois may recommend switching to the SAT test in the future, the district will no longer give the PLAN practice ACT test to freshmen. Instead it will give the practice SAT tests to eighth, ninth and tenth grade students. The cost of those practice tests would be about $15 per student, or no more than $22,500, Gallt estimated.

The practice tests give students, parents and teachers an

The 2016-17 school year will begin Aug. 16, allowing the first semester to end before Christmas break on Dec. 22.

Students will return to class in 2017 on Jan. 9. Spring break will be the week of March 27, high school graduation on Friday, May 19, and the last day of school will be May 25, 2017.

Personnel changes

In other business, Monday evening, Board members accepted the resignation of Circle Center Grade School first grade teacher Samantha Marvin and hired Julie B. Page as her replacement.

They also hired Deborah Pizzo as a math interventionist at Au-

ACT, SAT practice test costs

idea of what specific skills students need to master before taking the SAT, an exam often used by colleges to determine admission.

While the ACT has traditionally been required by Midwest schools, both east and west coast colleges have generally required the SAT. Board member Dr. Lynn Burks said, “Every college takes both. You’re not going to be hurt taking one or the other.”

Gallt noted that this year’s juniors have been prepared for the ACT test which is why that exam will be used this year.

Transportation software server contract approved

The board approved an agreement with Transfinder, the firm which supplies its bus routing software, to host the software on that company’s server.

Romano said it was more efficient and less expensive to have the company keep the software on its server than to have it on the district server.

Transfinder will do backups and updates on its server for the $3,800 annual cost. It will also save the district the cost of buying a separate server for the software, Romano said.

Deal calls for salary increases; teachers will get extra pay retroactive to July 1

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Continued from page 1 a bachelor’s degree and no experience will be $44,091 this year, $44,422 next year, and $45,773 in 2017-18. At the other end of the salary schedule, the highest step is for a teacher with a doctorate and 30 years of experience. Their pay will be $98,782 this year, $101,745 next year and $105,745 in 2017-18.

Salaries listed include the district’s payment of the teachers’ required 9.4 percent contribution to the State of Illinois Teacher Retirement System (TRS).

There are nine steps in the salary schedule: bachelor’s degree, bachelor’s and 12 graduate credit hours, bachelor’s and 24 hours, bachelor’s and 36 hours, master’s degree, master’s and 12 additional credit hours, master’s and 24 hours, master’s and 36 hours, and doctorate.

The district will reimburse the cost of tuition for coursework taken by any full-time teacher up to a maximum of $150 per class for a maximum of four classes per school year as long as it is previously approved, taken at an accredited educational institution, the teacher attains a grade of B or higher, and the course is related to the field of education.

Teachers with a master’s degree and at least five years of experience can get credit toward advancing a lane in the salary schedule for professional growth

activities such as professional writing, research in their field, or major participation in professional meetings.

Any teacher who receives the National Board Certification on or after Jan. 1, 2017, will get a stipend of $1,350 per semester for the duration of their Master Teaching Endorsement.

Teachers who have already earned their National Board Certification (Master Teacher Endorsement) prior to Jan. 1, 2017 will maintain the movement through the salary schedule to the next degree level as stated in the 2012-2015 contract.

However, effective July 1, 2022, National Board Certified staff must maintain their endorsement in order to maintain their lane movement.

Currently teachers get a six percent pay increase for their final four years of teaching when they have announced their intention to retire in advance.

Teachers who give notice of retirement by March 1, 2016, with an effective date of retirement no later than June 30, 2019, will be entitled to receive those retirement benefits.

Those who submit their intention to retire after that date with the intention to retire by June 30, 2021 will receive a five percent pay increase for their last four years in the district and a lump sum payment of $6,500.

In addition to the salary schedule, a schedule of pay for co-curricular coaching and advisory

duties is included in the contract.

That pay is a percentage of the teacher’s salary- ranging from 1.5 to three percent for duties such as YMS play assistant director and elementary sports coaches, to 14 to 18 percent of salary for high school head coaches in football, girls and boys basketball, and wrestling.

The contract also creates an Extra Curricular Review Committee to review all co-curricular positions and compensation and make a recommendation of any changes to the Board of Education by April 1, 2017.

Department chairs also earn a stipend based on a step of the co-curricular pay scale- from five to nine percent, depending on their years of experience.

Teachers can earn additional pay for serving on district level committees. That pay ranges from $75 to $900 for duties such as curriculum and subject area committees that meet outside the school day. In order to receive the pay, they must participate in at least 85 percent of the meetings scheduled.

Benefits set

The contract calls for teachers to receive from 12 to 25 days of sick leave per year, based on their years of continuous service in the district. Unused sick leave can accumulate up to a maximum of 440 days.

There will be a sick leave bank through which employees can contribute their unused sick

leave days for use in case of a major illness or accident of another employee.

Full-time staff members will also get two days of personal leave per year. Unused personal leave days are not cumulative, but are converted to accumulate as sick leave.

An unpaid leave of absence for up to one year may be granted to tenured teachers for illness, military service, study, child care for an anticipated or actual childbirth or adoption, or government service at the board’s discretion.

The district will provide a $25,000 term life insurance policy for each full-time employee and three health insurance options.

Duties, hours defined

The school year calendar is 182 days. All first and second year teachers hired as of this year will be required to participate in additional training.

First year teachers will have to participate in three additional days of training prior to the start of the school year and eight two-hour sessions outside of the school day during the year. Second year teachers will have to participate in four two-hour sessions.

Teachers’ work week will include a 30 minute duty free lunch daily. They are expected to be in their buildings for 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the students’ school day. In addition, they will have to participate in weekly “collaboration time” for

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faculty meetings, professional development training, committee meetings.

Beginning next year, teachers will be expected to actively participate in collaboration time one day per week for 45 minutes no more than four times monthly.

The normal teaching load for a teacher assigned to the high school and freshman academy was set at five instructional periods in addition to 1.5 periods of preparation as well as an ACCESS period.

Scheduled student contact time for high school teachers will be approximately 288 minutes per day.

The normal load is five teaching periods and ACCESS, during which teachers monitor student grades, and confer with students, and provide additional student support.

The normal teaching load in the middle school is six teaching periods of 42 minutes and an Advisory period during which teachers will monitor student grades, confer with students, and provide additional student support.

The normal teaching load at the middle school also includes a preparation period, which is comparable in length to one teaching period.

For elementary teachers, student contact will be approximately 312 minutes per day. Elementary teachers will have 275 minutes of preparation time during a normal work week.

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Project a good step for river Nearly 100 years ago, the Kendall County Record lamented the bleak condition of the Fox River. In an editorial headlined “Fox River Filth” published in July 1919, the Record noted that a few years earlier the Illinois General Assembly had passed a law prohibiting large cities like Aurora and Elgin from continuing to use the river as a public sewer.

Assessing the river’s condition, the Record wrote that it has become “almost useless as a spot of beauty or to fish or swim.”

The editorial continued: “The cities have dumped refuse as well as sewerage and the big chemical factories have further polluted the river. It is high time the practice was done away with forever.”

To limit the pollution problem, the state law required large municipalities to sell bonds and construct their own wastewater treatment plants – or face state-imposed fines. But, according to the Record, the residents of Aurora and Elgin were “putting up a howl about the expense” of building the wastewater treatment plants.

Very fortunately, however, the residents of the Aurora and Elgin soon passed referendums authorizing the bond sales to finance the construction of the new plants. By the late 1920s, the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District’s first treatment plant along the west bank of the Fox River just south of Montgomery was treating eight million gallons of wastewater per day. Over the years, the plant has been expanded and continually improved to serve the growing population in the lower Fox Valley area and to meet increasingly more stringent federal and state wastewater treatment regulations.

As we reported last week, Fox Metro is now poised to proceed with a long-planned major expansion of its plant, this time to conform with an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) mandate that it reduce the level of phosphorus in the water the plant discharges daily into the Fox River. Phosphorus is a nutrient that enters the Fox River watershed through fertilizer runoff from farms and lawns, and from human waste through wastewater. High concentrations of phosphorus can cause algae blooms that can harm fish and other marine life and plants in the river.

To meet the IEPA phosphorus mandate, Fox Metro has secured a $92 million low-interest loan from the state of Illinois to finance the construction of the plant expansion. To provide funding to repay the loan, Fox Metro will increase the user fee it charges to district residents. The district estimates user fees for a typical family of four will rise $1.38 per month or $16.50 per year.

A century ago, state lawmakers and public health advocates were concerned about getting industrial pollutants and raw sewage out of the river in an effort to maintain public health. That concern, over a period of many decades, has been translated into positive action, beginning with the construction of the Fox Metro and other wastewater treatment plants in the 1920s.

The pending start-up of work on the Fox Metro plant expansion project will mark the start of a yet another necessary phase in the ongoing effort to clean up the river, this one focused on the quality of life in the river.

By reducing the phosphorus emitted daily by its plant, Fox Metro will be doing its part to hasten the day envisioned in that 1919 Record editorial when the river would again be a “spot of beauty” and with fish that are safe for human consumption.

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Army and National Guard troops were summoned to Washington, D.C., in April 1968 to quell a riot in the wake of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The riot in the nation’s capitol was one of several that occurred following King’s slaying in large cities that month.

It just seems like the worst of times It is human nature, apparently, to consider the present the worst time in history.

That proclivity on the part of most of us has gotten even more popular with the advent of television preachers and politicians who are making lucrative careers out of predicting the looming end of the world. The “end signs” are all around us, they say. Of course, such signs have been around since history began, but most of those who seem mesmerized by talk of the coming apocalypse aren’t exactly awash in historical perspective or knowledge.

Dire predictions and lamentations of woe have been, basically, one of the bedrocks of U.S. political thought for a very long time. Racial problems? How about the riots in the 1960s? Not far enough back? How about the race riots in the early years of the 20th century when blacks were murdered in droves in East St. Louis? Still not good enough?

How about the 1863 draft riots that nearly resulted in the destruction of New York City as well as the murder of nearly 120 of black residents?

The protest movement of the 1960s, most, if not all, of its participants believed, was unique. It certainly seemed unusual. Who can forget the heady days when public protests and civil disobedience were used to promote the cause of peace, even as they sometimes became violent and out of control?

Such idealism was far from unusual throughout U.S. history. The pacifists and isolationists of the 1920s and 1930s (who were, oddly enough, mostly conservatives) did nearly as much turning on, tuning in, and dropping out (they went to Paris in those days instead of Canada or San Francisco) as their counterparts a half century later.

In fact, in the 1830s, a full century before that, another band of militant protesters was also busy in the U.S. The early years of the 19th Century saw the debate over slavery becoming more and more vigorous, and not a little violent. Like the split of the British colonies’ residents during the American Revolution, it seems as if about a third of the people were adamantly anti-slavery, a third were just as adamant in favor of it, and the rest just wanted to ignore the whole thing.

REFLECTIONS Roger Matile The hotbed of the nation’s anti-slavery sentiment was New England and the Middle Atlantic States, particularly New York in what was called the “burned over” region, so called because the religious fervor that led to strong abolitionist feelings had swept through it like a blaze.

Beginning in the early 1830s, large numbers of New Yorkers began emigrating to Illinois, settling along what were then the western frontier’s major land transportation routes.

Owing partly to that vigorous religious revival near Oneida in upstate New York, anti-slavery groups began organizing with the intention of moving west. One such group that mixed religion and political action was the Oneida Institute. Originally a training school for evangelists, the Oneida Institute gradually got into the militant anti-slavery business, sponsoring “colonies” of settlers at strategic locations along stagecoach routes in Illinois.

One of these new colonies was established at Lisbon, here in Kendall County.

About 120 families formed the original overall Oneida-sponsored colonial effort, most of whom were either Congregationalists or Presbyterians. The Rev. Calvin Bushnell was one of the colony’s early leaders of the group settling on the prairie in what eventually became southeast Kendall County.

With the push provided by the new colonists, Congregational churches were established in Big Grove Township in 1835 and Bristol Township in 1836.

Then in 1838, the Lisbon Congregational Church was founded followed by churches at Newark in 1843, Oswego in 1846, Little Rock in 1853, and Plano in 1858.

Each congregation was the anchor for an abolitionist group. The combined membership of the churches was the impetus for the formation of the Kendall County Anti-Slavery Society. And most of those active in the anti-slavery society were also activists in the Underground Railroad, the loosely knit organization that illegally spirited escaped slaves to freedom in Canada. The Rev. Chauncey

Cook organized anti-slavery societies in Lisbon and Big Grove Townships and by 1842, all of Kendall County was organized into anti-slavery society districts.

In January of 1846, the members of the Bristol Congregational Church issued a declaration stating: “We testify against the whole system of human slavery as practiced in these United States. We consider the chattel principle or holding property in Man, as a most heaven for-biding and God-pre-voking Sin. The ‘sum of all villainies’ as it effects those enslaved. That we cannot hold fellowship with voluntary slave holders…We cannot allow their preachers to occupy our pulpit or those who justify them in slave holding to sit at our communion.”

Those were pretty strong words; they meant them, too.

But oddly enough, those who intentionally broke the law by helping fugitive slaves escape were some of the most prominent citizens of Kendall County.

But while they were willing to do what was necessary to protect the freedom of escaped slaves, they apparently did not intend to advertise their activities.

Long after the Civil War ended and the Constitution had been amended to outlaw slavery and confirm the citizenship of all those former slaves, those who were active in the Underground Railroad declined to record their activities. As an unfortunate result, we don’t know much about how those extraordinary men and women carried out nearly three decades of intense, but secret, civil disobedience.

It’s likely some, if not many, of those who were living during the times leading up to the Civil War and during it were convinced they were seeing the “end times” predicted in the Bible, given the civil disorder and generally vicious public discourse on the slavery issue.

The world didn’t end then, however, and we’ve been blundering along ever since, pretty much as we always have.

But looking back sometimes can help us gain enough perspective to constructively look ahead since it’s always helpful to know where we’ve been so that we can, perhaps, avoid making the same mistakes over and over again.

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FORUM We are all God’s children

To the Editor: The letter to the editor by Leland Hoffer in last week’s Forum was deeply troubling and very incorrect. Without question these are difficult times as there is no justification for violence and taking innocent human life. We have seen horrific acts of terrorism around the world as we sadly see violence each week here in our country where thousands of people are killed every year.

In such cases, we have seen the response to this violence with the wars in Iraq where trillions were spent, thousands of lives lost and now a middle east splintered into many more difficult pieces. Here at home we have witnessed people killed recently in Colorado Springs and many other places around the country for years. Yet in the end we change nothing more out of fear than attempting to use reason.

In between these extreme responses, we now have un-American statements from Donald Trump in banning people based on their religion and Mr. Hoffer suggesting that we “profile” people in our community by using their religion and daily actions as a test.

My family moved to this community in 1976, most likely the first Jewish family in Oswego.

Oswego has changed a lot since then and has grown in diversity as I see at my children’s school when I attend events. I can honestly say I have never experienced anti-Semitism here, even though I have had some interesting statements and suggestions made to me over the years.

Yet I have never ever seen such awful words written in this newspaper until after November 2008 as I did last week and on social media by a local state representative in supporting the ban on refugees as our governor currently supports. The U.S. Holocaust Museum and Anti-Defamation League have made statements condemning these actions and the many inappropriate statements.

This past March I visited an amazing place in the world, Israel. There I met with many brave Israelis who put their heart into making peace with the Palestinian people and some are here in the United States who I deeply admire. In fighting intolerance and injustice for all, they use a brave ideology of reason, compassion and extending a hand to those who are willing to do the same peacefully as I witnessed firsthand.

Before my study group began, I took a day trip where an iconic spiritual leader is from: the town of Bethlehem. I visited his birth place with my tour guide, an Arab Christian who attended college in the United States.

As we walked through Bethlehem he was explaining to me that we are all God’s children and we should respect each other regardless of our differences.

For those of you who are new to our community regardless of your religion, race, an immigrant or refugee, know and understand that the vast majority of this community welcomes and supports you. Your diversity and culture makes us stronger and most of all, makes us so beautifully American.

