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ON THE COVER Luke Granholm and Calvein Guerrero of Boy Scout Troop 40 work on starting a fire to cook a pancake during a timed competition at the Klondike Derby at the Kendall County Fairgrounds.

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New format, more local news To our valued readers: This edition of our paper marks the start of a bright, new era for the Ledger and our readers.

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We’re now an easier-to-read tabloid format with improved printing quality. While the paper has a new shape and cleaner look, it also has more pages, more local news, more information and more features to help keep you fully informed on what’s going on in your community, your neighborhood and Kendall County.

Over the past several months, we’ve talked to our readers about how we can improve the Ledger and we’ve listened: • Responding to numerous reader requests, we brought back our popular Arts & Entertainment page. The reborn A&E page will provide our readers with a comprehensive weekly listing of local entertainment options in Kendall County and the greater Fox Valley area, from live theater to concerts to special events and so much more. Find it in today’s paper on pages 17-18 of the Countywide section.

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CIVIC MEETINGS WEEK OF FEB. 8-12 Monday, 6 p.m.: Fox Valley Park District Board, Prisco Community Center, Aurora.

Monday, 6:30 p.m.: Kendall County Board Planning Building and Zoning Committee, County Office Building, Yorkville.

Monday, 6:30 p.m.: Oswego ECO Commission, Oswego Village Hall.

Monday, 7 p.m.: Oswego Fire Protection District Board, Station One, Oswego.

Monday, 7 p.m.: Montgomery Village Board, Montgomery Village Hall.

Monday, 7 p.m.: School District 308 Board, Oswego East High School Community Room.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.: Oswego Township Board, Town Hall, Oswego.

Tuesday, 6:55 p.m.: Oswego Township Plan Commission, Town Hall, Oswego.

Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.: County Public Building Commission, County Office Building, Yorkville.

why we’re adding a weekly crossword and sudoku puzzle to our Countywide section.

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BRIEF Police seeking information in Southbury Estates robbery

Oswego police are continuing their investigation into the second robbery of the same residence in the Southbury Estates subdivision since November.

Police said the latest robbery occurred at 10:50 p.m. Friday when two males, possibly white, pushed a victim aside and stole her purse at a home in the 200 block of Willington Way. The purse and its contents are valued at over $6,000, police said. The victim was not hurt. The victim told police that the robbers ran towards a dark-colored SUV or minivan that was parked on Mystic Court. The vehicle was seen heading south on Southbury Boulevard.

Police searched the area, assisted by a Kendall County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team, but were unable to locate the pair. Police said one of the robbers was described as about 6 feet tall, wearing a dark hat, red mask and grey hoodie. The other was described as being shorter, with no further description.

Police said an attempted robbery occurred at the same home in November. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 630-551-7300.

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By ERIKA WURST news@kendallcountynow.com In an effort to keep construction of the village of Oswego’s new police station on track, Village Board members have chosen an advisory service firm to help facilitate the project.

Wheaton-based McClaren, Wilson and Lawrie Inc. (MWL) has been recommended to take on the role of making sure “a quality, functional and fiscally-mindful facility will be constructed,” Oswego Police Chief Jeffery Burgner wrote in a proposal to village staff before Tuesday night’s discussion at the Village Board Committee of the Whole meeting.

According to Village Administrator Daniel Di Santo, the village used MWL’s services last year to provide a space needs analysis for the building.

“We’ve had an incredible experience with this firm,” he said. “We have found their services to be very helpful.”

Di Santo said that with the staff’s recommendation – which he was awarded on Tuesday – $15,000 will be issued to the firm to help MWL begin its search for a construction manager to take on the proposed $30 million facility.

Following the selection of a construction manager, MWL will work to hire an architect to assist in the construction of the new station. The firm will remain on hand as a go-between for each branch involved until the project is complete.

The cost for MWL’s services, which aim to help streamline the facility’s building process, is approximately $234,000, which has been figured into

the police station’s total budget, Di Santo said.

“I find the price range to be right on the money,” he said.

After considering the option of keeping the work assigned to MWL inhouse, Di Santo said the option wasn’t as feasible as hiring someone from outside to do the job.

He said that having a member of the village staff work full-time on the project would cost upwards of $300,000 in salary and benefits, as well as eat up about three years of that person’s time when village resources are already stretched thin.

“We feel [that hiring MWL] will add a tremendous amount to the project and ensure it’s done right and on budget,” Di Santo said.

In his memo to the board, Chief Burgner said, “Retaining MWL would

provide the village the benefit of having a highly experienced international firm with specific expertise in police facility design and construction.”

The firm is expected to assist in not only the selection of the construction manager and project architect, but will hold workshops to determine the village’s wants and needs, including technology and layout considerations.

They will peer review construction documents, assist in the bidding process, and “keep our eyes on the ball,” said MWL Senior Architect Peter Crawford, who was on hand Tuesday to answer questions.

Crawford said he’s excited to work with the village to provide a transparent and effective process.

“We can focus the resources of your budget on what really matters most for a successful outcome,” he said.

Inmate tries to run away from Kendall courtroom

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caught by deputies before making any contact with An inmate at the Ken- other occupants in the dall County jail, Pame- courtroom. la J. Christensen, 48, of Visitors to the courtMontgomery, attempted house were never in to escape from a court- d a n g e r , a c c o r d i n g t o room at the county jail in t h e s h e r i f f ’ s o f f i c e .

Yorkville at approximate- Christensen is awaitly 9:06 a.m. Jan. 26, accord- ing trial on attempted ing to the Kendall first-degree murCounty Sheriff’s der charges of her Office. children at her The sheriff’s ofMontgomery home fice reported Chrisin Oct. 2014. She tensen slipped her was in court Jan. wrists out of her re26 for an unrelatstraints and start- Pamela J. ed matter when it ed to run toward Christensen is alleged she atthe courtroom tempted to escape. exit, where court security The Kendall County deputies immediately re- State’s Attorney’s Office strained her. charged Christensen with Christensen attempted attempted escape, a Class to resist deputies, but she 3 felony, and resisting a was escorted to a secure peace officer, a Class A holding area in the court- misdemeanor. She is still house. Christiansen was in custody at the jail.

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Boy Scouts from throughout Kendall County gathered recently at the county fairgrounds near Yorkville to compete in the annual Klondike Derby. The derby provided the Scouts with an opportunity to test a variety of outdoor cold weather survival skills, earn points and also have some fun. ABOVE: Evan Prauer of Oswego Boy Scout Troop 31 loads a tennis ball into a cannon at the Klondike Derby.

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Departure to pose new challenge The pending departure of School District 308 Superintendent Dr. Matthew Wendt on June 30 will mark the end of an eventful four-year era in the school district’s history. It also creates a new, immediate task for the school district board of education: finding a new superintendent.

In conducting their search we believe the board and their search consultant – if one is retained – should seek an administrator who is the right fit for the still growing and increasingly diverse district. The board should also make certain that district teachers, parents and other taxpayers have an active role in the search and the selection of the new superintendent.

It may be hard for longtime local residents to fathom, but District 308 currently has an enrollment of over 18,000 students and operates 23 different schools serving students living in Oswego, large sections of Montgomery and Aurora, and portions of Plainfield, Joliet and Yorkville. The late 1970s and 1980s-era when the district operated just six schools and its enrollment held steady at around 3,900 are long gone indeed.

We are certain the district’s growth has served to make the job of superintendent ever more complex and challenging. At its core, the job of a superintendent requires a visionary consensus builder, someone who can continue the theme of improving district schools adopted under Wendt’s tenure. But achieving consensus among staff, parents and other taxpayers across the 68-square-mile school district will continue to pose a daunting challenge.

Though the trend in the district over the past decade or so has been to hire superintendents from out-of-state, we believe this time the district would benefit if the board can find a suitable candidate from Illinois, someone experienced in the many issues and challenges facing a growing, suburban Chicago school district. Perhaps that individual is already working for the district.

The board should expect their choice for the next superintendent and the contract they award to that individual to be closely scrutinized by the public. That’s how it should be and the details of the next superintendent’s contract will be reported here. But given the size of the district and market conditions, taxpayers should not expect the board to hire a high-quality candidate at a discount price. We believe district taxpayers would be far better off paying toward the top end of the scale for a top-notch leader who can save the district extra money at budget time.

We wish the board well in their search.

Jefferson, Taft and French fries It’s snowy, it’s rainy, it’s freezing, it’s foggy, it’s not quite freezing. In short, it’s winter in northern Illinois.

For now, we sit here with hands neatly folded watching hordes of obnoxious Canada geese wheel and honk and spread the results of their suppers of last night while still more hordes of white-tailed deer browse the lower limbs of our shrubs – and finish eating the fancy-schmancy cover we bought last fall for our outdoor fire pit. These are not pretty sights but they do remind us that God has a sense of humor.

Also not pretty is the mound of junk mail that has been arriving here at junk mail central.

The thing is, though, that there really are silver linings to these clouds. Roast goose and venison sausage immediately come to mind. And so does the myriad of facts one might never have learned about – or even bothered to think about – if one hadn’t opened one’s junk mail each and every day the mail carrier showed up out front.

Here are a few things we gleaned after our trips to the mailbox here in downtown Troy: The official flower of the month of February is the violet. If you want to see one, though, you’ll have to dig through the slush, ice, snow, mud, sleet, etc.

Dogfish, a breed of shark, have no bones. Instead, their skeletons are made of cartilage.

The word for fruit comes from the Latin word frui, or “enjoy.”

Scientists say dogs and cats share a common ancestor. Several smart aleck quips come to mind here, but I shall manage to control myself.

February is National Bird Feeding Month, the theory apparently being that if they made it through an Illinois January they deserve a square meal or two.

Okay, we all know what a genius Thomas Jefferson was. He was so smart that he managed not only to invent the Democratic Party but was able to get Republicans to quote him on a regular basis, including that Barton guy who likes Jefferson so much he pretty much made up a whole book about him.

We all know Jefferson was a great inventor, but how many of us know about his contributions to American food culture? Not many, I’ll wager. And it is this area in which Jefferson deserves true

is the Arctic Ocean, which is less than a 10th the area of the Pacific Ocean, the world’s largest.

Roger It was hard keeping up with Matile Manifest Destiny. When James Madison was elected president veneration. In fact, if he wasn’t an in 1808, the flag had 15 stars and Episcopalian, he would have made stripes. That was despite the fact a great saint. that there were 17 states. Good Because, you see, Jefferson was thing one of those loony Congresthe first American to serve French sional investigation committees fries with steak. Where, gentle wasn’t on the case at that time, or readers, would the state of Texas Madison would have had a thing be today had Jefferson brought or two to account for. crepe suzettes home instead of The busiest international steak and French fries? telephone route is between the U.S. Jefferson also brought tomaand Canada. toes, macaroni and ice cream back Culinary note to Thomas Jefferfrom Europe and he was also the son: Two cups of dry macaroni will first American farmer to plant yield about four cups of cooked rice. In the future, I shall visit macaroni.

Monticello with renewed veneraNever liked the sound of bird’s tion. nest soup myself, and once I read February, it seems, is another the ingredients, I like it even less: of our months named by pagans It is made from the lining of swifts’ for pagans. February is thought to nests, a sort of jelly secreted by come from Februa, taken from the the birds’ well developed salivary Roman Festival of Purification. glands. Since the nests are found The root februo means to “purify on steep cliffs, the soup is very exby sacrifice.” pensive and served only at special Speaking of ex-presidents, feasts. Personally, I don’t care how William Howard Taft (who also in- rare bird spit is, I’m still not going vented the deathless to eat it. phrase “Our Little Forks really didn’t become popBrown Brothers”) ular until the 1600s. Queen Elizawas the only person beth (the first one, not Version 2.0 in U.S. history to in the palace these days) owned serve first as presthree forks, two of which were ident and then as studded with jewels. But Liz prechief justice of the ferred to use her fingers when she William Supreme Court. couldn’t use her spoon or knife. It Howard Taft Winter slumber took nearly another century before hint: Two thin blankets are warm- most folks used forks on a regular er than one thick one because of basis. the insulation created by the layer “Regelation” is not a new of air trapped between the blangovernment program, it’s the kets. process in which solid ice melts Authorities now agree, after under pressure alone and refreezes centuries of study, that dogs – not when pressure is taken away. It’s husbands – were the first animals the process that allows glaciers to to be domesticated. The first pet flow. dogs showed up about 12,000 years Ancient Greeks used oyster ago. shells as ballots. When Athenians Get out your scale: A one-carat banished a citizen from the comdiamond weighs in at 200 millimunity, he was “oyster-shelled” or grams. ostracized.

There are more than 3,000 The verse “Twinkle, Twinkle languages spoken in the world, but Little Star” was written by two Enonly 12 of them are widely used. glish sisters, Ann and Jane Taylor, Where, do you suppose, Pig Latin in 1804. fits in that mix?

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FORUM his own pro-business policies and they are working great. “Drink up, everyone, my friend Gov. Snyder says the water from Michigan is the best there is, he guarantees it. Bottled in Flint.”

get permits to build its facility there.

Unlike other nations, America once exposed and put her scandals on the front pages for the entire world to see how we morally handled them, thus setting a moral standard for the rest of the world to follow.

John Basil Barnhill in 1914 wrote, “Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty.” Clearly the latter has dissolved and truth has become the new hate speech. Awaken my people and know the difference between fear of persecution under unjust laws by corrupt thinking ideologues and fear of prosecution under just laws. In the end we will answer to the Almighty for not fighting the first by means of the latter.

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completely reasonable and achievable.

Even if we were able to reach this lofty To the Editor: well-intentioned goal, and we could actuThe latest podium address by our ally take away all of the 300 million-plus governor illustrates why we should guns from our law-abiding citizens, it still rethink letting rich businessmen take over government. Bruce Rauner feels the state makes me wonder if they honestly think Ed Washak will be better served if we address issues all felons, psychopaths, terrorists and Yorkville like unemployment, tax rates, tort reform, mentally disturbed people would suddenly union positions on wages and benefits and Parties have changed be left without any means to carry out their turning Illinois into a right-to-work state. violent and vicious activities. Golly gee, if To the Editor: If things get too far out of hand, there’s only there were no more guns, we humans A Texas grand jury indicted David always bankruptcy court. would have no way to kill each other, hurt Daleiden and Sandra Merritt for recordHe ignores the human destruction he each other, rob each other or terrorize each ing and exposing Planned Parenthood’s sees happening while he digs in deeper other. What a wonderful world we would alleged sales of aborted fetal tissue. While regarding his pro business beliefs. With live in. With no guns around we could finally pro-choicers may hail this as a victory, I the systematic dismantling of almost all focus our attention on reining in the sword, see it as the ultimate evidence as to how human service agencies across the state spear and baseball bat industries. much the Democratic and Republican Parhe continues to hold that all will be better ties have changed and have been invaded Whenever I hear gun control advocates if we can corporatize the system. by socialists who are paving the way to expound, they always seem to leave out Jesus Alaniz The latest victim is the largest social Communism. one critical element in their gun violence Yorkville service agency in the state who will lay off The argument that a grand jury has equation. Their equation reads: guns = What it’s all about half their staff because the state stopped indicted the two does not make the case deaths. It probably should read: guns + psyTo the Editor: funding them due to not having a full or hold water. In a 1985 newspaper article, chopaths = deaths, or guns + terrorists = I honestly enjoy reading Ed Washak’s budget. Initially it will involve the thouJudge Sol Wachtler once said, “Any good deaths, or even guns + law-abiding citizens sands of kids in foster care not being able prosecutor can get a grand jury to indict a points of view in the Forum regarding Gov. = defense against their own deaths. to see their parents as often as there won’t ham sandwich.” And in this case I person- Rauner. Bruce Rauner’s plans are looked They never include the essential fact that, be staff to transport and then monitor the ally believe that the prosecutor is nothing upon as evil and mean-spirited. Ed just in order to work, a gun always requires visits. more than a pro-choice RINO (Republican cannot see anything positive in the gover- someone pulling the trigger. In their minds, Later, the real tragedy will be if and when In Name Only) who is out to scare anyone nor’s plans. There is nothing that he might if gun violence occurs, it’s because guns propose that is looked upon by Democrats, exist. I have never heard anyone blame the the state gets a budget, can they get these into silence who would dare expose mainly Mr. Madigan and Mr. Cullerton, as agencies up and running again? The laidPlanned Parenthood. over 40,000 traffic deaths that happen workable. Yet for generations the plans off staff won’t be sitting around waiting In a 1950 message to Congress, Demoeach year in the U.S. on cars, or the over to see if Springfield will come up with a cratic President Harry Truman said, “Once that the Democrats have instituted have 1,500 stabbing murders each year in the plan. They will be re-employed elsewhere. a government is committed to the princi- brought the state to its knees.

