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Slightly above average 37.4 percent of Yorkville students met or exceeded state average on state test

By KATHY FARREN news@kendallcountynow.com

Yorkville police serve up holiday cheer Photos by ERIC MILLER emiller@shawmedia.com

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orkville police officers played Santa Claus on Monday afternoon, giving out small, unwrapped gifts to children and greeting holiday shoppers at the Target store in the Kendall Marketplace shopping center on U.S. Route 34.

The officers, joined by representatives of the citizens Police Academy, also helped serve cookies and coffee.

ABOVE: Yorkville police officers greet shoppers from a table inside the city’s Target store.

RIGHT: Aiden Russell of Sheridan holds a football that a Yorkville police officer gave him as a gift.

Yorkville School District scores on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) tests were slightly above the state average.

Overall 37.4 percent of Yorkville students met or exceeded expectations on the PARCC tests, compared to 33 percent statewide.

Now that administrators have seen the results, they plan to use them to work on areas in which students showed weakness.

They just wish they had By the numbers gotten the results of last spring’s tests earlier in this See how Yorkville school year. numbers break down by “The timeliness is frusschool and compare with trating. We wanted to use state scores.

Page 2 them to inform instruction,” Kelley Gallt, director of teaching and learning for the district, said when she reviewed the results with Board of Education members last week.

She cautioned that the PARCC scores can’t be compared to previous standardized test scores, like the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) given before last year. Not only is the format very different, results are now shown at five levels rather than in four as was done before.

The PARCC tests in some cases asked students to show how they reached their answers. Some of the tests were also administered online, a first for this type of test.

ISAT results showed the percentage of students who exceeded standards, met standards, were below standards, or were in the area of “academic warning,” that is showed limited knowledge and skills in the subject.

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2X NEWS • Thursday, December 24, 2015 • Kendall County Record / KendallCountyNow.com

Yorkville streetlights coming soon

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mschury@kendallcountynow.com Downtown Yorkville will hopefully be getting a little bit brighter early next year.

Streetlights are scheduled to go up along Route 47 later this winter or early spring, according to Eric Dhuse, Yorkville Public Works director. The lights are planned to line the five lane highway between Route 126 and Somonauk Street.

Dhuse said the new streetlights should improve safety and visibility for both motorists and pedestrians. The infrastructure for the lights has been installed, including with the wires and conduit needed for securing the light poles.

Referring to the poles, Dhuse said, “They are going to look a lot like the traffic signals do downtown – the black with the sort of nice ornamental globe.”

The Illinois Department of Transportation has final approval of the streetlights and there is some lead time to construct them,

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BRIEF Suspicious pipe rendered harmless

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit rendered a suspicious section of PVC pipe harmless last Thursday near the Boulder Hill subdivision.

The pipe was found on the Fox River Trail along Ill. Route 25 near Boulder Hill Pass, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said.

Illinois Department of Transportation employees found the pipe at 11:14 a.m. while working along the highway. The sheriff’s office said the pipe had PVC caps on each end.

The pipe appeared to have washed up from the Fox River.

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A light pole box stands along Route 47 and Van Emmon Road in downtown Yorkville. The boxes were installed over the past year as part of the Route 47 widening project. City officials say they expect poles and lights to be installed by next spring. but Dhuse said the lights should be the last portion of the improvements to Route 47 after nearly three construction seasons of work.

“We decided to do it in-conjunction with [the] Route 47 [widening] so we didn’t have everything torn up again when they were done,” he said. “We wanted to wait so none of the lights would get damaged.

Everything is ready to go.

We’re just waiting for the lights. We actually added

the bridge, too. The bridge was not going to get new lights. They were going to have the old lights which are currently there.”

The Yorkville public works project is being overseen by Engineering Enterprises Inc., engineering consultants for the city, There are also smaller pedestrian lights planned that will be attached to the streetlights, Dhuse noted.

“It will light the trails and sidewalks for us,” he said.

The Kendall County Board has approved annual property tax levies for 2016 during a meeting this past week.

The board is seeking $20.88 million in 2015 real estate taxes payable in 2016.

That amount is about $440,000 more than the $20.44 million the county sought in tax dollars this year. The board unanimously approved each of the 13 separate levies for its fiscal year 2016 that began Dec.1.

Broken down, the levies approved are as follows: • General Fund: $10,677,390 • County Highway Fund: $1.5 million • County Bridge Fund: $550,000 • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund: $2.81 million • Social Security Fund: $1.5 million

• Health and Human Services Fund: $757,000 • Federal Aid Matching Fund: $5,000 • Liability Insurance Fund: $1.2 million • Community 708 Mental Health: $932,000 • Extension Education: $187,527 • Social services for senior citizens: $350,000 • Tuberculosis Fund: $15,000 • Veterans Assistance Commission: $403,789 This year, the county’s total property tax rate per $100 of equalized assessed valuation was 0.9911. That rate includes the county’s total levy and a separate levy for the county forest preserve district. Under that total rate, the owner of a home valued at $150,000 that did not claim any available exemptions paid $495.55 in property taxes to the county and the forest preserve district this year.

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PARCC test results show students who exceeded expectations, met expectations, approached expectations, partially met expectations and did not meet expectations.

Gallt noted that, while Illinois state report cards show the percentage of students who exceed or meet expectations in overall results, some others, like the state of Ohio, add the category of those who approach expectations in results.

At most grade levels in both language arts and math tests, a large percentage of Yorkville students fell into the approaching expectations level.

The district’s overall results, according to Michael Duback, assistant director of teaching and learning, showed: • 3.3 percent exceeding expectations • 34.1 percent meeting expectations • 34.4 percent approaching expectations • 20.9 percent partially meeting expectations • 7.3 percent not meeting expectations.

In English language arts, Yorkville’s results were: • 5.1 percent exceeding expectations • 41.7 percent meeting expectations • 32 percent approaching expectations • 14.6 percent partially meeting expectations • 6.7 percent not meeting expectations.

Language arts results at all grade levels in Yorkville were above state averages.

Math results for Yorkville students were:

PARCC test results

English Language Arts

Yorkville State Grade 3 41.2 35.3 Grade 4 54.1 39.5 Grade 5 39.9 38.3 Grade 6 49.8 35.4 Grade 7 49.7 39.9 Grade 8 48.5 40.4 High school 44.1 34.7

Math Yorkville State 35.3 34.5 25.1 27.9 19.1 26.9 30.5 27.2 26.3 27.5 29.6 32.1 29.0 18.7

Average score for all tests by school Autumn Creek Elementary Bristol Bay Elementary Bristol Grade Circle Center Grade Grande Reserve Yorkville Grade Yorkville Intermediate Yorkville Middle School Yorkville High School Yorkville District overall State overall • 1.5 percent exceeding expectations • 26.2 percent meeting expectations • 36.8 percent approaching expectations • 27.5 percent partially meeting expectations • 8 percent not meeting expectations.

Yorkville results in math were above state averages in third and sixth grade and at the high school level, but below the state average in fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth grades.

At the fifth grade level, just 19.5 percent of Yorkville students met or exceeded expectations on the PARCC math tests.

While other grade level re-

34.7 33.9 46.9 41.9 39.6 21.1 38.0 38.9 37.4 37.4 33.0

sults were similar to data compiled by a consultant working with the district, Gallt said fifth grade math did not show up as a concern in data from the consultant ECRA (Education Consulting Research Analytics).

Teachers will focus on math and the district Math Subject Area Committee will look at specific areas that need work.

Gallt said that when the district’s math curriculum at all levels was revised last, it did not include a focus on eight specific mathematical practices, including persistence and precision. They will be added to the curriculum.

The district will also

work to improve scores for special education students and students with limited English proficiency.

Dr. Hassan von Schlegell, Director of Student Services, is already reviewing all special education courses and Gallt said she has asked Renee Sartore, director of English Language Learning (ELL), to review all ELL programs in light of the PARCC and ECRA results.

She said that some ELL students struggled in math, adding that “Literacy is a factor in understanding math problems.”

Test results are provided to the district broken down by gender and race, as well as showing results for students who are in special education programs, have limited English proficiency, or who are low income (for example, eligible for free lunch programs).

Results for those subgroups can vary widely at any one grade level. For example, overall 49.7 percent of Yorkville seventh graders met or exceeded expectations in language arts.

However, the percentages for individual groups were: male 39.3, female 60.3, white 53.6, black 22.7, Hispanic 37.1, Asian 70.2, students of two or more races 40.7, students with limited English proficiency 0, students with disabilities with an IEP (individualized education plan) 24.4, students with disabilities but no IEP 52.1, students eligible for a free lunch 35.3, and economically disadvantaged students not eligible for free lunch 54.8.

All students, including special education students and English Language Learners, need more access to core classes, Gallt said,

and the district needs to provide opportunities beyond remedial courses for struggling students. The district receives some federal Title grant money for low income students and she said they need to determine where to best use that extra support.

Duback said it was interesting to see the disparity between genders in both language arts and math.

Overall in Yorkville 38.8 percent of males and 55.6 percent of female students met or exceeded expectations in language arts, while in math 28.2 percent of males and 26.8 percent of female students met or exceeded expectations.

“The curriculum is the same for all of them,” Duback said, adding that the district has already taken steps to increase female enrollment in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classes.

Gallt said it’s possible that, as the district adds blended courses with some classroom time and some online learning, the technology aspect may improve male students’ interest and results in language arts.

Board member Dr. Robert Brenart stated, “I truly believe that literacy is going to be the cornerstone” in all subject areas.

Individual student results were sent home to parents last week- sent with students in grades three to six and mailed to parents of middle school and high school students.

The results included explanations of the test and how to interpret the results.

Parents who want more information will be able to get it at forums that will be held at different schools and times in January.

Kendall County Record / KendallCountyNow.com • Thursday, December 24, 2015 •

KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS Warrant issued Megan K. Vicory, 34, of the 0-99 block of Marnel Road, Boulder Hill, was found to be wanted on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving on a suspended license from Aurora at about 6:45 p.m. Dec. 14 in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Auto theft A 15-year-old male was apprehended after he was suspected of going in and out of cars at about 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 6100 block of Dover Court in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. Upon arrival, deputies found that the juvenile had taken a vehicle without the owner’s permission and was driving away, the report said. The juvenile was detained and charged with theft of motor vehicle, burglary to motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and possession of drug equipment.

The juvenile was taken to the Kendall County jail for booking and processing, reports said.

Warrant arrest Nathaniel Aguirre, 27, of the 1700 block of Greene Court, Aurora, is facing several charges after a traffic stop at about 12:20 p.m. Dec. 16 at Route 71 and Sleepyhollow Road in Fox Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Aguirre was charged with driving on a suspended license, speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. In addition, Aguirre was found to be wanted on three warrants: two from Aurora on charges of failure to appear in a DUI case and one from LaSalle County for failure to appear on a charge of driving on a suspended license, reports said.

License violation Fares N. Assaf, 19, of the 26700 block of Lindengate Circle, Plainfield, was charged with driving on a suspended license at about 2 a.m. Dec. 19 at Route 30 and Wolf Road in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

DUI charge John M. Kopp, 32, of the 2900 block of Shetland Lane, Montgomery, was charged with DUI and speeding after a traffic stop at about 12:35 a.m. Dec. 19 at Veterans Parkway and Marketplace Drive in Bristol Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Kopp was driving 67 mph in

a 45 mph zone.

Warrant arrest Anthony F. Newborn Jr., 26, of the 1100 block of Heron Circle, Joliet, was found to be wanted on a warrant from Will County for failure to appear on charges of driving with no license and speeding after a traffic stop at about 9:10 p.m. Dec. 18 at Ridge Road and 135th Street in Na-Au-Say Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

License violation Tiffany M. Wright, 32, of Waterman, was charged with driving on a suspended license after a traffic stop at about 10:50 a.m. Dec. 18 at Waubonsee Drive and Route 34 in Little Rock Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

License violation Ramon Contreras, 47, of the 600 block of Hinman Street, Aurora, was charged with driving on a suspended license at about 10:20 a.m. Dec. 19 on Douglas Road near Route 30 in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Warrant arrest Keith L. Herron, 44, of the 0-99 block of West Street, Aurora, was found to be wanted on a warrant for failure to appear in court at about 9:25 p.m. Dec. 19 in the 2500 block of Light Road, Oswego, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Herron also gave a false name to deputies and was charged with obstructing identification.

Warrant arrest Erik W. Swenson, 48, of the 0-99 block of Royce Road, Oswego, was found to be wanted on a warrant in Kendall County on a charge of failure to appear for a driving on a suspended license case, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Burglary to vehicle A laptop computer and personal belongings were taken from a car between Sept. 10 and Dec. 19 in the 0-99 block of Royce Road, Oswego Township, the owner told Kendall County sheriff’s police. Police have the name of a suspect in the case, reports said.

Possession charge Tiffany M. Kern, 18, of the 2300 block of Winterthur Green, Yorkville, was

charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after a car in which she was a passenger was stopped for an equipment violation at about 2:55 a.m. Dec. 20 at Route 30 and Briarcliff Road in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

According to reports, Kern was found to be in possession of a glass pipe used for smoking cannabis. The driver of the car, a juvenile, was charged with having no driver’s license due to restrictions on her GDL, reports said.

Speeding charge Dylon L. Curtis, 18, of the 3700 block of Pope Court, Plano, was charged with speeding at about 11 p.m. Dec. 20 at Galena Road and Blackhawk Boulevard in Bristol Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Curtis was driving 97 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Registration violation Esau Camacho-Aguilar, 21, of the 2700 block of Rosehall Lane, Aurora, was charged with having no valid driver’s license and unlawful use of registration at about 9 p.m. Dec. 20 at Douglas Road and Townes Crossing in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Camacho-Aguilar had used registration from another vehicle on his car.

Vandalism Someone spray-painted a horizontal line across the passenger side of a vehicle between 7 and 11 a.m. Dec. 20 in the 1500 block of Light Road, Oswego Township, the owner told Kendall County sheriff’s police.

Possession, speeding charges Joseph M. Guttman, 21, of the 300 block of Vista Court, Minooka, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and speeding after a traffic stop at about 3:20 p.m. Dec. 20 at Eldamain and Faxon roads in Little Rock Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Guttman was driving 95 mph in a 45 mph zone. During the traffic stop, deputies found 12.5 grams of cannabis in the vehicle, reports said.

Identity theft Someone attempted to use an Oswego Township woman’s credit card number to make a purchase online between Dec. 12 and 19, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

YORKVILLE POLICE REPORTS Two-car crash Debra Washburn, of Jacksonville, Ark., was charged with disobeying a traffic control device at about 6 p.m.