David R. Edelman Oswego

Thank you Lions Club

To the Editor: We would like to thank the Yorkville Lions Club for sponsoring two Yorkville High School students, Melissa Frieders and Declan Weaver, to attend the World Affairs Seminar at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. this past June.

The topic of the World Affairs Seminar this year was Global Energy, and numerous speakers from large companies like GE and Google taught us about possible ways energy could be made more efficient and sustainable in the future. Learning these things alongside other high school students from around the country

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and around the world, we were given tools that could help us to make a positive impact on global energy in our futures.

We will be sharing our experiences with students and encouraging these potential delegates to apply to go to the next World Affairs Seminar this June. We appreciate the Yorkville Lions Club sponsorship and hope that future students will also have the opportunity to attend the seminar. The World Affairs Seminar was an enriching experience that neither of us will ever forget. Thank you again.

Melissa Frieders Declan Weaver David Schmelzle, Liaison, Yorkville High School Yorkville

Guardrail needed

To the Editor: I live on the corner of Bridge Street (Route 47) and Appletree Court in Yorkville and have a major concern about the way they widened the street. They took a big part of the property that I rent. Now my part of the duplex is only 22 feet from the curb of the street while across the street they still have about 80 feet of property.

Also why didn’t they try and straighten out the “s” curve? Coming southbound if you lose control of your car you will end up in the yard or worse case in the duplex. They put in a bike path and that is about six feet from my front door. There are school kids who use this path to wait at the corner for the bus. On the night of Nov. 30 a driver lost control of his van going northbound and came across three lanes of traffic, jumped the curb in front of my garage that I was sitting in with my dog. He then went down the bike path into the yard and took out the stop sign at the corner. I need a guardrail put up to at least feel a little more secure. Is it going to take someone getting killed and a lawsuit filed before they do this?

Jeff Baumann Yorkville

Thank you from SPS

Thank you for everyone who supported our Santas for Suicide Prevention Services (SPS) event on Saturday, Dec. 5 in Yorkville. We walked from the Yorkville bowling alley to Foxy’s ice cream shop. It was amazing. 178 people honked. Even more people waved.

This really kicks off my Christmas season each year. Fourth year for Santas for SPS. Thank you to everyone who participated and support of this event. $500 was raised for Suicide Prevention Services (spsamerica.org).

Thank you Robyn Prince Sutcliff for being an amazing host. And thank you Ginger and Soul (Jessica Rachel Conover) for amazing cookies.

Thank you to the Michelson Team and Kelly Michelson for sponsoring this event. Thank you to Rene Padilla for once again being our

event photographer. Stay tuned for next year, the first Saturday of the month in December.

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No apology for being conservative To the Editor:

I’m conservative but won’t apologize for it.

I read WORLD magazine, the Drudge report, Imprimis, and Koenig’s view on the Middle East. Conservative government ideals are the foundation of this country’s founding, something current Democrats and many Republicans seem to conveniently forget. If you go back to the founding documents and know this country’s real history, you will see why they were crafted the way they were.

Our founders knew tyranny. They knew the way to hedge against it. They even anticipated presidents who might desire to thwart the constitutional process. They crafted documents that limited and checked powers.

What they did not anticipate is the extent to which the people would become ignorant.

I’m a Baby Boomer, and we still had prayer in school, we recited the Pledge each day and knew what it meant, we still studied and memorized original sources. We even knew that “separation of church and state” was not in our Constitution and what was truly meant by the concept. But over the years much re-writing has gone on to eliminate the founding ideals. Just look at your child’s history book. See if you can discern the changes. Rewriting, coupled with our view of history as non-essential, is a recipe for legitimate climate change in both our children’s minds and ours as well.

We now live in a world hostile to anything that doesn’t meet politically correct standards or verbage. Coveted liberties and freedoms erode. Government reaches into our pockets and looks over our shoulders.

For those with staunch political loyalties, it’s understandable the handwriting on the wall is no longer visible. The fact that people don’t truly think shows that We the people have almost become a dead entity. We no longer think for ourselves but spew lies for the sake of party loyalty.

I hope the fascination ends soon with Donald Trump because he is no different from Obama. I agree with some of his rhetoric. He often refreshingly ruffles feathers. He knows the status quo must change. But Donald Trump gets what he wants in life because of his power and wealth. Do you really want a repeat president like that? What does he think of our Constitution? What does he know of our history? Does he have respect for limited government and checks and balances?

Our current president is not a true leader.

He has been and continues to draw us into increasingly dangerous territory. Few voices

rise against him. Any that do are quickly squelched. He fits into this narcissistic, politically-correct culture by deciding what he thinks is “good” and trying his hardest to unlawfully implement it. He has directed his heads of state to ignore and not enforce existing laws. So be very careful when looking at candidates, presidential or otherwise. See if they espouse the ideals that will return this country to its strong position in the world. Listen to their opinions on the Constitution, the constitutional process, and America in general. You have one year left.

Cindy Akre Plano

Offensive? Perhaps

To the Editor: I’m not a fan of Donald Trump, however, it’s high time some in the Illinois legislature get off the political correctness bandwagon for political gain more especially State Rep. Ed Sullivan whom I’ve observed to be nothing more than a waffler.

It’s easy to judge Donald Trump’s words as hateful and it’s easy to say that he could have been a little more sensitive in trying to get his message out rather just blurting out that we should stop all Muslims from entering the United States. Offensive? Perhaps, but it was Thomas Paine who said “He who dares not offend cannot be honest”. Trump’s words may be offensive but let’s look at some facts.

How many times have we heard that you cannot judge a religion by the acts of a “few” Muslims? I call your attention to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 and ask that we “rethink” the following.

It only took five Muslims to take a plane with a crew of 11 and 76 passengers and crash it into the North Tower of the WTC. It only took five Muslims to take a plane with a crew of nine and 56 passengers and crash it into the South Tower of the WTC. It only took five Muslims to take a plane with a crew of six and 53 passengers and crash it into the Pentagon. It only took four Muslims to take a plane with a crew of seven and 33 passengers and crash it into an open field in Shanksville, PA. The results: four civilian aircraft lost - $385 million, destruction/rebuilding of major buildings at the WTC Site - $3 billion to $4.5 billion, Pentagon damage - $1 billion, clean-up costs - $1.3 billion, property and infrastructure damage - $10 billion to $13 billion, fed emergency security funds and Afghanistan Operations - $40 billion, job losses - 83,000, with $17 billion in lost wages, damaged or unrecoverable property - $21.8 billion, New York City losses - $95 billion, insurance company losses $40 billion, air traffic loses - $10 billion, 4,000 flights grounded in one day, air-traffic halted for eight days, plus an estimated 6,000 injuries and worst of all the deaths of 2,996 innocent people.

Theodore Roosevelt once said “Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all…we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.” The U.S. Constitution and Islam contradict each other. Sullivan needs to understand that no one has a right to come to the United States and that the American people have a right to know the motives of those coming into their country. We now admire those politicians who rob and flatter us the most and truth has become the new hate speech. I only wish men like Sullivan and Obama would defend the NRA when a shooter goes on a spree the way they defend Islam when a “few terrorists” kill innocent Americans.

Jesus Alaniz Yorkville

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Advancing care for children

To the Editor: This summer an energetic 4-year-old from Illinois named Charlie and his parents came to my Washington, D.C. office to talk about Charlie’s rare brain disorder and the intricacies of his treatment plan and recovery.

Children in Illinois like Charlie and others across the country with complex medical conditions often require care from multiple specialists, for multiple years. These children’s lives become even more complex when limited access to the specialists they need force them to bounce from state to state for care. Managing these medical visits and treatments is time consuming, and in most cases, it’s parents who bear the responsibility of navigating confusing treatment plans and coordinating care and health coverage across different state programs.

Furthermore, the inefficiencies and redundancies in medical care come with a significant cost. While only six percent of children on Medicaid have complex medical conditions, they receive 40 percent of Medicaid’s spending on children.

I support the Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2015 (H.R. 546), or ACE Kids, because it is designed to make the lives of these precious kids and their families easier while also reducing the financial burden on Medicaid.

ACE Kids gives states the option to create a Medicaid Children’s Care Coordination (MCCC) program, which will allow for the establishment of networks to coordinate care and share data among medical facilities, even in different states. This will ensure children with complex health problems are getting the care they require, in a way that is patient-centered and properly coordinated to improve

health, eliminate redundancy and reduce costs – an estimated $13 billion in its first 10 years.

The ACE Kids Act, if passed, will not act as a directive from the federal government. This bill is another step in the movement toward state autonomy in health care. Through ACE Kids, states like Illinois will have the option to create an MCCC system optimized to work best for the children who live there. Participation in ACE Kids is optional not only for states, but also for families and for providers, so the bill improves freedom of choice for everyone involved. Our children – Charlie and the millions like him – deserve a targeted, compassionate approach to their health care that removes barriers, streamlines services, and drives down costs for their families and the states in which they live.

The ACE Kids Act can help get us there, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren 14th Congressional District R-Plano

At least respect the office

To the Editor: I’m responding to a letter written to the Forum on Dec. 10 in which Bill Shink twice referred to President Obama as President Magoo.

If an individual has no respect for the person, they should at least have respect for the office of the President. I can think of at least three former Republican Presidents who would have fit that description since the 1980s.

Although I might have felt they were total buffoons, I still had respect for the office they held. We have freedom of speech, but this freedom can also expose ones’ bias.

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By MARILYNN THOMPSON news@kendallcountynow.com At their recent meeting the Newark Village Board issued a proclamation naming a section of Main Street near the Newark Fire Department as Honorary Lowell Mathre Drive.

The village honored Mathre for his 50-plus years of service as fire chief, and his many years of service to community organizations and community activities.

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The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office recently became aware of a telephone scam which may lead to the potential for a residential burglary or other crimes to occur.

Residents have reported receiving a telephone call where the person on the other line tells them that there is a problem with their home security system. When the resident says that they do not have a home security system, the person on the other line disconnects.

While there have been no reports of residential burglaries or other crimes being committed after

someone has received this type of call, the sheriff’s office would like to remind citizens to never give any type of information over the telephone or by any other means unless they have verified who is requesting the information.

If you receive a suspicious telephone call or email, you can file an online report through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is a federal agency equipped to handle these types of incidents.

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Warrant arrest Michael S. Humphries, 23, of the 700 block of North Evanslawn Avenue, Aurora, was found to be wanted on a warrant on a charge of obstructing a peace officer in Kendall County after a traffic stop at about 11:10 p.m. Dec. 9 at Galena and East Beecher roads in Bristol Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

DUI charge Ruben Madriz, 60, of the 900 block of East New York Street, Aurora, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop at about 9:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Route 30 and Douglas Road in Montgomery in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. Madriz also was cited for improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol, police said.

Warrant arrest Margaret R. Shaddle, 31, of the 100 block of Cotswold Way, Yorkville, was found to be wanted on a warrant on a traffic offense in DeKalb County at about 9:10 p.m. Dec. 10 at Laurie Lane and Little Rock Road in Little Rock Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Identity theft Someone used a Plano woman’s personal information to open a utility company account on Dec. 9, Kendall County sheriff’s police were told.

License violation Jose Juan Hugo Hernandez-Hernandez, 41, of the 500 block of Constitution Drive, Aurora, was charged with driving while on a suspended license after a traffic stop at

about 8 a.m. Dec. 12 at Route 30 and Fifth Street in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Warrant arrest Luis Enrique Ortiz-Olivan, 32, of the 1200 block of South Union Street, Aurora, was found to be wanted on a warrant at about 9:15 p.m. Dec. 11 at Route 31 and Light Road in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Property damage Someone drove a vehicle through a front lawn between 11 p.m. Dec. 12 and 7 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 13200 block of River Road in Little Rock Township causing damage to the lawn, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

500 block of East First Street, Sandwich, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and improper passing after a collision at about 3:55 p.m.

Dec. 12 at Route 30 and Dickson Road in Bristol Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. There were no injuries in the collision, reports said.

Warrant arrest Jacob R. Whitford, 19, of the 2500 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive, Plainfield, was found to be wanted on a warrant on a charge of failure to appear in Lake County at about 1:20 p.m.

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YORKVILLE POLICE REPORTS Domestic battery Alexis T. Reese, 22, of the 200 block of Oakwood Street, Yorkville, was charged with domestic battery in connection with an incident at about 2:05 a.m. Dec. 9, Yorkville police said.

According to reports, Reese is accused of striking a male victim in the face with a closed fist, causing the victim’s lip to bleed.

The report said the two had been consuming alcohol earlier and when the victim requested that he spend the evening at the Reese’s residence, he was denied. A bond hearing is pending.

Burglary to vehicle Someone entered an unlocked vehicle between 8 and 11:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the 400 block of West Van Emmon Street and took several miscellaneous items from the vehicle, the owner told Yorkville police on Dec. 10.

Deer struck A 2010 Honda Odyssey was damaged at about 5:15 p.m.

Dec. 9 at Route 126 and Wooden Bridge Drive when the driver struck a deer in the roadway, Yorkville police said. The driver was not injured, reports said.

Lights damaged Holiday lights were damaged at about 9:35 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 4000 block of Gardnier Avenue, Yorkville police said.

Vandalism Yorkville police are investigating a report that dog feces was smeared on the windshield of a vehicle parked in the 300 block

ON CAMPUS of East Kendall Drive sometime before Dec. 14. There was no damage to the vehicle, reports said.

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Warrant arrest Nicholas Allgood, 36, of the 9000 block of East Route 34, Yorkville, was found to be wanted on a warrant at about 9:35 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 300 block of East Van Emmon Street, Yorkville police said.

Joseph Katula of Yorkville, who is studying biomedical and mechanical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, was recently awarded a scholarship from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.

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Trent Vandertie of Yorkville received a Bachelor of Science degree in speech communication during Minnesota State University’s summer/fall commencement Dec. 12.

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The Yorkville Middle School’s competitive and sideline cheer teams have opened the competition season with a strong start.

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an even bigger heart, on and off the mat. Other first-place finishers were: Brody Page, Evan Trejo, Jack Ferguson, Daniel Kraus, Garrett Range, Dominic Recchia, Luke Zook, Ty Edwards, Ryder Janeczko, Colten Stevens, Andrew Johnson and Manny Cervantes Sliver medal winners were: Zachary Roberts, Cameron Peach, Jackson Roberts, Kayden Kleckner, Nathan Kraus, Ben Leslie, Cole Ferguson, and Joe Roberts. Isaac Llamas and Kalik Villarreal finished third, as Logan Baggett, Brady Grayson, Cody Parker, Donncha Souza, Brady Cross, Brody Williams and Jackson Murphy all placed fourth.

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The Yorkville Wresting Club kicked off the season by giving Second place: Nathan Kraus, Ben Leslie, Natasha Markoutsis, back, with over 80 wrestlers collecting clothing, toys, house- Brody Page, Evan Trejo, Caleb Williams, Dominic Recchia, hold items and food for the Zachary Roberts, Brady Cross, Kendall County Food Pantry.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Yorkville squad extends win streak to 7

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com Despite playing most of its games on the road so far, the Yorkville girls’ basketball team has won seven straight, including two Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference outings against Morris and Sycamore.

Going into the final conference game of the season against Rochelle, the Foxes are 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the league.

“We are playing better – but we know the competition will get stronger as the year goes on,” Yorkville head coach Luke Engelhardt said.

“Sycamore is a good team and was our first real test. The girls showed maturity, and it was a nice win.”

Last Thursday, the Foxes topped Sycamore, 45-32. Yorkville led 19-17 at the break before outscoring the Spartans 18-5 in the third quarter for a 37-22 advantage going into the fourth quarter.

Yorkville was led by junior guard Audrey Macciomei (10 points), sophomore Lauren Daffenberg (eight points) and senior guard Sydney Beach (seven points).

In the 61-22 victory over Morris on Dec. 8, the Foxes led 33-5 at halftime after going on a 23-3 run in the second quarter.