U.S. on knives. We seem to be rife with Here is the main thing I just cannot Trained staff will disappear and these pro- ple of silencing the voice of opposition, it gun control activists, but can’t find anyone comprehend. If Rauner’s plans are wrong, promoting car control or universal backgrams will have to be started from scratch. has only one way to go, and that is down if even more harm can come to Illinois That will be expensive to replace. Budgets the path of increasingly repressive meaground checks on knife purchases. Leaving will have to be expanded and money will sures, until it becomes a source of terror to (which is hard to believe), Madigan and out the persons pulling the trigger and be diverted to training new people. And all its citizens and creates a country where Cullerton should just let Rauner have his their reasons for pulling it makes it easy for the money will come from where, an even everyone lives in fear.” My, how much the way. If his plans are so destructive then them to solve this gun violence problem by these two political beasts will be able bigger tax increase?

Democratic Party and Democratic voters simply taking them away. to control Illinois forever, after declaring If the state was in fact being run like have changed and that’s why I left that Democrats are all about control. If we Rauner’s plans as failed. They will then a company, the board would surely fire political plantation long ago and have allowed them, they would control every sinbe in position to pass power to others in the CEO due to mismanagement and a never looked back. gle aspect of our lives. It’s what they dream dismal outlook. But this governor has also An open heart, mind and soul along with their families to live off the state of Illinois about. But thankfully, standing in their citizens in perpetuity. been walking with his elite monied crowd willingness to be submissively receptive way is this pesky thing we call the Second Perhaps the reason that Madigan and for too long. In addition to showing little are required for forgiveness and redempAmendment. It’s so annoying to them that Cullerton won’t allow Rauner to institute concern for the collateral damage to the tion yet evil requires only a crack in the they viciously attack it and everyone who poor and helpless at his news conference, human psyche to change the course of an any changes in how the state is governed stands in support of it, especially the NRA. I is that they know some of this will work to due to his policies, he then announces an individual and the heart of a nation. Our say thank God for the NRA. important new staff addition. His wife just nation has long been on a collision course the advantage of the people of this state Australia, the UK, France, et al, don’t have hired a person to fill her vacant chief of with the forces of evil, not from an outside and won’t benefit Madigan and Cullerton a Second Amendment. We do. They each staff position at a sum of $100,000 a year. invader, but from the evil within ourselves in the years to come. That’s what it’s all have a government that tells their citizens about now, isn’t it.

Welcome to the one percent, you new staff and our government. what to do, and because of our Constitution member. The air smells sweeter up there.

The indictment, as I understand it, states we have citizens who tell our government Don Lass The people of the state of Illinois will that the two video makers used deceptive Oswego what to do. This is what makes us different sleep better knowing Mrs. Rauner’s sched- practices by creating a company that was from every other country in the world. If Thank God for NRA ule will be functioning more smoothly and buying fetal tissue to expose PP selling the gun control advocates are so enamTo the Editor: thankfully money was found to fill this fetal tissue. The Texas prosecutor is no ored with places that don’t have a Second Democrats tell us that deporting 11 million much-needed slot. doubt either ignoring the fact or totally Amendment, they should seriously think illegal immigrants is a right wing pipe Finally, at the end of his address, the ignorant that a lawsuit was filed against about relocating there instead of trying to dream that is totally unmanageable, yet governor wanted to invite the press to Planned Parenthood (later dismissed) in make us more like them. to them the idea of confiscating over 300 partake in a gift he received from his fellow Aurora, Illinois, alleging that Planned Parmillion legally owned weapons in the United Bill Shink pro-business governor from Michigan. enthood misled and lied to Aurora zoning Who he reminded everyone has instilled and building officials in 2006 and 2007 to States in order to eliminate gun violence is Yorkville

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Inmate charged with making weapon out of toothbrush OSWEGO LEDGER An inmate at the Kendall County jail in custody on weapons charges stemming from an incident last summer in Oswego is now facing a further charge of possession of a weapon in custody of the department of corrections, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

According to reports, Taylor J. Cano, 25, of the 300 block of South Fordham Avenue, Aurora, is accused of fabricating a stabbing instrument out of a toothbrush. The weapon was seized without incident, reports said.

The incident occurred Jan. 30 at the jail in the 1100 block of Cornell Lane, Yorkville.

Cano is in custody awaiting trial on charges involving an incident Aug. 29 in Oswego.

Two Oswego police officers shot and wounded Cano on Ashlawn Avenue in the village’s Cedar Glen subdivision.

Kendall County State’s At-

torney Eric Weis had determined the actions of the officers to be justified. During his investigation, Weis said that prior to the incident Cano had several conversations with KenCom (911) dispatchers concerning his intent to commit harm against other individuals that day.

Cano also told dispatchers he was armed and would harm those who would come to help him.

Taylor J. Upon arrival Cano on Ashlawn Avenue, the two police officers, Chad Dickey and Ben Hackl, found Cano, who appeared to have a firearm in his hand. Police later determined it to be a long rifle.

According to Weis, the officers used flashlights to illuminate Cano in the darkness and yelled for him to put the weapon down and to show his

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Weis said, “At that point, Mr. Cano turned and fired at the officers, discharging one round. Officers Dickey and Hackl returned fire and Mr. Cano was struck one time.”

Oswego Fire Protection District paramedics were immediately summoned to the scene and took Cano to Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

Cano has been held at the Kendall County jail in Yorkville since his release from the hospital. Bond for Cano in the weekend jail incident was set at $50,000. A status hearing is scheduled for Feb. 17 in Kendall County Circuit Court.

Montgomery police set patrols for Super Bowl Will be checking for drunken drivers OSWEGO LEDGER The Montgomery Police Department announced it will conduct special patrols this Super Bowl weekend, looking for and cracking down on alcohol and drug-impaired drivers.

“We are reminding everyone to drive sober this weekend in Montgomery or get pulled over,” said Deputy Chief Armando Sanders. “If you plan on drinking alcohol while cheering your team on to victory, pass your keys to a sober, designated driver before the Super Bowl party begins. Follow the rules, or law enforcement will penalize you with a DUI.” “Weekends are often a deadly time on our roads and this weekend in particular can be even more dangerous,

Eva Alessia, D.O., Nicole Keller, D.O., Jennifer Kurka, D.O., Paul Granoff, M.D.

due to impaired drivers,” said Sanders. “That’s why we will be working overtime with increased DUI and seat belt traffic details to catch and arrest anyone who is driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.”

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 9,967 people were killed in 2014 in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in the United States – 31 percent of all vehicle crash fatalities in the nation.

Sanders said that always designating a sober driver and not letting friends drive impaired can help avoid a tragic crash or a DUI arrest.

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State’s attorney sues Ill. over past salaries

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis says his office will continue to pursue a lawsuit against the state of Illinois for a portion of his salary as well as the salaries of the county’s supervisor of assessments and county’s chief public defender.

Weis filed the suit back in November but said the recent success of a similar suit filed in St. Clair County makes him hopeful the state will do something.

State law requires the state to pay for a portion of the salaries of county state’s attorneys, supervisors of assessments and public defenders. However, due to the continuing impasse over the state budget, the state is not reimbursing counties for its portion of the salaries. The lawsuit filed by Weis names the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Illinois comptroller as defendants.

“All the suits that have been filed throughout the state are the same template as St. Clair County and since they prevailed we figure that was the easiest way,” Weis said.

Weis said that he consulted with the Kendall County Board before filing the suit but there was no formal action by

the board. In total, 10 counties have filed lawsuits and most of them were downstate because they were feeling more of an impact from this nonpayment.

“St. Clair County was successful in their bid and they’re the ones who have gone through a full-blown hearing, so we’re hoping that sets a good precedent for the rest of the state and hopefully convinces the comptroller as well as the department of revenue that those should be paid, or convinces the General Assembly and governor to do something,” Weis said.

The state pays about 66 percent of Weis’ salary as well as the public defender’s salary and 50 percent of the chief assessor’s salary. Illinois owes Kendall County about $169,763 in total reimbursements for the three salaries, according to information provided by the Kendall County Treasurer’s Office.

Broken down by each office, the public defender’s current salary is $149,857 and the state owes the county $58,272 for that reimbursement. The state’s attorney’s salary is $166,508 and the state owes the county $84,395 for that salary.

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He added that no explanation has ever come from Davidson for the job that his firm performed.

After the meeting Davidson balked at the accusation from Milliron.

“Print whatever you want, I don’t care,” Davidson told reporters.

“I dug the hole and, yes, I pulled that tanks out of the ground,” he added.

He said another firm came in to defuse the tank: “You got to make it safe to cut a hole in it, otherwise it will blow everybody up.”

He recalled when the tanks were removed that the contractor took soil samples and had them tested in a lab.

“They told me it was safe to backfill and we hauled dirt away.

[Environmental Design Services] handled all the dirt and everything else. What happened to the paperwork – that ain’t mine,” he said. “I honestly thought it was closed up until they came back to say there was a problem. Now, I don’t want to say that our government would lose paperwork in our small society that was not computerized at the time.”

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The Kendall County Board unanimously approved an agreement Jan. 19 with the Illinois Department of Transportation related to the removal of underground fuel storage tanks once located at the county’s highway department facility.

The agreement closes out the removal of the tanks more than 20 years ago at the facility on Route 47 north of Route 71 in Yorkville.

The agreement will now be sent to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which will close out its investigation.

In 2013 the board unanimously voted to hire Huff and Huff Inc. to remediate contaminated soil at the facility where the tanks had leaked.

The county paid Huff and Huff $67,662, according to Fran Klaas, county highway engineer. He said the IEPA later called the county about the tank removal because they couldn’t find paperwork related to the project.

“The IEPA won’t sign off on the remediation of the tank re-

moval until we have the highway authority agreement in place,” Klaas said.

Board member Bob Davidson’s company, H.D. Backhoe of Yorkville, was the contractor on the project to remove the tanks two decades ago.

Referring to the agreement, Davidson asked his board colleagues, “Does this give us a clean bill of health with the EPA and everyone?”

“Yes, sir,” board member Dan Koukol responded, adding, “We need to get it signed and done so they can move on to the next project that they have.”

Todd Milliron, a candidate for the county board in the March primary election, however, took Davidson to task during the citizen’s comment portion of the board’s Jan. 19 meeting.

“The contractor that removed them is sitting on the board – it’s Mr. Davidson,” Milliron said. “It was an improper job that was done and it was noncompliance and it went on for a long, long time until eventually the IEPA said, ‘You gotta do this closure properly.’”

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$27,069 for that reimbursement.

“Everyone is kind of watching St. Clair County to see what happens. They have prevailed at trial court level and that issue is up at the Appellate Court so everyone is kind of taking a wait-and-see approach to that case as well as to see what is going on in Springfield,” Weis said.

If the budget gets passed, Weis said he anticipates that the funds would then be allocated and paid to the counties. The General Assembly could also enact legislation to pay it.

“It’s kind of a three-prong approach – we’re hoping that the litigation is kind of like the last alternative, but we wanted it on file to make sure we protected any interest that we have in those payments as well,” Weis said.

Kendall County Treasurer Jill Ferko says the county has not received payment for those salary reimbursements since last July, when the state’s fiscal year ended. Ferko said for the last six months the county has been covering the entirety of those salaries.

“We pay them anyway and we request the reimbursement. We’re still requesting the reimbursement, we’re just not getting it,” Ferko said. “They’re obviously picking and choosing what they want to pay, and it is what it is.”

Ferko added that the county can absorb this hit for now but if it continues it could really start to impact the budget.

“Like the state with anything else, at any given minute you don’t know what’s what,” Ferko said.

“They are statutorily responsible for doing that so they’re breaking their own rule.”

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‘Banking’ wetlands proposed for county

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com If you don’t know the difference between a swamp and a marsh, Dave Guritz, Kendall County Forest Preserve District director, can set you straight – just look at the plants.

“If those plants are trees, then you are in a swamp,” Guritz said. “If there are cattails and sedges and reeds, you’re in a marsh.”

The Kendall County Forest Preserve District is looking for wetland areas in the district that used to be marshes and swamps in order to start a wetland mitigation banking program.

The program would allow the forest preserve district to essentially sell wetland credits to developers who impact wetlands when they propose a subdivision or other development.

Guritz said the district could bank wetland credits by returning areas they own back into wetland preserves. Builders could then go to the Army Corps of Engineers who would

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The Afton Wetland in DeKalb County is seen here in this aerial photo.

The Fox Metro Water Reclamation District recently purchased credits from this wetland bank to offset their plant expansion, which will impact wetlands in Kendall County. broker those credits. The proceeds would go to the district.

“If I impact three acres of wetland, I have to purchase three acres of credits,” Guritz said.

He said developers could buy the credits or create their own wetlands that they would then turn over to the forest pre-

serve district.

“The developers usually don’t want to get into the hassle of having to create new wetlands, so they will typically purchase the credits,” Guritz said.

But before the district can do that, officials need to find areas that used to be wetlands

that can be restored. Guritz said the planned restoration needs to create a minimum of 25 acres of wetland area.

The Army Corps of Engineers would approve and oversee the project. It would then establish how many credits would be available based on how many acres were restored.

“The Corps kind of acts as the broker,” he said.

Guritz said the idea of creating a wetland mitigation bank in Kendall County was something he suggested after taking over as director. He said the district has acquired enough property over the last nine years to find an area that qualifies.

“Kendall County was once rich with wetland areas,” he said.

However, settlers drained the wetlands in the 19th century so the land could be farmed.