Dec. 15 at Route 47 and Kennedy Road, Yorkville police said. According to reports, Washburn’s truck collided with a car driven by an Oswego man.

No injuries were reported.

Property damage Someone turned on an outside water faucet sometime before 11:15 a.m.

Dec. 19 at a house in the 300 block of West Somonauk Street, causing an estimated $2,500 damage to the

basement, the owner told Yorkville police.

Rollover crash Michael Iwanski, 27, of the 1300 block of Orchid Street, Yorkville, was injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash at about 4:50 a.m. Dec. 19 on Kennedy Road east of McHugh Road, Yorkville police said. According to reports, Iwanski was driving on Kennedy Road when he lost control on the curve, ran off the road, struck a utility pole and three threes, then rolled the vehicle several times. He was transported to Rush-Copley Hospital for treatment.

Iwanski was charged with improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and having no valid insurance, police said.

Insurance violation Calvin D. McGaughy, 33, of the 22000 block of Miller Drive, Plainfield, was charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle after a twocar collision at about 1:05 p.m. Dec. 18 at Routes 126 and 47, Yorkville police said. According to reports, McGaughy’s vehicle collided with a car driven by an Orland Park woman.

No injuries were reported.

Area police look into sex assault allegations

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com Yorkville police and Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and battery involving a teacher and high school students from downstate Herscher. Yorkville police confirmed Monday morning.

An incident report release by the Yorkville police indicates that the investigation involves “a visiting wrestling coach who traveled through town with his team and staff (Dec. 11-12).”

The report adds, “The investigation is regarding the coach providing alcohol to multiple minors and possible sexual misconduct.”

The alleged incident took place at a hotel in the 300 block of Countryside Parkway in Yorkville earlier this month while a wrestling team from Herscher High School was at a tournament in Plano,

Yorkville Police Chief Rich Hart said. It was reported to police Dec. 16.

No charges have been filed. The Herscher wrestling team was competing in the Reaper Classic tournament in Plano, which took place Dec. 11-12.

However, Deanna Carlson Webb, an attorney retained by the families of the alleged victims, said the incident involves six students and a teacher at the school who also works as a coach.

Webb said four of the six alleged victims are girls and the other two are boys. She said four of the alleged victims are juveniles.

Yorkville police and Weis’ office currently are interviewing the juveniles, Hart said. Hart added that a specialist trained to talk to juvenile victims of sexual assault is participating in the interviews.

No Kendall County students or adults are involved, according to Hart.

Plano resident faces animal cruelty charges SHAW MEDIA A Plano resident is facing charges of cruelty to animals in connection with the treatment of six pot-bellied pigs, Kendall County Court documents said.

According to reports, Kim Zentmyer, of the 15000 block of Miller Road, was charged Sept. 25 with 12 misdemeanor counts. No age was listed for Zentmyer. The counts charge cruel treatment to animals and violation of owner’s duties.

Those duties include providing sufficient food and water, adequate shelter and protection from weather and veterinary care when needed, reports said.

The Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed a petition to have the owner permanently forfeit the pigs. The state’s attorney’s filing claims that three of the pigs

were about six weeks old and underweight. They were kept in a cage outdoors with no sign of shelter, food or water, the documents said.

On Sept. 14, an official with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Welfare visited the property and the three baby pigs were seized. Two other pot-bellied pigs in the cages were deceased, the court records said.

One adult male pig was seized. He was kept outdoors with no sign of shelter, food and water. The adult pig’s cage was covered in urine and feces, the documents said.

Court documents said that the three baby pigs are in the custody of animal control and the adult pot-bellied pig is in the custody of the Hooved Animal Humane Society.

A hearing on the matter was scheduled for Dec. 23.

Hastert hospitalized since Nov. SHAW MEDIA Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Plano, has been hospitalized since suffering a stroke last month, the Associated Press reported last Thursday.

Hastert’s attorney, Tom Green, told the AP the former congressman has been treated for sepsis and had two back surgeries while in the hospital.

“We are very hopeful that Mr. Hastert will be released from the hospital in the early part of the new year,” Green told the AP, adding, “The family very much desires that during Mr. Hastert’s

continued hospitalization his privacy will be respected.”

Hastert, who represented the 14th Congressional District, was charged with lying to the FBI and paying someone $3.5 million to hide claims of past misconduct, which the AP and others reported included claims of sexual misconduct.

In late October, Hastert pled guilty to evading banking laws in a hush-money scheme. He agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors that recommends he serve no more than six months in prison.

The deal would allow Hastert to avert a trial in the case.

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Generations of family Christmas traditions Every few years, I like to rerun a Christmas column that first appeared in these pages almost three decades ago. In yet another Christmas season of social and economic turmoil, it’s time to dust it off once again as a reminder of how we used to live our lives:

Q: When you were a little girl, what did you get for Christmas?

A: Well, dear me, we didn’t get

much! When my grandpa was alive yet, we always had a Christmas tree.

That’s all I can tell you. Santa Claus used to come, but he never brought us much – a doll once in a while, maybe.

Q: Do you remember what your Christmas tree looked like?

A: Ya, it was real nice. I think we had candles on it. And we used to string popcorn.

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REFLECTIONS Roger Matile Q: Did you get any fruit or nuts or anything special?

A: Well, we’d set a cookie [baking]

I doubt anyone would deny the cel- sheet down – Mother and Father had ebration of Christmas has drastically the big ones – and there they’d put our nuts or whatever candy we got, changed over the years. and an orange probably, or an apple.

In recent years, Christmas We’d put the cookie sheets on the decorations have been coming out floor in a row. The oldest child got immediately after Halloween, and by the one next to Mother and Father Thanksgiving we’re bombarded with demands that we buy this or that gift. and so on down. There were eight children – each cookie sheet got a Unfortunately, I suspect some of little smaller, you see, so we knew my ancestors might be responsible for this holiday excess. Soon after the which one belonged to us.

Q: You didn’t hang up stockings?

Pilgrims arrived, they outlawed the A: No, just the cookie sheets. We’d celebration of Christmas. set them on the floor. We didn’t have It took a couple hundred years for as much furniture as we do now. the country to get back in the swing I remember our living room had of things again. Not until large numingrain carpeting and under that we bers of German Protestants immihad straw, if you can imagine that! grated to North America in the early And by spring when you’d house1700s did the celebration of Christclean, that straw was mas get a celebratory nothing but dust. shot in the arm.

During the past 100 Q: You said you got Along with a numoranges.... ber of traditions and years, Christmas A: Ya, one orange. foods, without which has undergone the We never got oranges our life would be bleak in the extreme greatest change in the through the year, but at Christmastime, (imagine, if you dare, celebration’s long history, there we had an existence without orange. sauerkraut and as commercialization Q: What about bratwurst), this Gerhas run amok. presents? man wave brought A: Well, after Christmas trees (a grandpa was gone colorful remnant of (John Lantz died in their pagan past) and all manner of festive cookies and pas- 1899 when Mabel was 11 years old), we didn’t have no Christmas tree tries to celebrate the season. In fact, then. I remember one Christmas Christmas as we now know it pretty much came with that and subsequent when we had just gotten a new buggy – well, we called it a carriage, you waves of German immigrants. know. The night before Christmas, During the past 100 years, Christthey must have taken a board and mas has undergone the greatest run it down the siding of the house. change in the celebration’s long What a racket it made! history, as commercialization has We got under the covers because run amok. we thought old Santa Claus was More than 30 years ago, I intercoming. We weren’t supposed to see viewed my grandmother, then aged him, you know. Then in the morning 88, and my mother, then aged 67, there lay the harness, a new double about how Christmas was celebratharness. That was our Christmas ed when they were young Gerthat year. man-Americans. My grandmother’s Q: Did you ever go to anyone’s house Pennsylvania Dutch relatives for Christmas dinner? immigrated from Germany to the A: No, I don’t think that we ever Keystone State in about 1750 and had what we call a Christmas dinner then, a century later, came west to nowadays.

Illinois in 1850.

Q: Did you ever have sleigh rides or Grandmother died in 1979 following a long, hard and extremely happy anything like that?

A: Well, that was the only way you life. My mother followed her in 1987 could go in the winter time! We’d after a knock-down, drag out battle (the only kind she knew how to fight) drive right through the fields you know. with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Here are their stories, in their Mother’s story... own (Pennsylvania Dutch flavored) Q: Was Christmas any different words:

Grandmother’s story...

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when you lived in Aurora than when you moved to the farm in 1920?

A: Ya, it was different! When we

lived in Aurora, there was evidently some money and when we moved to the farm there wasn’t any. When we lived in Aurora, Mother and us kids went to church [old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Jackson Street] every Christmas Eve, and when we came home, Dad would have the Christmas tree up.

We had candles on it, and they would be lit, but Dad would be very careful. We would go to everybody’s house to see their Christmas trees.

Photos provided by Roger Matile

Mabel Lantz Holzhueter recalled that sleigh rides were the only way to get around during the wintertime when she was a young girl.

Sylvia Holzhueter Matile recalled that life and Christmas were different when she and her family moved from Aurora to their farm in 1920.

Q: Everybody in the neighborhood?

A: To the relatives, my great aunts and uncles. And then when we moved out to the farm, we always had a Christmas tree, we always had nuts and candy and fruit. I always got a new dress so I could speak my piece at [the Christmas program at] church. We always had a Christmas program at school. We worked for weeks and weeks. We would march and sing and give a play – everything had to be perfect!

Q: Did you send or receive Christmas cards back then?

A: We didn’t have money to spend on things like that – we went to visit the people. Things were different then.

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, it may be instructive to recall that economic hard times have happened before, but also that family traditions will survive them, and will prosper. From my family to yours, and whatever your traditions may be, have a happy, satisfying holiday season.

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Kendall County residents have come through again. A few weeks ago we published a lengthy list of the many charitable programs underway in the county during the Christmas holiday season.

As in past years, county residents responded in a big way to many of the calls for help.

A few examples: Over the past few weeks School District 308’s five junior high schools have been a collection point for donations to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. Last Thursday a large group of District 308 junior high school students helped Oswego Fire Protection District Firefighters transport thousands of new toys and many bicycles that had been dropped off at the schools to the fire district’s Station No. 1 in Oswego. From the fire station, U.S. Marine Corps personnel and Oswego Optimist Club members will now distribute the toys and bikes to children in need in our community, just in time for Christmas.

Also in Oswego, School District 308’s Transportation Department in conjunction with the Oswego Transportation Association collected winter accessories including hats, scarves and gloves for children in need at the district’s Brokaw Early Learning Center.

Meanwhile in Yorkville, the Yorkville Junior Women’s Club once again collected gifts for about 1,100 children from 420 local families. The club received more than 5,000 gifts from Kendall County schools, churches businesses and residents. Dozens of people also helped club members organize the gifts for delivery, including the Yorkville High School cross country teams, Foxes 18U softball squad and many others. For more than 20 years the club has provided thousands of gifts for needy Kendall County children through the program.

In Plano, the Plano Chamber of Commerce collected food donations at its office, which were distributed to local families and to residents at the Countryside and Deer Run senior citizen homes. The chamber also accepted monetary donations to defray the cost of food purchases.

Again, these are just a few examples of the effort made by so many caring area residents over the past few weeks to help those who are having a difficult time this holiday season.

Unfortunately, the need to help others will continue, long after the holiday season ends. We remind our readers that the Kendall County Food Pantry, located at 208 Beaver Street in Yorkville, welcomes donations of non-perishable food items throughout the year. Also, the Kendall County Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) program always welcomes donations of personal items such as toothbrushes, antiperspirant and bar soap. PADS also invites monetary donations to help the non-profit agency cover its general operating expenses. More information on the PADS program and donating can be found at kendallcountypads.org.

Also time to focus on safe driving As you hurry to complete your Christmas shopping and get to those holiday parties, please take extra care while driving. Based on the police reports we’ve seen over the past year, 2015 has been a pretty typical year for motor vehicle crashes in Kendall County.

Unfortunately, however, we’ve reported on two fatal accidents – one in Oswego and the other in Yorkville – over the past two weeks. We certainly don’t want to have to report any more. So please use extra caution while driving this holiday season. Put down that cell phone and certainly don’t even think about texting. Focus on the task at hand: arriving safely to your destination.

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FORUM Taxpayers ignored

To the Editor: While it is good to see that a new Yorkville School District teachers contract has been approved, and that a strike has been averted, it seems the voice of the taxpayers, continues to be ignored.

In November of 2012, over 30,000 voters said very clearly that they want property taxes to be cut by 20 percent. Kendall County property taxes and tax rates are among the highest, and most financially painful, in the nation.

I noticed in the (final) offer letter to the YEA, the Yorkville 115 Board of Education signed their letter, “on behalf of the Taxpayers and Residents of the Yorkville 115 School District.”

I was hopeful this meant the Board would heed the voice of the taxpayers and exercise strong financial discipline, and to be fair, their final offer did show some attempt to curb excessive increases.

When I read last week’s Record article about the approved contract, and read about 8.5 percent pay raises over the next three years (39 percent higher than the Board’s “final” offer, and this on top of 38.67 percent in raises over the last seven years), that teachers will receive their raises retroactive to July 1 of this year, and that the shameful practice of pension spiking is not only continuing, it’s now 70 percent higher than the Board’s “final” offer, and now even has an added lump sum payment, I’m wondering if the Board is really hearing the voice of the taxpayer.

John Golkosky Yorkville

Respect to follow

To the Editor: Please let me explain that my characterization of Barack Obama in my previous letter was in no way intended to show any disrespect for Mr. Magoo. I would also like to thank Martin Mueller for validating the rest of my letter by quickly implementing their first line of defense to any opposing thought. At least respect the office? There are Republican presidents who were just as bad? I’m exposing my bias?

In this case, the office has nothing to do with the man. My father always taught me that respect gets respect. When Mr. Obama starts respecting the office as much as I do, I will start holding respect for him. When he becomes the President of the United States instead of the President of the United Liberals, I will start holding respect for him.

When he shows the first glimmer of respect for what my half of the country thinks and has to say, I will show respect for him. When he makes the first effort to unite instead of divide, my respect for him will follow.

In the meantime, my deep respect for the office will carry on throughout the rest of his supreme reign, and will last long after President Magoo has vacated our White House and journeyed forth into the land of celebrity.