Ten players scored for Yorkville, including Daffenberg (13 points), junior Katie Nolan (12 points) and Macciomei (seven points).

“We didn’t start off so great, but

then we had that nice spurt in the second quarter,” Engelhardt said. “We held them to just one field goal in the first half, so the defense is really coming around.”

After Rochelle, the Foxes will once again be a part of Ottawa’s Holiday Classic, which starts on Saturday.

Yorkville will begin action against Rockford East, followed by LaSalle-Peru on Monday. The games on Dec. 22 and 23 are to be determined.

“It’s a good tournament with good competition before Christmas,” Engelhardt said. “We’ve never won it – we’ve placed second a few times, so [winning it] is the goal.”

After Ottawa, the Foxes will not play until Jan. 5 at home against DeKalb in conference action.

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BOYS BOWLING

Yorkville: Yorkville dropped its last two duals. The Foxes are now 6-4 overall in duals. On Dec. 8, Sycamore topped Yorkville, 3,650-3,440. Kyle Krumme led the Foxes (629 series), followed by Michael Nape, Jr. (610). On Monday, Plainfield Central defeated the Foxes, 3,614-3,350. Zach Bianchi

led Yorkville with a 617 and Cody Bradford had 606.

GIRLS BOWLING

Yorkville: The Foxes are 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference in duals after Sycamore’s 3,203-3,024 victory Monday. Hannah Jaros (664) led the way for Yorkville.

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Yorkville Christian: Yorkville Christian improved to 5-4 on the season by defeating Berean Christian (Rockford), 60-32, last Friday. The Mustangs were led by Austin Wisniowicz’s career high 25 points and three drawn charges. Prior to that, Yorkville Christian suffered a 44-39 loss at home to Families of Faith Academy. The Mustangs were led

by senior Jake Schutt with 15 points and eight blocks.

Parkview Christian : On Dec. 8, Parkview Christian (6-4) defeated Kankakee Grace Academy, 67-51.

Senior guard Russell Lanehart led the Falcons with 23 points and junior Jack Swenson added 11. On Monday, Parkview defeated Families of Faith from Channahon, 67-49. Lanehart threw in 24 points, 10 steals, five re-

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Center Zach Anderson had 14 points and 10 rebounds and junior Jeremy Osika added 10 points.

Yorkville sophomores:

Yorkville defeated Morris 39-34. The Foxes (4-4) came from behind to force overtime thanks to an outstanding defensive effort and the hot hand of Logan Habada (18 points). AJ Gorey (five points) played an outstand-

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A total of 25 YHS seniors, selected by a panel of faculty members and a junior Student Council representative, will be recognized throughout the school year in the Record. Seniors applied for consideration as a Student of the Week through the high school guidance office.

Co-sponsored by First National Bank and the Kendall County Record, the $4,000 Student of the Year scholarship will provide $1,000 each year for four years to the college of the recipient’s choice.

The 2016 Student of the Year will be announced in May. A panel of community leaders will choose the finalists and the winner based on their transcripts, applications and an interview. Nomination and the final selection will be based on scholastic achievement, involvement in school and community, leadership and responsibility, ambition and citizenship. Financial need is not a consideration.

Previous Student of the Year scholarship winners were Lisa O’Brien in 1999, Randi Russ in 2000, Janice Bergeron in 2001, Joy Doverspike in 2002, Meghan Voiland in 2003, Ryan Turner in 2004, Alison Corwin in 2005, Nelson Holmberg in 2006, Kelly Schulz in 2007, Clayton Brengman in 2008, Megan Klossing in 2009, Claire Turner in 2010, Meredith Olson in 2011, Derek

Piszczek in 2012, Joseph Runkle in 2013, Tatum Dalton in 2014 and Sarah Megazzini in 2015.

Activities, jobs and honors Matthew is the son of Shawn and Tara Schumacher.

He has been in every fall and spring play, as well as spring musicals, since he was a freshman. A four year member of the Speech Team, he is now a team captain. He is also a bass singer in the YHS men’s a cappella group, “Acafellas.”

For two years, he has been the daily announcer at the high school and is part of a group planning video announcements.

Matthew is also in National Honor Society, a member of the Principal’s Student Advisory committee, and in the Spanish Club. He took two summer classes at Brown University this summer and is taking part in the YHS trip to Spain next spring.

He has volunteered with the Yorkville Youth Tackle Football league and at his church.

Matthew has worked at NCG Cinemas, Tiem Engineering, and as an announcer for girls volleyball games.

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PREP WRESTLING

Yorkville earns 41-31 victory over experienced Kaneland team

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com Yorkville and Kaneland limped into last Thursday’s Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference dual, but in the end the Foxes had the stronger lineup to post their first league win of the season, 4131.

The Knights forfeited three weight classes while the Foxes wrestled without three starters as the squad continues to battle early season injuries.

“I know they’re injured too right now and it’s still relatively early in the season for a lot of teams with dual meets,” Yorkville head

coach Joe Fornell said. “It was good to get a conference win. They’re a pretty tough team with a lot of seniors in their lineup. We wrestled real well and it was good to get that win. Guys that have had to step up are starting to turn that corner for us.”

Starting at 106, Kaneland took a 9-0 lead, but a pair of forfeits and a pinfall victory by Brett Stauffenberg at 126 put Yorkville ahead 12-9 before another forfeit win at 132 for the Foxes. Alex Warren won by pin at 138 to extend Yorkville’s lead 24-9, but Kaneland won the next four weight classes to regain a 27-24 lead.

Bryce Shewan won by

tech fall at 182 and Will Ferguson helped clinch the win with his pin at 220.

Yorkville (8-4) picked up two more wins last Saturday at the Minooka Super Duals, opening the day with a 36-27 win over Homewood-Flossmoor before falling to Edwardsville, 40-30. The Foxes

bounced back with a 34-27 win over Minooka to highlight the day. Shewan went 3-0 on the mats with a pair of pinfalls while Ferguson pinned all three opponents.

“As long as I’ve been here, we’ve never beat Minooka so that was a great win for us,” Fornell said. “I think that

we’re wrestling well right now. We have a very tough week ahead of us. Sycamore is always good and going into Saturday we have a very tough quad. Washington is nationally ranked, Crystal Lake Central is a top five 2A team and St. Rita is always good. We have a tough week,

but I think we’re going to be alright.”

Yorkville travels to Sycamore on Thursday for a 6:30 p.m. NIB12 dual before hosting the quad meet on Saturday at 9 a.m. The Foxes then turn their attention to the Dvorak Tournament Dec. 22-23.

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Newark winning big

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com The Newark girls basketball team is on a six-game winning streak – and each victory during that time was a convincing one.

The Norsemen won by an average of over 35 points per game. Newark is now 8-4 overall and 3-0 in the Little Ten Conference entering Lisle’s Christmas Classic, which is set to begin Dec. 26.

“We are really starting to work well together as a team,” Newark head coach Barb Scott said. “Our unselfishness, defensive intensity and ball movement have been very solid over the last couple of weeks.”

Newark’s last two wins alone were by more than 40 points. Last Thursday, the Norsemen topped Kirkland-Hiawatha, 85-30, before defeating Seneca, 60-17, Saturday.

Against Kirkland-Hiawatha, Newark scored 26 points in the first quarter and led 45-13 at halftime. The Norsemen were led by junior

Jasmine Mitchell (25 points, 13 rebounds), senior Megan DiClementi (16 points, six rebounds) and Alyssa Schofield (10 points).

Against Seneca, Newark held the Fighting Irish scoreless in the first quarter, en route to a 29-9 halftime advantage. DiClementi led the Norsemen with 19 points and eight rebounds, along with Mitchell (13 points, 17 rebounds) and senior Kelsea Zitt (11 points, seven steals, six assists).

The Norsemen will have two weeks without a game before the Lisle Christmas Classic. Newark opens play Dec. 26 against the host Lions. The rest of the games are to be determined. Tournament play wraps up Dec. 30.

“We are really excited for the Lisle tournament this year and we know there will be some very good competition there,” Scott said. “The past three weeks have been very busy with games, so a little break is nice. However, we will continue to work on improving as a team as we prepare for Lisle.”

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BOYS BASKETBALL: YORKVILLE 48, MORRIS 42

Yorkville shows its toughness Foxes hold off late Redskin rally to open conference with win

By LAURA M. MEDINA Shaw Media Correspondent An exciting fourth quarter saw the Morris boys basketball team rally from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Yorkville Foxes from earning a 48-42 Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference victory on Saturday night.

Yorkville (5-3, 1-0) led throughout the game despite Morris’ offensive surges, including one to end the first quarter to put them within two (11-9). Senior Cameron Van Bokel’s layup with 39 seconds left, though, interrupted the Redskins’ run.

Morris kept pace with the Foxes in the second but trailed 25-19 at the end of the half. Senior Dan Kaczmarek led the way for the hosts with eight points (10 points overall), and Morris was paced by six from guard Matt Shaw, who finished with a team-high 17 points.

Morris put together a 7-4 run to start the second half, but Yorkville pulled away with 11 unanswered points in the third quarter, guided by five from senior Master Davis.

Leading by its biggest margin of the night at 40-26, the Foxes looked to be in complete control of the outcome in the fourth, but the Redskins would not be denied a comeback.

They ended the quarter’s two-minute, 30-second scoreless streak with guard Jordan Miracle’s layup, which started an 8-0 run that put them within four (40-36) with 3:37 left in the game. Two minutes later, Yorkville finally responded with a Davis layup.

“Our game management in the fourth quarter was not very good, but give [Morris] some credit – they put up some good shots,” Yorkville head coach Mike Dunn said.

Morris continued to rally and worked to within 42-40 with 55 seconds remaining. Yorkville, however, forced the visiting side to foul over the next 20 seconds, allowing Davis to drain two crucial free throws as a result.

But on their next possession, the Redskins made the Foxes work, drawing a foul of their own to send Miracle to the line for two from the charity stripe, mak-

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Senior guard Master Davis drives past Morris’s Tommy Balentine in Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference play on Saturday night in Yorkville. ing it 44-42.

Yorkville had the reins as the game wound down, as Davis drew a foul with 15.3 seconds left to put the Foxes in a double-bonus situation. He made both shots to give him a team-best 17 points on the night.

Morris had another scoring opportunity, but a missed shot gave the ball back to Yorkville, which added an insurance layup from junior DeAndre Manuel in the final 1.6 seconds to secure the win.

“It’s really tough to simulate that kind of situation, but a Morris-Yorkville game is going to be like that,” Dunn said. “This says a lot about our toughness, you know, that they’re going to make plays, and we have to try not to crumble. We stepped up and finished the game.”

Prior to Morris, Yorkville defeated Plainfield Central, 55-48, on Dec. 8.

Kaczmarek led the way with 13 points.

Following a non-conference game at Waubonsie Valley on Tuesday, Yorkville

will turn its attention to the annual Plano Christmas Classic, which begins on Dec. 23. The Foxes received the No. 10 seed and will open play at 2 p.m. against Coal City, with the winner moving into the championship bracket against No. 7 Aurora Christian on Dec. 26.

“We have to continue to get better; I think we’re a work in progress,” Dunn said. “We showed flashes that we can be really good, and we showed flashes that we struggle a little bit.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: NEWARK 51, PLANO 36

Newark tops Plano for eighth straight win

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com

The Newark boys’ basketball team came out fast and ready at home against Plano on Tuesday, and after the 51-36 victory over the Reapers, the Norsemen are now 8-1 overall and on an eight-game winning streak.

Although the win wasn’t exactly pretty, the Norsemen were able to get the job done. They are hoping to enter the Plano Christmas Classic on a nine-game winning streak after Friday’s game against Kirkland-Hiawatha.

“We feel good about this one, even though we were a little off,”

said Newark junior Will Clausel, who scored 12 points. “The offense wasn’t that smooth, but we played good enough [defense] and got enough chippy buckets to win this one.”

For Plano, the loss moved the Reapers to 2-5 overall.

“Newark is definitely going to be one of the favorites to win [the Plano Christmas Classic],” Plano head coach Kyle Kee said. “They are a fun team to watch, and it would be nice to see them again on our floor. They have everything you need to have a good team.”

After a 2-2 tie in the opening minute, Newark led the entire way. The Norsemen went on a 13-0

run in the first and led 15-2 after a putback from Cam Myre with 3:30 left in the quarter.

Plano responded with an 8-0 run, led by senior Dahveed McKinney’s six points, but after one quarter, Newark led 17-10.

Plano was able to reduce the Newark lead to three points twice in the first four minutes of the second quarter, but after back-to-back buckets from Evan Schomer in the final minute of the first half, the Norsemen led 29-20 at the break.

Both teams were off to a slow start in the second half. After buckets from Myre and Plano’s Marcus Ramirez in the first three minutes, neither team was able to score un-

til 2:17 remained in the third quarter. That’s when Schomer’s basket put Newark ahead, 33-22.

After a three-pointer from Myre and basket from Schomer (19 points, 11 rebounds), Newark led 38-24 going into the final frame. Newark led by as much as 16 points three times in the first three minutes of the fourth quarter, as Plano was never able to reduce the lead to single digits.

Ramirez led Plano with 16 points. He scored 14 of the Reapers’ 16 second half points. Contreras provided a nice spark off the bench with 10 points.

“It was just one of those games where it was really physical – [Pla-

no] is very athletic,” Newark head coach Rick Tollefson said. “If some of those shots around the rim went in, it’s a very different game.”

Notes: Newark was given the No. 4 seed at the Plano Christmas Classic ahead of No. 1 LaSalle-Peru, Burlington Central and Ottawa. The Norsemen will play the winner of Streator/No. 13 Indian Creek on Dec. 26. The rest of the games are to be determined with the tournament wrapping up on Dec. 30.

Prior to Plano, Newark defeated Dwight (71-54 on Dec. 8) and Hinckley-Big Rock (89-41 on Friday). The Norsemen are 2-0 in Little Ten Conference play.

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anta Claus recently took some time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to talk to the Record Newspapers. Below is an edited version of his phone interview this week with our reporter Matt Schury.

Children leave out milk and cookies for you on Christmas night. What is your favorite cookie?

Santa loves all cookies but I’ll eat anything that the children like that they want to leave out for me. I have sometimes had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I don’t know if I have a favorite cookie. A lot of people think it’s chocolate chip and I eat a lot of chocolate chip cookies.

But I what I like the most is when the children spend some time with their mom and dad and make the cookies. Those are always the best cookies.

What’s a good treat for the reindeer?

They love carrots but there are also some reindeer treats that they can make and moms and dads can go online and get a recipe for some reindeer food. It’s easy to make and they love it. They love to eat what the children make for them.

How many reindeer do you have?

Eight reindeer plus Rudolph. We have Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen... so many reindeer. They travel at the speed of light – the speed of light. The lead reindeer changes depending on how much of my magic corn that I feed them so they can fly. Rudolph always takes the lead if it’s a stormy night.

How do the reindeer fly and what do they eat?

I start feeding the reindeer my magic corn two weeks before Christmas Eve. So we let them run wild and have fun and we play a lot of reindeer games and the elves are always keeping them occupied. By Christmas Eve, they are ready to go.

You must get hundreds of millions of letters from children. Do you really read all of them?

I read each and every one of the letters. When reading letters I spend a lot of time sitting in front of the fireplace and in my shop. Sometimes, I read them and, sometimes, I let the elves and Mrs. Claus read them and I just listen. Every one of them is read.

What happens when I don’t get something on my list that I asked for?

Sometimes, Santa thinks that what you ask for may not be the best gift for you. I may give you something that you enjoy even more.

Where do you get your red suits?

Mrs. Claus hand sews every one of my suits. She likes red and I think she picked the perfect color because I don’t get lost in the snow. I stand out.

Which list currently has more names on it, the naughty or nice list?

There are always fewer names on the naughty list.

And Santa is very seldom sad, but when he sees the name of a child continue to be on the naughty list he becomes a little sad. But by Christmas Eve, it seems to always work out. I have elves who work on that list all the time and by Christmas Eve, I’m told they’re all on the good list.