Recently the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District, located on Route 31 just south of Montgomery in Kendall County, used a wetland mitigation banking program to purchase

credits for an expansion program. The district announced in December that it is moving forward with plans to build a new $92 million wastewater treatment plant just south of its current facility to conform to a mandate from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Fox Metro purchased its wetland credits from DeKalb County’s Afton Wetland Bank, a 240-acre forest preserve with 57.5 acres of wetland restored.

It was farmland and they returned it to wetland, Guritz said. The district would also be responsible for maintaining the wetland in perpetuity.

The Kendall County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners discussed the idea at a Jan. 19 board meeting.

Commissioner Scott Gryder mentioned that if developers are going to be impacting wetlands in Kendall County, they should purchase credits here.

“It seems like a lot of our surrounding forest preserves have a program in place and I think it’s great that we are looking at this,” Gryder said.

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Financial impasse hits home here Senior home care program closing due to Springfield budget stalemate

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com Kendall County seniors who receive in-home care through Intouch Home Care will soon not be getting that care through current provider Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

The nonprofit organization cut 750 jobs and 30 programs, including Intouch, due to the state of Illinois’ budget stalemate, reported Mark Stutrud, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services, in late January.

The state owes LSSI $6 million for social services the organization provides throughout Illinois.

Intouch Home Care provides assistance to seniors living in DeKalb, Kendall and LaSalle counties. Approximately 360 clients will be affected by the program shutting down in the

three counties and 80 employees will be laid off.

Pat Austin, a spokesperson for LSSI, said it would take about 30 days to wind down the program throughout northern Illinois.

“It’s based on non-payment for services from the state,” she said. “With the state not having a budget, we are not receiving payment for services provided and we can only do that so long and we have been doing that for seven months.”

Would another agency take over the program considering the state may not pay them?

“That’s the question that lots of folks ask,” Austin said. “There are for-profits that provide home care and nonprofit, so it’s a mix. I’m not sure how the state will redistribute things and I guess that’s the question a lot of

people would ask – who would take it if they’re not going to get paid?”

In order for LSSI to keep providing any services and still exist as an organization, Austin said they had to close the offices for which they were not receiving payments.

“That’s how we got to the point where we are closing a majority of our home care programs,” she said.

Intouch is in-home care for seniors.

A home care assistant goes to a senior’s home and keeps them in their home and independent instead of living in a nursing home.

“They make sure they have meals, companionship, sometimes it’s transportation to doctor’s appointments,” Austin said. “It’s basically someone to make sure they can stay in their home safely.”

Stutrud said in a statement in January that LSSI relied on a bank line of credit and available resources from its foundation to compensate for the state’s inability to pay its bills for seven months before coming to this decision. In all, over 30 programs are

closing, and more than 750 positions are being eliminated, or 43 percent of LSSI’s total employees, he said. As a result of these closures, approximately 4,700 people will no longer be receiving services from LSSI. “These decisions were the result of a thorough and painful process,” said Stutrud.

“We know this will impact clients, their families, our employees, and communities throughout Illinois. We made these choices with a long-term view of the organization and its mission, and ultimately the ability to continue serving people.”

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Kindergarten sign-up details announced OSWEGO LEDGER It is time to register School District 308’s youngest students.

Children who will be 5 years old

by Sept. 1, 2016, will need to register for kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year. District 308 kindergarten registration will be held Feb. 16-25. Early registration will allow District 308 to confirm kindergarten placement (morning, afternoon, or full day) and your child’s specific school assignment in a timely manner.

Registration will take place between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Oswego East High School. Park in the east lot and enter through door 22, located in the rear of the building. Registration is on a walkin basis at OEHS. Parents should register their child on the date that coincides with their child’s school: • Tuesday, Feb. 16: Churchill and Grande Park • Wednesday, Feb. 17: Fox Chase and Old Post • Thursday, Feb. 18: Hunt Club and Prairie Point • Monday, Feb. 22: Southbury and

Wolf’s Crossing • Tuesday, Feb. 23: Lakewood Creek • Wednesday, Feb. 24: Long Beach and The Wheatlands • Thursday, Feb. 25: Boulder Hill and Homestead If you are unable to make your school’s scheduled registration date, you can register your child on any of the dates listed above regardless of your child’s specific school assignment.

To register your child, you will need his or her original birth certificate, a photo ID of the parent registering the child, three proofs of residency, and a completed registration packet. To obtain a registration packet, contact the school your child will be attending and request that one be mailed to your home, download the packet from sd308. org, or stop by your child’s school or the district office to pick up a packet.

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Warrant arrest Oswego police arrested Shaquiea I. Thomas, 24, of the 2000 block of Muirfield Drive, Yorkville, at a store in the 2300 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village Jan. 29 at 8:10 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a prior charge of retail theft. Police said court proceedings for the suspect are pending.

Alcohol arrest Oswego police arrested Josiah E. Castillo, 20, of the 800 block of Mystic Court, Oswego, on Lakeshore Drive near Creek Drive in the village Jan. 31 at 9:20 p.m. on a charge of unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.

Credit card fraud reported Oswego police received a report of a credit card fraud case Feb. 1. Police said charges in excess of $2,000 were found on the victim’s account.

Arrest two on cannabis charge Oswego police arrested Audrey J. Lovejoy, 19, of the 11000 block of Century Circle, Plainfield, on charges of consumption of alcohol and possession of cannabis and Christina Wojciechowski, 19, of the 100 block of Chelsea Avenue, Sugar Grove, on a charge of possession of cannabis Jan. 28 at 12:18 a.m. in the 300 block of Douglas Road in the village.

ID theft reported An Oswego resident filed an identity theft report with village police Jan. 27.

Cellphone stolen Oswego police are investigating the theft of a cellphone at Thompson Junior High School ID stolen An Oswego resident told village police Jan. in the village Jan. 15 at 1:25 p.m. Police said 23 that someone had opened a credit card the theft was reported to them Jan. 30. The account in his name without his authorizacellphone is valued at $500. tion.

Cannabis arrest Burglary under investigation Oswego police arrested Carlos Soto-Ruiz, Oswego police are investigating a burglary 46, of the 1100 block of Liberty Street, that occurred in the 400 to 500 block of Aurora, at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 29 on Route 30 Boulder Hill Pass in the village Jan. 24 at near Route 34 on charges of possession of 12:15 a.m. less than 2.5 grams of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Police said Soto-Ruiz posted Debit card fraud bond and was released pending a court Oswego police are investigating an appearance next month. incident in which someone charged $54.30 on a debit card without the card owner’s Possession arrest Oswego police arrested Eduardo R. Torres, permission.

19, of the 200 block of Monroe Street, Oswego, at 10:50 a.m. Jan. 30 in Hudson Crossing Traffic citations Oswego police issued traffic citations to Park off Harrison Street on charges of posthe following motorists over the past week: session of drug equipment and possession Jawron R. Jackson, 28, of the 3200 block of of alcohol by a minor. Police said Torres is scheduled to appear in court later this month. 50th Street, Cicero, driving on a suspended license.

Correction: Oswego police arrested Investigate battery William D. Loberg Jr., 28, of the 100 block of Oswego police investigated a report of a battery that occurred at Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. in South Main Street, Montgomery, in the 200 the 200 block of Ogden Falls Boulevard in the block of Chicago Road on charges of violation of an order of protection and violation village. of a bail bond Jan. 23 at 8:10 a.m. Police said Protection order violation Loberg was detained at the Kendall County An Oswego resident reported multiple inci- jail pending a court appearance later this dents of a violation of an order of protection month. Loberg’s name, as provided by police, to village police Jan 30. Police said they are was incorrect in an article published in last investigating. week’s edition.

OSWEGO LEDGER A South Holland resident, Ramonda K. Stevenson, 44, of Cherry Street, was recently sentenced to a nine-year prison term by Judge Timothy J. McCann at the Kendall County Courthouse in Yorkville for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

Stevenson had pleaded guilty to the charges, according to Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis.

According to Weis, Stevenson was charged after he had been observed by the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team selling heroin in Oswego on several different occasions in

late summer and early fall of 2014.

Based upon Stevenson’s extensive criminal history, his offense carried enhanced sentencing penalties, which resulted in the nine-year sentence.

Weis said, “Heroin continues to be an issue which law enforcement continues to deal with on a regular basis.

Individual dealers, such as Mr. Stevenson, helped perpetuate this by traveling from outside the county to sell this dangerous narcotic in Kendall County.”

Stevenson will be required to serve three years of mandatory supervised release after he gets out of prison.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Frank Gorup.

MONTGOMERY POLICE REPORTS Possession arrest Montgomery police arrested Jacquel Owens, 31, of the 1800 block of Mulberry Drive, Montgomery, at 5:10 a.m. Jan. 21 as they executed a search warrant at his residence. Police said they observed numerous prescription drugs without prescription labels inside the suspect’s residence. Owens has been charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according to police.

Retail theft reported Montgomery police arrested Rigoberto Herrera, 40, of the 800 block of Hill Avenue, Aurora, on a charge of retail theft Jan. 22 at 6:21 p.m. at a store in the 1900 block of Hill Avenue in the village.

Police said Herrera was observed concealing merchandise and then leaving the store without paying for it.

Criminal trespass Montgomery police arrested Latroy Moore, 35, of the 600 block of River Street, Aurora, at 12:32 a.m. Jan. 23 in the 500 block of Montgomery Road in the village on a charge

of criminal trespass to property.

DUI warrant arrest Montgomery police arrested Nicholas Salmieri, 35, of the 2200 block of Rebecca Circle, Montgomery, at the village police station Jan. 19 at 1:17 p.m. on a DuPage County Sheriff’s Office warrant for driving under the influence.

Warrant arrest Montgomery police arrested Adolfo Montiel-Texis, 21, of the 1700 block of Route 34, Oswego, after stopping his vehicle on Route 30 at Goodwin Drive in the village Jan. 23 at 1:48 a.m. Police said Montiel-Texis was wanted on a Kendall County Sheriff’s Office warrant for disorderly conduct and was ticketed for driving without a valid license.

Traffic citations Pablo Nevarez, 36, of the 2400 block of Deerfield Drive, Aurora, driving on a suspended license.

Adrian Villanueva, 59, of the 400 block of Fifth Street, Aurora, having no valid driver’s license.

KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS Warrant arrest Marcus C. Sanders, 26, of the 200 block of Liszka Lane, Oswego, was found to be wanted on a warrant from Kane County after a traffic stop at about 9:20 p.m. Jan. 29 at Boulder Hill Pass and Briarcliff Road in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Sanders was wanted for failure to appear on a robbery charge and his driving privileges were suspended. He also was cited for having only one functioning taillight, reports said.

License violation Maria G. Corral, 43, of the 1100 block of Pleasant Place, Aurora, was charged with

having no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop at about 10 p.m. Jan. 29 at Boulder Hill Pass and Route 25 in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. Corral also was charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle, reports said.

Warrant arrest Abigail R. Payne, 19, of the 1300 block of Light Road, Oswego, was found to be wanted on a warrant after a traffic stop at about 9:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Greenbriar and Fernwood roads in Boulder Hill, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Payne was • Continued on page 16

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Arrested after crash Oswego police arrested Martin Huerrta, 34, of the 400 block of Grapevine Trail in Oswego after the vehicle he was driving rear-ended another vehicle on U.S. Route 34 at Pearce’s Ford Drive in the village Jan. 30 at 2:20 p.m.

Police said Huerta was wanted on a DuPage County warrant for contempt of court. He was also issued citations for driving on a revoked license, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

Warrant arrest Oswego police arrested Thurman L. Pryor, 30, of the 800 bock of South Calhoun Street, Aurora, on U.S. Route 30 at Douglas Road in the village Jan. 31 at 5:12 p.m. on a warrant for driving on a suspended license.

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KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS • Continued from page 15 a passenger in the car and was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant in Kendall County for failure to appear on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Theft from vehicle Someone took tires and rims and other items from a car between 11 a.m. Jan. 26 and 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at a business in the 200 block of Route 31 in Oswego Township, the owner told Kendall County sheriff’s police. The car was left on cinder blocks, according to the report.

Assault charges Jared Blanchard, 33, of the 100 block of Hampton Road, Boulder Hill, was charged with aggravated assault, assault, criminal damage to property and resisting a peace officer in connection with an incident at about 2:20 p.m. Jan. 31 in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, deputies responded to a domestic incident where Blanchard was taken into custody.

PREP ROUNDUP

East boys basketball falls to Romeoville OSWEGO LEDGER The Oswego East boys basketball team lost 56-42 to Romeoville last Friday to fall to 8-11 overall and 4-5 in Southwest Prairie Conference play.

Tahj Oliver led the Wolves with 14 points.

The Wolves will host Oswego at 6:30 p.m. Friday before Saturday’s Ernie Kivisto Shootout at East Aurora at 7 p.m. against the host Tomcats.

On Tuesday, Oswego East will travel to Downers Grove South for a non-conference game at 6 p.m.

Oswego East sophomore: Oswego East traveled to Romeoville on Friday. A big threepoint basket by Collmann Aaron and a strong finish by AJ Hughes helped send the game into overtime. In overtime, the Wolves captured the lead and held on for the 65-56 victory.

Jordan Smith and Houston Pickett had 13 points each, and AJ Hughes and Zac Myers chipped in with 10 points

each. The Wolves are now 17-1 on the season.

steals and three blocks. Holly Gotchie added 13 points, seven rebounds and seven steals.

GIRLS BASKETBALL The Panthers are now 15Oswego East 57, Romeoville 11 on the season with three 46: The Wolves improved to games left. Oswego defeated 21-2 with their win Friday Plainfield North, 35-26. Beebe night and are now 11-0 in had 10 points and eight reSouthwest Prairie Conference bounds and Gotchie had seven play. Ty Battle led the Wolves points and four rebounds. with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. WRESTLING Jada Boatright came off the Oswego: The Panthers bench to contribute 14 points capped the regular season and five rebounds, while with a 14-7 dual record to tie a Maya Dennis had 14 points – 20-year old record for the most all before halftime. wins in a single season (1995Following a trip to Minoo- 96). They defeated Plainfield ka, the Wolves will host Oswe- North 51-29 on Jan. 27. Luke go on Friday at 5 p.m. before Pradel, Gannon Hughes, Blake closing out the regular season Huffmon, Allen Swanson, Dan on Tuesday at home against Majewski, Dan Risley, Josh Plainfield Central.

Torres and Victor Aguirre all Oswego sophomore: Oswego won by pin. took part in the Communities Oswego will compete at the vs Cancer event at Yorkville Class 3A Lockport Regional on last Saturday. The Panthers Saturday. held off a very physical Oswego East: The Wolves Yorkville team in the second capped the regular season half for the 42-30 victory. with a 51-14 loss to Plainfield Katie Beebe led with 15 South to finish with a 4-17 dual points, 11 rebounds, seven record. Tyler Eby won a 5-2 de-

cision at 120, Andrew Okayama won by pinfall (2:05) at 152 and BJ Hill won by tech fall (19-2) at 170. The Wolves now enter the Class 3A Lockport Regional on Saturday.

Team No Ego: Oswego wrestling’s Team No Ego competed at the Morris Little Redskins Tournament on Sunday.

Aidan Collen took first place with two pins, and Noah Zukauskas also captured first with two pins.

Second place went to Josh Elizarraraz (two pins), Brayden Swanson (two pins) and Jonah Zukauskas (two pins). Braeden Grisham (pin) and Jeremiah Mitchell both took third.