Bill Shink Yorkville

Fun was had by all at Reindeer Run

To the Editor: 60-degree weather at Ellis House and Equestrian Center’s seventh annual Reindeer Run was a first. Runners came across the finish line in T-shirts and shorts, accompanied with a smile and greeted with a high five.

One energetic runner even slid across the finish line through the mud to celebrate his victory. All the participants are winners but the overall first place female trophy goes to 16 year-old Emily Ellis with a time of 21:43 and overall first place male trophy goes to 16 yearold Jack Sullivan with a time of 17:57. Emily and Jack along with all the athletes deserve a round of applause. Race results can be found at kompusport.com.

Fun was had by all and many thanks to our

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sponsors whose contributions make this event possible. Oswego Cleaners, Riemenschneider Electric, Inc., First Community Financial Bank, Dean J. Kleronomos, Attorney at Law, Panera Bread, Jewel-Osco (Oswego), New Balance, Limelight Music Service, APP Print, Nail Care of Plainfield, C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Oswego Family YMCA, Blue Peak Tents, Inc., Kendall Plumbing and Heating, and Georgene Jarecki.

If you have any comments or questions regarding this event or other programs offered at Ellis House and Equestrian Center please contact us at 815-475-4035 or ellishec.com.

Ellis House staff and volunteers would like to wish all of our supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

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Merry Christmas

To the Editor: Our military leaders have voiced the opinion that President Obama’s strategy against ISIS has failed. Now, Obama is going to the Pentagon to discuss the matter with the Chiefs of Staff. Undoubtedly this is his attempt to silence the military leaders and to gain positive public opinion.

The fact is ISIS and Islamic Terrorism has not been contained and is growing. The development of ISIS as a powerful threat is a direct result of Obama withdrawing our military from Iraq against the advice of our generals. The problem in Syria is also a result of Obama’s failure to act and support the Syrian rebels. He didn’t take any action in Syria or other parts of the mid-east to counter the annihilation of Christians; however he continually harps about possible mistreatment of Muslims.

Many have voiced opinions that President Obama is weak, incompetent and is simply incapable of the job. I have concluded that he is doing exactly what he said he was going to do when after being elected he said he intended to, “Fundamentally Transform America.” He has been doing exactly that step by step. He refuses to acknowledge that we are at war with radical Islamic terrorists; he has made a deal with Iran, the main supporter of all terrorism, and weakened our military and intelligence agency. He has not taken any action to stop the genocide of Christians in the Mid-East or even given any indication of remorse; however, he continues to voice that Muslims should be considered peaceful.

Meanwhile his appointed, Chief Justice, Loretta Lynch, states that the DOJ will take aggressive action against anyone who uses anti Muslim rhetoric that edges toward violence. That statement is in direct conflict with freedom of speech, guaranteed by the First Amendment of our Constitution. The attempts to silence everyone who criticizes makes you wonder whose side these people are on. Regarding those who claim excluding certain immigrants would be a violation of

the Constitution, please consider that the Constitution laws and rules are for citizens not foreign non-citizens.

There was and is a leader who gave us the way to solve all of these problems and we will celebrate his birthday in just a few days, it is Christmas. Let us reflect on the history that this country was established by Christians and our Constitution and laws were established based on Judeo-Christian principles. It is time for our pastors, government leaders, and every Christian to proclaim that there is an answer to our problems and it Jesus Christ who is the reason for the season If Muslims were to hear and understand that Christianity is about loving each other and not killing each other, there could be an end to terrorism.

God didn’t give us a warrior but instead a Savior. As we celebrate Christmas let us all pray for a revival of America back to the Christian nation it once was and an ending of terrorism.

Merry Christmas.

Leland H. Hoffer Oswego

Time to be thankful

To the Editor: While we enjoy the season of hope and comfort we were told to snap out of it by the GOP candidates on stage this past week. If your thoughts were of joining hands with your fellow man, make sure they were not thinking of harming you. During the debate the theme was terrorism, fear and Islamic fundamentalism. Every candidate stated they would protect America, unlike that guy currently sitting in the White House. A current poll was taken showing under 50 percent of respondents were afraid of

terrorist attacks. That number jumped to over 64 percent among Republicans. But not the terrorism perpetrated on a Planned Parenthood center or at the Charleston Church but by the attack in San Bernardino. Those radical Islamic terrorists with guns.

The candidates mentioned how they would defeat ISIS, including carpet bombing that might kill radical Islamic children. That should give a bump in the polls for that candidate.

Even after the world leaders in Paris agreed that uncontrolled damage to the environment by way of increased carbon levels is one of our highest priorities, the GOP candidates were fixated on religious Armageddon.

In the late 1930s we shut our eyes and did not discriminate between our enemy and the victims of our enemy. We shut our doors to fleeing Jews and then isolated and confined the Japanese. If you substitute those groups with Syrians and Muslims, then we have learned nothing from history. Just this week at a local area college, a Christian professor wanted to show support for Muslims and said we all pray to the same God. Unfortunately this fundamentalist Christian College feels that is not true and suspended the professor for misunderstanding the Christian faith. We do not pray to the same God as Muslims, even though fellow teachers at the same school are showing her support.

It’s sad that we divide ourselves by saying my God is very different than your God instead of just bowing your head and being thankful for what you have.

Ed Washak Yorkville

Living Nativity thanks

To the Editor: Thank you to everyone who attended the Living Nativity at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. The great weather brought a record attendance and we certainly enjoyed re-enacting Christ’s birth for the community.

Safe holidays to all.

Bonnie Bauer Sheridan

Birthday thanks

To the Editor: Thank you so much to everyone for the cards, gifts and so many Happy Birthday best wishes I received for my 80th birthday.

A special thank you to my family for the party they gave for me. Terry, Mark and Debbie, Matt and Jane Weber and Beth Barringer. Alan and Sue Weber were not able to be here.

Thank you for all the good memories.

Barb Weber Montgomery

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Student, aspiring firefighter a real lifesaver

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com Eric Biegalski was in the right place at the right time and that meant everything to one diner at an area restaurant.

Biegalski, 17, is a senior at Yorkville High School and takes classes in fire science through the Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVVC). He learns fire rescue techniques and gets to train with the tools of the trade such as the ax and Halligan bar. But it was a simple technique that he learned that proved to be the difference between life and death.

Biegalski was dining with his girlfriend, Danielle ­d eWaard, at a Sugar Grove restaurant when a man tapped him on the shoulder. He turned around and saw the man grabbing at his throat and turning bright red.

The Montgomery resident said he didn’t think or hesitate – he immediately jumped into action.

“I dropped everything and I stood up, I spun him around and I just started doing the Heimlich [maneuver] on him and he spit out a chunk of broccoli and then we sat back down and we started talking,” Biegalski said. “I made sure he was

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Eric Biegalski, 17, is a senior at Yorkville High School and takes classes in fire science through the Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVVC). His goal is to one day serve as a firefighter with the Montgomery and Countryside Fire Protection District. all right. He ended up buying dinner for us.”

Biegalski, an Eagle Scout, said he learned the Heimlich

maneuver in Boy Scouts while earning his lifesaving merit badge.

“A lot of people ask me –

‘Where did you learn to do the Heimlich?’ and I tell them scouting,” he said.

Biegalski was wearing his fire science sweatshirt while he was at the restaurant and he said he isn’t sure if the gentleman, whose name he didn’t recall, saw that and thought he was a firefighter or if he was just the first person he could reach while he was choking.

Biegalski will be graduating from high school in the spring and he plans to attend Waubonsee Community College next fall for two years to earn a degree in applied science. After that he will be able to take classes through Southern Illinois University at Waubonsee Community College towards a Fire Science Degree.

Biegalski he says he wants to serve on the Montgomery Fire Department one day. His older brother, Mark, is also studying fire science and aspires to be a firefighter.

Coincidentally, Biegalski says that some EMT instructors from IVVC and Waubonsee were eating at the restaurant and witnessed him saving the choking man.

He added that before they left, one of the EMT teachers came up to him and shook his hand and praised him for his quick thinking.

YORKVILE PARKS AND REC 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 FourYear-Old Program. The Three-Year-Old Program is held on 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 held 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, join us for the Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Parker’s Playtime Preschool, 201 W. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville. Additional information can also be found online at yorkville.il.us/473/Preschool or call the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 630-553-4357.

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 offered include basketball, all sports, parent-tot, soccer and floor hockey. Price will range from $53 to $91 depending on residency status. Register by calling the recreation office, by visiting the recreation office in person (201 W. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville), or online at yorkvilleparksandrecreation.com.

Student-of-the-Week Kathryn Maly Kathryn Maly plans to major in industrial engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Illinois, or Virginia Tech.

A Yorkville High School senior, she is a candidate for the 2016 Student of the Year scholarship award.

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

Give your money the boost it needs. 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 Kathryn is the daughter of Frank and Donna Maly.

She is the secretary of the National Honor Society and, as a member of Student Council, she has co-chaired the Homecoming Dance Committee and Faculty Relations Committee.

Kathryn has been active in the high school music program, serving as a section leader and taking part in Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Pep Band and Pit Orchestra. She attended a leadership conference at Vandercook College and was nominated for the Northern Illinois Big 12 Honor Band.

Her other activities include serving as a Student Ambassador welcoming new students to the high school, Key Club, golf team as a freshman, and the track team as a sophomore.

In addition to working at Camelot Farms, she has done computer and marketing projects for Boughton Materials.

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County declares food pantry awareness month

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com The Kendall County Board is again encouraging residents to donate to the Kendall County Food Pantry this December and January.

The Kendall County Board approved a resolution Dec. 15 declaring December to be Kendall County Food Pantry Awareness month.

The annual tradition includes posting bins near entrances of county office buildings encouraging people to deposit nonperishable food items to donate to the pantry.

Items can be donated at the Kendall County Courthouse, Public Safety Center, Health and Human Services Building, County Highway Building or County Office Building during normal business hours, according to the resolution.

County State’s Attorney Eric Weis said that the collection bins will be in place at county buildings through Jan. 15, at which point officials will collect the items and drop them off at the food pantry.

The Kendall County Food Pantry was established in 1983 and has been

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A hiker crosses a frozen creek during a previous Kendall County New Year’s Day Hike.

Join annual New Year’s Day hike SHAW MEDIA The annual Kendall County New Year’s Day hike will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Lyon Farm on Route 71 near Yorkville. Everyone is invited to join this free event.

Participants should meet in the parking lot. The hike will last for 90 minutes to two hours.

Be prepared to learn about and look for wild life, edible plants and identification of native plants.

Dress appropriately for the weather and for hiking.

Admission is three cans of soup. One can is for the soup pot for lunch and the other two cans will be for the Kendall County Food Pantry.

For information, call Al Birdwell at 630-553-9096.

operated by volunteers, providing over 100,000 people with assistance.

The resolution states, “all residents of Kendall County are asked to contribute non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation to the Kendall County Food Pantry.”

For more information about the Kendall County Food Pantry or to make monetary donations, visit kendallcountyfoodpantry. org or call 630-553-0473.

The Kendall County Food Pantry is located at 208 Beaver St. in Yorkville and is open for distribution on Thursdays. Donations can be dropped off every day except Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Fire probe continues at Sandwich plastics factory

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com SANDWICH – Investigators this week continue to probe a fire that destroyed a Sandwich factory on Dec. 16-17.

As firefighters worked to extinguish spot fires last Thursday, Jim and Wendy Gord looked to save what they could from the business they had worked to build.

Gord Industrial Plastics, at 1310 E. Sixth St., Sandwich, was destroyed by a blaze that began around 10 p.m. Dec. 16. The fire will put about 30 people out of work in addition to destroying an operation that was a link in some manufacturers’ local supply chains.

“At this point, we just have to salvage what we can,” Wendy Gord said.

Sandwich Fire Chief Don Rimgale said firefighters were first called to the scene at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday and arrived to find the building already engulfed in flames and collapsing.

He said his firefighters immediately went into defensive mode, trying to save the building while simultaneously protecting themselves.

“We had to be very careful,” he said. “The building was in bad shape. We knew that the building was lost

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The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal.

Five employees were inside the building when the fire started and two were taken to Valley West Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, Rimgale said.

He said it was like fighting a fire in an oven, since part of the building was all metal.

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Bill Snyder, corporate materials manager at Auto Meter Products in Sycamore, said his company purchases pieces of automotive instrumentation, including gauges and tachometers, from Gord.

“The fire was horrible,” Snyder said. “It looks like it was a complete loss. It’s a really bad situation for him, his company and his employees, right before the holidays. ... There’s a possibility that this could be a big hit for our business, too.”

The owner of the business, Jim Gord, could not be reached for comment.

The business has been in operation for 30 to 40 years in Sandwich, making a wide variety of products and parts.

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Rimgale said a firefighter injured his knee at the scene and is walking with a brace.

Rimgale estimated the size of the building, one side of brick and one side of metal, at a total of about 100,000 square feet.

Rimgale said it was a 16-hour-long fire with the fire department being called back to the scene seven times more through the next day. Part of the building was collapsing and he wouldn’t endanger the lives of firefighters, he said.

The bead-product plastic in the building caused lots of problems, he said.

When the fire department would extinguish the flames on the bead-product, the fire would go out and then ignite again when it was dry.

Adding danger to the situation, propane tanks inside the building were exploding sporadically, rekindling the flames, Sandwich Assistant Fire Chief Dave Jordan said.

Firefighters had demolition equipment brought to the scene to move debris so that they could fully douse the flames. Jordan said firefighters from Sycamore, Hinckley, Big Rock, Somonauk, Bristol-Kendall, Little Rock-Fox, Montgomery, Oswego, Plainfield and Sugar Grove assisted in fighting the blaze. Rimgale said that between 60 and 80 firefighters helped in the effort.

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Victor Anderson directs the Yorkville High School Band in concert at the school.

Yorkville H.S. band director named most influential in Illinois Anderson also nominated for Grammy Award SHAW MEDIA A longtime Yorkville educator has been named by School Band and Orchestra magazine as one of the top 50 directors in the nation.

Victor Anderson, Yorkville High School Music Director, has been named the most influential Music Director in Illinois.

The 18th annual report by the trade magazine names 50 high school music directors, one representing each state, and Anderson was chosen from Illinois.

Anderson has taught at Yorkville High School for 18 years. He told SBO that his proudest moment as an educator is when his students “demonstrate deep musical understanding and maturity beyond their years through thought, comments, and performance.”

Anderson, who has 185 students in his instrumental program, said he places an emphasis on broader les-

sons beyond the music.

“I hope to make a difference for my students by showing them how diligence, commitment, and teamwork are life skills that can lead to rewarding and enriching moments,” he told SBO. “I also hope to instill a lifelong relationship with the arts in all my students.”