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Born: Aug. 1, 1921 Died: Dec. 8, 2015

Molly L. Boedewig, 94, of Yorkville, IL, answered her Savior’s call to come home on December 8, 2015.

She was born August 1, 1921, to James and Eleanor Durand of Aurora, IL. Molly married Ralph E. Boedewig on July 6, 1941, and they raised 5 children together.

Molly made many friends in her lifetime while working in Aurora at the Pictorial Paper Packaging Corp., The Fruit Juice House, Paramount Theatre, Aurora Dry Goods Store and Greenwald’s Jewelry Store.

She was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Montgomery, a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Aurora Post 84 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Montgomery Post 7742. Her pastimes were reading, studying and handwriting out each chapter of her Bible, sending greeting cards, crocheting, playing cards and working puzzles.

Family survivors include her five daughters, Janice (Gerald) Iverson, Oswego, IL, Dorothy (James) Reichert, Medford, WI, Karen (George) Henry, Plano, IL, Debra

Born: Oct. 6, 1925 Died: Dec. 13, 2015

Elizabeth “Toots” (nee Schoger) Brossman, age 90, a lifelong resident of Naperville passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at the Tiller’s Nursing Home in Oswego.

Mrs. Brossman was born October 6, 1925, in Plainfield. She and her husband farmed their entire life in the Wheatland Township area of Naperville. She was a member of the Farm Bureau of Will County and the Illinois Farm Bureau. Toots was a longtime member of the DuPage Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by one son, Larry (Patricia) nee Glover Brossman; three grandchildren, Ashley (John) Karm, Tamara Brossman and Kenneth (Aimee) Brossman; one brother, Harley (Nancy) Shoger.

Many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brossman in 2012; her parents, Harley and Lillian (nee Leverenz) Shoger; and a brother, Grant Shoger.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home and Crematory, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Dr. Naperville. Interment Wheatland Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorials in Toot’s name may be made to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation. 630 922 9630. www.beidelmankunschfh.com

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(Hannah, Maggie & Charlotte); Matt & Amy Brummel (Henry, Aden & Bevin); Kim & Chris Heitz (Kayla, Kendall & Caden); Jason & Justine Brummel (Kellen, Brayden, Lexi); Jackie & Zach Winter (Ellie & Finley); Mike & Cara Brummel (Cooper & Expecting in January); Jeff & Rebekah Brummel (Jack, Lily, Eli & Vivian); Megan & Dan Purdue (Landon, Leyton & Lucy); Joe & Tiffany Brummel (Grace & Tommy); Steve & Lauren Brummel; TJ & Jessica Wade (Jaxon); Josh & Rhonda Wade (Carsten, Kaylin & Ashlynn); Brittany & Tom Clason (Annie, Johnny & Expecting in June); Nathan & Chelsea Hill; Ciara Hill; Andrew Hill; Ben Brummel; Jacob Brummel; Mary Brummel; Rachel Brummel; Sarah Brummel; Abigail Brummel; Caleb Brummel.

Lillian is also survived by sisterin-law, Evelyn Kammes; and brother-in-law, Ronald Dold.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Frederich Brummel; her parents, John and Anna Kammes; her sisters, Rita Dold and Betty Nagel; her brothers Elmer, Richard, Lawrence, and

Robert Kammes and many family and friends.

Lillian’s family is deeply filled with gratitude for Lil’s loving caregivers of the past several years and for the Guiding Light Hospice group who guided us through the final days.

Friends and family visited on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the new St. Mary Catholic Church, 1001 N. Center Ave. Plano, IL. A Funeral Mass celebrating Lillian’s life was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the new St. Mary Catholic Church. Internment will follow at St. Patrick/St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Bristol, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lillian Brummel’s name to: St. Mary Catholic Church, 1001 N. Center Ave. Plano, IL or Special Needs Trust for Ciara J. Hill at Harris Bank, 2005 W. Rt. 34, Plano, IL 60545.

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Lillian was active in the community throughout the years. She was a former member of: The Catholic Daughters of America, The Women of the Moose Lodge #400, Rosary High School Parents Club V-Pres., The Naperville 25 Couple Dance Club, and several card clubs. Lillian and Fred enjoyed playing cards and traveling with friends. Lillian was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Plano, IL where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was involved with the Council of Catholic Women.

The sparkling jewels in her life’s crown were her faith in God and her cherished family.

Lillian is survived by her seven children and their spouses, Bill & Linda (Zielinski) Brummel of Pontiac, IL; Sr. Ann Brummel (Springfield Dominican Sister) of Plano, IL; Rick & Marcia (Bleuer) Brummel of Plano, IL; Don & Pat (Arnold) Brummel of Plano, IL; Karen (Brummel) & Scott Wade of Plano, IL; Cheri (Brummel) & Scott Hill of Plano, IL; Doug & Jennifer (Nance) Brummel of Colorado Springs, CO. Also surviving Lil are her 25 Grandchildren & 35 Great-Grandchildren, Scott & Chris Brummel (Lauren, Haley & Ella); Mark & Michele Brummel (Emma & Logan); Keith & Missy Brummel

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William E. Barnett, 90, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, in Yorkville, IL. He was born on September 6, 1925, in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late William L. and Bessie (nee Gunter) Barnett. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in G Company, the 119th Infantry Regiment 30th Division during World War II. He received a Bronze Star for his actions in the European Theater.

After the war, he married Ruby J. Green on November 2, 1946, in Sweetwater, TN. During his life he worked as a tool and die maker for Caterpillar in Aurora and retired after 30 years in 1989.

William was a member of the First Baptist Church in Aurora, Lifetime member and a past Master Mason of Masonic Lodge #254. He was also a member of American Legion Post #675, VFW Post #7452.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby; sons, William D. Barnett of Montgomery and Douglas (Cindy) Barnett of Yorkville; grandchildren, Melissa (Anthony) Marshall of North Carolina, Corey D. Barnett of San Antonio, TX; great-grandchild, Mason Marshall; and a sister, Janice Lovell of Rossville, Georgia.

William was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Constance Diane Barnett; a sister, Bonnie Boring; and a brother, George Barnett.

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no, IL, encircled by her family and friends, peacefully embraced her heavenly mother, Mary, and Jesus, her Savior.

Lillian’s lifelong legacy was crafted in her heart through deep devotion and joyful faith, which she eloquently modeled as a gift to many in her recent years of graceful suffering.

Lillian was born on July 15, 1925, in Aurora, IL, as the fifth child of John A. and Anna (Konen) Kammes. Her childhood family farmed in the Wheaton area and later moved to Cloverdale, IL (now Bloomingdale) where Lillian graduated from St. Isadore Catholic Grade School. After graduating from Wheaton Community High School, she worked as a secretary for Howard Aircraft during World War II. On Jan. 17, 1945, she married the love of her life, Frederick Brummel at St. Isadore Church.

For the first sixteen years of their married life, they started their family on Fred’s family’s home farm in Naperville, IL. In 1961, they moved their family of five children to a farm in Plano, IL. They were soon blessed with 2 more children, and they spent the rest of their married lives raising the family on the Plano farm.

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Born: Sept. 6, 1925; in Sweetwater, TN Died: Dec. 13, 2015; in Yorkville, IL

(Howard) Springborn, Yorkville, IL, Beth (Richard) Waszkowiak, Montgomery, IL; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and all of her church family from St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Montgomery. Molly is also survived by her dear friends, Kay Woolmer (life-long pen pal), Kent, England, Abraham (Annie) Lot, Richard (Patricia) Bowron, Les (Diane) Kimball.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Ralph Boedewig; her parents, James & Eleanor Durand; her step-father, Arthur Reingardt; half-sister, Eleanor Wiskur; step-sisters, Marie Schildt and Joyce Reingardt; step-brother, Vernon Reingardt; her son-in-law, Jeffrey M. Franzen; her maternal grandparents, George (Amelia) Schildt; and paternal grandparents, Julius (Lulu) Durand from France.

Funeral was held on Saturday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 63 Fernwood Dr., Montgomery, IL 60543, with Pastor Peter Hoffman performing the service. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m.-1 hour prior to the funeral service that day.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be appreciated to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Montgomery, IL. Dieterle Memorial Home www. dieterlememorialhome.com

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MARIA CAMEROTA Born: Sept. 3, 1960 Died: Dec. 12, 2015

Maria “Teresa” Camerota, 54, of Oswego, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015.

She was born September 3, 1960, daughter of Refugio and Maria Guadalupe (Giron) Pacheco. She was employed as an employment recruiter for Staff Force for 2 years but had been in this line of work for over 12 years.

She enjoyed going to the gym, travel, and dancing. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Maria is survived by her husband of 31 years, Tom; a son, Christian; 2 daughters, Jasmine and Daisy; her mother, Maria Guadalupe Giron; 4 sisters, Olga, Leticia, Ana and Silvia; and a granddaughter, Ayla.

She is preceded in death by her father, Regugio; 2 brothers, Ruben and Juan Pacheco; and a son, Alexander Camerota.

Family will receive guests on Thursday, December 17, 2015, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015, at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Aurora 620 5th Street, Aurora, IL. Interment will be private.

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CARL L. DEANE

Born: Jan. 4, 1932; in Aurora, IL Died: Dec. 9, 2015; in Yorkville, IL Carl LeRoy “Roy” Deane, age 83, of Yorkville, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 4, 1932 in Aurora, the son of John and Jeanette (Heath) Deane.

Roy was a 1950 graduate of East Aurora High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines Corps obtaining the rank of Sergeant.

Roy was united in marriage on June 25, 1955 to Catherine “Kay” Corwin, and they spent the next 60 happy years of their lives together.

Mr. Deane was a long time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Yorkville.

He was the co-owner and operator of Dodd & Deane Masonry, Corwin & Deane Excavating, and National Care. Roy also developed and was in partnership with

Countryside Center of Yorkville from 1972 until his retirement.

He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, golfing, flying, and skiing.

Roy was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose lodge 1016 and the American Legion Post 489.

The most important part of his life was spending time with his family. Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Deane of Yorkville, IL; his children, Terri (Scott) Mitchell of Plano, TX, Ginger (Steve) Shearer of Plano, TX, Marc (Chris) Deane of Yorkville, IL, Jenny (Eric) Miller of Sheridan, IL, and Amy (Brock) Morrison of Noblesville, IN; his thirteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jeanette Deane; his son, Michael; and his sister, Lorraine Larson.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 on Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Yorkville. Father Matthew Lamoureux, M.I.C. officiating.

Interment followed at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Bristol.

Friends visited from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St., Yorkville.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

FREDERICK S. DOLADEE Born: Aug. 10, 1934 Died: Dec. 13, 2015

Frederick Sonney Doladee, age 81, of Yorkville, IL passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born on August 10, 1934, in Chicago, IL the son of Frank and Mary Doladee.

Mr. Doladee attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Yorkville, IL. He is survived by his wife, Florence Doladee of Yorkville, IL; his children, Juliane Doladee-Soszko of Aurora, IL and James F. Doladee of Yorkville, IL; his five grandchildren; as well as one great grandson soon to be.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Doladee; his twin brother, Frank Doladee Jr; and his sisters, Dorothy and Elaine.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407 Walnut St., Yorkville, IL. Friends may visit from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16,

2015, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.

ANDREW J. GOREY III Born: March 22, 1959 Died: Dec. 11, 2015

Andrew Joseph Gorey III, age 56, of Yorkville, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born on March 22, 1959, in Boston, MA the son of Andrew Joseph and Marjorie (Healey) Gorey II. He is survived by his children, Baily Gorey of Naperville, IL, Katie Gorey of Yorkville, IL, and Andrew Joseph Gorey IV of Yorkville, IL; his mother, Marjorie Gorey of Boston, MA; his brother, Darrin (Betsy) Gorey of Sturbridge, MA; his sister, Jennifer (Patrick) Haugen of Charleston, SC; as well as one niece and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Joseph Gorey II. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL. Interment will be private. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630-553-7611.

children, Ted (Cassie) Wagner, Scott Johnson, Mark Johnson; 1 great-granddaughter, Kayleigh; as well as 1 sister, Sherry (the late Dave) Slaugh.

Family received guests Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery, IL. Funeral Service was at 10:00 a.m., Monday December 14, 2015 at the funeral home. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cross Pointe Church, 8 Rickard Dr. Oswego, IL are appreciated.

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WILLIAM KINNAVY Born: March 29, 1933 Died: Dec. 7, 2015

William George Paul Kinnav, Bill, was born and raised in Chicago Il; the youngest of 7 children.

His academic years include St. Viators, DePaul Academy, and DePaul University. He also attended one year of

seminary school. After teaching a year of high school history he joined the army where he was stationed in Juneau, Alaska during the Korean War. William was a very dedicated and fun loving person with a passion for sports, arts and entertainment. He played on DePaul University’s basketball team where he was coached by the famous Ray Meyers. As a hobby he would sketch all the beautiful women from the old days of Hollywood of which the family still hold his collection.

While managing The Milford Theater in Chicago Bill would have a night cap at the Penthouse, where he met his future wife Helen, who was performing with her family band The Fedorow Sisters. The rest is history. In January 1961, Bill was sworn in as a private investigator in which he served Equitable Life insurance Co. for the remainder of his working career. During this time he received many awards for his excellent performance and hard work. During retirement he loved to watch sports, especially the Chicago Cubs. As a young boy he sold hot dogs at Wrigley Field.

He is survived by his oldest brother, Martin; his sister, Dorothy; 6 children, Mary, Susan, Bill, Trish, Paul, and Mike; and 14 grandchildren.

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Edward E. Johnson, age 83, passed away December 7, 2015, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, surrounded by his family. He was born August 31, 1932, the son of Dalton and Lilly Mae Johnson.

Ed proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. He was employed at Stephens and Adamson Sealmaster Ball Bearing company as a machine operator for over 15+ years.

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Continued from page 1 Speaking of Mrs. Claus, how is she doing?

Does she help you out on the big night?

She coordinates everything. If it wasn’t for Mrs. Claus I would be in trouble. I’m so busy and she puts the plan together and puts the list together and sets timeframes for when I must get things complete. She makes sure the reindeer are in the barn a few weeks before Christmas. Every good man has a wife that’s even better.

How do you deliver presents to all the world’s children in just one night?

Christmas is really two full days because I cross many, many time zones.

It’s actually two nights and remember my sleigh travels at the speed of light … and it’s magical. I never leave the North Pole without my bag of magic dust.

I don’t have a fireplace in my house. What do you do if a home has no chimney?

What if you have a feeling you’re on the naughty list?

There’s still time. Start now and work on it.

When I get into a situation where there is no chimney I get my magic dust out and I create a chimney. I go down the chimney and when I come out it goes away. When I need to go back up I throw some magical dust up the chimney and up I go.

It’s been warm lately. If we don’t get any snow on Christmas Eve, how does the sleigh work?

Some people might be feeling down during the holiday season or have a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit.

There are many places Santa goes where there is no snow. Santa’s sleigh is designed so that it actually floats above the surface. I very seldom ever land and stay.

I hover above a rooftop so my sleigh never really hits the snow or ground unless I’m making a special appearance where I land

Those folks that are sad during Christmas, I try to remind them that this is a time for joy and to really get into family gatherings or see friends. Get out and get amongst it. Surround yourself with the spirit of Christmas and let it in. Be open to it.

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PAUL O. STEINWART

Born: Dec. 22, 1932; in Aurora, IL Died: Dec. 8, 2015; in Bristol, IL Paul O. Steinwart, age 82, of Bristol, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at his home in Bristol, IL. He was born on December 22, 1932, in Aurora, IL, the son of Otto and Rose (Wendt) Steinwart.

Paul was united in marriage on May 5, 1956, in East Aurora, New York to Carol Neeb and they spent the next 59 happy years of their lives together.