TEAM 1006: On Jan. 23, the 10 and under team competed in the Didi Dual 16-team tournament in Blue Island. Five individuals also earned Outstanding Wrestler awards for TEAM 1006: Noah Dial, Jack Gillen, Tyler Martinez, Ben Alvarez and Tommy Isitt.

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Broyles takes eighth in all-around while squad finishes sixth

LEFT: Oswego’s Micah Carlson jumps during a balance beam routine at the Independent Conference meet at Oswego on Saturday. She received a 6.95 in the event. BELOW LEFT: Oswego’s Courtney Broyles performs her routine on the uneven bars on Saturday at the Independent Conference meet.

Broyles received All-Conference honors on bars and beam.

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com

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All-Conference honors on bars and beam.

“They both had great days,” Dugan said. “Overall, the entire team has just worked extremely hard and the coaches have been working hard with each of the girls.”

On vault, Stamas scored an 8.83 to take sixth overall, while Micah Carlson (8.67), Kaylee Gatenby (8.35) and Courtney Broyles (8.3) completed the team score. On bars, Broyles placed eighth with an 8.8, followed by Jordyn Anderson (8.15), Stamas (8.0) and Carlson (7.8).

Stamas took fifth on floor with a score of 9.05 followed by Broyles (8.5), Gatenby (8.25) and Carlson (7.95).

Broyles took seventh on the beam with a score of 8.7, while scores from Gatenby (7.95), Stamas (7.85) and Carlson (6.95) completed the team score.

Broyles finished eighth in the allaround with a score of 34.30, while Stamas was 10th with a 33.730.

On Wednesday, Oswego was scheduled to compete in the Lincoln-Way East Regional, but results were unavailable at press time. Lincoln-Way East is the top seed in the Hinsdale Central Sectional.

“The girls have been working hard and every meet that we have a full lineup, we’ve been improving every week,” Dugan said. “We’ve talked about being winners even if we’re not first place and making it our best score of the season.”

Notes: On Jan. 22, Oswego hosted Batavia, DeKalb and Riverside-Brookfield on Senior Night and scored a season-best 135.65.

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In an ultra competitive Independent Conference meet, the Oswego co-op gymnastics team walked away with a pair of All-Conference finishers and its second-highest score of the season.

Oswego hosted a renovated 11-team conference meet on Saturday, and DeKalb-Sycamore won the title with a score of 145.45, with St. Charles co-op taking second with 140.95 and U-46 coop placing third with a 134.90. Oswego scored a 132.40.

The conference was divided this season into an East Division and West Division, which includes Oswego, DeKalb, Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. DeKalb won the division and the overall conference title.

“Our conference changed this year,” Dugan said. “The athletic directors and several coaches got together last year and there were schools in other conferences that didn’t quite have enough teams to call themselves a conference, so we decided to come together to make a 10-team conference. It’s great to have multiple teams and great competition for the girls.”

Alexia Stamas received a top-eight All-Conference finish on vault and floor, while Courtney Broyles received

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GIRLS BOWLING

SPORTS BRIEF Tickets for crosstown basketball games on sale

Oswego East will host Oswego for the annual crosstown basketball games on Friday.

The varsity girls game will begin at 5 p.m. and the varsity boys game will follow immediately at about 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for students (grades K-12), and $1 for seniors. School District 308 employees can print two free tickets online.

Parents with All-Sports Boosters passes from either school will not have to purchase a ticket, but passes must be presented at the door. Parents without their passes will be charged for a ticket.

Tickets are available now online at www.oswegopanthertickets.com through noon on Friday. Advance tickets will not be sold at either high school.

Remaining tickets will be sold at Oswego East beginning at 4:20 p.m. before the games begin.

Oswego fans enter through Door 47, and Oswego East fans enter through Door 41.

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• PREP ROUNDUP

Continued from page 16 On Sunday, TEAM 1006 wrestled in the IKWF Team State Dual competition. TEAM 1006 defeated Team Mascoutah, 51-33, and eventually finished fourth overall.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS

Oswego co-op JV: The Panthers scored a 102.75 to place eighth in the Independent Conference JV meet last Friday. McKenzie McFall was second in the all-around with a 32.05 and also placed fourth on the beam with an 8.1, second on the bars with a 7.75.

GIRLS BOWLING

Oswego East JV: The Wolves won the Southwest Prairie Conference JV tournament with a score of 4,808.

Meghan Bradshaw was the overall individual champion with a series score of 1,172. Bre Ollech was seventh with a 1,001 and Sarah Raschke rounded out the top 10 with a score of 968.

Oswego JV: The Panthers took second in the Southwest Prairie Conference JV tournament with a score of 4,743. Megan Douglas was the individual runner-up with a 1,112.

Tiffany Ronning also finished in the top 10, placing ninth with her series total of 983.

Wolves take runner-up honors

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com The Oswego and Oswego East girls bowling teams each had a solid showing at the Southwest Prairie Conference meet at Echo Lanes on Saturday, but both squads were topped by Minooka after the Indians finished with a 6,216 series.

Oswego East ended up with a 6,156 in front of Oswego’s 5,925. Plainfield South was fourth at 5,692, followed by Plainfield Central (5,679), Plainfield North (5,540), Plainfield East (5,355) and Romeoville (5,245).

That’s also how the overall standings for the whole season ended up, as Minooka finished with 58 points, Oswego East 54, Oswego 50 and Plainfield South 44.

“It’s always a good conference meet, and if you can finish in the top three, you know you have a good shot at fin-

ishing the season well,” Oswego East head coach Jeremy Hillman said.

“We have such a talented team that we always set out with the goal of winning tournaments... it just didn’t happen for us,” Oswego head coach Dan Okoren added. “We’re proud of the way our girls came together as a team and fought hard.”

Twelve players were also selected to be on the All-Conference team, and Oswego East’s Abby Ragsdale was No. 1. She finished in second place overall at the league tournament with a 1,368 series.

Oswego’s Brittany Breedlove was second overall and ended in third place at the tournament with a 1,341.

Oswego East’s Mallory Weisbrodt (1,203) and Oswego’s Haley Staniszewski (1,184) were also on the All-Conference team. The Wolves were also led by Sam Mattern (1,194), Kiana Krahulik (1,162) and Sam Perez (1,152).

The Panthers were led by Rachel Clifton (1,199), Taylor Kies (1,070) and Alyssa Lang (1,037).

Next up for both Oswego and Oswego East is the Oswego East Regional, which will take place at the Funway in Batavia on Saturday.

“This year is going to be a lot of fun,” Hillman said. “West Aurora and Waubonsie Valley, us and Oswego... those are four really good teams, but you can’t count out teams like Yorkville, Neuqua Valley and Metea Valley.”

“We are as confident in ourselves as we have been all year, but we realize that no matter who we are competing against at regionals, we have to be consistent and bowl to our potential,” Okoren added.

Notes: The Wolves (9-3, 6-1) capped the regular season with a 2,976-2,706 victory over Romeoville. The Panthers (7-2, 6-1) ended with a 2,906-2,633 win over Plainfield Central.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Co-op team gets ready for conference

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com The Oswego-Oswego East boys swimming and diving team finished the dual season at 4-3 overall after defeating Morris on Jan. 28 at home on Senior Night.

“It was a nice meet for us,” head coach Deryl Leubner said. “We experimented a little bit with our lineup, and we did well.”

Six were honored, including three state qualifiers – Tyler Guist, James Kaku and Mark Urso – along with Michael Egan, Christian Hill and Michael

Latzke.

“They’ve been the anchor the last few years. We’ve built around them.

Graduating this group of seniors. It’s going to be hard to replace them,” Leubner said. “The remaining upperclassmen are really going to have to step up. We’ll be losing a lot of varsity experience and a lot of varsity swims.”

The squad then spent last Friday and Saturday at the Metea Valley’s Mustang Invite, where it finished in sixth place. Neuqua Valley won the 11team tournament. “[Sixth place] was all we could hope for,” Leubner said. “We swam OK. We

were looking around our lineup, trying to experiment. Hopefully, we’ll do better this weekend.”

Next up for the team is the Independent Conference meet, with diving competition taking place Friday at Morris before the swim events are held Saturday at DeKalb.

“It’s going to be an interesting meet,” Leubner said. “DeKalb is probably the favorite. Plainfield and us will be reasonably close. We were just 17 points behind them at our dual and we didn’t win any of the close races. We are pretty strong in diving, so we have an advantage there.”

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Registration now open for 37th OYTF season OSWEGO LEDGER The Oswego Youth Tackle Football & Cheer is the Oswego school district’s largest and longest-tenured youth football and cheer program, and is set to kick off its 37th season in 2016.

OYTF highlighted last season with four teams in the Super Bowl, and all cheer squads placed in the top three for their level. Registration opened Feb. 1 for the upcoming season, and can be found at sports.bluesombrero.com/ oytf. Participants must be in the Dis-

trict 308 school boundaries.

OYTF is part of the Midwest Big 12 Youth Football Conference with Yorkville, Plano, Sandwich, DeKalb, St. Raphael, Kaneland and Burlington.

All football teams and cheer squads are constructed by grade.

The cost is $325 a football player, and $195 a cheerleader.

Registration nights will be conducted to size football players for their helmet, shoulder pads and jerseys.

Cheerleaders will be sized for their warm-ups and cheer uniforms. OYTF

requires everyone to try and make one of the registration nights to make sure that everything is sized correctly: Thursday, Feb. 18 – 7 to 9 p.m. at Thompson Junior High (returning families) Tuesday, Feb. 23 – 7 to 9 p.m. at Plank Junior High (new families) Saturday, March 5 – 9 to 11 a.m. at Thompson Junior High (all families) For more information on OYTF, email info@oytf.org or visit www.oytf. org, or like OYTF on Facebook at facebook.com/OYTFC.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: YORKVILLE 61, OSWEGO 27

• BOYS HOOPS

Trail throughout in Communities vs. Cancer event

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com

Steven Buyansky for Shaw Media

Oswego’s Gemma Keegan (left) drives to the hoop against Yorkville’s Audrey Macciomei (right) during Saturday’s game in Yorkville. it wasn’t just action and reaction. We were productive with our actions and had some nice spurts with turnovers that turned into points. That put it away a little bit.”

Sectional seeds will be released by the IHSA on Thursday, with Yorkville hosting one of four regionals under the 22-team Benet Sectional. In the meantime, the Foxes have four games remaining on their regular season schedule, traveling to Kaneland on Friday for a 7 p.m. tip.

“We’re healthy, which is the most important thing,” Engelhardt said.

“Defensively, we’re playing much better than we were three months ago and in spurts we’re playing well offensively. I still don’t think we’re at our peak, and we don’t want to be. We’re starting to play good basketball and we’re three months in, so you expect to at this point.”

Oswego has two games remaining, traveling to Oswego East next Friday for the annual Crosstown Classic.

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Oswego’s Conor Morton (15) puts up a three-point shot during Saturday’s game in Yorkville.

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Lauren Daffenberg may not be as experienced as her senior teammates, but the Yorkville sophomore can certainly shoot the ball as well as any veteran in the Foxes’ lineup.

Daffenberg scored all 10 of her points in the first half to help set the tone in Saturday’s Communities vs.

Cancer event as Yorkville defeated visiting Oswego 61-27.

“Lauren’s having a really nice year and playing within herself,” Yorkville head coach Luke Engelhardt said. “It’s nice to have someone spread the court and knock down open shots. She’s someone who can drive and kick and they’re playing off each other real well.”

Yorkville (19-2) opened the game with an 8-1 lead and led 15-5 after sophomore Lindsay Harrison’s basket opened the second quarter. Katie Nolan (13 points) came up with a steal and subsequent jump shot for a 20-6 advantage, and Oswego called its second time­out with 4:20 to play in the half.

The Panthers (4-22) finished the half on a 9-0 run, sparked by Gemma Keegan’s basket and a steal from Kia Dwight (8 points). The run helped the Panthers cut their deficit to single digits, 24-15, at intermission.

“We got off to a slow start and we battled back. We cut it down to nine and thought we were right where we were supposed to be,” Oswego head coach Dave Beebe said. “We talked at halftime about making adjustments, got a stop after that, and it seemed like we didn’t get another stop the rest of the game.”

Yorkville’s Sydney Beach started the second half with a three-pointer and Audrey Macciomei hit one from beyond the arc for a 40-19 game. Daffenberg assisted Harrison’s basket in the fourth to lift the Foxes to a 26-point advantage, and Bekah Hahn came off the bench to sink Yorkville’s sixth three-pointer of the night for a 51-24 score.

The Yorkville defense held Oswego to five points in the final quarter of play to seal the non-conference win.

“We missed some shots in the first half; we were a little bit uptight,” Engelhardt said. “In the second half

Ross, who was playing in his third game back after missing two months of the season with a broken hand, knocked down a pair of jumpers, but Kaczmark hit another long-range field goal for the Foxes to create a 27-23 game.

Oswego went into the locker room with a 32-25 lead, and both teams had a quiet third quarter with the Panthers outscoring the Foxes 10-8.

Kaczmarek (15 points) was fouled on a three-point attempt and made all three at the foul line to pull Yorkville within six, and DeAndre Manuel (12 points) added one free throw for a 44-39 game, but that’s as close as the Foxes could get to the Panthers.

Kaczmarek’s final three-pointer could only close the gap by 10 points after an 8-0 run by Oswego.

“I thought we played extremely hard and I’m proud of our kids. We were right there,” Yorkville head coach Mike Dunn said. “They’re very talented and we’re not to that level yet. If we keep working hard, that’s where we want to get to. They made some easy baskets at the end that really hurt, but I’m extremely proud of our kids. We held them to 54 and a few of them were free throws at the end. We just have to be able to finish.”

Oswego will resume Southwest Prairie Conference play on Friday at Oswego East in the annual Crosstown Challenge at 6:30 p.m.

Yorkville will be on the road, traveling to Morris on Friday at 6 p.m. for a Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference showdown.

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INTENSE DEFENSE PAYS OFF

Panthers hold Foxes to 20 2nd-half points

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com

Oswego boys’ basketball head coach Matt Borrowman challenged his players to step up their defensive intensity this week at practice, and senior Brice Robinson took that task seriously on Saturday night in Yorkville.

Robinson dove to the floor for a loose ball late in the fourth quarter of play and broke a tooth in a collision with a Yorkville player. After a brief moment on the bench to regroup, Robinson returned to the game and converted a slam dunk to put Oswego ahead 52-39. The momentum continued to the final horn, as Oswego won 54-45 over the host Foxes in the annual Communities vs. Cancer event.

With the win, Oswego improves to 14-6 overall while Yorkville holds a 9-11 record to start February play.

“We play a lot of guys and got into foul trouble early with some silly fouls,” Borrowman said. “We allowed 15 first-quarter points and held them to 30 the rest of the way. Our defense is something we’ve been working on in practice – pretty much all day, every day – and it’s paying off.”

Yorkville had a big start to the game, with Dan Kaczmarek hitting a pair of three-pointers to give the Foxes an early 8-2 lead. Oswego’s Malique Ross (19 points) countered with four quick points and an assist inside to Steven Frank before a three-pointer from Conor Morton (12 points) put the Panthers right on the Foxes’ heals, 13-12.