He added that he tried to teach his students self-confidence and self-worth.

“I want every student that passes through my classroom to know that they are unique and that how they carry and present themselves makes a difference in all aspects of life,” he said.

In addition to the honor from SBO, Anderson has also been nominated for the Grammy for Music Educators in 2016. It is a tremendous honor to be nominated as an educator.

We wish Mr. Anderson luck in this nomination process. The top prize for the Grammy award would not only be recognition by some of the top music artists and performers today, it would also provide Yorkville High School with a sizable grant for its music program.

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Grande Reserve subdivision hosts December open house

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Nearly 100 residents attended the Grande Reserve Community Association December open house in Yorkville’s Grande Reserve subdivision. There were crafting activities and games and the results of the first annual Grande Reserve Community Christmas decorating competition were announced. John Lacek won first place for Most Creative Use of Holiday Lights, while Christy Dillon won first place for Best Holiday Yard Display. Both were awarded traveling trophies, which will be used again next year. The highlight of the afternoon was a visit from Santa Claus.

Monthly open houses are held the second Sunday of each month. All Grande Reserve residents are invited.

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The VFW Post 8234 of Yorkville announced the winners for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest for 201516. The first place winner is Jessica M. McDermott (front row, left) and second place winner is Abigail L. Waitekus (front row, right). Also pictured (from left) are VFW Post 8234 Patriot’s Pen Chairman T. Juline, St. Mary School Principal Mr. J. Scarpino, Ms. H. McDermott, Mr. E. McDermott, Ms. L. Waitekus, Rev. A. Davy, and VFW Post 8234 Commander R. Andrade.

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The VFW Post 8234 of Yorkville has announced the following winners for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest for 2015-16. The first place winner is Jessica M. McDermott and second place winner is Abigail L. Waitekus.

The Patriot’s Pen Program is open to students in sixth through eighth grades who are enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school or home study program in the United States and its territories. Each year more than 125,000 students enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The first place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $50,000, with each first place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. The national first place winner wins $5,000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. in March.

All entries begin at the Post level. There is one first place winner for each local VFW Post competition. The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300400 word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander in Chief.

The 2015-16 “Patriot’s Pen” theme was “What Freedom Means to Me.” The VFW Post winner for the Patriot’s Pen advance to the VFW District (Regional) level where the one first place winner is advanced to the VFW Department (State) level. The one first place winner at the Department level is then advanced into the VFW national competition. The winner from each Department (State) then competes for the national prizes. The winner for the VFW District (Regional) level will be

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Oswego resident making bid for U.S. Senate seat

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com An Oswego businessman has entered the Republican Party’s primary race for U.S. Senate.

James T. Marter is the first Kendall County resident to seek the nomination for that office after successfully collecting more than 9,000 signatures, enough to get on the M a r c h 1 5 James T. ballot.

Marter He will challenge incumbent GOP Sen. Mark Kirk and Elizabeth Pahlke of Arlington Heights.

Marter, 52, has lived in Oswego since 1997 with his wife and children. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Industrial Management. Marter grew up in Bartonville, Ill., and worked for most of his career in IT for Dow Chemical Company before starting a software consulting firm.

He ran unsuccessfully for the Oswego Village Board last year as a write-in candidate. About 20 years ago, he ran unsuccessfully for a seat on a school board in Michigan.

Marter said he had considered running for the Kendall County Board but didn’t think he would be able to split his time evenly

between his consulting job and being on the board. If elected to the Senate, Marter said he will put his business on hold.

When asked why he decided to run for the Senate, Marter said it was because of what he sees as stringent government regulations on companies such as his former employer Dow Chemical.

“Let’s just say I’ve been very much attentive personally to politics over the years and as you can tell from my job I see the effect of government intervention and regulations on companies of all kinds of industries,” Marter said.

He explained that he sees areas where detailed reporting and accounting rules require companies to make changes.

“Every time they make a new rule it requires a company to spend a lot of money and hire people like me – and makes a great living for me, right – and go out there and upgrade their software and fix it, change it and modify it,” Marter said.

Those higher costs, Marter contends, causes companies to outsource outside of the U.S. where there are softer regulations. He said that he has worked with companies that have moved their operations to Mexico where they don’t have to worry about U.S. environmental regulations.

He said he didn’t see any viable conservative candi-

“I don’t believe that [Sen. Mark Kirk] represents our party or Illinois values. I looked around and said, ‘You know what someone needs to do it,’ and I decided to get in.”

James T. Marter Oswego resident and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate

dates running for Senate and he agrees with most of the congressional and state representatives where he lived.

“I’m not happy with Sen. Mark Kirk as many of my fellow Republicans are not. I don’t believe that he represents our party or Illinois values,” Marter said.

“I looked around and said, ‘You know what someone needs to do it,’ and I decided to get in.”

He said he knew it would be an uphill battle just to get his name on the battle, but he prevailed.

“We did it in 64 days with record time and near

record numbers,” Marter said. “I think that’s a testament to what the people in the state of Illinois are feeling about their Republican United States Senate seat.”

He said he understands that he lacks name recognition but he has been traveling around the state meeting with people to try and change that.

“We’ve just been out there getting signatures, getting support,” he said.

“Now I’m doing the same thing – the good news is I don’t need any more signatures.”

Marter also admits he has little in the way of po-

litical experience. He has not held elected office or been on any local governmental boards but has been involved with charitable and youth organizations, including Boy Scouts and a youth swim club. He said he feels that government is broken and needs to be cleaned up.

“We need to put some people in there that believe in limited government, believe in not all this corruption and not all these paybacks,” he said.

“Illinois government is out of control and we have way too many levels,” he said, adding that he sees the same thing at the federal level.

He believes the national debt is a real concern.

“The solution to the spending problem is not more taxes; it’s going in the wrong direction,” Marter said.

He notes on his website that if elected he would work to repeal the Afford-

able Care Act. “It’s got to go,” Marter said. “First of all it’s unconstitutional on multiple fronts in spite of our Supreme Court and John Roberts and the other jurists who voted to say it is constitutional – they’re wrong.”

“With enough senators we can fix it,” Marter said, adding that he would not present an alternative.

“There’s a lot of things we can do to make health care more affordable and more competitive in the free market,” he said. “Where is the authority in the Constitution for Obamacare? It’s not in there in spite of what the Supreme Court said.”

Marter also describes himself as “pro-life” and a supporter of the Second Amendment.

“We have a right to bear arms that shall not be infringed and I know a lot of people don’t like that but that is the Second Amendment,” he said.

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35 years ago, December 1980 • The Illinois legislature has deeded 3.9 acres of the Glen D. Palmer State Game Farm to the City of Yorkville. The land is on the east side of Game Farm Road just north of the ranger’s house. Yorkville Mayor LeRoy Thanepohn said both the Beecher Community Building and the new Yorkville Public Library will be built on the site.

40 years ago, December 1975 • Two area residents who have served Kendall County for a total of 57 years were honored at a luncheon at the Crown Restaurant. Ernest R. Zeiter was presented a plaque for 20 years as a county board member. Margaret Rogerson was honored for 37 years working with juveniles in the Kendall County Services.

45 years ago, December 1970 • Voters in Kendall County soundly defeated three referendums, including the proposed new constitution for the State of Illinois. Also defeated was a question on abolishing the death penalty, and lowering the voting age to 18.

50 years ago, December 1965 • Chief of Police Frank Martyn reported to the City Council last week that despite the increased traffic on Route 47, there were no vehicle accidents within the city during the month of November.

55 years ago, December 1960 • The 1960 census puts the Kendall County population at 17,540. Plano remains the largest city (3,343), followed by Yorkville (1,568), which is only 58 more than Oswego (1,510). Oswego Township is the largest of the nine townships at 4,993 followed

by Little Rock Township at 4,337.

60 years ago, December 1955 • Homer D. Webster, proprietor of the Rexall Drug Store in Yorkville, announces the official winners in the 1955 Christmas

Rexall store contest. Grand prize winners Terry Dittman and Marilynn Munson. Boys: First, Ted Wilkinson; second, Jeff Corneils; third, Elmer Leifheit; fourth, Howard Olsen; fifth, David Ament; sixth, Chuckie Halbesma; seventh, Douglas Dhuse. Girls: first, Dena Sexton; second, Susan Doede; third Mary Page; fourth, Judy Salisbury; fifth Gayle Thurow; sixth, Catherine Barton; seventh, Kathy Erwin.

65 years ago, December 1950 • The Yorkville Grade School District 15 Board scheduled a referendum on building a new school. The issue was defeated 344 to 319.

70 years ago, December 1945 • Fire completely consumed the building occupied by William Powell and with it the Yorkville fire truck was destroyed. The building had been occupied by Powell for just two weeks. An oil heater is blamed. The Bristol Fire Department was called and did their best and the Oswego Fire District truck also sped to the scene, but no effort could check the rapid spread of the blaze.

75 years ago, December 1940 • It has come to our attention that the Village of Bristol (North Yorkville) is putting in brighter street lights. Which sounds like a good idea. Carried further, the lights will be burned all night instead of dousing them at 12:30 or 1:00 whatever time they do turn them off. Me thinks the new bulbs will be of 100 watts power

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This 1910 photo shows the street car on Van Emmon Street, just east of Route 47 in downtown Yorkville. About 200 residents turned out in 1900 when the first street car arrived from Aurora.

The trip took two hours. instead of the present 60 watt type. And that ought to brighten things up on the north side these dark evenings.

80 years ago, December 1935 • The Kendall County American Legions are sponsoring a big boys boxing tournament.

• Kendall County has approved a bounty on fox ($3) and wolf ($5). Officials cited the damage done to poultry, livestock and other small game.

85 years ago, December 1930 • The newly-elected “crew” took charge of the Kendall County ship “Government” on Monday morning and set sail on a fouryear voyage of service the people of the county. The new crew is county clerk Edward Budd; county judge Arthur Larson; county sheriff Martin Hextell; county treasurer Gladys Sleezer and

county superintendent of schools A. N Barron. Sleezer and Hextell are the only new members of the crew, all the others having held offices previously. With the able crew at the helm the ship of Kendall County should have a very successful voyage.

90 years ago, December 1925 • One man died at the Aurora hospital from injuries resulting from an accident. The accident which caused the death was one of the automobile affairs which are growing more frequent as the days go by. The car was about half way between Plano and Yorkville when it wabbled. It went onto the ditch on one side and when it righted, drove into a tree.

95 years ago, December 1920 • Warren Gray has resigned his position with J. A. LaForge in

Plattville and accepted a position as manager of the Kentland elevator.

tric wires in place in Plano. We are looking toward having the lights running by the New Year.

100 years ago, December 1915 • C. E. Parkhurst of Oswego was fortunate in recovering his automobile which was stolen from his home last summer. The machine was at Sandusky, Ohio.

125 years ago, December 1890 • Fred Leigh and his engineer broke through the floor of the Blackberry bridge with a steam threshing machine late Monday afternoon. The engine and men landed in the water below. One man, the engineer, jumped into deep water and was uninjured.

Mr. Leigh was not so fortunate as he landed on the rocks and suffered from some broken ribs and a broken collarbone. The machine was wrecked beyond repair.

105 years ago, December 1910 • Miss Florence Stumm has given up her place in the Yorkville Post Office and expects to attend a business college to fit herself for a better position. Miss Myrtle Belden takes her place and there is no reason why show should not make herself as valuable as Miss Stumm has done.

110 years ago, December 1905 • Frank Harris is building a large new barn in Pavilion.

115 years ago, December 1900 • The first street car arrived in Yorkville Dec. 22. People cheered, dogs barked, horses shied, bands played and the older residents of Kendall County stood in openmouthed amazement when the two cars that had left Aurora two hours before rolled into Yorkville and came to a stop. Probably 200 Yorkvillians were on hand at the christening.

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• A bit of Yorkville business history ended as the former Y Food Mart building at the northeast corner of Routes 34 and 47 was torn down.

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BRISTOL-KENDALL FIRE AND AMBULANCE CALLS Dec. 15 1:08 a.m., 400 block of Barberry Circle, Yorkville, ambulance request 4:04 a.m., 2000 block of South Bridge Street, Yorkville, odor investigation 9:22 a.m., 1000 block of State Street, Yorkville, ambulance request 10:37 a.m., 0-99 block of East North Street, Plano, mutual aid 11:52 a.m., 400 block of West Kendall Drive, Yorkville, ambulance request 2:23 p.m. 100 block of East Main Street, Newark, mutual aid 4:29 p.m., 1500 Orchid Street, Yorkville, ambulance request 7:54 p.m., 2000 block of Marketview Drive, Yorkville, ambulance request 11:23 p.m., 1300 block of Game Farm Road, Yorkville, ambulance request Dec. 16 7:40 a.m., 9500 block of Corneils Road, Bristol, ambulance request 12:20 p.m., 1900 block of Coneflower Court, Yorkville, odor investigation 2:28 p.m., 3200 block of Pinewood Drive, Yorkville, ambulance request 5:56 p.m., 100 block of Schoolhouse Road, Yorkville, ambulance request 9:21 p.m., 3500 block of Woolley

Road, Oswego, change of quarters 9:38 p.m., Route 34 and Osage Court, Oswego, ambulance request

Yorkville, ambulance request 11:22 p.m., 0-99 block of East North Street, Plano, change of quarters

Dec. 17 8:44 a.m., Route 47 and Reservation Road, Oswego Township, accident with injuries 12:58 p.m., 1100 West Veterans Parkway, ambulance request 4:16 p.m., 200 block of Greenbriar Road, Yorkville, ambulance request 5:06 p.m., Eldamain and Faxon roads, Yorkville, ambulance request 6:25 p.m., 1600 block of North Bridge Street, Yorkville, wash down

Dec. 19 2:54 a.m., 9300 block of Route 34, Bristol Township, ambulance request 4:58 a.m., Kennedy Road and Prairie Meadows Drive, Yorkville, accident with injuries 8:57 a.m., 300 block of Bruell Street, Yorkville, ambulance request 1:22 p.m., 0-99 block of East North Street, change of quarters 3:57 p.m., 1100 block of Carly Drive, Yorkville, fire alarm

Dec. 18 4:04 a.m., 800 block of Canyon Trail, Yorkville, ambulance request 6:22 a.m., 2000 block of Switchgrass Lane, Yorkville, ambulance request 8:19 a.m., 1700 block of John Street, Yorkville, ambulance request 10:54 a.m., 6600 block of Wing Road, Kendall Township, ambulance request 2:14 p.m., Rosenwinkel Street and Pierpont Lane, Yorkville, ambulance request 7:08 p.m., 1300 block of Willow Way,

3:46 p.m., 2200 block of Margaret Drive, Montgomery, carbon monoxide detector 3:59 p.m., 3500 block of Woolley Road, Oswego, change of quarters 4:23 p.m., 0-99 block of Fernwood Road, Oswego Township, ambulance request 8:08 p.m., 8600 block of Galena Road, Yorkville, motor vehicle accident 8:25 p.m., 1400 block of North Bridge Street, Yorkville, ambulance request

Dec. 21 6:46 a.m., 200 block of Greenbriar Road, Yorkville, ambulance request 11:18 a.m., 1400 North Beecher Road, Dec. 20 Yorkville, ambulance request 12:24 a.m., 1200 block of North 1:26 p.m., 8200 block of Route 71, Bridge Street, Yorkville, ambulance Kendall Township, fire alarm request 2:40 p.m., 500 block of Heartland 8:36 p.m., Orchard and Jericho roads, Drive, Yorkville, ambulance request Aurora Township, mutual aid 6 p.m., Route 71 and Van Emmon 12:09 p.m., Route 34 and Isabel Drive, Road, Oswego Township, ambulance Yorkville, accident with injuries request 2:21 p.m., 1100 block of Cornell Lane, 8:39 p.m., 200 block of Georgeanna Bristol Township, ambulance request Street, Bristol Township, appliance fire 3:15 p.m., 3500 block of Woolley 9:19 p.m., Route 126 and Crooked Road, Oswego Township, change of Creek Drive, Kendall Township, motor quarters vehicle accident

• Continued from page 12 130 years ago, December 1885 • The new post office in Lisbon is the pride of the village. Postmaster Shufelt was in town this week. He still has a grip on the White Willow Post Office.