Most of Paul’s professional career was spent working as a territory manager/store owner for Noble Dairy Queen. He was a longtime and very active member of St. Luke?s Lutheran Church in Montgomery, IL and

for many years participated in its choir. Mr. Steinwart was also a former member of the Aurora Barber Shop Chorus. Paul enjoyed golfing and fishing with his family and friends. He was a volunteer at the Kendall County Food Pantry in Yorkville, IL. Paul was an avid Chicago Cubs fan as well as an avid supporter of his alma mater, Valparaiso University (a proud Theta Chi), especially their basketball team.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Steinwart of Bristol, IL; his children, Steve (Lisa) Steinwart of Montgomery, IL, Pam (Dennis) Ziegler of Milan, IL, Kim Pearce of Oswego, IL, and Scott (Lanie) Steinwart of Valparaiso, IN; his five grandchildren, Allyson Ziegler, Kyle Ziegler, Michelle Steinwart, Danielle Steinwart, and Chloe Pearce; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Rose Steinwart; two brothers, John and Frank Steinwart; two sisters, Marie Tatge and Ruth Schwultz; his son-in-law, Jim Pearce; and his niece, Barbara Neeb.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 63 Fernwood Road, Montgomery, IL with Pastor Peter Hoffman officiating. Interment will be private.

Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2015, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory, 1617 N. Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in loving memory of Paul may be directed to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and School, 63 Fernwood Rd., Montgomery or to the Kendall County Food Pantry, 208 Beaver St., Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, (630)553-7611 or www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com.

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• Marcella B. Olson, 22, of the 700 block of Churchill Lane, Oswego, was charged with obstructing a peace officer in connection with an incident Sept. 24 in Briarcliff Woods Park in Montgomery, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Olson is accused of walking across the street and refusing the commands of an officer to return after she was advised that she was being detained. Bond was set at $1,500 and a Jan. 12 court date was scheduled.

• Bobby G. Smith II, 44, of the 15000 block of Griswold Springs Road, Plano, was charged with battery in connection with an incident Sept. 23, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Smith is accused of striking a victim in the face and mouth with his fists. Bond was set at $5,000 and a Jan. 8 court date was scheduled.

• Marcus A. Payne, 25, of the 300 block of Bluegrass Parkway, Oswego, was charged with domestic battery in connection with an incident Sept. 12, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Payne is accused of intentionally causing bodily harm to a female family member by pushing the victim, causing her to fall and striking the victim in the face with his hand. A warrant has been issued in the case, reports said.

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• Reginald V. Dumas, 52, of the 100 block of Trask Street, Aurora, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with an incident Nov. 8 in Montgomery, Kendall County Court documents said.

According to reports, Dumas was found with a substance containing cocaine. Bond was set at $5,000 and a Jan. 16 court date was scheduled.

• Benjamin L. Wycoff, 25, of the 500 block of Lincoln Street, Aurora, was charged with unlawful possession of an Illinois vehicle sticker in connection with an incident Nov. 8 in Montgomery, Kendall County Court documents said. Bond was set at $500 and a Jan. 14 court date was scheduled.

• Jeremy A. Rivera, 19, of Plainfield, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis in connection with an incident Sept. 21 at Route 30 and Fifth Street in Montgomery, Kendall County Court documents said. Bond was set at $75 and a Dec. 17 court date was scheduled.

• Leny Gonzalez, 20, of the 700 block of Sherman Avenue, Aurora, was charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol in connection with an incident Sept. 24 in Briarcliff Woods Park, Montgomery, Kendall County Court documents said. Bond was set at $150 and a Jan. 6 court date was scheduled.

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Bond was set at $30,000 and a Dec. 17 court date was scheduled.

In a separate case filing, David A. Gaddini, 31, of the 300 block of West Grant Street, Plano, was charged with theft on Nov. 6 in connection with an incident between July 1 and July 26, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, David Gaddini is accused of knowingly obtaining unauthorized control over the property of a victim, including rings, jewelry and Barbie dolls valued between $500 and $10,000. Bond was set at $25,000 and a Dec. 17 court date was scheduled.

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Sheriff’s Office gets tobacco control grant Money from Ill. Liquor Control Commission to help educate retailers SHAW MEDIA The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has been chosen by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to receive a grant in the amount of $1,100 to establish a comprehensive educational and enforcement program addressing minimum age tobacco laws.

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The Illinois Liquor Control Commission, the state’s lead agency in developing strategies to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors, annually awards $1 million in grants to communities in the state that are willing to implement its tobacco enforcement program.

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office community policing deputies will conduct three compliance checks of retailers of tobacco products in

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Prior to the first compliance check, all tobacco retailers will be educated on the legal sale of tobacco and will receive the commission’s Tobacco Retailer Kit, which includes a review of state minimum age tobacco laws, required signage, and training guides for their personnel.

Tobacco retailers within the entire program currently average over 80 percent compliance rates.

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PADS sites open till mid-April SHAW MEDIA Darrell McGhee used to stay at a local homeless shelter. Now he volunteers at one.

McGhee, 35, was a guest last winter and early spring of Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) of Kendall County. Today, he has an apartment and a job as a forklift truck operator, thanks to the help of the nonprofit organization.

Ron Freeman, the PADS site coordinator at St. Luke’s, said “it feels pretty good” to see McGhee coming back to the church to serve. Freeman, who is in his sixth year as a volunteer, recalled that McGhee availed himself of the programs that PADS offers, particularly employment assistance. “I could see then that he was going to give back.”

McGhee was one of the more fortunate PADS guests because he owned a car. So every night that he was homeless, he was able to drive himself to the PADS sites operated throughout the week by local churches: Sundays at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Route 47, Yorkville; Mondays, Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville; Tuesdays, Harvest New Beginnings, 5315 Douglas Road, Oswego; Wednesdays, United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 North Hale Street, Plano; Thursdays, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2505 Boomer Lane, Yorkville; Fridays, Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 West Washington Street, Oswego; and Saturdays, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 53 Fernwood Road, Boulder Hill.

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Local PADS sites n Sundays: Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Route 47, Yorkville. n Mondays: Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville. n Tuesdays: Harvest New Beginnings, 5315 Douglas Road, Oswego. n Wednesdays: United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 North Hale Street, Plano. n Thursdays: Trinity United Methodist Church, 2505 Boomer Lane, Yorkville. n Fridays: Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 West Washington Street, Oswego. n Saturdays: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 53 Fernwood Road, Boulder Hill. gest obstacle to finding a job and even finding a way to a PADS shelter site, according to Sidney Williams, who has been a guest of St. Luke’s, off and on, for three years. Williams, 67, lamented the discontinuation of a Pace bus route that serviced nearby Oswego.

“It’s hard to get here without a vehicle,” said Williams. “Instead of getting better, it’s getting worse.”

He was able to get to St. Luke’s on this night by first taking a Metra train to the Aurora station, where Freeman picked him up and then drove him to the church. Williams said he usually stays at PADS sites in DuPage County, which operates shelters year-round.

In Kendall County, PADS sites are open only from mid-October until mid-April, due to limited funding and volunteers. Information about donating or becoming a volunteer at

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Freeman said St. Luke’s has hosted as many as 18 PADS guests on Saturday nights, mostly during the Great Recession. He sees the lower number of guests as a sign that the economy is improving.

“People were losing their jobs and then they were losing their homes,” he said. “Hopefully, we were able to get them in the right direction. But even today, many people are only two paychecks away from being homeless.”

Dinner on this Saturday night at St. Luke’s was salad, meatloaf, corn, scalloped potatoes, rye bread, soda, coffee, and candy cane cake.

“The food is excellent,” said guest Wilbur Hines. “And you get a chance to stay clean. This is like being in a presidential suite.”

Each PADS “suite” featured a light-green plastic mattress, clean sheets, two blankets, a toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, bar of soap, and access to a shower––which St. Luke’s is able to provide because its shelter site is the school gymnasium.

Hines, 61, also had high praise for the hospitality of the volunteers.

“This is not an act. This is who they are.”

He does not expect to be homeless for long because he has a car and a job as a meat cutter at a packing plant in Aurora.

Hines even has higher hopes of saving enough money to place a down payment on a house. In addition to his meat-cutting job, he says he has applied for more work at a movie theater complex and a fastfood restaurant.

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Free community dinner at FVOAS SHAW MEDIA The Help.Sorry.Love NFP foundation is teaming up with Ginger and Soul Catering and Fox Valley Older Adult Services to bring a free dinner and live entertainment event for the community on Friday, Dec. 18.

The goal is to bring the community together in the spirit of hope, joy and fellowship.

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Reservations are required. RSVP to info@helpsorrylove.org or call the FVOAS at 815-786-9409 and ask for Beck, by Thursday, Dec. 17.

To support the seniors in the community as well as the Fox Valley Older Adults Services as much as possible, there will be a silent auction. Gift cards, gift baskets, etc. from local businesses and community members are being collected to auction off.

New or gently used coats are also being collected. They can be dropped off at the FVOAS or JC Health and Fitness in Sandwich through Dec. 18. These coats will be distributed to people in need.

John Sleezer of Yorkville won the outdoor planter basket raffled by Hilltop Gardeners at the Oswego Christmas Walk on Dec. 4. Harriet Rich, along with a team of gardeners from Hilltop Gardeners Garden Club, prepared the planter for their second year of participation in the Christmas Walk. Janice McCann and Mary Church donated the basket and accessories. The club also gave out almost 400 pine cone bird feeder kits to children.

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8 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, December 17, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel SENIOR BRIEFS Oswego Senior Center collecting shoes

The Oswego Senior Center wants your gently worn shoes. They have partnered with World Wear Project to participate in their Shoe Box Program. Drop off gently worn shoes at the OSC and help people less fortunate throughout the world. World Wear Project makes donated shoes available to people living in developing countries.

For information, call 630-5545602.

Next lunch and learn topic is ‘hospitalitis’

The Senior Center will host the program Doctor’s Notes: Hospitalitis from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Deb DeGroff will help attendees understand what hospitalitis is and how to avoid it. DeGroff helps clients through hospital discharge planning. She is a licensed clinical social worker and professor at Aurora University.

Hillside Rehab and Care has partnered with the Oswego Senior Center to present this monthly lunch and learn opportunity. Lunch is provided.

To register by Monday, Jan. 14, or for additional information, call the Senior Center at 630-554-5602.

Laughter best medicine Laughter Yoga is held from 2 to 3 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

Laughter really is the best medicine. Join Madeline Holstrom, certified advanced laughter leader, at the Oswego Senior Center for an hour of laughter. Research shows laughter strengthens the immune system; improves breathing, arterial blood flow, digestion, and sleep; adjusts blood pressure and blood sugar; relaxes muscles; burns calories; and reduces pain.

To RSVP or for more information, call 630-554-5602.

Senior Center game days coming up

The Oswego Senior Center offers several ongoing games.

Men’s Bridge meets every Monday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Ladies’ Bridge meets every Monday, 1 to 3 p.m.

All Players’ Bridge meets every Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Scrabble meets the third Tuesday of each month, 12:30 p.m.

Mahjong meets every Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.

Bunco meets every Monday

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and Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Lunch Bunch going to Famous Dave’s BBQ

Lunch Bunch meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. The group meets at a local restaurant and has separate checks.

In January, the group is going to Famous Dave’s BBQ in Oswego.

For a list of restaurants, to RSVP or for more information, call 630-554-5602.

Valentine Dance planned for Feb. 13

Everyone is welcome to attend the Oswego Senior Center’s Valentine Dinner Dance at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. All proceeds benefit the Oswego Senior Center.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, and guests have the option to have their picture taken and receive a free photograph.

Music is by DJ Edizon Dayao, and the meal will be catered

by Upper Crust. The dinner menu will include a choice of carved sausage stuffed pork loin or herb roasted chicken, appetizers, sides, dessert and beverages.

Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. Reservations are required by Thursday, Feb. 11. To make a reservation or for additional information, call Lorraine at

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Brain Games on second Thursday each month

Brain Games is held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Oswego Senior Center.

This monthly series is provided by Harbor Chase of Plainfield.

Harbor Chase of Plainfield will engage you with brain games and mental challenges to help keep your brain in good shape through cognitive exercise. Brain games stimulate thinking and improve

cognition, which helps stave off memory loss and keep your mind sharp.

To RSVP or for more information, call 630-554-5602.

Senior Center offering free lunch

The Oswego Senior Center is always welcoming new guests. If you are a new guest, your first lunch is on us. For future lunches, a $5 donation is suggested.

Lunch is a full meal and catered by Upper Crust Catering of Yorkville served at noon every Monday and

Thursday. Attendees must call 630-554-5602 by 10 a.m.

Friday to RSVP for Monday’s lunch and by 10 a.m. Wednesday to RSVP for Thursday’s lunch. The program is for ages 60 and older.

The senior center is located in the former Traugher Junior High School.

Workshop open to all

The Oswego Senior Center woodshop is a do-it-yourself workshop and any adult can join the community to access a variety of woodworking tools and equipment.

Whether you’re new to woodworking, don’t have the space or equipment at home, or would like to create or finish a home project, our patient and talented volunteers are here to help you with your project.

The woodshop is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

If users are going to arrive after 1 p.m., call ahead to ensure a volunteer will be available. For more information, contact Rick or Wayne at 630-554-5602.

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Christmas Eve services set SHAW MEDIA Everyone in the community is invited to attend the United Methodist Church of Plano and Millbrook United Methodist Church Christmas Eve celebration services, called The Light of Christmas. Services will be held at 5 p.m. at the Millbrook United Methodist Church, 8360 Fox River Road, Millbrook, and at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 N. Hale, Plano.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so the old song goes. Yet it doesn’t always feel that way. The United Methodist Church sees the Christmas season as one

Live Nativity ahead at Oswego Presbyterian Church Oswego Presbyterian Church invites the community to the annual Live Nativity from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20.

Admission is free. Performances are 10 to 15 minutes long and are repeated with a light show in between performances. Come any time to see the farm animals in the petting zoo and stay for a cookie and hot cocoa.

Call 630-554-8194 for more information.

that offers a unique opportunity to experience God’s love and grace in the midst of real life. That is the reason for The Light of Christmas celebration; to experience the true gifts of Christmas of hope and peace that Christs birth offers even today.

With refreshments, candlelight carols, and a gift for the children, The Light of Christmas services are an opportunity for families throughout the community to come together to celebrate.

For information about services, ministry to those in need and the homeless, and programs for spiritual growth, visit umcplano.org or call 815-7864106.

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CHURCH BRIEFS Good Shepherd planning Christmas Eve worship events

Everyone is invited to Good Shepherd’s special family and candlelight Christmas Eve worships.

At 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the Family Worship will be led by Rev. Jim Best, youth director. Come celebrate Jesus’ birthday with familiar songs and birthday traditions.

The 7 p.m. candlelight contemporary worship led by Pastor Phil with Jon Conover and the ReBorn! Praise Band along with soloist Peyton Elliott will celebrate Christmas Eve through music and message.

The 9 p.m. candlelight traditional worship, led by Pastor Phil with Adult Choir, Joyful Noise Handbells, organ, and piano, will celebrate Christmas Eve through music and message.

Good Shepherd Oswego United Methodist is in downtown Oswego at the corner of Route 34 and Madison Street. For information, visit goodshepherdoswego.org or call 630-554-3269.

Christmas concert scheduled at New Song Community Church

Sunday School children present wreath to pastor

New Song Community Church will be hosting a Christmas Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The concert will feature Carrie Lyn’s “Infusion.” The concert is free to everyone; a free will offering will be available. New Song Community Church is at 2858 Hafenrichter Road in Aurora (1½ blocks east of Eola Road). For more information, call the church at 630-499-0542.

Sunday school children at the United Methodist Church of Plano presented an Advent Wreath to Pastor Kent and Paula Svendsen on the first Sunday of Advent. The wreath had 25 Christmas scripture readings, Christmas symbols, and the true meaning of Christmas. The wreath idea was originated by Sara Stamper, thirdand fourth-grade Sunday School teacher. Sunday School at the church is held from 9 to 10:15 a.m. every Sunday for preschool through adult. Pictured is Pastor Kent receiving the wreath from third-grader Kenli Dembry.

Bake sale coming up at Trinity

Trinity Church United Methodist will host a bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. All types of baked goods will be available. Any request for specific baked goods or large amounts can be made by calling the church at 630-553-7645. Leave a message with the request and contact information. The church is at the southeast corner of Route 47 and Cannonball Trail in Yorkville.