Morton’s next three-pointer tied the game at the buzzer, and the scoreboard was deadlocked twice more in the second quarter before Robinson (13 points) scored six straight points to lift the Panthers to a 23-19 lead.

“Brice was real big inside and Steven was getting the rebounds in there for us,” Borrowman said. “We’re getting there, now that we’ve had Malique back for a week of practice and getting everyone healthy.”

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Yorkville’s Austin Avery (40) drives towards the basket against Oswego’s Brice Robinson (42) during Saturday’s Communities vs. Cancer event. Oswego won 54-45 over Yorkville.

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The amazing transformation of Dee-Dee Carter, Fitness Diva

By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com

D

ee-Dee Carter is a woman with many titles.

Carter went from being a 400-pound wife and grandmother working in the mortgage industry to an in-shape nutritionist specializing in child and sports nutrition, author, certified weight management consultant, motivational speaker, video producer, teacher and aspiring model who is now known as “The Fitness Diva.”

It took the Yorkville resident about two years to make the transformation from a size 36 to a size 8, but she is happier and healthier than ever. The weight loss was not for vanity purposes – it was a life-or-death situation.

She either had to make a change or else she would face possible mortality and an unhappy existence for the rest of her days.

“I knew I could do this. With

God’s help, I can do anything,” Carter said. “I could not give up because my life was on the line.”

The journey started in January of 2014. That’s when her doctor let her know her kidneys were failing. If she did not start taking better care of herself, she would have to turn to dialysis – a treatment that is needed when the kidneys can no longer take care of your body’s needs.

When Carter realized this, she cried.

“When the doctor said I was on my way to dialysis if I don’t do something right away, that was it for me,” Carter said.

From that point on, Carter swore off greasy, fried fast food and sugary drinks. She promised herself she would eat a clean diet and drink more water. She also started to work out. A lot.

By August of 2014, the first 100 pounds were gone. In March of 2015, another 100 pounds had disappeared. As of January 2016,

LEFT: In January of 2014, Dee-Dee Carter was at her heaviest – nearly 400 pounds in a size 36. ABOVE: At the end of December 2015, Dee-Dee Carter was happy to be a size 8 and healthy.

Carter had lost 250 pounds.

“I lost a whole person,” said Carter, who is in her 50s. “I just had to keep going. I had a lot of close people cheering me on.

I’m still working on those last 10 pounds. I’m a size 8 and I’m happy, but I’m not there yet.”

Carter knows her weight gain did not happen overnight. She said she was heavy her whole life and was abused as a child, so food became her comfort.

“It was a never-ending battle,” said Carter.

The battle, however, carried over to Carter’s husband, Reginald. Tall and slim with a resemblance to Derek Jeter, he never dealt with weight issues.

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After Reginald’s transformation, he was still recognizable. his diet was not a good one, and After Dee-Dee’s, however, she when he was diagnosed with was not. When she lost the first prostate cancer, he, too, realized 80 pounds, she visited her doctor, some changes needed to be made. who did a double-take. When her The prostate cancer issue son, who was away at college, was detected early, and it was saw her after a year, he hardly taken care of. After that, Dee-Dee recognized her. When she shows helped her husband follow a spepeople before and after photos, cific plan of diet and exercise, and very few are convinced it is the he did it. He ended up losing 12 same person. pounds, gained muscle and felt so “I’ll be honest, I did not believe much better than he did before. it was her. It was quite amazing,” “I know I am very lucky, said Andrew Carroll, Dee-Dee’s and it’s all because of her,” said personal trainer at Planet Fitness Reginald, who has been married in Montgomery. “I did not meet to Dee-Dee for almost five years her at her heaviest. She was alafter meeting her at a gym seven ready on the right path. I helped, years ago. “It’s awesome. I’m but this was pretty much on her blessed. I’m glad we met.

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WENDY S. CAMPBELL

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Born: Aug. 14, 1965; in Hinsdale, IL Died: Jan. 25, 2016; in Sandwich, IL

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Wendy S. Campbell, age 50, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016, at her home after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on August 14, 1965, in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of Alfred J. and Diane (Fitzpatrick) Dietschweiler.

Wendy was a self-employed beautician for many years. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, James Campbell of Sandwich, IL; her children, Carli Campbell and Ross Campbell, both of Sandwich, IL; her mother, Diane (Larry) Vermeland of Sandwich, IL; her sister, Kelly (Robert) Hoffert of Sandwich, IL; her mother-in-law, Joann (Ron Hessler) Campbell of Oswego, IL; her brother-in-law, Dudley (Annie) Campbell of Scottsdale, AZ; several nieces and a nephew; her dear friend, Kelly Woods of Sandwich, IL; as well as her devoted dog, Chewy.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred “Fred” Dietschweiler; and her father-inlaw, Ross Campbell.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Humane Society.

Funeral Services will be private.

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Virginia Doede, 92, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 30, 2016.

Ginnie was born January 7, 1924, in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Edythe Rolph.

She was a graduate of North Central College in Naperville, IL. Ginnie was married to Bill Doede for 65 years, 55 of those spent in Yorkville, IL where they raised six children. She especially loved spending time with her family, but she also enjoyed gardening, baking, hiking and fishing and was an avid Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears fan. She was fascinated by Native American culture and took many trips to the Southwest. She also volunteered with the American Cancer Society and was very active in the Yorkville Congregational UCC. She is survived by her sister, Betty (Alvin) Schumacher of St. Louis, MO; daughters, Sue Disbrow of Toledo, OH, Pat (John) Jackson of Elgin, IL, Mary (Jim) Connolly of Willowbrook, IL, Phyllis Doede of Darien, IL; one son, Rick Doede of Aurora, IL; daughter-in-law, Cindy Doede of Mesa, AZ; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; her son, Roger (Skip); and her brother, Bob Rolph.

Born: Jan. 7, 1924 Died: Jan. 30, 2016

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 7 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a service at 3:00 p.m. at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.

O. DEAN HODNEY Born: March 20, 1929 Died: Jan. 29, 2016

O. Dean Hodney, 86, passed away on January 29, 2016, at Bickford of Oswego after a long illness. He was born on March 20, 1929, in Millbrook, IL, the son of Oliver and Idah (Rassmuson) Hodney.

Dean was the loving and devoted husband of Audrey (Clauson) Hodney, who he met as a freshmen at Newark High School. They were married on May 14, 1955, at Helmar Lutheran Church, where they are still members. He was baptized and confirmed at the Millbrook Lutheran Church. Dean graduated from Newark High School and attended Carthage College and Aurora University. He served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1950-1953. Dean formerly worked at Farmers Insurance Company and retired from All Steel. He was a member of the Oswego School Board, District 308, from 1975-1980, during which time he was able to present each of his four children with their high school diploma. He enjoyed fishing,

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In addition to his wife, Audrey, he is survived by four children, Peggy (Robert) Ripley of Massachusetts, Lori Farrell of Arizona, Beth (Gregory) Kapka of Mt. Prospect, IL, and Kevin (Carol) Hodney of Massachusetts; and eight grandchildren, Quinn and Paige Farrell, Grant and Brianna Kapka and Christopher, Cody, Casey and Conner Hodney. He is also survived by his sister, Sarah (Hodney) Miller, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dean was predeceased by his parents, Oliver and Idah Hodney; two sisters, Virginia Kacskos and Marguerite Ronsberg; and three brothersin-law, Dean Miller, John Kacskos and Lester Ronsberg.

The family wishes to express a special thank-you to Bickford of Oswego and Harbor Light Hospice for their loving and compassionate care and support.

Visitation was held from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, IL. Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Helmar Lutheran Church in Newark, IL with Pastor James Molstre officiating. Interment will follow in the Helmar Lutheran Cemetery in Newark, IL. Memorials may be directed to the Helmar Food Pantry, Harbor Light Hospice or to a charity of choice.

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ROGER D. NELSON

Born: Jan. 11, 1942; in Aurora, IL Died: Jan. 25, 2016; in South Barrington, IL Roger D. Nelson, age 74, of Plano, IL, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016, at Autumn Leaves in South Barrington, IL. He was born on January 11, 1942, in Aurora, IL, the son of Lester and Margaret (Einig) Nelson.

Roger graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Mr. Nelson was employed for many years as an engineer by Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, IL. Roger was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Plano, IL. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Roger was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Rhae (Greg) Brockhoff of Westmont, IL and Todd (Marie) Nelson of Palatine, IL; his five grandchildren,

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He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Margaret Nelson; and his sister, Kathleen Burgos.

A brief service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St. Yorkville, IL. Interment will follow in Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials in Roger’s name may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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Harold was united in marriage on May 7, 1943, in Peoria, IL to the former Marjorie Eleanor Johnson and they spent the next 60 happy years together until her passing on June 18, 2003. He was a loving husband, Marjorie Darlene (Reed) father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Mayes, age 88, beloved brother who will be deeply missed by his mother, grandmother and family and friends. great-grandmother left this Mr. McKay retired in 1982 from Caterpillar world on January 21, 2016.

She was born on November Tractor Company as a Tooling Supervisor with 43 years of service. He was a member 16, 1927, in Plattville, IL to Harvey Reed and Dessie Ellen of the Henry Christian Church in Henry, IL. Harold served in the United States Navy (Turnbull) Reed.

Marge married James Rob- during World War II. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 675 in Oswego, IL; ert Mayes on June 23, 1949, member of the Henry Masonic Lodge #119; and the couple made their member and Past Master of Aurora Lodge home in Yorkville, IL. The union produced two children #254; member and Past E.H.P. of Aurora Chapter #22 Royal Arch Masons; member and many adventures as the family also and Past T.I.M. of Aurora Council #45 Cryptic lived in Iran in the late 1950s and traveled Masons; member and Past Commander of throughout the world. Marge was a career Aurora Commandery #22 Knights Templar; cosmetologist for over 50 years and owned her own business in Yorkville for many years. member of Sycamore Commandery #15 DeKalb, IL. Her children benefited from her solid moral Mr. McKay was also a member of the folvalues and strong work ethic. She retired lowing organizations; York Rite Colleges #15 in 1995 and moved to College Station, TX in Chicago, IL; Blackhawk College #88 Freeport, 1997 to be close to family.

IL; Knights York Cross of Honor Priory #11 IlliLeft to cherish her memory are son Robin nois; Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago A.A.S.R.; James Mayes and fiancée, Pamela McCleary Shriner of Medinah Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. (Shady Shores, TX) and daughter Susan Mayes Lancaster with husband David Chicago; Aurora Area Shrine Club; Lorraine (College Station, TX). Grandchildren, Polly Chapter #70 Order of the Eastern Star Pinneaux with husband Daniel, son Avery Oswego; Yeoman of York #10 Mt. Vernon, IL; Camper and daughter Alex Pinneaux (Flower Allied Masonic Degrees #372 West Chicago, Mound, TX), Katie Minder (Arlington, VA), IL; Batavia Loyal Order of Moose; Travel Emily Schuler with husband Kyle (Midland, Protective Association; The Royal Order of TX) and Ellie Ferris (Houston, TX). Marge is Scotland; member of Kendall Masonic Lodge also survived by her brother, Franklin Harvey #471; and Knight of ISH-SODI #1996. He also Reed (Plattville, IL) and his son Brian Reed held numerous Honorary Memberships in (Aurora, IL). other Masonic Bodies including Raven Lodge Marge was a 50-year member of Eastern #303 and Metor Lodge #283. He was honStar Chapter 295 (Yorkville, IL) and Christ ored with the Title of “Illinois Cryptic Mason United Methodist Church in College Station, of the Year” in 2002. Harold received the TX, where she sang in the sanctuary choir.

“Order of the Purple Cross” from the York Rite Memorial Service will be Saturday, February Sovereign College of North America in 2005, 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., Christ United Method- their highest national membership award for ist Church in College Station, TX. years of dedicated service to Masonry.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Mr. McKay was the face and the voice of memorials be made to Hospice Brazos Valley the Aurora Lodge #254 and the Aurora York and Christ United Methodist Church.

Rite Bodies. Harold also enjoyed several Marge’s family wishes to thank the staff hobbies, including traveling with his wife, of the Carriage Inn in Bryan, TX for the care Marjorie, gardening and growing flowers. He and attention provided to Marge in the latter especially enjoyed the times he spent with years of her life and also gratefully acknowl- his grandsons and great-grandsons. edges the staff of Hospice Brazos Valley and He is survived by his daughter, Mary especially Marti Bledsoe for their assistance Christine Minor of Oswego, IL; his grandsons, and support over the past year.

Todd Minor and Bradford (Linda) Minor; his Express condolences at callawayjones.com great-grandsons, Andrew, Logan and Evan Minor, and Luke Blazek.

He was preceded in death by his parents, HAROLD FRANCIS McKAY William and Mary McKay; his wife, Marjorie Born: Nov. 21, 1921 McKay; his two brothers and one sister.

Died: Jan. 31, 2016 A Masonic Service was held at 6:30 PM Harold Francis McKay, age on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 North Bridge 94, of Oswego, IL passed away at his home, surround- Street in Yorkville, IL. Interment will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, ed by his loving family on Sunday, January 31, 2016. He 2016 in the Putman Cemetery in Putman, IL. was born on November 21, Friends visited from 3:00 p.m. until the Hour 1921, in Clifton, IL, the son of of Service on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, William and Mary (Olderwald) at the Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL. McKay. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directBorn: November 16, 1927 Died: Jan. 21, 2016

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OPAL W. PAGE

Born: June 19, 1919; in Danville, IA Died: Dec. 15, 2015; in Morris, IL Opal W. Page, formerly of Holland, Michigan, passed away on December 15, 2015, in Morris, after a short illness.

She was 96.

Opal was born June 19, 1919, on the family farm near Danville, Iowa to Fred and Maggie Wagner.

Growing up, Opal worked with her father in the fields driving the horses and tractor and helping care for the animals. She graduated from Danville High School in 1937 and attended Wheaton College where she received a degree in Math with a minor in physics. She did graduate work at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and other institutions, continuing to take classes and workshops into her 80s.

Opal taught school in Iowa, Illinois and Michigan. After retirement, she continued to teach music in Mexico. She married Rev. Oliver Page on October 16, 1947. They had three children: Donald, Kathryn and Gordon. When the children were growing up, they lived for a school year in Amman, Jordan and later in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was a published author.

Opal retired to Holland, Michigan to a home she helped build with Oliver. They also spent time at the family cabin in DeTour Village, Michigan, in Xocenpich, Mexico and in the Middle East. She was very involved in music,

teaching, singing and playing hand bells. She remained active in the work of the Presbyterian Church and traveled extensively with her husband, children and grandchildren.

Opal was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Evergreen Commons, both of Holland, Michigan, and was active in music programs into her 90s. She remained involved in Palestinian human rights efforts until her passing.

She is survived by her children, Donald Page of Nashville, TN, Kathryn (Roland) Camp of Munster, IN, Gordon (Margaret) Page of Somonauk, IL; grandchildren, Caroline (Pete) Ill, John Camp, Rachel Page, Ian Page; a sister, Ruth (Wendell) Williams; sister-in-law, Zerlan Wagner; and brother-in-law, Lester Page.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016 ,at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Holland, Michigan, with the Rev. Linda Knieriemen and Rev. Gordon Page presiding. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Holland, Michigan, any of the churches her husband, Oliver served, The Bishop’s School in Amman, Jordan, to the Presbyterian Church, USA to provide Olive Trees for Palestine or Sabeal International to aid displaced Palestinians.