135 years ago, December 1880 • Lisbon: McKuryher and Skinner have started in the poultry business.

140 years ago, December 1875 • Tuesday we saw a new 50 cent note (fractional currency) at the Kendall County Bank the first we had seen of the new issue.

150 years ago, December 1865 • Three persons were arrested for assault on Saturday night in Miller’s saloon.

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Newark boys basketball tops Kirkland-Hiawatha

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com The Norsemen will enter the Plano Christmas Classic on a nine-game winning streak at 9-1 overall after their 77-32 victory over Kirkland-Hiawatha on Friday.

Newark is now 3-0 in the Little Ten Conference.

The Norsemen were led by Evan Schomer (18 points, five rebounds), Cam Myre (14 points) and. Dylan Patrick (13 points) Yorkville sophomore: Yorkville B team lost to Plano 39-33. Daitjuan Foster led Yorkville with

eight points while Jake Bivens added seven points.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Yorkville sophomore: T h e Yorkville sophomore girls’ basketball team has won five of their last seven games, most recently picking up a 38-19 win over Rochelle. High scorer was Peyton Willie with 16 points.

The Foxes also defeated Bartlett 42-33 with Peyton Willie leading the way with 11 points and six steals while Claudia Grunwald had 10 points and Tayla Van Leeve had nine rebounds.

The Foxes defeated LaSalle-Pe-

ru 36-30. Grunwald had 11 points and seven steals.

The Foxes also defeated Plano 41-24. Sydnei Avery had 14 points and 11 rebounds while Grunwald had 12 points.

The team earned a 34-23 win over Morris, as Avery had 13 points and 13 rebounds. Yorkville fell to Bolingbrook 43-30 and lost to Sycamore 29-24.

GIRLS BOWLING

Yorkville varsity: The Foxes placed sixth at Rockford’s tournament on Saturday after Hannah Jaros left with two individual medals (high game and high se-

YOUTH WRESTLING

YWC competes in 2 invites KENDALL COUNTY RECORD The Yorkville Wrestling Club split squad and traveled to Morris for the Rookie Challenge on Friday and to Lemont on Sunday for the Junior Porter Invite.

At Morris, the Rookie Challenge was the first match of the season for some wrestlers, and eight of the 34 wrestlers placed.

First-place winners were: Thomas Tate, Bennet Reeder, Owen Middleton, Brock Janeczko, Eli Walton, Austin Siddon, Brody Williams and Dominick Coronado.

Placing second: Brady Grayson, Nolan Chrisse, Brody Page, Max Delgado, Donncha Souza, Nathan Markoutsis, Logan Bermudez, Conrad Feece, Garrett English and Dominic Warren.

In third place: Evan Trejo, Jake Snead, Daniel Martino, Gabriel Sanders, Luck Chrisse, KJ Villarreal and Caleb Williams.

Rounding out the top four were Colin Cox, Marcos Montes, Tyler Amato, Caden Heitz, Isaac Llamas, Cody Parker, Aidyn

Usinger, Juan Arroyo, Cameron Burke and Matteo Lovero.

Junior Porters was a successful trip to Lockport where more of the veteran wrestlers compete, and eight wrestlers placed first. Leading the way was Luke Zook, who is undefeated so far on the season.

Joining him and also undefeated on the season are Garrett Range, Jack Ferguson, Colten Stevens, Dominick Coronado, Ryder Janeczko and Connor Voelker. Dominic Recchia also finished first, and had only one loss this season.

Joe Roberts was the only Yorkville wrestler to finish in second.

Third place finishers were, Brody Page, Nathan Craft, Zack Roberts, Brody Williams, Ben Leslie and Hunter Janeczko. Nathan Markoutsis (fourth place), Cameron Peach (sixth), Brady Cross (fifth), Jackson Roberts (sixth), and Cole Ferguson (fifth) all were awarded for their efforts. Also competing were Andrew Molitor, Natasha Markoutsis and Nicholas Markoutsis.

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Last Thursday, the Foxes improved to 3-2 overall in duals and 2-1 in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference with a 3,293-2,671 victory over DeKalb. Jaros led the way with a 685 series. Louisa Washburn finished with a 647 series.

Yorkville will compete on Saturday at Plainfield South’s Cougar Invite.

BOYS BOWLING

Yorkville varsity: The Foxes topped LaSalle-Peru, 3,509-3,292, on Dec. 15 and improved to 7-4 overall. Michael Nape Jr. led the

way with a 677 series. The results from Rockford’s tournament on Saturday were unavailable at press time. Yorkville competes again on Jan. 6 against Ottawa.

CHEERLEADING

Yorkville varsity: The varsity cheerleaders increased their raw score this week at Joliet West and placed fourth out of 16 teams.

Yorkville JV: Yorkville High School JV competitive cheer team placed fourth out of 16 teams at the Joliet West Invitational on Sunday. They scored a 79.20 and increased their motion score by 0.5 points.

Foxes had 4 players in double-digits • GIRLS HOOPS

Continued from page 16 22-4 in the third quarter and led 58-42 entering the final quarter.

We really focused on the word ‘together.’ We weren’t really working together [in the first half],” Daffenberg said. “We started looking for people who were open, and that helped.”

Yorkville ended up with four players in double-digits – Daffenberg led the way with 20 points (15 in the first half), followed by Katie Nolan (14 points – six in the fourth quarter, along with seven rebounds), Harrison (12 points, six rebounds) and junior guard Audrey Macciomei (10 points, three steals).

Notes: Last Thursday, Yorkville defeated Ro-

chelle, 65-39, in a Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference matchup.

The Foxes are 4-0 in the league and were led by Nolan (19 points) and Macciomei (11 points).

Against LaSalle-Peru, the Foxes outscored the Cavaliers 28-8 in the second half and led 33-23 at halftime. Yorkville was led

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Yorkville wins 4 straight, now 6-3 Foxes headed to Plano Christmas Classic next

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com Photo provided

Pictured (from left) are coach Hagearty, Hayley Farren, coach Brummel and Sheriff Baird, who presented Farren a plaque for winning the Illinois State Outdoor Conventional Pistol Championship.

Farren wins pistol title KENDALL COUNTY RECORD Yorkville student athlete Hayley Farren, who is on the Illinois Junior Precision Pistol Team, won the 2015 Illinois State Outdoor Conventional Pistol Championship. She was honored before the girls’ varsity basketball game on Dec. 8 where Sheriff Dwight Baird presented her plaque. She was joined by two of her shooting coaches.

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rently the Illinois State Outdoor Junior Pistol Champion.

Farren started precision pistol shooting in October 2013 and joined the Illinois Junior Precision Shooters, the Illinois state junior pistol team. She is a life member of the National Rifle Association and holds a sharpshooter competitive classification rating. She is also a member of the Illinois State Rifle Association.

In 2014, she won third place at the Illinois State Outdoor Pistol Championship and won the High Junior Women at the event.

The Yorkville boys’ basketball team is on a four-game winning streak entering the Plano Christmas Classic.

The Foxes are now 6-3 overall after the 52-50 overtime win at Waubonsie Valley in non-conference action on Dec. 15.

Against Waubonsie Valley at the end of regulation, the game was tied at 44. DeAndre Manuel scored six of Yorkville’s eight points in overtime.

The Foxes led 23-21 at halftime, as the Warriors went on to lead 38-36 entering the final frame. Yorkville was led by Master Davis with 20 points and Cameron Van Boekel with seven points. “It was a back-and-forth game,�

Yorkville head coach Mike Dunn said. “[Waubonsie Valley] had a chance at the end of regulation, but our kids made a nice play at the end on defense to force the overtime. In

the end, we made a couple more shots than they did. It was a great win for our program.�

Dunn will now make his debut as Yorkville’s head coach at the Plano Christmas Classic. The Foxes were given the No. 10 seed and will play Coal City. The winner will take on No. 7 Aurora Christian on Saturday at 2 p.m. “Great tradition, great following and it’s something special to be a part of,� Dunn said of the tournament. “We are looking forward to it.

We are just trying to get better and are taking it one day at a time.�

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Foxes keep win streak going Now at 10 in a row

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com

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Yorkville sophomore Lauren Daffenberg is fouled on her way to the basket. She made the shot and completed the conventional threepoint play and ended up with a game-high 20 points.

In the first half of the Yorkville girls’ basketball team’s game against Rockford East, the E-Rabs threatened the Foxes’ winning streak by taking the lead at halftime.

By the third quarter, however, Yorkville turned things around quickly, took the lead back and ended up topping Rockford East, 7252, on the first day of Ottawa’s Christmas Classic on Saturday.

“This was the first time at halftime I really had to get into them a little bit, and they responded,” Yorkville head coach Luke Engelhardt said. “I was glad they came out in the second half and showed energy, passion and a little bit of fire. We got lucky they came alive and started to play better defense.”

After Monday’s 61-31 victory over LaSalle-Peru in Day 2 of the tournament, Yorkville improved to 10-1 overall and have won 10 straight. The Foxes were scheduled to face Pontiac in the semifinals on Tuesday. Wednesday’s game was to be determined.

The 72 points against Rockford East was the most the Foxes have scored all season.

They previously tallied 70 in the win against Plano earlier in the month.

After the Foxes led the entire first quarter led by Lauren Daffenberg’s nine points, Rockford East went on a 12-3 run and took the 29-28 lead after a three-pointer from Aniaiah Moore with 3:28 left in the second quarter. The game was tied twice before Madilyn Hecox’ basket pushed the E-Rabs ahead 38-36 at the break.

Rockford East ended up outscoring Yorkville 24-14 in the second quarter.

“Our intensity level was pretty low,” Daffenberg said. “We knew we had to come out in the second half and play our game. We were letting them choose what we were doing, and we had to take control.”

Yorkville responded fast in the second half, as the Foxes started the third quarter on a 16-0 run, led by back-to-back three-pointers from senior guard Aynia McGowan, five points from Daffenberg and a three-pointer from senior guard Sydney Beach. When sophomore forward Lindsay Harrison scored on her own putback, the Foxes led 52-38 with 4:18 remaining in the third quarter.

Yorkville ended up outscoring the E-Rabs

See GIRLS HOOPS, page 14

PREP WRESTLING

Dvorak a tough challenge Foxes drop 3 of 3 matches heading into elite tourney

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com The Yorkville wrestling team trudges through its most challenging week of season, continuing with the two-day Dvorak Tournament in Rockford on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The field includes newcomer Montini this year, as well as nationally-ranked Lake Highland Prep (Fla.) and Class 2A’s top-ranked team Mount Carmel.

After a tough stretch on the mats, Yorkville lost its Class

3A top-25 ranking and is listed as an honorable mention in the field of teams. The Foxes are now 9-7 in dual matches.

Yorkville went 0-3 at its home quad last Saturday with a 46-26 loss to St. Rita, a 57-9 loss to Class 2A’s top-ranked Washington and a 54-20 loss to Class 2A’s fourth-ranked Crystal Lake Central.

Against St. Rita, Alex Warren won by pin at 132, Bryce Shewan won by tech fall at 182 and Will Ferguson won by pin at 220.

Ryan Morris scored the only points against Washington, winning a 5-2 decision at heavyweight after Washington forfeited at 220. Crystal Lake Central gave up two forfeits at 106 and 285, and Yorkville won twice on the mat as Shewan won by tech

fall and Ferguson won by decision.

Last Thursday, Yorkville earned a 45-18 win over Sycamore in Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference action. Julian Vasquez won a 6-2 decision at 113, Austin Collins won by fall at 120 and Gholson also picked up a win by fall before Warren won a 4-3 decision.

Jake Snow won a 10-0 major decision, Joey Galmarini won a 7-4 decision at 170 and Shewan won a 21-7 major decision, Ferguson won an 8-0 major decision and Morris won by pin.

Following the completion of the Dvorak (results were unavailable at press time), Yorkville will return to the circle on Jan. 5, hosting Lincoln-Way Central for the Foxes’ Senior Night at 5:30 p.m.

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Yorkville’s Will Ferguson escapes from St. Rita’s Mike Franklin on Saturday during Yorkville’s home quad. Ferguson won by pin.

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ABOVE: Angels herald the pending arrival of Christmas Day on Independence Boulevard in Yorkville.

LEFT: The Oswegoland Park District has again decked out the picnic shelter in Hudson Crossing Park in downtown Oswego with bright, white lights. The shelter can be seen by motorists traveling the nearby Washington Street bridge and from the west bank of the Fox River.

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Born: Nov. 23, 1960 Died: Dec. 14, 2015

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Rhonda Jill Brooks (nee Keay), age 55, of Peoria, formerly of Plano and Naperville, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 14, 2015, in an automobile accident.