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CHURCH BRIEFS Trinity groups give back

Groups at Trinity Church recently made donations to Mutual Grounds, a shelter for women and children in Aurora. One of the women’s groups, Grace Ministries, made blankets for the children.

Another group from UMW, Faith Circle, donated money to help support the living quarters of Mutual Grounds, which has lost significant state funding. The church also collected children’s gifts for the Angel Tree.

On Tuesday, Dec. 22, Trinity will support Hesed House, a homeless shelter in Aurora, by serving meals for about 200 men, women and children.

Some of the older Sunday School children will also be packing meals which go to many countries at Feed My Starving Children.

On Saturday, Dec. 19, the church will have the Christmas Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help support some of Trinity’s giving missions. On Sunday everyone is invited to an Advent Breakfast sponsored by the Men’s Group.

Trinity Church United Methodist is in the north end of Yorkville at the corner of Route 47 and Cannonball Trail.

Trinity Church planning Christmas Eve services

Yorkville Trinity Church will have two Christmas Eve services. Everyone is invited to the celebrations.

A Family Service is planned for 5 p.m. and will feature “A Living Nativity.” All interested

Members of Grace Ministries at Trinity Church United Methodist in Yorkville made blankets for the children at Mutual Ground.

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children may participate. The message will be a “A Living Story.” There will be special Christmas music with performances by the Children’s Choir and the Children’s Chimes. Child care will be provided.

A Candlelight service will be held at 11 p.m. with a message of “A World Forever.” Christmas carols will be sung and the adult choir will perform.

The end of the service will feature a candle lighting.

United Church sets Dec. 24 schedule

The United Church of Sandwich will welcome the Christ Child with two services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. At 5 p.m. there will be carol singing and scripture readings.

At 10 p.m. there will be carol singing and Holy Communion.

Both services will end with candle lighting as we give glory to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

Christmas Eve services at Salem Church

Salem Lutheran Church of Sandwich will offer one Candlelight Service of Holy Communion at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The worship service will include traditional carols and readings as well as music of the season offered by Salem’s Alleluia Choir, Traditional Choir, and Praise Team.

At the time of the children’s message the Handchime Ensemble will present “Twinkle and the Bethlehem Star” – a musical telling of the story of the birth of Jesus through the eyes of a child, not a human child, but that of a young star. Salem’s organists/pianists are Gloria Gilbertson and Connie Hanson.

The Rev. Wayne Derber is the pastor. The church is at 1022 N. Main Street (across from Valley West Hospital) in Sandwich. All are welcome.

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The Community Christmas Choral Service was held on Sunday, Dec. 6, at First Lutheran Church in Plano. Choirs from six community churches sang and the First Lutheran Bell Choir played. Pictured (from left) are the Rev. Andy Davy, MIC from St. Mary’s Church; Pastor Michael King from Worldwide Deliverance Ministries; Pastor Stan Motley from Plano Christian Church; Pastor Bruce Booher from First Lutheran Church; Pastor Kent Svendsen from United Methodist Church of Plano; and Pastor Terry Jensen from First Baptist Church.

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Families enjoyed a hearty breakfast and had an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual Santa Breakfast held at St. Patrick Parish. Hundreds of toys were donated by area residents for the Knights of Columbus toy drive.

The St. Patrick Parish family invites everyone to attend a holiday mass.

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Hundreds of area residents turned out for the annual Santa Breakfast held at St. Patrick Parish on Dec. 6. Participants brought donations of toys for needy area children and then sat with Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo op. The breakfast, which featured hot cakes and sausage, was sponsored by the God’s Divine Mercy Council of the Knights of Columbus.

Each year, the Knights provide toys to scores of area families through this and other projects, like the Giving Tree, which is supported by the St. Patrick Parish family.

Gifts from the toy drive will supplement the giving tree program and will be distributed along with more than 100 food baskets a week before Christmas.

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14 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, December 17, 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 Sunday, 5 p.m.

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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 St., 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 and Wednesday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Service; HC HC Kids 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 Route 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 630-5543865 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: Fall & Winter Schedule: Nursery Available All Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday Evenings & Teen Ministry and Community Groups see website calendar Crosspointe 8 W. Rickard Drive, Oswego Pastor J. Andrew Post 630-554-3875 www.crosspointeoswego.org Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School-all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. TeamKid 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Thursday 6 p.m. Revolution (grades 7-12) 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. Terry Jensen New Hope Baptist Church 4101 Needham Road, Plano 630-552-1400 Pastor Dennis Cocks Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Nursery is provided – all services.

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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 a.m. Sunday School all ages 11 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Worship 8 p.m. TV Ministry on Channel 10 Cable ACTV Wednesday 7 p.m. King Kids; eve. Worship 9 p.m. TV Ministry-chnl17 Cable Deaf interpreter for all services New Life Community Church-Montgomery 11445 S. Lincoln Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538 630-897-6810 www.newlifecommunity.church Sunday worship service 10 a.m.

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 The Federated Church American Baptist Presbyterian U.S.A. Pastor Dan DeWitt 403 N. Main Street, Sandwich 815-786-8595 office@sandwichfederated church.org, www.sandwich federatedchurch.org Office hours 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday Sunday Worship: June through August - 9 a.m.

September through May - 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN Community Christian Church 129 Commercial Drive, Yorkville Pastor Aaron Koehler 630-388-5000 www.communitychristian.org Sunday 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship service Grace Community Christian Church 2770 Montgomery Road, 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 St., Oswego 3 blocks south of Post Office 630-554-2292 • Fax 630-5541988 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 U.S. 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 Road, 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 Drive, Oswego www.biglifecc.org “It’s for you.”

Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Neighborhood Church of The Brethren 155 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery 630-897-3347 ncotb@sbcglobal.net Rev. Purvi Satvedi, 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 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 St., Plano Pastor John Todd 630-877-3604 Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Oswego) 100 Hankes Road, Sugar Grove Bishop Paul Goodine 630-466-0958 Missionary - 630-270-6664 Sunday 11:30 a.m. Sacrament Meeting 12:50 p.m. 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 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 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 9 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Sunday, Dec. 20 8:45 a.m. Youth Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sunday School; 11 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Worship and Serving Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Youth Group Monday, Dec. 21 6:30 p.m. PADS Tuesday, Dec. 22 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Life Link Screening 11:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 23 5:15 p.m. Pageant Practice 5 to 7 p.m. Choirs Thursday, Dec. 24 Church and office closed 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Children’s Pageant “A Gift For Christmas” 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Christian Science Society 117 E. Second St., Sandwich www.chicagospirituality.com Sunday, 10:30 Service EPISCOPAL St. David’s Episcopal Church 701 N. Randall Road, 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 Road, Yorkville between Route 126 and Caton Farm Road 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 Drive (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 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 Street, P.O. Box 245 Somonauk, IL 60552 815-498-3667 Pastor William C. Weidenbach Jr. www.elcastjohns.com Wednesday, 6 p.m. Worship Saturday, 5 p.m. Worship Sunday, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Worship 9 a.m. Learning for all ages Thursday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Our Sharing Pantry Cross Lutheran - LCMS Church and School Route 47, 3 miles south of Yorkville Church office 630-553-7335 Pastor Erik Gauss

Susan Lopez, school principal www.hiscross.org Thursday, Dec. 17 2 p.m. Grades 1-8 Christmas Service (Large Gymnasium), 7 p.m. Grades 1-8 Christmas Service (Large Gymnasium) Friday, Dec. 18 8:30 a.m. Writing in the Margins: Bible Journaling 12:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study: Romans Saturday, Dec. 19 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 8 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Cantata Rehearsal 5 p.m. Worship Service (Cantata; No Communion) Sunday, Dec. 20 7:45 a.m. Worship Service (Cantata; No Communion) 9:15 a.m. Worship Service (Cantata; No Communion) 9:15 a.m. Caring and Sharing Small Group 9:15 a.m. Special Needs Care Taking 10:30 a.m. Life Advocacy Team Wednesday, Dec. 23 6:30 p.m. HS 24/7 Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Kids4Christ 6:30 p.m. Club 56 Thursday, Dec. 24 3 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service (Large Gymnasium) 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service (Large Gymnasium) 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service (Sanctuary) Friday, Dec. 25 10 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service (Communion and Sanctuary Choir in Sanctuary) Grace Lutheran Church 10025 N. Route 47, Morris (3 miles north of Morris on Route 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 11935 Lisbon Road, Newark, IL Pastor James Molstre Intern - Jon Langness Sunday - Worship 9 a.m.

2nd Friday of each month - Food Pantry 5-7 p.m.

4th Monday of each month - Food Pantry 3-5 p.m.

Dec. 20 – Worship at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 10:15 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 12760 Lee Rd (west of Hinckley) 815-286-3885 office@immanuel-hinckley.org Pastor Chris Navurskis 262-825-7501 Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9:00am Worship Service 10:15 am Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA) 10104 Immanuel Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 Pastor Michael Neel 630-553-5368 www.ImmanuelYorkville.org Sunday Service 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service Thursday, Dec. 17 6:30 p.m. Servant Hearts Saturday, Dec. 19 9 a.m. Christmas Pagent Practice Christmas Services Thursday, Dec. 24 4:30 Candelight Service 6:30 Children’s Program Friday, Dec. 25 9 a.m. Christmas Service

630-896-1311 stolafchurch@sbcglobal.net Pre-School 630-896-3004 Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Fox River Lutheran Church 2785 E. U.S. Route 52, Sheridan Pastor Kevin Garner 815-695-9926 Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages St. Luke’s Lutheran Church & School - LCMS 63 Fernwood Road, 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 Drive, Aurora 630-897-6891 www.stmarksaurora.net Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School (pre-K-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 followersofchrist3@yahoo.com www.followersofchristelca.com Child care provided Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Christian Ed - 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 St., Newark Pastor: Luke Emerson Church: 815-695-5251 newarklutheran@hotmail.com www.newarklcaflc.org Service Sunday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

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

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: 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services 9:45-10:30 a.m. Christian Education

St. Olaf Lutheran Church 1233 Douglas Road, Montgomery

First Lutheran Church 200 North Center Street

Plano, IL 60545-1504 630-552-8263 Pastor: Bruce Booher September-May Worship Service schedule: Sunday 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Holy Communion every Sunday Sunday School and Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

A nursery is provided.

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 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Christian Education hour 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2465 W. Sandwich Road Corner of Pratt & W. Sandwich Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 Office 815-786-6406 Rev. David J. Kaul, Pastor www.our-saviors.com Saturday, 5:30 p.m. 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 Road, 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 815-695-5378 church Pastor Kirk C. Scott Handicapped Accessible MillingtonUMConthefox.org Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.

Sugar Grove United Methodist 176 Main St., Sugar Grove Pastor CheonEui Oh Office hours: 7 a.m.-Noon M, W, F 630-466-4501, www.sgumc.net, sugargroveumc@sbcglobal.net Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship at Main St. location. Sunday school from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for all ages Plattville United Methodist Located at Church Road & Plattville Road 13025 Church Road, Yorkville Pastor Terry McLaughlin 815-475-4128 Dec. 13 9 a.m. Sunday School Classes 10 a.m. Worship Service Children’s Christmas Program Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church 2200 Ridge Avenue Rt. 34 & Ridge Ave, Aurora Rev. Sam Park, Pastor 630-851-8010 www.BethanyFoxValleyUMC.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nursery Available Handicapped Accessible Sunday, 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Millbrook United Methodist 8360 Fox River Dr., P. O. Box 50 Millbrook, IL 60536 Pastor Kent Svendsen 630-553-7568 Nursery available Handicapped accessible

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Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel • Thursday, December 17, 2015 • • Continued from page 14 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 a.m. - 3 p.m.

United Methodist Church of Plano 219 North Hale St. Plano, IL 60545 630-552-3700 Pastor Kent Svendsen website: www.umcplano.org godrilla@accessus.netoffice@ umcplano.org Handicapped Accessible Wednesday, Dec. 16 9 a.m. Banner Making 7 p.m. Choir Practice Sunday, Dec. 20 (4th Sunday of Advent) 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Advent Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Trustees Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. Templo Sion Tuesday, Dec. 22 6:30 p.m. Templo Sion 8 p.m. UMM Bible Study 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 Sunday 8 a.m. 1st monthly Sunday Breakfast 9 a.m. Early Worship Service 9:10 a.m. following children message Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Late Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth and Adult Classes Nursery available for both services Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Chime Choir 6 p.m. Children’s choir 6:30 p.m. Adult choir Friday 6:30 a.m. Java 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 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 Suydam United Methodist Church Suydam Road and Route 23 Pastor Daegyu Yim (Dave) August: Joint Service with LUMC at Leland UMC - 9 a.m.

Communion served 1st Sunday of each month.

PRESBYTERIAN Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church (the country church) Pulpit Supply Rev. Betty Weidert Grove & Wheeler Roads 1 mile south of Route 126 Yorkville, IL 60560 630-554-3507 www.ausablegrovepresbyterian. com Sunday Worship Service 10:30 (Nursery) Youth Sunday School 10:30 (all Ages) Coffee Fellowship 11:30 to 12:30 Communion First Sunday of the Month Young Adults Group (age 18-35) called Friends in Service to Him (F.I.S.H.) Call for dates & place, 630-5537085 Oswego Presbyterian Church 1976 Route 25, Oswego, IL 60543 Ph: 630-554-8194, Fax: 630-554-0537 Conley A. Zomermaand, Interim Pastor Kimberly Hulen, Associate Pastor Thursday, Dec. 17 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 11:45 a.m. ROMEOs IHOP in Oswego 7 p.m. Session Meeting Saturday, Dec. 19 5:30-8 p.m. Live Nativity Sunday, Dec. 20 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship 3 p.m. Angel Tree Party 5:30 p.m. C.A.S.T. 5:30-8 p.m. Live Nativity 7 p.m. Senior High Youth Group Tuesday, Dec. 22 10 a.m. Koinonia 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting

7 p.m. Outrageous Puppeterian Crew 7 p.m. Adult Hand Bell Choir 7 p.m. Stephen’s Ministry Wednesday, Dec. 23 4:30 p.m. Newest Angels Choir 5 p.m. Cherubs & CIDS Choirs 6:25 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:25 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, Dec. 24 4 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Worship 11 p.m. Worship Wheatland Presbyterian Church 11839 S. Heggs Road, 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 Children’s Sunday School Genesis Community Church 1300 South Broadway Montgomery Pastor Jeffrey Barrett 630-896-7773 • Fax 630-8593355 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 ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Mary Roman Catholic Church 901 N. Center Ave., Plano 630-552-3448 • Fax 630-5523450 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 Street, Yorkville Phone: 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 Metcalfe St. Patrick Masses Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 5

p.m.

Daily Masses: Monday – Friday at 8 a.m.

Holy Days: Vigil Mass at 7 p.m.

Holy Days: Masses 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Confession Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday: 4:15 p.m.

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

Religious Education: 630-553-6671 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

Confession/Adoration: 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Spanish Monday Communion Service: 8:15 a.m.

Tuesday Mass: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mass: 8:15 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego 630-554-3331 • Fax 630-5540530 Pastor: Rev. John J. Ouper 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.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich Rev. Gerard Christianson, Parochial Administrator Office: 815-786-9266 Mass Times: Monday, 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Eve, 5 p.m.

Sunday Morning, 8 and 10 a.m.

Spanish Mass, noon OTHER SERVICES Sandwich Church of the Nazarene 205 West College St.,Sandwich Pastor Mark Abbott Church 815-786-8230 Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School all ages 10:40 a.m.

Worship Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Prayer Service Plano Fellowship Meeting at P.H. Miller School N. Lew St., Plano

Smile! It Will Spread T Make You and Others Happy!

Good News

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

Proverbs 15:30

here is something in us that seems to crave bad news. Why do we listen with such keen interest to the news story of the latest horrific crime or natural disaster? We just can’t seem to resist telling everyone about our cares and woes, and even when we know the car crash is going to be ugly, we have to look. Rather than spreading the news about how bad it was, maybe we should focus on the experiment good works There is a very interesting psychology of those theeither rescue.