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Jean Marie Vartiak was born on June 28, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois and passed peacefully at home on January 31, 2016, after courageous battles with cancer: breast, thyroid, leukemia and pancreatic.

Jean had several careers over the years: licensed cosmetologist, real estate agent and phlebotomist, but her favorite job was being a stay-at-home wife and mom.

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Dee-Dee has been featured on social media and local TV programs. She is hoping the exposure will inspire others

who are struggling with their weight.

“For the rest of my days I want to help people, especially the obese,” said Dee-Dee, who wanted to thank William “Bill” Apostolos Jr. for all the encouragement. “I don’t want anyone to ever go through what I went through.”

Carroll, who has been Dee-Dee’s trainer for about a year, has been at Planet Fitness for three years and has been in the business for six, said his client is an inspiration to everyone.

“She is one of those that is a dramatic success story,” Carroll said. “A lot of the time, people come in for a few months and then flake off. She stuck around and put in all the work and got a nice success story out of it. People want to have the success story, but they don’t want to put the work in. Anyone can be successful in this industry, but you just have to put the work in, and she has put the work in. I wish everyone was like her.”

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A huge thank-you goes out to all of the family and friends who helped out over the years. Their kindness and support meant the world to Jean and her family.

Jean is reunited with her parents, Bill & Carol McCallum; in-laws, Joe & Helen Vartiak; and her beloved grandmother, Genevieve Cummings.

Jean will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to know her.

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Illinois Sheriffs’ Association offers scholarships SHAW MEDIA The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $54,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2016-17 academic year.

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to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois.

Kendall County Sheriff Dwight A. Baird will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500.

There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed,

color, sex or national origin. Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents, scholarships must be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the state of Illinois and students must be enrolled as full-time during the 2016-17 school year (excluding summer session).

Applications are now available at the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, 1102

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Students must complete the application, answer the essay question and return all documentation to the sheriff’s office in their county of permanent residence by March 15.

with the victim or his family, including electronic methods, records said. Bond was set at $10,000 and a March 1 court date was scheduled.

• Brenda L. Rangel, 34, of the 2400 block of Light Road, Oswego, was charged with driving on a suspended license at a time when her license, permit or privilege to operate a motor vehicle was suspended, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, the incident occurred when Rangel had previously driven on three or more occasions on a suspended or revoked license. Bond was set at $7,500 and a March 1 court date was scheduled.

• Ryan J. Newcomer, 32, of the 600 block of South River Street, Aurora, entered a

guilty plea to a charge of criminal damage to property on Dec. 16, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Newcomer had been charged with damaging the back door of a business in the 200 block of South Bridge Street in Yorkville. Newcomer was sentenced to 12 months of court supervision, ordered to pay court costs and fines, ordered to perform 30 hours of public service work and prohibited from entering the business on Bridge Street, records said.

• Nathan J. Birtell, 30, of the 3100 block of Secretariat Lane, Montgomery, entered a guilty plea to a charge of retail theft on Jan. 5, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Birtell had been charged with taking merchandise from a

business in the 2500 block of Route 34 in Oswego. Birtell was sentenced to conditional discharge for 12 months, ordered to pay court costs and fines and ordered to perform 100 hours of public service work, reports said.

• Justin J. Lawson, 26, of the 400 block of Park Street, Yorkville, was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an incident Oct. 4 in the 0-99 block of East Merchants Drive, Oswego, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Lawson is accused of possessing a burnt silver metal spoon and three hypodermic needles with intent to use the items for taking heroin.

Bond was set at $1,500 and a Feb. 16 court date was scheduled.

KENDALL COUNTY COURT CASES • Robin H. Kulda, 41, of Lake in the Hills, was charged with five counts of cyberstalking and one count of stalking in connection with several incidents involving an Oswego man in 2015, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Kulda is accused of knowingly engaging in a course of conduct using electronic communication that the defendant knew or should have known would cause emotional distress to the victim.

Kulda is accused of sending some 302 emails to the victim between April 1, 2015, and Dec. 13, 2015. She also is accused of attending sporting events of the victim’s family and making the victim aware of her presence, court records said. Kulda was ordered to have no contact of any kind

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Carolyn returned to Downers Grove, her home town, to design and make her wedding dress. The 2015 celebration was quietly celebrated with family.

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Learn how to trace your Norwegian The Fox Valley Chapter of the Compasroots at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The pro- sionate Friends, a national nonprofit sup- Meat will be provided and beverages will be provided by the 4-H Little Rockets gram Velkommen to Norway Genealogy port organization for families following will be presented by Dave Johnson, board the death of a child of any age, from any Group. Any age is welcome. Anyone in need of a ride or more information can president of the Norsk Museum. cause, welcomes all bereaved parents This program is offered free by the and adult family members to its meetings call Jane Jacobson at 630-552-1685.

Cleng Peerson Lodge Sons of Norway the second Friday of each month at 7:30 at the Norway Community Building in p.m. at Presence Mercy Medical Center, Senior Center Valentine Dance planned for Feb. 13 Norway off Illinois Route 71.

1325 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora in the Everyone is welcome to attend the Dunleavy Conference Room. Visitors Norwegian National League of can park in the east parking lot and enter Oswego Senior Center’s Valentine Dinner Chicago offers scholarships through the three story Behavioral Health Dance at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.

All proceeds benefit the Oswego Senior The Norwegian National League of Building facing Lake Street.

Chicago is offering scholarships and cash The next meeting will be Friday, Feb. 12, Center.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, and guests prizes to deserving students who are of and the topic will be “Ideas for Planning Norwegian heritage residing in the coun- Ahead”. For more information, call Sher- have the option to have their picture taken and receive a free photograph. Music ties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, ry at 630-820-7627. is by DJ Edizon Dayao, and the meal will McHenry and Will. be catered by Upper Crust. The dinner To qualify, older students must submit Golden Harvesters cancel menu will include a choice of carved an original essay on a Norwegian topic February meeting sausage stuffed pork loin or herb roasted and the students in first through fourth The Golden Harvesters’ February potgrades must submit an original drawing luck is canceled due to the weather being chicken, appetizers, sides, dessert and beverages. depicting a Norwegian topic. cold and unpredictable.

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The band’s repertoire ranges from marches, musicals and light classics to contemporary concert band music.

The group meets from 6 to 7:20 p.m. Monday evenings at the Sandwich Middle School band room, 600 S. Wells St. All instruments are welcome, and especially needed are tuba and lower brass.

Whether you’ve been playing for years or need to dust off that instrument in the closet, you’re invited to stop in and meet other musicians.

Indian Valley Community Band is a multi-generational group and members reside throughout 12 communities in the Fox Valley area.

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SHAW MEDIA The Kendall County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a severe weather basic spotter training class at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3. The National Weather Service will provide this free training at the Oswego Fire Station 1, at 3511 Woolley Road.

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Fox Valley chorus seeking new members SHAW MEDIA New members are invited to join the Fox Valley Festival Chorus for its spring pops season which begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora.

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Information about the expectations, expenses and timeline for the Italy tour will be distributed at the first rehearsal.

No auditions are required to join the Chorus, which is made up of singers high school age and older from many communities in the area.

Although the Chorus meets in a church, it has no religious affiliation.

Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, will be celebrating Mardi Gras on Feb. 9 with lunch at 11 a.m., a bunco game at 11:30 a.m., and bingo and pinochle at 12:30 p.m.

King cake and paczkis will be served.

Cost is $6 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

For more information, contact Gina Dunlap, activity director at Senior Services Associates, at 630-553-5777.

Caregiver education series to cover palliative care, hospice

The Caregiver Education Series at the Oswego Senior Center will continue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16 with the program Palliative Care vs.

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Join Traditions Hospice to learn about the differences between palliative care and traditional hospice care. A light lunch will be provided by Transitions Hospice.

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The Chorus has been an active musical force in this area for seven decades.

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tor, Nutrition and Wellness. “Whether you are a patient or a caregiver, the ‘Meals for a Healthy Heart’ series helps you plan, shop and cook more nutritiously.”

The two-part program will meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on both Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19 at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St. The sessions may include post-discussion or a question-and-answer period, so participants may allow for additional time.

Offered in cooperation with the Oswego Senior Center, this program is free, but registration is required.

Space is limited.

For more information or to enroll, call the Oswego Senior Center at 630554-5602.

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a nutritious and delicious cooking series from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Friday of each month for a with a different topic each month.

On Feb. 12, the topic is “Heart Healthy Cooking.” Carly Smitherman from the Kendall County Health Department will demonstrate simple heart healthy recipes, which will help you keep on track with a heart healthy diet and taste good too. The hands-on class will be held in the OSC’s kitchen, and the price is $5 per class with a max of 10 people per class.

Registration is required. For more information, contact Sandy at 630-554-5602.

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The Oswego Senior Center’s Third Thursday Book Club is open to everyone who loves to read and discuss books. The next meeting is Feb. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the game room. The club will be discussing Loving Frank: A Novel by Nancy Horan. This book should be available at local libraries.

For more information, contact Sandy at 630-554-5602.

Car care program scheduled at Oswego Senior Center

The Senior Center is offering a program on car care from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Be educated so you do not get taken for a ride. Join Keith Wolf of Keith’s Car Care to learn about car maintenance, oils and other fluids, dashboard lights, emergency situations, strange noises, tires and a self-assessment of driving safety. Class is offered at the Oswego Senior Center.

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

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Technology classes planned at the Oswego Senior Center

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

A Windows 10 Class will be held Feb. 9 and 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Appointments are required.

Intermediate Computer Class will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 and 25.

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Spring Art and Craft Fair Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. for the set for March 12 cost of $3.75 or you may bring your own.

The Oswego Senior Center will hold a The program will be on the Yellow Dot new Spring Art and Craft Fair held at the Program.

Oswego Senior Center from 9 a.m. to The Yellow Dot Program consists of 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12. The fair will a recent photo, information card and a showcase uniquely designed, handmade Yellow Dot to be affixed to the car winitems like Mother’s Day presents, gifts dow. In the event of an emergency, first for weddings, showers and graduations, responders can identify the vehicle as gardening, seasonal and holiday décor, that of a Yellow Dot participant and will gourmet food and candies, soaps, lotions, know to look inside the glove department candles, jewelry, books, toys, baby and for this pertinent information. Senior Serchildren’s items, and much more. vices will be taking and printing out the Plates of homemade treats along with pictures needed for the information card. homemade soup, rolls, hamburgers and This lunch and learn is sponsored by chips will be available to purchase. All Kendall County TRIAD at no cost. proceeds benefit the Oswego Senior For more information or to RSVP for the Center. event, contact Gina Dunlap, at 630-553For more information, contact Lorraine 5777. at 630-554-5602.

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Trips planned to museum, pub SHAW MEDIA The Oswego Senior Center offers day trip excursions to nearby local attractions on the Senior Center bus.

The day trips are designed with limited walking when possible.

Seating is limited. Departure times are exact, and return times are approximate due to weather and traffic conditions.

Regional/local trips

• Tour the DuSable Museum of African American History and have lunch at Valois Restaurant, an American comfort food smorgasbord and favorite eatery of President Obama on Friday, Feb. 19. Cost is $28 per person and includes transportation and tour. Lunch is separate checks.

Bus departs at 9 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Tour starts at 10:30 a.m., and lunch is at 12:30 p.m. For more information or reservations, contact Lorraine at 630-554-5602.

• On Tuesday, March 8, visit the Irish American Heritage Center and enjoy corned beef and cabbage at Curragh Irish Pub. Cost is $60 per person and includes transportation, tour, lunch and tip. Bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. Space is limited to 12 people. For more information or reservations, contact Lorraine at 630554-5602.

• See Shear Madness at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island on Wednesday, April 6. Cost is $75 for dinner, show, and motor coach. Bus departs the Oswego Senior Center at 9 a.m. and returns between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, March 1. Contact Lorraine at 630-554-5602.

• Attend the Untouchables Tour – Chicago’s Little Italy on Friday, April 8. Enjoy a two hour bus ride through Chicago’s Little Italy to revisit the 20s and 30s and visit the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Lunch

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• Visit Montreal, Quebec City and Volunteers will be available from 1 to 5 Ottawa with the Oswego Senior Center p.m. every Monday from Feb. 8 through from July 10-17. The trip is eight days, April 11. Appointments will also be seven nights lodging, 12 meals with available from 9 a.m. to noon on two guided tours of Montreal, Quebec City, Saturdays: March 12 and April 2. Apand Ottawa. pointments are mandatory. Returns are Visit Montgomery Falls, Notre Dame Basillca, Montreal’s Underprepared at the Senior Center. ground City, Ottawa’s Parliament People with incomes of $55,000 or Hill, Montreal Tower, and Canadian less are eligible for free preparation Museum of History and take a cruise and filing of federal and state returns. on the St. Lawrence River. Cost is $839 All volunteers are trained through VITA per person based on double occupancy; (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) in transportation is motor coach. collaboration with the IRS. • Tour Albuquerque and Santa Fe from Sept. 24-Oct. 2, 2016. The trip is Required is: proof of identification nine days, eight nights lodging, 12 for you and your spouse if filing jointly meals with guided tours of Santa Fe (both must be present to sign return); and Acoma Pueblo (Sky City), ride on Social Security cards for all persons Sandia Peak Tramway, and visit Old on tax return; birthdates, W2s, and/or Town Albuquerque and New Mexico 1099s; property tax bill, if homeowner; Veterans’ Memorial. information on other types of income Cost is $826 per person based on double occupancy; transportation is (interest, etc.); a copy of last year’s tax motor coach. return and bank routing; and account As new information becomes availnumbers for direct deposit in case of a able, it will be posted on oswegoserefund. niorcenter.org in the “Trips & Tours” To make an appointment, call the Ossection. For information or reservawego Senior Center at 630-554-5602. tions, contact Lorraine Schleitwiler at National/international trips – Shaw Media 630-554-5602.

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Bus departs at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. Space is limited to 12 people. For more information or reservations, contact Lorraine at 630554-5602.

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The Fern Dell Historic Association hosted Friday and Saturday its annual Winter Treasures Garage Sale at the Newark American Legion.

The garage sale was open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. But 30 to 40 devoted shoppers sorted through the best selection as the door opened Friday, even though the sale offered half-off prices Saturday.

“The real garage-salers want to get in on the first day,” said Fern Dell Historic Association Co-Treasurer Van Mathre.

Shoppers picked from clothing items $2 and under, bedding, children’s toys, holiday decorations, games, picture frames, books, glassware and more. All items were donated by area residents and anything not sold is passed on to those in need.

Cheri Stewart, secretary of the Newark American Legion, spotted a jean jacket and put it on immediately after buying it.

“Vintage is really in right now,” Stewart said. “I figure if it’s worn once, it’s used anyway. Look how much you

On Feb. 20, the Fern Dell Historic Association will host its 31st Annual Ham & Kumla Dinner & Silent Auction at the Newark Fire Station. Adult tickets are $13 and children under eight are $5. Tickets can be purchased at Heartland Bank in Newark or Millbrook.