Born November 23, 1960, the daughter of Ronald and Mary Florence (Stout) Keay, she grew up in Plano and graduated from Plano High School in 1978. She was employed by Seico Security in Pekin, IL. Survivors include her loving husband, Tim Brooks; 6 children, Jillian Yunger, Laura (Anthony) Harrison, Nichole (Tom Phistry) Yunger, Abby Houillon, Hannah Houillon and Aaron Houillon; 2 grandchildren, Eli and Eva Arias; 4 step-children, Tim (Agnieszka) Brooks, Elizabeth (Cory) Allen, Cristoffer (Lacey) Brooks and Katelynd (David) Duncan; 6 step-grandchildren; Gracie and McKenna Allen, Kylie and Layla Brooks, and Olivia and Connor Duncan; 2 sisters, Phyllis (Guy) West and Karen Hoyle; 1 brother, Kevin (Jill) Keay, many nieces and nephews; and her sweet dog, Bella.

The mother of 2 sets of triplets, she was a proud mother and loved each one of them with her whole heart.

A talented seamstress and a self-admitted “slave to fashion” she studied clothing design at College of DuPage and made many of the children’s holiday clothing, as well as her wedding dress.

Rhonda was fun-loving and always the life of the party. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who met her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald E. Keay; grandparents, Louis and Pauline Stout, Bennett and Voliet Ormsby and Oris Everett Keay.

Visitation was held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. followed by service at 5:00 p.m. at the Beverage Family Funeral Home, 104 Terry St, Sandwich, 815-786-6715. A

Please email all obituaries and other notifications to Obits@KendallCountyNow.com. Deadline to submit information for this week’s newspapers is noon Mondays. For questions, call 877-264-2527. memorial service will be held in Peoria, IL at a later date. Rhonda will be cremated with her ashes buried at the West Serena Cemetery near her father.

DENNIS L. DUFFY

Born: Aug. 28, 1944; in Freeport, IL Died: Dec. 19, 2015; in Aurora, IL Dennis Lester Duffy, age 71, of Oswego, IL died Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL with his loving family at his side.

He was born August 28, 1944, in Freeport, IL. He was employed at the Montgomery Post Office for 40 years and retired in April of 2014. He was a life member of the Tiger Athletic Association of Aurora, IL. He is survived by two sons, Daniel (Patricia) Duffy of Yorkville, IL, Douglas (Patricia) Duffy of Watseka, IL; five grandchildren, Derrek (Mary Elizabeth) Duffy, Darren (Kristin) Duffy, Douglas “DJ” (Shantel) Duffy, Kayla (Alex Jordan, fiancé) Duffy, Dylan Duffy; two great-grandchildren Kayson Duffy, Carson Duffy; two sisters, Vicki Kleinfelt, Sherry Brookner; a brother, Kenneth (Sharon) Duffy; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana W Duffy; parent’s, Bill and Betty nee Rehfeld Ness; one sister, Sandra Pierson; two brothers, Thomas and Terry Ness.

Visitation took place on Wednesday, December 23,

The family of Rick “Klimey” Kleinmaier would like to thank all who sent cards, food, flowers and memorials.

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DONALD E. HARMON

Born: June 22, 1918; in Waltham Township Died: Dec. 15, 2015; in Ottawa, IL Donald Edward Harmon, age 97, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Heritage Woods in Ottawa surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at St. Mary’s Church in Utica with Msgn. Swaner officiating. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Utica.

Donald was born on June 22, 1918, in Waltham Township, Illinois to Edward and Belle (Hanley) Harmon. He married Catherine Walsh on April 11, 1944, in St. Columba Church in Ottawa.

Donald was a partner at the Harmon Brothers Farms in Utica and Elburn. He also worked at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Mt. Home, Arkansas, and Harmon Builders in Sugar Grove.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plano, St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Mt. Home, AR., St. Gall’s Catholic Church in Elburn, Kaneland/Elburn PTA, was on the Production Credit Association (PCA) Board of Directors, and the Elburn Co-op Board of Directors.

He is survived by wife, Catherine; his children, Gregory (Mandy) Harmon, Ruth Harmon, Dennis (Sheila)

Harmon, Marty (Paula) Harmon, Sharon (Dennis) Neylon, and Susan (Andre) Astorga; his grandchildren, Shelly (Chris) Winkler, Mike (Laura) Harmon, Nicole (Peter) Corken, Rebecca Harmon-Sneller, Rob (Sandy) Harmon, Kelly (Matt) Quinn, Sarah Harmon, Erin Harmon, Andrea Harmon, Sam Neylon, Nick Neylon, Ashley (Luke) Losic, and Jeremy Assell; great-grandchilren, Piper Winkler, Ben Winkler, Riley Corken, Brady Corken, Kelsey Corken, Nola Quinn, Molly Quinn, Donnie Harmon, Josh Harmon, and Caden Sneller.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Richard; his daughter, Colleen; and his brothers, Hanley, LeRoy and Kenneth Harmon.

Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to OSF Hospice or St. Mary’s Church in Plano.

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MARLENE E. SEARS

Born: July 31, 1939; in Milwaukee, WI Died: Dec. 19, 2015; in Verona, IL Marlene E. Sears, age 76, of Verona and formerly of Sandwich, IL, died on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on July 31, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI to Ernest and Agnes (Schoenhaar) Ross.

She graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee. On February 10, 1960, Marlene married Roy W. Sears in Aurora, IL. They were married for 48 years prior to Roy’s death in 2008. Together, they raised a family and started their own vending business in Woodridge and Sandwich, IL, wintering and enjoying retirement in Davenport, FL. She had excellent taste and loved decorating her homes

and making them a place for her family to gather. Her happiest times were spent with her family, and she and Roy enjoyed traveling the U.S. in their RV. Survivors include her six children, Vicky (Jerry) Gordon, Michael (Debbi) Sears, Lisa (Chris) Rolli, Matthew Sears, Marty (Connie) Sears, and Jason (Emily) Sears; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her siblings, Linnea and Glenn.

Memorial Services will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at ELLESTAD CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 500 N. 8th Street, Mt. Horeb, WI, with The Very Rev. Richard M. Heilman, V.F. officiating. Visitation and gathering will be from 3:30 to 6:15 pm on Tuesday prior to the service at Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be preferred to the family who hopes to purchase companion baby dolls for people suffering with Alzheimer’s.

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MERWYN T. SMITH Merwyn Taylor Smith, age 77, of rural Plainfield, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

Merwyn (Murray) was preceded in death by his parents, Vera (Griggs) and Murl Smith.

He was also preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Sara J (Humiston) Smith. He is survived by his two daughters; Leah R Swanquist and her husband Kevin Swanquist of Des Plaines, IL, and Rebecca FW Hurd and her husband Elwood Hurd of Montgomery, IL. He is also survived by two grandchil-

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dren, Austin T. Hurd of Colorado Springs, CO and Emmaline SR Hurd of Montgomery, IL. After graduation from Hinsdale High School, Murray attended college and played football for Western Illinois University. He then joined the United States Army from 19581962. He married Sara in 1963.

After working for Amoco\BP for 35 years, Murray took up an active lifestyle. He frequently golfed three days a week, loved to ride his bicycle for long distances and often took long walks after dinner with friends.

On many Fridays, Murray could be found riding around with friends looking at old cars and antique tractors.

Murray spent the last 12 years leaving the bitter Illinois winter for warmer climates. He spent winters in Arizona, Hawaii, and finally settled in the Tampa area of Florida. While wintering Murray would golf, ride his bike and host family vacations.

Murray was an attentive, loving and generous father to his daughters and sons-in-law, and loved to watch his grandchildren grow up and find their own path in life.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the kindness and caring shown by the ICU staff of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and for the devoted and loving care he received by the staff at the Abington of Glen View.

A memorial wake was held at Beidelman & Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory. Interment was held privately at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

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Caring for your poinsettia Family New Year’s Eve Party SHAW MEDIA Poinsettias are the number one potted plant sold during the holiday season.

Chances are that you will either purchase a poinsettia as a gift or receive one as a gift.

Following are some tips to keep your poinsettia looking good throughout the holiday season and beyond.

When choosing a poinsettia, make sure you pick a plant that has fully colored bracts (modified leaves) and tightly closed flower buds.

Make sure when purchasing a poinsettia that it is wrapped in a paper sleeve before taking it outside. Temperatures below 50 degrees can damage the bracts and leaves if the plant is not wrapped. Never leave a poinsettia outside in a cold car or you may risk damage to the plant.

Once you are home with your poinsettia, there are a few key tips to keeping your plant healthy and happy.

First, choose a bright location out of direct sunlight. Putting the plant near a window that faces east, west or south will

work well. Choose a location that will not have any hot or cold drafts. Avoid placing the plant near drafty windows, a heat vent, or a fireplace.

Poinsettias prefer temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees so avoid placing your plant in a room that tends to be substantially cooler or warmer than that.

Lastly, do not overwater. Water the plant when the potting mix is dry to the touch. It may be necessary to poke holes in the decorative foil and set the plant in a saucer to allow excess water drain off. It is not necessary to fertilize the plant while it is in bloom.

With the proper care your poinsettia will look good through the holiday season and can be kept as a houseplant or planted outside during summer once the threat of frost has passed.

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MATTHEW RYAN WEST

Born: Jan. 19, 1987; in Aurora, IL Died: Dec. 14, 2015; in Elgin, IL Matthew Ryan West passed away on Monday, December 14th, 2015, at St Joseph Hospital in Elgin.

He was born on January 19th, 1987 in Aurora, IL, the son of Jeffery West (Michelle) and Marilyn Vance (Greg).

Matt loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, drawing and playing guitar. His sons were the center of his world. He touched the lives of many people, and will be deeply missed.

Matt is survived by his parents; sons, Liam, Landon, and Levi; sisters, Emily West and Mallory Vance; stepbrother, Trevor Holm; grandmother, Anna West; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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BETTY R. ZIMMERMAN Born: Oct. 18, 1928 Died: Dec. 16, 2015

Betty R. Zimmerman, 87, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich.

She was born October 18, 1928, in Heyworth, IL one of 15 children, the daughter of Elmer and Goldie (Rousey) Shannon.

She married Keith Zimmerman on March 15, 1947.

She is survived by one daughter, Vickie (Bob) Middleton of San Benito, TX; two sons, Gary (Darlene) Zimmerman of Earlville, IL and Scott (Anita)

Zimmerman of Somonauk, IL; six grandchildren, Lyn (Homer) Hulon of Sandwich, IL, Tina (Jeff) Vodar of Batavia, IL, Jeremy (Jen) Zimmerman of Somonauk, IL, Jason (Wendy) Zimmerman of Mendota, IL, Dustin (Kim) Zimmerman of Dallas, TX and Keith (Heather Anderson) Zimmerman of Somonauk, IL; eight great-grandchildren, Coleton and Cody Hulon, Avery and Alyssa Vodar, Amaya and Brock Zimmerman, Zoe and Bailee Zimmerman, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Keith Zimmerman; one son, Rodney Zimmerman; one granddaughter, Kristen Zimmerman; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Zimmerman; twelve brothers and sisters.

According to Betty’s wishes there will no visitation or services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes. com.

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Families and children can start their New Year’s Eve activities early with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the Vaughan Athletic Center.

The Family New Year’s Eve Party will ring in 2016 with a variety of festivities. Kids and adults can get energetic while climbing and bouncing on giant inflatables, playing interactive games, competing in hula hoop contests and dancing to the latest tunes with a live DJ. Popular features also include “Spin the Prize Wheel” and “Active Toddler Zone,” with the traditional New Year’s countdown featuring a colossal balloon drop at noon.

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KENDALL COUNTY COURT CASES to reports, Williamson is accused of taking car batteries.

Bond was set at $15,000. A warrant has been issued in the case, reports said.

• Steven M. Johnson, 47, of the 800 block of Cougar Lane, Oswego, was charged with criminal trespass to real property in connection with an incident Sept. 24 in Oswego, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Johnson is accused of entering a business property in the 2300 block of Route 34 after being notified that such entry was prohibited. Bond was set at $2,000 and a court date was scheduled for Jan. 11.

• Jessica N. Watkins, 19, of the 100 block of Heathgate Road, Boulder Hill, entered a guilty plea on Dec. 8 to charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, improper vehicle registration and having no vehicle insurance, Kendall County Court documents said. According to records, Watkins was sentenced to one year of court supervision and must pay fines and court costs and complete 30 hours of community service.

• Irma I. Bulley, 51, of the 1900 block of Lilac Lane, Aurora, entered a guilty plea on Oct. 13 to charges of retail theft in connection with an incident in the 2300 block of Route 34, Oswego.

According to court records, Bulley was sentenced to court supervision for one year and must pay court costs and fines.

LEFT: A circle of lights surrounds Santa Claus and a snowman on the front yard of this residence on Spring Street in Yorkville.

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• Steven J. Wilander, 23, of the 1800 block of Irene Road, Sandwich, was charged with burglary to a motor vehicle in connection with an incident Nov. 9 in Plano, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Wilander is accused of entering a van with intent to commit theft.

Bond was set at $75,000 and a Jan. 20 court date was scheduled.

• Vonshaye M. Young, 23, of the 700 block of South River Street, Aurora, was charged with retail theft in connection with an incident Nov. 15 at a business in the 2700 block of Route 34, Oswego, Kendall County Court documents said. Bond was set at $3,000 and a Jan. 8 court date was scheduled.

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Homeless women share hopes for housing PADS site hosts them and others on recent night SHAW MEDIA The face of homelessness is often female.

Three women were recent dinner and overnight guests at Harvest New Beginnings church in Oswego. Harvest is one of seven area churches that open their doors and hearts to the homeless, in partnership with Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) of Kendall County.

“They’ve been very nice here,” said Rebecca, who asked that her age and last name not be disclosed. “It’s a blessing to have a safe place to spend the night.”

The well-groomed women did not exactly fit the image that many people have of those without permanent housing. All had attended college, had held professional jobs, and had done volunteer work – including,

coincidentally, for PADS. “There is often a stereotype that we’re scary to be around. Well, none of these people are scary to be around,” Rebecca said, smiling and circling her finger around a dinner table, at which also sat two male PADS guests.

One woman, who preferred to remain anonymous, said people whom she encountered were often surprised to learn that she did not presently have a place to live. “I’ve had the response that ‘You don’t look like one of those women with a shopping cart.’”

The former health care specialist is willing to work as a waitress in order to pay the rent for the subsidized apartment for which she has applied.

“I wouldn’t even ask for a salary,” she said. “Just let me work on getting my tips.”