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Those who are in holding the smile there is also a lot of good news.

Many parts usually rate the joke as being funnier, presumably of the world are actually safer and less because they are already halfway laughing to start violent than in previous ages and people with. The moral of the experiment, if experiments are living longer than ever, but since we can be said to have a moral, is that our bodies live in a world of instant access to all of the often take the lead it’s in making us understand feel happy or sad, world’s news easy to why or people calm or think anxious.

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Have an attitude we should spread that good news, and and a countenance that to is worth catching. encourage others do likewise.

– Christopher Simon - Christopher Simon “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”

—Psalm 96:3 NIV

New families welcome Sunday, 10 a.m. Praise & Worship Family friendly Bible teachings Home Meetings during the week Call 552-8868, 552-3091, 5523373 or 553-5087.

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 155 Kirkland Circle, Oswego Pastor Al Arellano www.sentbyravensvcf.com 630-896-1322 Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship The United Church of Sandwich 512 Lions Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-9243 email address: ucssandwich@ frontier.com website: unitedchurchsandwich. org Thursday, Dec. 17, 1:30 p.m. Grief Support Group Sunday, Dec. 20 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion Tuesday, Dec. 22 No fourth Tuesday Community Feast Wednesday, Dec. 23 5 p.m. packing cookie baskets Thursday, Dec. 24 5 p.m. Candlelight worship service 10 p.m. Candlelight worship service

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Oswego Family Church 5498 Route 34, Oswego www.oswegofamilychurch.com Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship Service Cornerstone Church 17347 Pratt Road, Sandwich 815-786-6300 Pastor Paul Banister www.cornerstoneofsandwich. com Sunday 10 a.m. Worship for all ages Nursery: up to age 1 Toddler: 2 & 3 years of age Children’s Church: 4 to grade 3 Kids Zone: 4-6 grade Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer driven worship J.A.M. Time (Jesus and Me) 6:30-8:30 p.m. (K-6th grade) every other Friday Student Ministries (Jr. High & HS) Events to be announced L.I.F.E. Groups held in Sandwich, Somonauk, Hinckley Times and locations can be found in the church bulletin, website or call the church Food Pantry 12:30 p.m.

Serving residents of Plano, Sandwich, Sheridan, Somonauk 1st and 3rd of each month Plano Church Of Christ 406 N. Lew St., Plano Bryan Bickford 815-786-7693 Sunday, 10 a.m. Bible Study 10:50 a.m., 4 p.m. Worship Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study

Community of Christ 304-320 S. Center, Plano 60545 Co-Pastors Miranda Campbell and Jim Wynkoop 630-552-8990 Sunday, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School/ Rogers Hall 10:30 a.m. Worship Service at Stone Church - Easter through December and Rogers Hall January to Easter.

Stone Church Tours: Call Donna at 815-695-5937 River’s Edge Fellowship Meeting at Oswego. Civic Ctr. 5 Ashlawn Ave, Boulder Hill Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service For information, call F. Johnson, 630-546-9859 Worldwide Deliverance Ministries, Inc. meeting at Lakewood Springs North Clubhouse, Plano Pastor Michael King Sunday 9-10 a.m. Sunday School 10:30-Noon Worship Service Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Bible Study

Vineyard Aurora Church Contemporary Church 505 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora Pastor Robby Dawkins 630-896-5196 www.vineyardfoxvalley.org www.sentbyravensvcf.com Sunday, 9 & 10:45 a.m. Services West Lisbon Church 14381 Joliet Road, Newark 815-736-6331 www.westlisbon.com office@westlisbon.com Pastor Rex J. Howe Sunday Sunday School (for all ages, nursery provided) 9 -10am Worship Service 10:30-12pm Wednesday Night Programs AWANA (ages 3 yrs old through 5th grade) 6pm-7:30pm Jr High Youth Group (6th through 8th grade) 6pm-7:30pm High School Youth Group 7:15pm9pm

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COUNTYWIDE 15 Plano Bible Church 1111 W South St., Plano Pastor: Ed Schoenberger Church office phone: 630-5528877 www.planobiblechurch.org Sunday 9 a.m. Christian Education Hour classes for all ages 10:15 Morning Worship Nursery available Wednesday - Youth Night 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. AWANA ages 3 - 6th grades 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FYSH Youth Group for 7th thru 12th grades Jacob’s Well 222 Mitchell Drive, Plano Services at NCG Cinema 1505 N. Bridge St., Yorkville www.welcometothewell.com 630-695-1444 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Adult: Contemporary Worship & relevant Bible teaching Children: SPLASH! Jr: Age 3-5 SPLASH! Kindergarten through 4th grade SPLASH! BABY: Staffed Nursery Throughout the week: VAPOR: Teens, high school and post high school meet evenings weekly.

LIFEGroup: Casual adult gatherings throughout the week.

Emmanuel Church 701 Lions Road, Sandwich Pastor Joe MacDonald 815-786-2400 www.emmanuelchurchsandwich. com Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Worship Message of the Cross Church 101 S. Ottawa Road, Newark 630-768-3550 MOTCC@gmail.com Brian L. Haney Sunday, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Worship Tuesday, 11 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Wednesday, 7 p.m. Worship Service The Original Temple of God Church 626 N. Root St., Aurora, IL 60505 630-892-3757 • Fax: 630-8969608 Bishop Jettie Taylor, Pastor Friday, 10 a.m. Prayer-Bible Study Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible Study SPIRIT-FILLED

Southwest Community Church at Jones Elementary School 800 Barberry Way, Joliet 815-725-3782 www.southwestonline.org Sunday, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.

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American Legion Riders help sort food

Awarding scholars at Pearl Harbor memorial event

Photos provided by Al Benson

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The American Legion Riders Post 181 from Sandwich participated in Plano’s Rockin’ Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 5. Eight members – Cliff Oleson, Cherie and Bob Mauer, Ralph Torres, Dodie Whitmer, Linda Oleson, Sandy and Bob Lawrence – helped sort food and deliver boxes of food to Countryside Senior Housing and Deer Run Apartments in Plano. The American Legion Riders focus their activities in support of the American Legion Post, veterans events, and helping others. For information about the American Legion Riders Post 181 from Sandwich, call Linda at 630-552-3828.

Local high school and college students were named 29th annual Ted Brattin Civic Youth Award winners at the 46th annual Pearl Harbor Day memorial luncheon in Aurora on Monday, Dec. 7.

From left are Col. Richard Todas, luncheon emcee and Aurora Navy League Council president; Lauryn Streid, Rosary H.S., Aurora; Lane Allen, award announcer and Aurora Rotary Club president; Quinn Turcich, Marmion Academy; Meliton Chaidez, West Aurora; Nathan Hartley, Naperville North; Loryn Cole, Aurora Central Catholic; Xiomara Cardona, Illinois Math and Science Academy; Courtney Kramer, Neuqua Valley; Pai Shah, Waubonsie Valley; Christian Urrea, Waubonsee Community College; Matthew Schumacher, Yorkville; and Abigail Chiesa, Aurora Rotary Club, award presenter. Aurora Rotary Club and Aurora Navy League cosponsored the luncheon.

Saluting Pearl Harbor survivor Elgin resident Everitt Schlegel (center) was the lone Pearl Harbor attack survivor honored at the memorial luncheon in Aurora. Also pictured are veterans Herschel Luckinbill (left) of Oswego and Dick Miller (right) of Aurora.

CLUB BRIEF Oswegoland Optimist Club has essay contest for local students The Optimist Club of Oswegoland is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2016.

The guidelines require that contestants be under the age of 18 as of Oct. 1, 2015, and have not yet graduated high school or the equivalent.

This contest is open to all area students.

You do not have to live in Oswego.

Winners will win a cash prize and a medallion. The first place winner will advance to

the District contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship.

The Essay Contest is sponsored by the Oswegoland Optimist Club to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective.

All entries must be sent to Tracey Contino, at Oswego High School, no later than Jan. 29. For a contestant application and complete set of rules, visit oswegooptimist.com.

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AURORA

$126,000, 1954 Wisteria Dr, Aurora 60503-7318, 03-01-280009-0000, David Campbell to William Moran, Sept. 17 $237,500, 1995 Wilson Creek Cir, Aurora 60503-3613, 03-01478-004-0000, Jhd Expert Home Designs Inc to Edvinas Majus & Ugne Majiene, Oct. 22 $255,000, 2028 Dunhill Ln, Aurora 60503-8541, 03-01-160032-0000, Charles W Baier to Zain A Mazhary & Rabia M Mazhary, Oct. 30 $189,000, 2476 Wilson Creek Cir, Aurora 60503-3602, 03-01476-002-0000, Fannie Mae to Terry Coleman, Oct. 2

BRISTOL

$185,000, 43 West St, Bristol 60512-9764, 02-16-228-0120000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Jude R Vickery & Carrie E Vickery, Oct. 9

JOLIET

$250,500, 2014 Sienna Dr, Joliet 60431-8588, 06-35-161-0120000, Ryan R Klavohn to Edgar X Martinez & Yolanda Mena, Oct. 19 $250,000, 2028 Providence Way, Joliet 60431-7746, 0635-162-010-0000, Matthew J Henson to Eduardo Vargas & Luisa Vargas, May 29

MONTGOMERY

$215,000, 3180 Manchester Dr, Montgomery 60538-3377, 02-03493-003-0000, Michael D Costa to Daniel Manno & Lawrence Sutterlin, Oct. 19 $181,000, 2838 Margaret Dr, Montgomery 60538-5123, 02-02178-009-0000, Joshua Baum to Jason Wesley Slater & Brittany Nicole Slater, Oct. 14 $128,000, 2604 Jenna Cir, Montgomery 60538-4003, 0202-230-003-0000, Mark Steinke to Xiomara D Chapa, Oct. 9 $135,000, 26 Saugatuck Rd, Montgomery 60538-2432, 0304-380-005-0000, Jacquelynn J Uhl to Larry D Neal Jr & Janice Neal, Oct. 15 $215,000, 2434 Claridge Ln, Montgomery 60538-5052, 0202-486-026-0000, Kevin T Harris to Matthew E Krueger & Mary E Krueger, Nov. 5 $285,000, 2349 Mayfield Dr, Montgomery 60538-6011, 02-01251-002-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Damien Clark & Brittney Clark, Oct. 23 $249,500, 2314 Patron Ln, Montgomery 60538-3431, 0203-281-001-0000, David V Zehr to Thomas Koehn & Michelle A Koehn, Oct. 30 $210,000, 3206 Spokane Way, Montgomery 60538-3455, 02-

Oswego 60543-9511, 06-06226-007-0000, Mark A Pantke to Kevin M Dotson & Jennifer L Dotson, Nov. 6 $63,000, 175 S Madison St, Oswego 60543-7202, 03-17354-005-0000, Bank Of New York Mellon Truste to Mike Russ, Oct. 26 $150,000, 157 Waterbury Cir, Oswego 60543-7921, 03-02457-096-0000, Eric Carson to Francisco Gonzales & Margarita B Gonzales, Sept. 17 $54,000, 2100 Light Rd 207, Oswego 60543-9378, 03-07279-072-0000, Marie S Finley to Jeffrey D Stewart & Andrea C Stewart, Oct. 30 $183,000, 29 Charles St, Oswego 60543-9571, 02-14-428006-0000, Jennifer J Sacenti to

Bryan A Salls, Nov. 5 $149,000, 511 Oxford Ct 511, Oswego 60543-8433, 03-03-154020-0000, Michael J Montes to Katie R Hruby, Oct. 26 $139,000, 253 Grays Dr, Oswego 60543-7343, 03-09-455-0120000, William W Cuthbertson to Ricardo Lopez & Gladys Lopez, Oct. 16 $285,000, 257 Bluegrass Pkwy, Oswego 60543-7709, 03-10-457012-0000, Timothy A Curran to Anthony Montagano & Kristin Montagano, Oct. 20 $285,000, 325 Northampton Dr, Oswego 60543-8862, 03-08476-004-0000, David R Reetz to Chad M Mcleland & Heather C Mcleland, Oct. 24 $237,000, 316 Kensington Dr, Oswego 60543-8371, 03-03-325-

014-0000, Nancy A Erickson to Yogesh Patel & Tejal Patel, Nov. 2 $280,000, 299 Bluegrass Pkwy, Oswego 60543-7764, 03-10-478008-0000, Stephen W Johnson to Daniel J Sproul & Andrea M Sproul, Sept. 1

PLAINFIELD

$393,000, 12806 Grande Pines Blvd, Plainfield 60585-2882, 03-36-226-012-0000, Wilshire Development Corp to Jamon Hall & Melonee Hall, Oct. 15 $240,000, 2500 Red Oak Ct, Plainfield 60586-2214, 06-25370-001-0000, Timothy J Torkelson to Andrew Wayne Puckett & Karen Puckett, Sept. 25 $232,000, 12916 White Pine

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NEWARK

$315,000, 15933 White Willow Rd, Newark 60541-9779, 07-28300-008-0000, Amidio Simione to Brian M Soland & Melissa M Soland, Nov. 6 $185,000, 11909 W Helmar Rd, Newark 60541-9539, 04-35-400005-0000, Kathryn A Weiss to Jacob Mathre & Kristen Mathre, Oct. 22

OSWEGO

$370,000, 376 Andover Dr, Oswego 60543-4011, 03-29-206015-0000, T J Baumgartner Custom Homes to Dennis A Rabideau & Judith M Rabideau, Oct. 26 $215,000, 389 Grape Vine Trl, Oswego 60543-6008, 02-12-103007-0000, Tamela Seperack to Stephanie R Cameron & Joseph P Zambrano, Oct. 5 $220,000, 400 Lake Ct, Oswego 60543-9825, 03-18-231-0140000, Shirley M Brier to Carol A Kopacz, Oct. 20 $267,000, 401 Cotoneaster Ct, Oswego 60543-2900, 03-21-376024-0000, Anthony S Warren to Erica Usyak & Grace Strauss, Aug. 12 $130,000, 441 Prairieview Dr, Oswego 60543-8761, 03-20-176078-0000, Anna B Demichele to Victor M Samperio & Amanda N Ferrer, Oct. 14 $270,000, 321 Hemlock Ln, Oswego 60543-3501, 03-21-376007-0000, Patrick Kerrigan to Kevin M Brady & Nicole L Brady, Nov. 2 $53,000, 2500 Light Rd 207, Oswego 60543-9272, 03-08-153045-0000, Classic Investments LLC to Lindsey I Fotre, Oct. 28

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03-475-003-0000, Lucas Hanson to Rene Monsivais & Elizabeth M Monsivais, Oct. 29 $142,000, 2236 Margaret Dr, Montgomery 60538-5014, 02-02205-028-0000, Steven D Peck to India Dobbs, Oct. 16 $130,000, 2197 Rebecca Cir, Montgomery 60538-5008, 02-02-202-070-0000, Tammy Dazzo to James Wayne, Oct. 15 $117,000, 1820 Grandview Pl, Montgomery 60538-3037, 03-04-227-049-0000, Penny L Wilson to Linda Metzger, Oct. 5 $149,500, 11 Barclay Ct, Montgomery 60538-2738, 03-08-280016-0000, Kopp Trust to Jess B Holcomb Jr & Alta J Holcomb, Oct. 12 $185,000, 2291 Rosemary Ct, Montgomery 60538-4019, 02-01152-020-0000, Virginia Partida to Sajid A Khan, Aug. 28 $245,000, 3279 Huntington Ln, Montgomery 60538-5135, 02-03481-003-0000, Kenneth J Marks to Luis A Partida, Oct. 30 $135,000, 5 Woodridge Rd, Montgomery 60538-2042, 03-04-303-006-0000, Barbara Taylor to Mario Vallejo Torres & Mayra Vallejo, Oct. 9

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Controlling animal pests inside and outdoors DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Richard Hentschel Check for failed caulk around plumbing pipe or electrical conduit on the outside of the home.