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um, the Misner Blacksmith Shop and the Fern Dell School building.

The group’s work provides historical insight dating back generations.

Mathre was amazed by a couple who came into the museum one time from Washington, seeking information on one their ancestors.

“We found the name they were looking for in two places in the museum,” Mathre said. “They were so happy.”

Mike Mallory – mmallory@shawmedia.com The volunteer organization hopes A line formed Friday morning during the Fern Dell Historic Association’s annual Winter to preserve and maintain the history Treasures Garage Sale at Newark American Legion. of the area in and around Newark.

During the past 31 years, it has collectcan get for your money.”

Proceeds from the sale go to support ed items, articles and more that perIt wasn’t the first quality purchase the Fern Dell Historic Association, a tain to the history and development of Stewart has made at the garage sale, nonprofit that owns and operates three the Newark area since its incorporawhich Mathre said has taken place buildings – Fern Dell Historical Muse- tion in 1835. each January for almost 20 years.

“I’ve bought a lot of really nice stuff here,” Stewart said.

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An upcoming United Church fundraiser is available to anyone who wants to sell their treasures.

The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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To participate, rent an 8-foot table for $15 (maximum of two tables per family at $15 each). Electric outlet access is

available for an additional $10 per table.

All “treasures” must fit on the table. If a seller prefers not to have a table, the space of an 8-foot table will be provided for the $15 fee. Advertising and a concession coupon are included in the $15 table fee.

Contact the church at 815-786-9243 or call Christine at 815-786-4243 to reserve a space.

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Visit one or both of the Parkview Christian Academy campuses in the heart of Yorkville for an Open House event. Both will be open. Preschool through 6th grade students currently meet at 201 W Center Street and 7th through 12th grade students at 202 Countryside Pkwy Unit D. Parkview Christian Academy provides high-quality, Christ-centered education from Preschool through 12th grade. Open houses are family events, an excellent opportunity to meet teachers, talk about curriculum, and tour the facilities.

February 9th 6-7:30pm april 12th 6-7:30pm For more information, contact the office at 630-553-5158 or by email at info@parkviewchristian.net www.parkviewchristian.net

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Parkview Christian Academy has ‘Shadow’ or ‘Visit’ options to meet the developmental needs of prospective students. To schedule a ‘Shadow Day’ or ‘Classroom Visit,’ please call 630-553-5158.

Public Visit oPPortunities: legacy banquet February 27th 4-9pm

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THEATER/AUDITIONS Fox Country Players’ “Murder at The Millhurst”: Murder “Murder at the Millhurst”

Share an event Have an item for A&E? Email it to news@kendallcountynow.com, subject line “For A&E.” is an evening of fine dining, murder, mystery and mayhem at the Millhurst Ale House. Dinner guests will participate in an interactive game to deduce “whodunit” while enjoying a complete dinner. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m.

Feb. 17 and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each.

Waubonsee to host Fox Country Players’ “Next to Normal” Auditions: Fox Country Players and director Patrick Stinson announced upcoming auditions for performers and understudies for the rock musical “Next to Normal.” Auditions will be from 6 to 9 p.m.

Feb. 18 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Waubonsee Community College Auditorium on the Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive. Performance dates are April 15-17. Information about specific roles can be found at www.foxcountryplayers.org.

“Boeing Boeing” at the Riverfront Playhouse: The Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora presents “Boeing Boeing,” which runs at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through Feb. 20. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Reservations can be made online at www.seatyourself.biz/ riverfrontplayhouse. Additional information regarding the show or the Playhouse can be found at www.riverfrontplayhouse.com.

Imago Theatre’s “Zoo Zoo” at Fermilab: Imago Theatre’s “Zoo Zoo” (at 7 p.m. Feb. 20) shows have been described as Cirque Du Soleil evoking acrobatics mixed with Mummenschanz-like mime, set in a unique, yet accessible, French-influenced, avant-garde playground. Tickets are available in person weekdays by the box office (in the Wilson Hall Atrium) or by phone at 630-840-ARTS. “Sex Please, We’re Sixty!” at Indian Valley Theatre: Indian Valley Theatre’s upcoming show “Sex Please, We’re Sixty!” is by playwrights Michael and Susan Parker and

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ART FESTIVALS Alley Art Festival – Aurora: Alley Art Festival in Aurora is giving fans an early treat with an indoor, curated show featuring just over a dozen festival artists at February’s First Fridays. Hosted at If These Walls Could Talk, 32 S. Stolp Ave., the first Alley Art Festival

Show will have affordable, local art for sale.

The show runs throughout February. First Fridays, a night of art, music, and culture at a variety of venues in downtown Aurora.

The free trolley service runs throughout downtown from 7 to 10 p.m. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater and more on the first Friday of the month. All events are free and art is for sale. For more information, a list of First Fridays specials at participating businesses, and for a map of venues, visit auroradowntown.com.

LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS Waubonsee visiting artist to offer lecture on photography: Waubonsee Community College will host visiting artist Ross Sawyers from 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 11. During his visit, Sawyers will offer a free lecture about his art. Currently an associate professor of photography at Columbia College Chicago, Sawyers received a BFA in photography from the Kansas City Art Institute and an MFA in photography from the University of Washington. The lecture is free and open to the public in the Arrowhead Gallery, located on the first floor of the Dickson Center on the Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee • Continued on page 18

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Valentine’s Day Dueling Pianos Dinner Show: Bring your sweetheart or your favorite group of friends out for a live dueling pianos dinner show from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 13.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails with a three-course dinner starting at 7 p.m. The event is located at the Lockport Twp. Park District (1911 S. Lawrence Ave. in Lockport).

Call 815-838-1183 for more information.

Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert at the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra: The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will present the Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall inside the Music Building at NIU in DeKalb. There will be a free pre-concert lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Tickets are available at the door 30 minutes before the concert begins. All seats are general admission. Individual ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 62 and over and a special discounted price of $5 for students with a school ID card and children under 12. To learn more about the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, visit www. kishorchestra.org.

The Alliance Brass at Fermilab: The Alliance Brass (Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m.) is hailed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” by the 2013 Chicago Brass Festival. Go to www.fnal.gov for more information.

Flutists Gunn and Munro at Fermilab: Flutists Jennifer Gunn and Tim Munro will play at Fermilab on March 20. Gunn was appointed to the position of piccolo of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by Daniel Barenboim in June 2005. Munro is a Chicago-based, double-Grammy-winning musician.

His diverse work as a flutist, speaker, writer and teacher is united by a single goal: to draw audiences into an engrossing and whimsical musical world. For more information, go to www.fnal.gov.

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It will be performed at the Sandwich Opera House (140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich) at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-27 and at 2 p.m. Feb 28.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at indianvalleytheatre.org or by calling 888365-8889.

Auditions at Vero Voce in St. Charles: Vero Voce pleased to announce auditions for “The Outsiders,” adapted by Christopher Sergel, from the book by S.E. Hinton.

Auditions will be by appointment on Feb. 15 at Vero Voce, 951 State Ave., Suite F in St. Charles. Please register for an appointment on the Vero Voce auditions page at http:// verovoce.com/children-s-theatre/young-actor-auditions. The Outsiders will be directed

by David M. Rodriguez (Vero Voce Artistic Director). The production will run April 15-24 at Vero Voce. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and at 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

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A&E • Continued from page 17 Drive. For more information, contact Cecilia Vargas at 630-466-2964 or cvargas@waubonsee.edu.

Asset Earth series continues with “The Many Aspects of Love”: Waubonsee Community College faculty members will present “The Many Aspects of Love,” as part of the continuing Asset Earth series.The event is free and open to the public and will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Sugar Grove Campus Auditorium, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive. The presentation will be given

by Waubonsee faculty members Dr. Nancy Christensen, assistant professor of chemistry, Sowjanya Dharmasankar, assistant professor of economics; Dr. Heather LaCost, associate professor of psychology and Dr. Sheela Vemu, instructor of biology. Asset Earth is a series of presentations by scientific experts on current scientific thought and events. Registration is not necessary.

“Globalization, Technology and Craft” at AU: “The Mark of the Hand: Globalization, Technology and Craft” will be explored by Chicago artist Michael Dinges at Aurora University at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Tapper Recital Hall, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora. Dinges addresses issues of globalization, consumerism and object permanence through the exploration of mankind’s relationship with the objects we create. He uses the traditional practice of scrimshaw and trench art to comment on the changing nature of labor and global trade. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free.

SPORTS/RECREATION First Annual Chocolate Walk: In partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance and benefiting 360 Youth Services, tickets are now on sale for the Valentine’s Weekend Chocolate Walk from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 13.

Attendees will receive a commemorative souvenir Chocolate Tin along with a map touring many downtown Naperville shops.

“Cast Off: Michael Dinges,” carved and inked discarded plastic and electronics objects, is among three exhibits to be displayed Feb. 10 to April 29 at the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora. Companion displays are “Arctic Stories in Ivory,” artifacts from Chicago’s Field Museum and “Arctic Artistry” – pieces from the Schingoethe collection.

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Tickets are $25. Visit 360youthservices.org/ chocolatewalk for more information.

Snowshoe under the stars at Forest Preserve District of Will County: “Snowshoe under the Stars: Sweetheart Style” will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road. Strap on some snowshoes and hike under the stars. Afterward, relax by the fire and enjoy some wine, fruit and chocolate in the accessible Nature Center. The program costs $12 and is for ages 21 and older. Registration is required by Feb. 11. Call 708-946-2216 for more information.

Sled Dog Demos at the Starved Rock Lodge: Sled Dog Demos will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Overflow Parking Lot at Starved Rock Lodge. Utica. Free Spirit Siberian Rescue sled dog demos. Call 815-220-7386 for more information.

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours at the Starved Rock Lodge: Bald Eagle Trolley Tours are at 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Satur-

days, at 9 a.m. Saturdays and at 10:30 a.m.

Sundays in February at Starved Rock Lodge in Utica. The cost is $25 for adults or $20 for children 10 and younger during the week, and $32 for adults or $27 for children 10 and younger for Sundays. Reservations required.

Call 815-220-7386 to book.

FOR THE KIDS Teddy Bear Tea: Grab your favorite teddy bear and join the fun for cookies and tea from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center (2668 E. 873rd Road, Oglesby). Reservation required. $17 per person. For more information or to make reservations, call 815-220-7386.

Kids’ Fair in Plainfield: State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, will hold a Kids’ Fair for elementary students in February.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Romantic Rendezvous” at Forest Preserve District of Will County: “Romantic Rendezvous” will be offered from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Celebrate Valentine’s Day, 18th-century style. The free program is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required by Feb. 10. Call 815-886-1467 for more information.

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Discover the science of ‘superfoods’ Feb. 11 HCE-sponsored program will be presented in Naperville, St. Charles and Yorkville SHAW MEDIA Did you know all fruits and vegetables are superfoods? Did you know not all superfoods are fruits and vegetables? Don’t be fooled by marketing or hype, there is real science to support superfoods, and it is important to know which foods provide which benefits.

“Superfoods to the Rescue” is a University of Illinois Extension educational program designed to help participants explore the advantages of healthy food choices.

The program will outline which foods naturally fulfill important dietary needs such as fiber, phytochemicals, prebiotics, probiotics and more.

In addition, the group will discover what fruit and vegetable colors mean for nutrient intake, and why it is important to eat a “rainbow.”

This free seminar is provided in cooperation with the Association for Home and Community Education and led by Extension Educators via webinar. It is available from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at three local Extension offices – Naperville, St. Charles and Yorkville.

There is no cost for this workshop, but pre-registration is required by Thursday, Feb. 4, for program materials to be prepared. Seating may be limited.

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you, contact that county’s Extension office: In DuPage County, call 630955-1123; in Kane County, call 630-5846166; in Kendall County, call 630-5535823; or email uie-dkk@illinois.edu with the county in which you plan to attend, and the topic, your name, address and phone number.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to attend this program, notify at least two weeks prior to the event.

Presentations will be held in DuPage County at 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Naperville; in Kane County at 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles; and in Kendall County at 7775B Illinois Route 47 in Yorkville.

This lesson is sponsored by the Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) and the University of Illinois Extension.

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February is Family and Relationship Building month at the United Methodist Church of Plano. Each Sunday the theme of the service will be about relationship building and building strong marriages and families.

Each service has a special children’s event in which the children are taught valuable lessons relating to their family and their relationship with God. The sermon messages will speak on four different aspects of building strong relationships with special emphasis on marriage and family.

On Feb. 14, for those interested, there will be a time of renewal of vows. Anyone interested in renewing their vows can contact the church at 630-552-3700 or email the church at office@umcplano. org. The church is located at 219 N. Hale St. in Plano.

There are educational classes for children, youth, and adults at 9 a.m. and worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. There is no dress code, nor do you need to be a member to fully participate in all the programs and services.

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United Methodist men plan chili supper in Sandwich

The United Methodist Men will host an all-you-can-eat Chili and Soup Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the United Church of Sandwich, 512 Lions Road, Sandwich (across the street from the Sandwich High School).

Homemade chili and chicken noodle soup will be served with dessert and beverage. Chili dogs and hot dogs can be purchased for an additional $3.

Tickets cost $8 for adults and $3 for Annual Salem Cabaret to feature children ages 6 to 12. Children younger than 6 eat for free. entertainment, food, raffles Looking for some special entertainment Tickets can be purchased in advance for Valentine weekend? Salem Lutheran by contacting a United Methodist Men member or the United Church of SandChurch of Sandwich is offering an evening of musical entertainment by PARTY wich office at 815-786-9243, from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.

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There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffles.

A cash bar benefiting Fox Valley Older Adult Services will be available.

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SHAW MEDIA The Association Free Lutheran Bible School (AFLBS) will present a concert at Helmar Lutheran Church during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Feb. 14. Helmar Lutheran is at 11935 Lisbon Road, Newark. All concerts are free and open to the public.

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BRIEFS Ash Wednesday soup supper scheduled at Plano UMC

The United Methodist Church of Plano is sponsoring a Soup and Bread Supper on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the United Methodist Church of Plano’s dining room.

Serving times are from 6 to 7 p.m. with worship at 7 p.m. Many varieties of soups, breads and desserts will be available. The free-will offering will be for Vacation Bible School.

For more information, call Linda at 630-552-3828 or the church office at 630-552-3700.

Senior volunteers wanted for intergenerational program

The Oswego Senior Center and Prairie Point Elementary School in Oswego are partnering to provide seniors with the opportunity to volunteer for the 2015-16 school year.

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Trinity youth are expecting to collect over 300 food items and $300 for the “Souper Bowl of Caring” initiative.

These quantities exceed previous years. This is a national program which mobilizes and inspires youth to fight for hunger and poverty in their local community.

Locally the money and food items will go to the Kendall County Food Pantry.

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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.