All three women had been homeless for a short time, had solid leads on finding stable housing and – most importantly in sprawling Kendall County –

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. owned automobiles.

Thus, they have been able to drive themselves each night to one of the seven churches that houses PADS sites.

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Information about donations or volunteering at a local shelter may be obtained online at kendallcountypads.org or by calling 331-207-8903.

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Vicky, 68, is hopeful that she will be able to return to her condominium long before that date. She said she was forced to abandon the condo on account of a combination of financial issues and problems with her neighbors. “I have a lot of things at home to get straight,” said the former floral arranger and store manager.

Dinner was fresh salad, ham sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and pumpkin pie. One woman was allergic to certain foods, so Harvest New Beginnings prepared her a special meal of gluten-free noodles and sliced almonds.

After dinner, Vicky led the group in prayer, thanking God for the provisions of the evening and humbly asking that all would soon be blessed with a permanent place to live.

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Local youth created their own animal combinations during the 4-H Animal Adaptation session of the Oswegoland Park District’s Homeschool Series at the Little White School Museum. The Animal Adaptations curriculum is designed to illustrate how animal characteristics help a species survive and reproduce. Throughout the fall, the Kendall County 4-H program led fun, hands-on experiences in rocketry, physics, environmental science and biology. To learn more about 4-H Youth Development programs in Kendall County or to find a club near you, call 630-553-5823 or visit web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk.

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Midland States Bank employees recently made a holiday donation to the Kendall County Food Pantry. Pictured (from left) are Ken Spaeth, market president; Tracy Johnson, banking center manager; Matt Dennison, commercial relationship manager; Summer Beyer, personal banker; Domenica Mickelson, personal banker; Debi Targonski, wealth management; Dana Hopp, commercial assistant; and Fred Sinkovits, commercial relationship manager.

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On Monday, Dec. 14, State’s Attorney Eric Weis, Sheriff Dwight Baird, Coroner Ken Toftoy and Kendall County coroner candidate Carl Gutierrez hosted a Christmas party at Blackberry Oaks Golf Club with donations going to the Kendall County Food Pantry. Thanks to the generosity of the many attendees, the KCFP received a check for $5,400.

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Kendall County Food Pantry grateful for donations of all kinds

The Kendall County Food Pantry received a donation of $185 from Circle Center Grade School from their food drive.

The Yorkville Middle School basketball team for collected hams and distributed food for the Christmas Holiday drive-thru.

The seventh- and eighth-graders of the Newark Schools donated their time to distribute gifts and food as well.

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CLUB BRIEFS Optimist Club sponsors student essay contest

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.

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ABATE meeting Jan. 9 to cover future events

Open Roads ABATE Chapter will meet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street.

Topics to be discussed are the chili cook-off, pool tournament, book run, group rides, and updates on legislature. Meetings are open so anyone may see what Open Roads is all about.

The meeting will be followed by the chapter

Christmas party at 6 p.m. at the Plano American Legion.

The main meat course for dinner will be supplied by the chapter as well as table service.

Members with last names beginning A through I are asked to bring appetizers or a snack, J through Q to bring desserts or sweets, and R through Z to bring a salad or side dish.

Come on out, meet the new officers, and share in some good food, friends and holiday cheer.

For more information, call Bud at 815-378-2997 or Kevin at 815-545-6114.

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Yorkville resident Ken Johnson (left) portrayed Julenisse, Norway’s Santa, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery on Dec. 6. Johnson, president of Polar Star Lodge 5-472, Sons of Norway, distributed gifts to children after a luncheon, yule-tree trimming and singing around the tree.

Included was a gift exchange for adults. Festivities highlighted the lodge’s annual Juletrefest, a traditional Norwegian Christmas celebration.

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8 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, December 24, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel SENIOR BRIEFS The Oswego Senior Center will host Sheri’s Sip and Paint Party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Join artist Sheri Sinkovits as she takes you through a step-by-step painting process to create your own 11-by-14-inch “Bridge Painting” canvas. Paint and sip your favorite Italian soda, coffee or tea.

All materials are included for $25, which is payable at the beginning of the class.

To register by Jan. 11 or for information, contact the Oswego Senior Center at 630-554-5602.

Volunteers wanted for intergenerational program

The Oswego Senior Center and Prairie Point Elementary School are partnering to provide seniors with the opportunity to volunteer for the 2015-16 school year. Volunteers could be classroom readers, share life experience through living history, or lead STEM activities.

To register or for additional information, contact Sandy at 630-5545602 or sandypastore@att.net.

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The Healthy Habits for Successful Living workshop will be held Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m., Feb. 24 through April 20.

Use this eight-week workshop to help you stay on track with your New Year resolutions. Join a team of dietitians and fitness professionals in a fitness and lifestyle challenge that will provide you will practical education, motivation and support so you can start to make real changes and see progress toward

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Cost is $10 for individuals under 60, and a $5 suggested donation for individuals 60 and older.

To register by Feb. 23, contact the Oswego Senior Center at 630-5545602.

Financial Education series continues Jan. 12

The Oswego Senior Center’s Financial Education Series will continue from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, with a program on required minimum distributions.

Join David Erickson from Edward Jones of Oswego to learn how age and type of account will determine your required minimum distributions; also learn how to avoid costly penalties and gain ideas for investment of future required minimum distribution withdrawals.

To register or for additional information, contact the Oswego Senior Center at 630-554-5602.

Caregiving 101 set for Jan. 19

The senior center’s Caregiver Education Series will feature Caregiving 101: An Introduction to Caregiving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Join Keith Beilema from the

Kendall County Health Department for an introduction to caregiving.

Topics include: common challenges, available community resources, how to take care of yourself, how to advocate for your loved one with health care professionals, and more.

A light lunch will be provided by Heritage Woods of Yorkville.

To register by Monday, Jan. 18, or for additional information, contact the Oswego Senior Center at 630554-5602.

Join armchair travels Jan. 21

The Oswego Senior Center’s Armchair Travels group will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21.

We are going to places… without leaving town. The group will be traveling to Switzerland and Austria with Bob LeClercq. Join us for this armchair adventure.

Technology classes at the Oswego Senior Center

The Oswego Senior Center offers computer classes and mobile device help.

A class on Family Tree Maker no longer being supported by Ancestory.com will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Registration is required.

Beginner Computer Class will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 21, 26 and 28. Registration is required.

Computer program assistance is available Jan. 7 and 14. Registration is required.

The Mobile Device Lab is available Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Get one-onone help with your mobile devices in 30-minute individual time slots.

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The Oswego Senior Center plays bean bag baseball each Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. Upcoming games include: Dec. 30 – Diamond Apartments @ OSC Jan. 6 – Plum Landing @ OSC Jan. 13 – OSC @ Beecher Jan. 20 – OSC and Beecher @ Cedar Lake Jan. 27 – OSC @ Diamond Apartments Anyone interested in playing is invited to join the team or make your own team and join the league.

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Why mess up your kitchen and eat alone? Come to the Oswego Senior Center for breakfast and fellowship at 9 a.m. the first, second and fourth Tuesday each month. Cost is $4. All seniors are invited.

A special veterans’ breakfast is held the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Cost is also $4.

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Take Charge of Your Health, Live Well, Be Well is a new class on managing health issues being offered in 2016 at the Senior Services Associates Yorkville office to help seniors and those with chronic illnesses start the New Year off just right.

The evidence-based six-week course will be offered at Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville, from Jan. 29 through March 4. Classes will be held each Friday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Austin Room at the Beecher Community Center. Class materials are available to participants free of charge through the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

This small group course is limited to the first 15 registrants. It is a chance to learn new techniques to help manage chronic health conditions instead of allowing your chronic health conditions to manage you.

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Regular attendance is important to get the most out of this class.

Take Charge of Your Health, Live Well, Be Well is an appropriate class for any adult suffering from a chronic health condition and also for their caregivers. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-5777.

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UMC of Plano Children’s Program tells story of Christmas

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Cookies with Santa

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The Children’s Christmas Program at the United Methodist Church of Plano was held on Sunday, Dec. 13, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The children performed the real story of Christmas and the reason for the season. The children also sang several Christmas songs directed by Haley Morris and accompanied by Jean McBride. The program was directed by Gerri Henze and Arlene Gould. Pictured are the younger children (preschool through third grade) as the angels, older children (fourth grade and older) as the shepherds and those with speaking parts: Olivia Morris as the head angel, Eric Naumann as Joseph, Jennifer Harnesk as Mary and Eli Harnesk as Baby Jesus.

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Plano children and parents came to First Baptist Church of Plano’s “Cookies with Santa” event on Saturday, Dec. 12. Fun was had by all. Greg Torkelson donated all of the Santa gifts given to each boy and girl. Kristen Humbers from Artistic Creations Photography provided the winter photo backdrop. Coopers Home Furnishings provided a bench with festive garland and lighting for the Santa photos.

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The 20th annual Cookie and Candy Walk with a white elephant sale was held in the downstairs dining room at the United Methodist Church of Plano (located on the corners of Clark and Hale streets) on Saturday, Dec. 12. Many people visited and chose their favorite cookies and candy for the Christmas season as well as a last-minute Christmas gift from the white elephant sale. Proceeds will help children go to summer camp this summer. Pictured are congregation members and some of the children going to summer camp ready to assist customers to pick out their cookies: Kyra Lynch, Karen Mikkelson, Theo Wyncoop, Keely Morris, Paula Svendsen, Serafina Wyncoop, Gerri Henze, Olivia Morris, Haley Morris, Clarence Holdiman, Angeleah Wyncoop and chairperson Arlene Gould.

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UMC of Plano sponsors float in Rockin’ Christmas Parade

Families from the United Methodist Church rode on a float while singing Christmas songs to promote their church and Tommy’s Gift.

SHAW MEDIA The United Methodist Church entered a float in the Rockin’ Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 4. The parade lineup was at the United Methodist Church at 219 N. Hale St. and ended at the Plano Depot on Main Street.

The float promoted the church and Tommy’s Gift. Tommy’s Gift is a faith-based mission from the United Methodist Church of Plano and is co-founded by Tom and Kim Zimmer-

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mann in memory of their infant son, Tommy, who passed away in 2009.

Tommy’s Gift serves the needs of individuals, families and organizations in the community.

Congregation members and friends were on the float, which was decorated with Christmas lights, stockings, caps and a Tommy’s Gift Banner.

For more information about the United Methodist Church of Plano, call the church office at 630-552-3700.

December crafts at UMC of Plano

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St. Luke’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League collected $350 at their Christmas brunch to send to missionary Joe Boway for supplies for the teachers of the children of Liberia. The teachers love the Lord and the children as they attend training workshops where they will receive roll books, chalkboards, pens/pencils and chalk to equip the children and attempt to make a difference in their lives.

The Sunday school children at the United Methodist Church of Plano made a Christmas snow globe on the first Sunday of December. They designed a winter scene by placing Christmas trees, candy canes, ornaments, stickers, and Christmas items in a glass vase and covering with “snow.” No two crafts were the same.

Pictured are Lynze Jeffries, Cameron Morris, Serafina Wyncoop, Kenli Dembry, Kendal Petre, Mekada Dembry, Logan Jeffries, Theo Wyncoop, Brock Yarbrough and Jaxon Harnesk.

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Caroling at 11:30 p.m., Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS DAY: Mass at 10 a.m.

HOLY DAY MASS MARY MOTHER OF GOD: New Year’s Eve at 4 p.m. & New Year’s Day at 8 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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Children’s choir formed at United Methodist Church of Plano Children in third grade through high school have formed a children’s choir at the United Methodist Church of Plano. They will perform periodically at 10:30 a.m. worship services. Pictured at the Nov. 22 worship service are Kenli Dembry, Cameron Morris, Theo Wyncoop and Katelyn Curtis in the front row; Braden Morris, Angeleah Wyncoop and Lizzie Gould in the middle row; and Corwin Wyncoop and Olivia Morris in the top row.

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Church’s Puppet Troupe performs for area children Church of the Good Shepherd Oswego Puppet Troupe recently performed at the Oswego American Legion for over 200 people, including 100 children.

It was a wonderful opportunity to spread some joy to the families.

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YCUCC sets services for Christmas Eve SHAW MEDIA The people of Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 408 Center Parkway, welcome the Yorkville community to be part of their church family to celebrate Christmas.

Two special worship opportunities led by Pastor Mark Gregory, the children and youth choirs, the chancel choir and the congregation are scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 24. During the 5 p.m. service, children will present a Christmas pageant, “A

Gift For Christmas.”

At 10 p.m. a traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service of carols and hymns will feature music, narration and scripture.

You need not be a member of Yorkville Congregational Church, or any church, to be welcomed at the special Christmas services.

Yorkville Congregational UCC is located north of Route 34 and west of Route 47. For information about the church or Christmas Eve services, call 630-553-7308 or visit yorkvilleucc.org.

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Christmas Eve at Yorkville Trinity

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

A family service will be held at 5 p.m. and will feature “A Living Nativity.” All interested children who come to the service 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 titled “A World Forever.” Christmas carols will be sung and the adult choir will perform. The end of the service will feature a candle lighting by all.

Trinity Church is in Yorkville at the corner of Route 47 and Cannonball Trail.

Millbrook UMC men’s breakfast set The Millbrook United Methodist Church, located at 8360 Fox River Road in Millbrook, would like to invite the men of the area to a monthly program. The event is on the fourth Sunday of each month with the meal beginning at 7:30 a.m. This month’s breakfast is Dec. 27. Admission is free and each month there is a speaker who presents information of interest to the community.

In the past they have had speakers presenting on topics including tax information,

senior citizen programs, political perspectives and conservation issues.

For information about the program or the church, call the Rev. Kent Svendsen at 815-786-4106.

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Helmar Lutheran Church will host an all-you-can-eat Kumla Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. The proceeds will support the HLC Food Pantry, which has grown from serving 10 to 120 families, twice a month, in eight years of operation.

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12 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, December 24, 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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Deadline for changes is noon Mondays.

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

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.

Also offering Youth Group.

Fox River Baptist Church 1205 7th Avenue, Aurora Kerry James Allen, Pastor 630-820-5870 www.foxriverbaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Service 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evening Service

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

New Life Community Church-Montgomery 11445 S. Lincoln Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538 630-897-6810 www.newlifecommunity.church Sunday worship service 10 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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.

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

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.

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 Sunday, Dec. 27 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Wednesday, Dec. 30 9 a.m. Newsletter mailing CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

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

CHRISTIAN 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)

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)

Big Life Community Church Traughber Junior High School 570 Colchester Drive, Oswego www.biglifecc.org “It’s for you.”

Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship

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

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

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

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

LUTHERAN

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. 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 with Communion and Sanctuary Choir Saturday, Dec. 26 5 p.m. Worship Service (Traditional) Sunday, Dec. 27 7:45 a.m. Worship Service (Traditional) 9:15 a.m. Worship Service (Traditional) 10:30 a.m. Life Advocacy Team 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Contemporary in Large Gymnasium) Wednesday, Dec. 30 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 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. 24, Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m.

Dec. 25, Christmas Day Service at 10 a.m.

Dec. 27, Worship at 9 a.m., no Sunday School 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 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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 Christmas Services Thursday, Dec. 24 4:30 p.m. Candelight Service 6:30 p.m. Children’s Program Friday, Dec. 25 9 a.m. Christmas Service Living Heritage Lutheran Church Rev. James Barbey, Pastor 630-552-3926 Services at the Chapel of ­Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 3952 Turner Avenue Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Divine Service 10:15 a.m. Adult Study and Sunday School St. Olaf Lutheran Church 1233 Douglas Road, Montgomery 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.

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 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 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

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Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel • Thursday, December 24, 2015 • • Continued from page 12 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.

Thursday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve 5 p.m. – Youth Christmas Service 7 p.m. – Praise Band Contemporary Service 9 p.m. – Traditional Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 27 8:15 a.m. – Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. – Christian Education Hour 10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service 3:30 p.m. – Youth Group Monday, Dec. 28 7 p.m. – Handbell practice Tuesday, Dec. 29 Noon to 1:30p.m. – Grace Meal – FH 7 p.m. – Jail Lesson Grading 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. – Youth Lock-in Wednesday, Dec. 30 10 a.m. – Bible Between the Bites-Panera 5:30 p.m. – UMM KC Pantry Stocking 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 Thursday, Dec. 24 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service Sunday, Dec. 27 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 1:30 p.m. Templo Sion 4 p.m. Youth Group Tuesday, Dec. 29 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. 24 4 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Worship 11 p.m. Worship Sunday, Dec. 27 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, Dec. 29 10 a.m. Koinonia 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting 7 p.m. Outrageous Puppeterian Crew Wednesday, Dec. 30 6:25 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:25 p.m. Chancel Choir 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 630-859-3355 A Member of PC USA Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School, all ages 10:40 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Service 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.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Prayer Service

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.

The United Church of Sandwich 512 Lions Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-9243 email address: ucssandwich@ frontier.com website: unitedchurchsandwich. org Thursday, Dec. 24 5 p.m. Candlelight worship service 10 p.m. Candlelight worship service

St. Anne Catholic Church 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego 630-554-3331 • Fax 630-554-0530 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.

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Plano Fellowship Meeting at P.H. Miller School N. Lew St., Plano 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

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

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

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

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 -10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30-12 p.m.

Wednesday Night Programs AWANA (ages 3 yrs old through 5th grade) 6-7:30 p.m.

Jr High Youth Group (6th through 8th grade) 6-7:30 p.m.

High School Youth Group 7:15-9 p.m.

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 Acorn Yokefellow Retreat Center Open 365 Days a Year 630-553-6233 Available to you, your church or participate in our regular monthly retreats.

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

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Plano Bible Church 1111 W South St., Plano

COUNTYWIDE 13 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.

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TCF hosting environmental summit on Jan. 21 SHAW MEDIA Community leaders, conservation groups, and anyone interested in learning how to get more involved in conservation activities in their community are invited to attend The Conservation Foundation’s 2016 DuPage Environmental Summit from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Naperville campus of Northern Illinois University.

The Pizzo Group, DuPage County, and Companions’ Fund of the DuPage Foundation are sponsors of this free event. Exhibits by local businesses and conservation organizations are featured, focusing on ways to engage local units of government and citizens to have a greater impact on where they live.

Research shows that people want to live and work in communities where they have clean water, clean air, and lots of parks and open space to enjoy. Communities need to encourage local conservation efforts and promote conservation as a core value to reach that goal.

The Conservation Foundation will host its 2016 DuPage Environmental Summit from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Naperville campus of Northern Illinois University. Exhibits will focus on ways to engage local units of government and citizens to have a greater impact on where they live Photo provided

Conservation is more meaningful when it happens where people live and work whether it’s planting a butterfly garden at city hall by the local garden club, a group of families cleaning up

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cluding cleaning up local creeks, planting community rain or butterfly gardens, organizing community rain barrel and water conservation events, holding a native tree and plant sale, engaging lo-

cal youth groups and schools in restoring a local natural area or park, and educating neighborhoods on clean water and storm drains.

Reservations are requested for this free event and can be made through Eventbrite or by going to theconservationfoundation.org under “Upcoming Events.”

The summit will take place in The Ballroom, NIU Naperville Conference Center, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563.

The Conservation Foundation is one of the region’s oldest and largest not-for-profit land and watershed conservation organizations.

Since it was founded in 1972, TCF has helped preserve nearly 33,000 acres of open space, restored and cleaned miles of rivers and streams, and educated thousands of kids by engaging them in nature and the outdoors.

Work is focused in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties to preserve and restore nature in your neighborhood. Find out more at theconservationfoundation.org.

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This easy dish is perfect for the holidays By the editors of Relish Magazine

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old the standing rib roast. Scratch the filet mignon. In reality, most of our holiday gatherings call for easy dishes that can be made ahead and popped in the oven while we’re relaxing with friends. This homey pasta casserole with cheese, sausage and mushrooms is just that.

Serve it with a crisp green salad, and you’re all set for an easy evening by the fire with some holiday cheer.

Mark Boughton photo/styling by Teresa Blackburn

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese

The sausage-mushroom mixture can be made a day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Rewarm over low heat before combining with the pasta.

n 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided n 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed n 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed, and quartered n ½ cup sliced shallots n 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic n 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary n 1⁄3 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth n 1 teaspoon coarse salt, divided n Freshly ground black pepper n 3 tablespoons unsalted butter n 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour n 2 cups 2-percent reduced-fat milk n 1 pound rigatoni n 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with purée n 6 ounces Italian fontina, shredded n 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add sausage. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon until no longer pink

and beginning to brown.

Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings, leaving behind brown bits. Add remaining oil and mushrooms to pan. Cook until mushrooms begin to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add shallots; cook 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and rosemary; cook 1 minute more. Add wine, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until wine is nearly evaporated.

Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and pepper. Return sausage to pan and stir to combine.

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly oil a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Stir in flour; cook until foaming but not colored, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk; bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.

Cook rigatoni according to package directions, undercooking by 3 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Add sausage mixture to pasta; toss well.

Add sauce and crushed tomatoes; stir to combine. Stir in fontina and 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano.

Transfer pasta mixture to baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmigiano Reggiano over top; cover with foil.

Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 8.

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See engineering in action

BRIEF

Bridge busting competition will be Jan 9 in Plano

On Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., the La Menu Modelle 4-H club met at the Burk residence for a meeting.

At this meeting, the group discussed future meeting dates and people who would be a part of the

SHAW MEDIA Join 4-H and residents from DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties as bridge teams put their engineering skills to the test in the fourth annual Bridge Busting Competition on Saturday, Jan. 9, in Plano.

More than 30 teams registered for the fun, educational event, and the groups have been designing and building their bridges since late November.

Each will be judged on aesthetics and structural efficiency in various categories, including school, family and youth.

“More than 150 spectators attended last year’s Bridge Bust, and we invite everyone to join us for this year’s competition,” said Jo Ann Britton, 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator with University of Illinois Extension. “It is amazing to see the creative bridge designs and witness the achievements of these local teams. Come out and support our teams, and learn more about 4-H, engineering and math, in an exciting way.”

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by University of Illinois Extension and 4-H, with cooperation from Rural King and the Fox Valley Family YMCA. The competition will be conducted at the Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3875 Eldamain Road in

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Plano. Teams will check in at 8 a.m., and aesthetics judging will begin about 9 a.m. Bridges will be tested for structural efficiency beginning around 10:30 a.m., tentatively.

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Denim & Dust Family Club serves community The Kendall County 4-H club called Denim & Dust Family Club (based in Newark), has been busy in the month of December.

Members met on Dec. 10 for their monthly 4-H meeting. As a community service project, members brought unwrapped gifts to donate to Yorkville Junior Women’s Club’s Operation Santa program. In addition, Denim & Dust member Maddie W. spent a Sunday afternoon at Oswegoland Park District’s Little White School Museum hand crafting cards and letters to send to soldiers through the park district’s “Dear Soldier” program. The club wishes all of our armed service members here and overseas a very Merry Christmas and a safe return.

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ABOVE: Maddie W. of the Denim & Dust Family 4-H Club spent a Sunday afternoon at Oswegoland Park District’s Little White School Museum handcrafting cards and letters to send to soldiers.

LEFT: Denim & Dust members brought unwrapped gifts to donate to Yorkville Junior Women’s Club’s “Operation Santa” program.

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$145,000, 67 Oaklawn Ave, Oswego 60543-9678, 03-17-204-009-0000, Moss Trust to Christopher Butts, Nov. 13 $148,500, 534 Lincoln Station Dr, Oswego 60543-8137, 03-01-301-0340000, Jennifer Fay to Ernest Bolen & Pamela L Bolen, Oct. 12 $254,000, 557 Litchfield Way, Oswego 60543-4203, 03-16-403-009-0000, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Jose Cisneros, Sept. 24 $231,000, 603 Saddlebrook Ct, Oswego 60543-8221, 03-20-304-003-0000, Matthew A Restelli to Daniel Olandese & Catherine Olandese, July 25 $242,500, 605 Paris Ave, Oswego 60543-7752, 03-10-459-014-0000, Gladys L Arteaga to Jonathan Mcconnell & Loraine Agcaoili, Oct. 28 $170,000, 609 Hawley Dr, Oswego 60543-4067, 03-12-402-014-0000, Ryan M Schiesser to Chunhui Xie, Sept. 15 $282,500, 61 E Timberlake Trl, Oswego 60543-9477, 06-05-153-003-0000, Musto Trust to Matthew C Klingbiel & Janel R Klingbiel, Sept. 14 $277,500, 740 Charismatic Dr, Oswego 60543-7003, 03-15-232-006-0000, Melvin S Jager to Jeffrey L Barnsdale & Tammy A Barnsdale, Sept. 28 $235,000, 689 Churchill Ln, Oswego 60543-8222, 03-20-308-020-0000, Herllan Serna to Ron L Donavon & Laura A Donavon, Oct. 21 $55,000, 645 Salem Cir, Oswego 60543-8667, 03-10-132-009-0000, Den-

party planning committee. The club is also planning on having a reunion early in 2016.

At this meeting, Mikayla Lovero provided refreshments. The next meeting will be held on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.

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nis G Terek to Dennis G Terek, Oct. 20 $350,000, 675 Wooley Rd, Oswego 60543-9721, 03-24-100-018-0000, Kevin Mehnert to Jonathan A Koebele & Jessica A Koebele, Oct. 2 $245,000, 689 Churchill Ln, Oswego 60543-8222, 03-20-308-020-0000, Richard Dimaggio to Herllan Serna & Kari & Brock Spencer, Oct. 1 $265,000, 707 Hanover Ct, Oswego 60543-8293, 03-03-403-004-0000, Stacey I White to Jason L Underwood & Elizabeth C Underwood, July 14 $278,000, 727 Manhattan Cir, Oswego 60543-9801, 03-07-408-011-0000, Christopher J Clark to Brian Crokin & Carla Crokin, Oct. 9

PLAINFIELD

$220,000, 7429 Rosewind Dr, Plainfield 60586-5441, 06-36-206-012-0000, T & T Investors Inc to Larry Van Handel & Kelly Van Handel, Oct. 14 $217,000, 7304 Atkinson Cir, Plainfield 60586-5946, 06-36-402-014-0000, Markus Jansen to Brian S Becker & Ashley M Becker, Aug. 31 $209,000, 7205 Waterman Ct, Plainfield 60586-5810, 06-36-431-013-0000, Clarence E Hodges to Richard A Brown & Ashley M Mccammand, Sept. 25 $200,000, 7134 Townsend Blvd, Plainfield 60586-6507, 06-36-278-0050000, Kevin H Fulton to Michael Casey, Sept. 24 $233,500, 7410 Atkinson Cir, Plainfield 60586-5917, 06-36-402-081-0000, David A Krych to Keith A Kogut, Aug. 15

PLANO

$430,000, 555 Creek Rd, Plano 605459512, 01-05-151-004-0000, Russell S Vickery to Jeffrey D Thompson & Margaret S Thompson, Nov. 2 $112,000, 703 Big Rock Ave, Plano 60545-1280, 01-22-277-016-0000, Carlson Trust to Gary L Carlson, Aug. 14 $168,000, 527 Alyssa St, Plano 605452180, 01-26-206-807-0000, David A Reid to Christopher J Suckow & Kristen Suckow, Oct. 21 $68,500, 722 Eberly Ct 722, Plano 60545-2257, 01-24-123-009-0000, Carolyn Bandemier to Francisco J Arellano & Maribel Arellano, Sept. 28 $100,000, 7060 Burroughs Avenue, Plano 60545, 01-29-401-005-0000, Old Second National Bank to Kenneth A Digate, Oct. 21

YORKVILLE

$229,000, 674 Andrea Ct, Yorkville 60560-9160, 02-21-225-020-0000, Eric J Johansen to Michael L Greiff & Andrea M Greiff, Oct. 20 $465,000, 6087 Polo Club Dr, Yorkville 60560-9299, 04-02-226-011-0000, Terry L Hill to Ronald Bruck & Katherine Bruck, Aug. 17 $391,000, 633 White Oak Way, Yorkville 60560-9581, 02-32-165-0100000, Scott Carrell to Robert Alan Miller, Oct. 7 $320,000, 64 Cotswold Dr, Yorkville 60560-9495, 05-18-153-001-0000, Bratland Trust to Michael Mccusker & Pamela Mccusker, Sept. 30 $312,500, 642 Birchwood Dr, Yorkville 60560-2376, 02-27-358-003-0000, Christopher E Peterson to Diane G Zwitch, Sept. 10 $152,000, 734 John St, Yorkville 60560-9818, 02-29-128-023-0000, Jonathan R Stafford to Joel Venecia & Rebecca L Venecia, Oct. 2 $410,000, 7235 Regal Oak Ct, Yorkville 60560-9265, 02-26-200-014-0000, Bruce Brineman to Tanya L Rivera, Nov. 3