Weatherizing the home can be good for mouse control and energy conservation at the same time. Traps and baits can be effective in controlling the populations inside the home, yet as long as the weather remains moderate, others will take the place of any mice killed. If you find holes, pack them with steel wool.

Eliminating easy food sources inside the home is a critical part of what needs to be done. Pet and bird food should be in metal containers with tightly sealing lids. Do not leave pet food in dishes

overnight. Provide your pet with fresh food each day and clean the area after feeding. In the pantry and cupboards, vacuum or clean up the crumbs. Do all you can to make your home uninviting and hope for some good cold weather.

Outside, the ground is open and lawns are still green with no frost in the soil at all. Another set of animals – rabbits – also are enjoying the mild temperatures and they will feed on the diversity of plant material in the home landscape, lessening damage to any one plant. Rabbits will feed on grass, clover and other lawn weeds as long as the ground is open. Rabbits also will continue to feed on plants well outside of our landscape, further limiting damage around the home.

It would be wise to do a “walk about” in your yard and scout for early feeding

Create an indoor microclimate SHAW MEDIA Gardening trends seem to come and go, but the theme of miniature gardens continues to be popular in the garden world.

“You can walk into most garden centers today and they will have a section for fairy gardens and terrariums,” said Candice Miller, a University of Illinois horticulture educator. “Fairy gardens are cute, but terrariums have a great advantage as an indoor garden, in my opinion, because of the relative ease of care and minimal supplies needed.”

A terrarium is simply a clear glass or plastic container that is either tightly closed or open for growing and displaying small plants. The history of the terrarium known today dates back to Dr. Ward and his “Wardian” cases used to ship plants across the seas in the 1800s.

“The advantage of having a closed terrarium is that the amount of watering needed is very minimal, maybe every four to six months at most,” Miller said. “An open container will need more frequent watering as it will dry out faster. The only downside of a closed container is the increased humidity inside the container, which could lead to greater disease incidence.

“The great thing about terrariums is that you can use just about any container as long as it’s clear,” Miller added. “Everything from mason jars, fish bowls, light bulbs, Christmas ornaments, vases, and glass blocks can be used.”

Construction of terrariums begins by

adding about a half-inch layer of drainage material that can collect excess water to the bottom of the container. This can be rock, gravel, decorative stones, or activated charcoal in the case of closed terrariums.

Next the growing medium is added. This should be a soilless media that is sterile, well drained, and high in organic matter. A commercially available soilless mix works great for this. About one-fourth of the terrarium’s volume should be the growing medium and drainage material.

Last, take the chosen terrarium plants from their pots and remove extra growing medium to expose the roots. Trim off any leaves that are yellowed or damaged or that show any indication of disease or insects and plant in the growing medium.

“At the garden center, you will find plants specifically for miniature gardens that will have a slow growth rate. Try to choose plants of varying heights to add interest and texture to the design,” Miller advised. “Be sure to choose plants with similar light and water requirements. After planting, mist the plants to wash off growing medium that has stuck to leaves or sides of the container.

Allow the container to remain open until the foliage is thoroughly dried.

“Finish off the container with accessories to make your terrarium unique. Just about anything can be added to a container, as long as it’s clean and doesn’t introduce an insect or disease. Sea shells, rocks, ornaments, toys, trinkets, dried materials, and branches are all great things to add personality,” she added.

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There are several methods that can be utilized to prevent feeding damage to valuable landscape plants. If you are already

seeing feeding damage, it is bound to continue and get worse. Take advantage of the weather and address it now.

For rabbits, feeding damage can be prevented by using chicken wire or a more specific type of fencing designed to keep the younger rabbits from getting into your plantings.

This fencing has the wire at a much smaller spacing near the bottom where a baby rabbit could get through. This is not so important in the winter, but is

great for next spring when their offspring are feeding.

For more information on Living with Wildlife, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/ wildlife.

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Once you know what you are allergic to, you can now avoid that allergen. You can also receive treatment for the allergies through a desensitization process that will teach your body to stop reacting to the ragweed, grasses, trees, etc.

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In a normal year, this column in the middle of December would be talking about how to deal with wildlife in the yard that damage our valuable landscape plants by feeding. It’s a little different this year.

As we continue to enjoy the milder weather, so are the field mice. Starting late summer, Extension has gotten many calls, as would be expected, about mice in the home. These calls have not tapered off as they usually do this time of year. The soil has not frozen, allowing the mice to continue to roam and forage for food. Not until we get a lot colder will the mice entering the home lessen.

Often, mice will get in the home by way of the garage, if it is attached to the house, and other points of access would be any openings as small as 3/8 of inch in size.

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Make a grand granola gift Create edible presents for family and friends By the editors of Relish Magazine

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ooking for a quick gift from the kitchen? Homemade granola packaged in a half-pint milk bottle is just the ticket. The recipe is super easy to make, and it’s deliciously flavored with maple syrup and dried cranberries.

Rolled oats, sometimes called old-fashioned oats, are the traditional grain used in granola. Beyond that, the sky’s the limit. Use dried cranberries, cherries, apricots or raisins; toss in shredded coconut; sprinkle in seeds like sunflower and sesame; and stir in your favorite nut – almonds, walnuts, pecans or cashews. This granola is more flakey than clumpy. If you want more clusters, add a bit more maple syrup and don’t stir right after removing it from the oven.

Maple Granola with Cranberries and Almonds Measure the oil into a measuring cup and swirl it around to coat the inside of the cup.

Pour it into the saucepan and then measure the maple syrup into the cup – it will slide out like a charm.

4 cups old-fashioned oats (1 pound) 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/3 cup canola oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cooking spray 2/3 cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine oats and almonds in a large bowl.

Combine oil, maple syrup and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over oat mixture and mix to combine.

Spread evenly in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown.

Remove from oven, stir, then let cool in pan on a wire rack. Stir in cranberries. Makes 5 cups.

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Whether you open your house to family and friends or attend parties hosted by others this holiday season, these tips will help you keep tensions low and stomachs full.

Don’t show up empty-handed: Host gifts don’t need to break the bank. Do a little research about what your host would enjoy – maybe it’s a decorative candle, a cute ornament, their favorite peanut brittle or an assortment of cheeses alongside festive jams and spreads.

Save time and money with a holiday potluck:

When you are the host, instead of trying to do it all, look to your guests to help build the perfect holiday party menu. It’s customary for the host to supply the main dish and beverages.

To ensure your potluck doesn’t turn out to be all cookies and pie, create a sign-up sheet for appetizers, side dishes and desserts.

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PLANO

$110,000, 301 Gregory Ln, Plano 60545-2261, 01-24302-036-0000, Wilmington Savings Fund Society to Bethany R Mares, Sept. 29 $305,000, 12726 Schaefer Rd, Plano 60545-9737, 0125-300-005-0000, Beverly Marano-furlanetto to Sara Meadowcroft & Greg Slager, Nov. 13 $82,000, 2919 Courtney St, Plano 60545-2157, 01-26202-041-0000, Jerri L Ingram to Micah Wells, Nov. 10 $114,000, 2712 Hoffman St, Plano 60545-1982, 01-24-305-033-0000, Amanda Grudzien to Jessica E Fernandez, Oct. 27 $180,000, 3317 Alyssa St, Plano 60545-2182, 01-25108-009-0000, Pervez Hai to Joel P Castillo, Sept. 7 $111,000, 215 W Lee St, Plano 60545-1175, 01-22307-015-0000, John W Nelson to Daniel K Henderson & Tiffanie Henderson, Nov. 6

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$127,500, 1143 Dalton Ave, Yorkville 60560-1884, 02-28-329-034-0000, Adam Wallace to Kellie Fleck, Sept. 13 $370,000, 1101 Auburn Dr, Yorkville 60560-2368, 0233-232-003-0000, Jeffrey J Nydegger to Michael Polizzi & Erin Polizzi, Oct. 20 $263,500, 12345 Fox Rd, Yorkville 60560-9321, 0401-402-005-0000, Ronald R Reinert to James Gorman, Oct. 29 $175,000, 1069 Hampton Ln, Yorkville 60560-8004, 05-03-375-031-0000, Wells Fargo Bank to Susana Soledad Barranco Cruz & Carlos Arturo Tanus Meurehg, Oct. 7 $204,000, 106 W Somonauk St, Yorkville 60560-1161, 02-28-356-002-0000, Barbara Ann Mccoy to Joseph T Bergstrom & Lydia D King, Oct. 2 $231,000, 11 Hickory Ln, Yorkville 60560-4501, 0220-452-004-0000, Nancy H Danforth to David Gaddie & Christine Gaddie, Oct. 28 $72,500, 124 Bertram Dr Unit M, Yorkville 605606019, 02-04-390-050-0000, Henry R Wojewski to Thalia Johannsen, Oct. 9 $195,000, 1358 Walsh Dr, Yorkville 60560-9118, 0505-206-002-0000, Samantha Airdo to Daniel Breyne & Bethany R Breyne, Oct. 23 $54,000, 144 Bertram Dr O, Yorkville 60560-3221, 02-04-390-492-0000, Douglas A Pauley to Jeffrey Niedorowski, Sept. 25 $230,000, 1561 Orchid St, Yorkville 60560-3067, 0222-258-010-0000, Walter W Walas Ii to Grant Griffiths & Balinda Griffiths, Oct. 19 $305,000, 1976 Meadowlark Ln, Yorkville 605609061, 05-04-407-012-0000, Brian D Lockhart to Kristin Murphy, June 24 $278,500, 467 Sutton St, Yorkville 60560-7000, 05-09-255-022-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Scott M Wezalis & Kelly J Wezalis, Oct. 26 $207,500, 442 Windett Ridge Rd, Yorkville 605608938, 05-09-254-002-0000, Calatlantic Group Inc to Ty W Morgan & Jodi Morgan, Oct. 23 $142,000, 214 Pleasure Dr, Yorkville 60560-1149, 02-29-282-006-0000, Douglas P Pioletti to Chad Park & Amy E Park, Sept. 14 $198,000, 2324 Titus Dr, Yorkville 60560-5000, 0222-176-011-0000, Michael D Nelson to Joseph Hallman & Katherine Hallman, Oct. 30 $255,000, 2365 Sumac Dr, Yorkville 60560-4595, 02-20-231-013-0000, Adam J Wontorcik to Jason J Perkunas & Brenda M Perkunas, Nov. 9 $295,000, 36 Timberview Ln, Yorkville 60560-9577, 02-22-427-001-0000, Andrew Dynes to Brett S Spratley & Gina E Spratley, Aug. 31 $250,000, 3406 Ryan Dr, Yorkville 60560-4660, 0217-203-004-0000, Patrick M Stearns to Mark Pauley & Cynthia Pauley, Sept. 25 $105,000, 301 Heustis St, Yorkville 60560-1520, 02-33-157-007-0000, Dorothea Lecuyer Estate to Rosemary Therriault Liptrot, July 9 $205,000, 302 Garden Cir, Yorkville 60560-5808, 05-05-253-034-0000, Petersen Trust to Joan E Keller, Nov. 5 $147,000, 302 W Madison St, Yorkville 60560-1420, 02-32-289-007-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee to Joshua Dieter, Sept. 10 $267,000, 2132 Kingsmill St, Yorkville 60560-9283, 05-09-203-002-0000, Janice Lynn Gholson to Robert J Hunton & Robin K Hunton, Oct. 29

Photo provided by Al Benson

“Celestial Voices,” an annual holiday concert, was performed by the Fox Valley Festival Chorus Sunday, Dec. 6, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora. Mary Beth McCarthy, conductor and artistic director, directed. Vocalists were joined by two pianists and a five-piece brass section. McCarthy announced a 10-day chorus tour of Italy for 2017, including a performance at the Vatican.

Reminders for healthy holiday meals “Plan for food festivities by eating a salad or chopped vegetables before a party. It will curb your hunger and chances are you won’t dive into all the rich dishes if you come in with a bit of satiety.”

SHAW MEDIA Americans gain one to two pounds between the Thanksgiving feast and the New Year countdown. Some even add weight cumulatively every year. Simple, smart selections this holiday season can help avoid this annual obstacle and set up a positive start to 2016.

“The best strategy for the holidays is to aim for weight maintenance,” said Laura Barr, Nutrition and Wellness Educator with University of Illinois Extension. “Extra weight impacts wellness goals, and if you are already overweight, it negatively affects overall health. But, weight loss initiatives fail most at this time of year. If you need to shed pounds, save it for the New Year. Focus on maintenance, which is a success in itself.

“You can enjoy your traditional favorites, as well as stay fit and not have the added stress of a strict diet during this hectic season. Having a realistic plan will increase success and make the holidays more special.”

Barr recommends the following three tips for happy and healthier holiday celebrations:

1. Build in time for exercise most days.

“Research shows that 150 minutes per week will change your life,” said Barr.

“Make time for exercise this time of year, and you will be better prepared for any festivities or stress.”

The benefits of exercise are extensive, including achieving a healthy weight, and increasing immune function and longevity. Plus, it builds muscle and bone, and improves flexibility of soft tissue and joints.

Additionally, exercise improves sleep and mood, and may reduce incidence of alcohol abuse, smoking and poor nutrition.

2. Eat when you are hungry.

“Be mindful of what – and why – you are eating,” Barr said. “Plan for food festivities by eating a salad or chopped veg-

Laura Barr Nutrition and Wellness Educator with University of Illinois Extension

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Nutrition and Wellness Educator Laura Barr demonstrates how simple switches can make your favorite dishes a little healthier. For example, opting for yogurt in place of sour cream or mayonnaise. Barr recommends the technique as one of three main ways to help you maintain – not gain – weight this holiday season. etables before a party. It will curb your hunger and chances are you won’t dive into all the rich dishes if you come in with a bit of satiety.”

Choose healthy appetizers like low-fat, whole grain crackers and cheese, vegetables with yogurt-based dip and shrimp cocktail. Another key to success is to eat slowly to give the brain a chance to register “enough.”

“As we eat slowly and savor the flavors, we become satisfied,” Barr said.

“Enjoy small portions and the loving atmosphere of family and friends.”

3. Tweak recipes to contain less fat and sugar.

“If you are hosting or bringing a dish to pass, add a few simple vegetable and fruit options to the menu, instead of just rich and saucy choices,” Barr said. “For more traditional offerings, there are

small, simple changes that can make a big difference to the total calories and fat.

And, most people will not catch the differences.”

• Choose to roast or grill meats, seafood and potatoes.

• Cut sour cream bases with plain yogurt to add nutrition and remove empty fat calories.

• Read labels to compare products and use chicken stock, fat-free dairy products and light cream cheese to reduce fat and salt.

• Use dry, unsalted nuts for flavor and texture. They pack nutrient power and contain healthy fat in their natural state.

If you serve alcoholic beverages, offer wine, beer and light mixers, such as soda water, tonic or diet sodas. Remember, alcohol reduces inhibitions and can promote over-eating, Barr said.

“The holiday season means time with loved ones and taking care of ourselves in preparing for the upcoming year,” Barr said. “If you over-do it with food, push guilt away and start a new day. As you explore alternatives and adopt healthier habits, you will look and feel better over time.”

For more information on the University of Illinois Extension programs in your county, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/ dkk.

Christmas at Lyon Farm to be Dec. 20 SHAW MEDIA

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Christmas at Lyon Farm featuring model train displays and more will be held Dec. 20 at Lyon Farm on Route 71 in Yorkville. Admission is $3 for all ages.

The Kendall County Historical Society will host Christmas at Lyon Farm on Route 71 in Yorkville from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20.

This annual event includes a visit with Santa Claus, sugar cookie decorating, corn cob bird feeders, make and take children’s crafts, roasted chestnuts and a model train display.

Families are welcome to take a photo in the old-fash-

ioned sleigh. All activities will take place in the new museum building. Weather permitting, hayrides will be given. Hot chocolate, cider, coffee and cookies will be available.

Admission is $3 for all ages. KCHS is a not-forprofit organization and operates entirely on the time commitment and talents of volunteers. One hundred percent of admission is applied to the upkeep of the grounds and buildings.