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 630-554-3865 harvest@harvestnewbeginnings. com www.harvestnewbeginnings.com Sunday Service Times: 9 and 10:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Sunday School 2 years - adult 5:30 Awana, Adult Bible Study Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Awana, 3yr-6th/Jr. High Youth 7 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer Mtg. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Sr. High youth Friday, 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

Quality nursery provided at all services Grace Community Church 1108 Mill St., Yorkville 630-553-0700 Pastor Ivan Truman gccyorkville@sbcglobal.net www.gccyorkville.net Sundays: Fall & Winter Schedule: Nursery Available All Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday Evenings & Teen Ministry and Community Groups see website calendar Crosspointe 8 W. Rickard Drive, Oswego Pastor J. Andrew Post 630-554-3875 www.crosspointeoswego.org Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School-all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. TeamKid 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Thursday 6 p.m. Revolution (grades 7-12) Calvary Baptist Church 140 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, IL 630-896-7098 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6 p.m. Evening Bible Study First Baptist Church of Plano 116 N. Hale St., Plano Church: 630-552-3641 or 630-552-0544 Rev. Terry Jensen New Hope Baptist Church 4101 Needham Road, Plano 630-552-1400 Pastor Dennis Cocks Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Nursery is provided – all services.

Also offering Youth Group.

Fox River Baptist Church 1205 7th Avenue, Aurora Kerry James Allen, Pastor 630-820-5870 www.foxriverbaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Service 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Evening Service Valley Baptist Church 2480 Wolf Road, Oswego Pastor David Hemphill 630-554-8109 www.valleybaptist.com pastor@valleybaptist.com Sunday 9:45 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

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Deadline for changes is noon Mondays.

7 p.m. King Kids; eve. Worship 9 p.m. TV Ministry-chnl17 Cable Deaf interpreter for all services New Life Community Church-Montgomery 11445 S. Lincoln Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538 630-897-6810 www.newlifecommunity.church Sunday worship service 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Big Rock 211 Lincoln St., Big Rock Rev. Bill McMillen 630-556-3535 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer The Federated Church American Baptist Presbyterian U.S.A. Pastor Dan DeWitt 403 N. Main Street, Sandwich 815-786-8595 office@sandwichfederated church.org, www.sandwich federatedchurch.org Office hours 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday Sunday Worship: June through August - 9 a.m.

September through May - 10:30 a.m.

630-554-2292 • Fax 630-554-1988 www.cornerstonecc.net Sunday 9 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship Celebration & Kids Central (Nursery available) Wednesday 6 p.m. Fellowship Potluck Dinner 7 p.m. Prayer Service 7 p.m. Youth Group (Jr.-Sr. High) 1st Monday of each month from 6 a.m. 24-hour 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 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worship service Wednesday 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bible Study Friday 7 to 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.planochristian.org 630-552-7640 Sunday Service and Children’s Programming: 9:30 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

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

Cornerstone Christian Church Bob Reid, Minister 254 S. Madison St., Oswego 3 blocks south of Post Office

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Oswego) 100 Hankes Road, Sugar Grove Bishop Paul Goodine 630-466-0958 Missionary - 630-270-6664 Sunday 11:30 a.m. Sacrament Meeting 12:50 p.m. Sunday School- Primary 1:40 p.m. Priesthood-Relief Society Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Activity/Scouts Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Prestbury) 100 Hankes Road, Sugar Grove Bishop Golden Hwang 630-466-3299 Sunday 9 a.m. Sacrament Meeting 10:20 am Sunday School/Primary 11:10 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth Activity CONGREGATIONAL Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville Pastor: Rev. Mark Gregory Office: 630-553-7308 Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday to Friday

Christian Science Society 117 E. Second St., Sandwich www.chicagospirituality.com Sunday, 10:30 Service EPISCOPAL

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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)

Teaching Service Prayer for the Sick

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 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

Grace Community Christian Church 2770 Montgomery Road, Aurora 630-898-7990; fax 630-898-7955 www.graceccc.org Sunday 9 a.m. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Classes Nursery available 8 a.m. until noon

Pastor John Todd 630-877-3604 Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study

CHURCH OF GOD Destiny Worship Center 1355 Hinman St., Montgomery Pastor James Schulker 630-851-5055 Sunday 10 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. UnDone Youth Worship Wednesday 6 p.m. Small groups-all ages Thursday 6 p.m. Men’s basketball-open gym Plano Church of God 7 E. Dearborn St., Plano

St. David’s Episcopal Church 701 N. Randall Road, Aurora 630-896-7229 www.stdavidsofaurora.com Office hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-1 Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Worship Services 9 a.m. Christian Education St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church (Anglican) Christ Campus 2800 Grove Road, Yorkville between Route 126 and Caton Farm Road Rev. Kathryn White, Rector Rev. Richard Lundgren, Associate Rector 815-725-6800 www.secec.net Sundays, 11 a.m. Communion St. Thomas Episcopal (Anglican) 317 Goold Park Drive (Chapin St., West), Morris Rev. James L. Steele, Rector 815-942-1380 Sundays, 9 a.m.

Holy Communion, Nursery Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

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, Feb. 4 6 p.m. Missional Life Friday, Feb. 5 8:30 a.m. Writing in the Margins Bible Journaling 12:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study:Romans 1 p.m. YAHO (Young at Heart Org) Senior Group (Offsite) Saturday, Feb. 6 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Worship Service (Casual) Sunday, Feb. 7 7:45 a.m. Worship Service (Organ) 9:15 a.m. Caring and Sharing Small Group 9:15 a.m. Special Needs Care Taking 9:15 a.m. Promiseland 9:15 a.m. Worship Service (Praise Team) 10:30 a.m. Life Advocacy Team 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Praise Team) Noon - Joining Jesus on His Mission Open Community Group Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10 9:30 a.m. Senior Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. HS 24/7 Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Kids4Christ 6:30 p.m. Club 56 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service Thursday, Feb. 11 6 p.m. International Missions 6 p.m. Missional Life 7 p.m. Joining Jesus Young Adult Group 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

Immanuel Lutheran Church 12760 Lee Road (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 Feb. 4 Caring Visits 4:30 p.m. Hesed House

St. Olaf Lutheran Church 1233 Douglas Road, Montgomery 630-896-1311 stolafchurch@sbcglobal.net Preschool 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

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 815-736-6271 Rev. Larry Jacobsgaard, Pastor 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 815-695-5251 Pastor: Luke Emerson 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 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

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 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.

Thursday, 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study & 1st & 3rd Thursdays Noon Little Dresses Sewing Mission 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 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 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, Feb. 4 6:30 p.m. – Puppets practice 7 p.m. – Choir practice/ACE class Friday, Feb. 5 8 a.m. – Men’s Coffee Saturday, Feb. 6 9:30 a.m. – CAT Reflections Small Group mtg 5:30 p.m. – UMM Valentine’s Dinner Sunday, Feb. 7 8:15 a.m. – Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. – Christian Education Hour 10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service 11:45 a.m – Pastor’s Sermon Discussion 3:30 p.m. - Youth Group Monday, Feb. 8 7 p.m. – Handbell practice 7 p.m. – GriefShare Tuesday, Feb. 9 10 a.m. – CAT Reflections Small Group mtg Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Grace Meal – FH 4:30 p.m. – Finance mtg 7 p.m. – UMW mtg Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Ash Wednesday 10 a.m. – Bible Between the Bites 7 p.m. – Worship Service at Trinity UMC-Yorkville 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

Friday, Feb. 5 6 to 10 p.m. The Sheep Shed (Everyone is Welcome!)

Sunday, Feb. 7 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 1:30 p.m. Templo Sion 4 p.m. Youth Group Monday, Feb. 8 6 p.m. “Girls Night In” Potluck 7 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9 6:30 p.m. Templo Sion 8 p.m. U.M. Men’s Bible Study Wednesday, Feb. 10 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Soud & Bread Supper 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service 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, Feb. 4 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 11:45 a.m. Romeos to Select Restaurant 7 p.m. Christian Education Committee Meeting Sunday, Feb. 7 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Noon to 3 p.m. CAST Youth Super Bowl Party Tuesday, Feb. 9 10 a.m. Koinonia 5 to 8 p.m. GGPS Literacy Night 7 p.m. Outrageous Puppeterian Crew Wednesday, Feb. 10 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl Meeting 4:30 p.m. Newest Angels Choir 5 p.m. WILD Journey with Jesus 5:10 p.m. Cherubs Choir 5:50 p.m. CIDS Choir 6:25 p.m. Handbell Choir 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship 7 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting 7:25 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, Feb. 11 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 11:45 a.m. Romeos to Olive Garden 6 p.m. PEO Meeting 7 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting 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 630-552-3450 www.saintmaryplano.com

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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

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

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.

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Helmar Lutheran Church 11935 Lisbon Road, Newark, IL Pastor James Molstre Intern - Jon Langness Sunday 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 2nd Friday of each month - Food Pantry 5-7 p.m.

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

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.

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• Continued from page 25 Rev. Andy Davy, M.I.C. Pastor Deacon Eduardo Murillo Deacon Douglas Wells Deacon Santos Martinez Masses: Monday thru Saturday: 8 a.m.

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

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

St. Patrick Catholic Church 406 Walnut Street, Yorkville Phone: 630-553-6671 Fax: 630-553-2695 Info@StPatrickYorkville.org www.stpatrickyorkville.org Pastor: Rev. Matthew Lamoureux, M.I.C. Deacons: Donald Cyr and Dale Metcalfe St. Patrick Masses Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

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

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

Holy Days: Vigil Mass at 7 p.m.

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

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

Saturday: 4:15 p.m.

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

Religious Education: 630-553-6671

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday Mass: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Worship Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Prayer Service 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, 552-3373 or 553-5087.

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 155 Kirkland Circle, Oswego Pastor Al Arellano www.sentbyravensvcf.com 630-896-1322 Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship The United Church of Sandwich 512 Lions Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-9243 email address: ucssandwich@

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There also is a growing trend to purchase what is known as heirloom, or antique or open pollenated, vegetables. These vegetables can provide fruit with a lot of visual character and when eaten, a different texture and flavor. If you have problems in the garden with diseases, and in particular the soil diseases, it is best to stick with the hybrids since you cannot treat for these diseases and save your plants.

If you are a flower gardener, similar terminology exists for perennials.

If Phlox is on your shopping list, see if you can find one that indicates a resistance to powdery mildew. If roses are your thing, then look for resistance to black spot and powdery mildew. If you are shopping for dwarf apple trees, apple scab and cedar apple rust are two diseases you would want resistance to.

Starting this early allows you to plan out the garden, figure out the varieties you will need to order from the catalogs and what will be at your favorite garden center. Planning ahead also allows for choosing those varieties that will fit in the space you have, especially the vegetable garden.

The catalogs will again help you with additional information.

Vine crops will be listed as a “bush

CHURCH SERVICES • Continued from page 26 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

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type” meaning the plant will not vine out but rather stay compact. Tomato plants can be either indeterminate or determinate types. Determinate varieties limit their size while still producing tomatoes, while indeterminate varieties will just continue to grow in size while it produces fruits all summer. By understanding the descriptions in any catalog, you get to make the best selection possible for your garden.

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

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Vegetable descriptions will often include a number of initials at the end. These usually signify that the vegetable has been bred with disease resistance, or tolerance to a disease, specific to that variety. A tomato, for example, may have several initials: V, F, N, TMV for resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt, Nematode resistance and Tobacco Mosaic Virus, respectively. Cucumbers can wear the initials CMV, CVYV and PM. These stand for Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus, Powdery Mildew and a new one in the last couple of years is DM for Downy Mildew. Just about every improved hybrid variety of vegetable will carry some level of disease resistance.

Downy Mildew also is a new disease to basil, which was an easy-to-grow herb in the past. This is a different strain than the one on cucumber and so far the best we have is an intermediate resistance to DM for some varieties, so read carefully.

Another term frequently used to promote a variety is the designation F1. This means that this variety is a first generation cross by two known parent plants and contains the best genes from both the male and female plants. This F1 hybrid can be a better performer, provide a higher yield, and have more disease resistance or tolerant than either parent.

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FOOD Lentils – and other legumes – hold promise for 2016

By LISA ABRAHAM More Content Now So long, 2015 – the year that brought us Nordic cuisine.

Did you miss it? Me, too. Not too much of that herring made it to central Ohio – which might or might not be a good thing, depending on your perspective.

Here we sit on the precipice of a new food year, and I am duty-bound to inform you about what to expect in 2016. I am proclaiming 2016 the year of the lentil – and I’m in good company.

The United Nations has proclaimed 2016 the International Year of Pulses (leguminous crops harvested for use as dry grains).

Look for lentils to replace kale as the new “it” food – not just lentils but chickpeas and dried beans of all varieties. Hummus and falafel for everyone!

Adding protein-packed legumes to our weekly meal plans is a great way to eliminate cholesterol-laden meat from our diets and to lessen the carbon footprint from meat production.

Plus, beans are mighty tasty.

Getting everyone to cook beans, however, might prove more challenging this year. Indicators suggest that interest in cooking at home – which peaked during the 2008 recession – is waning. The shift is due in part to constraints on time. In 2016, look for more “assembly dinners” and for meal-delivery services to grow more popular.

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$66,900, 562 Mallard Circle, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, huge open living, dining and kitchen areas, loads of cabinets and counterpace. Beautiful Neutral décor!

$23,900, 84 Birch, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, totally remodeled and updated. From the roof to the flooring, this affordable home is a bargain.

$56,500, 112 Cardinal, 3 bedroom nicely landscaped, 2 car garage, all appliances plus a home warranty. Wildwood is the areas premier 55 and older community.

We have buildable lots & acreage ranging in price from $20,000 - $249,900.

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$180,000, 634 Hawley Dr, Oswego 60543-4070, 03-12-403-024-0000, Paul F Darby to Michael A Vazquez, November 3 JOLIET $230,000, 739 Churchill Ln, Oswego $159,000, 8528 Foxborough Way 154 4, 60543-8225, 03-19-420-004-0000, Joliet 60431-7811, 06-35-302-016-0000, Skybridge Development LLC to Yolanda Nicholas G Jorgensen to Bradley J Green- Chenoweth, December 11 bush, September 30 $272,500, 835 Colchester Dr, Oswego $352,500, 7218 Yorkshire St, Joliet 60543-5102, 03-16-376-002-0000, Taylor 60431-8090, 09-01-228-004-0000, Morrison Of Illinois to Philip C Bruner & Core Homes LLC to Alvin M Jefferson & Julie A Keane, September 29 Shavahn Jefferson, November 23 $410,000, 9 Bednarcik Ct, Oswego $232,500, 8211 Trumbull Ave, Joliet 60543-9736, 03-17-276-001-0000, Hilary 60431-4532, 09-02-406-012-0000, Jason A Rose to Terry B Vaughn & Barbara G M Bradley to James F Pieta & Ruth A Ruth, Vaughn, November 12 September 29 $160,000, 8615 Foxborough Way 173 1, YORKVILLE Joliet 60431-7814, 06-35-301-025-0000, $385,500, 866 N Carly Cir, Yorkville Janusz A Boduch to Vincent M Perez, 60560-8300, 02-29-123-015-0000, Nc October 2 Global LLC to Kevin Pheney & Julianne $193,000, 913 Salvia Ln, Joliet 60431Pheney, October 2 7865, 09-01-352-018-0000, Steven R Van $265,000, 569 Kelly Ave, Yorkville Dyke to Allen Baras Ii, September 29 60560-9295, 02-31-460-013-0000, Thomas Zerante to Kacey Schultz, DeMILLBROOK cember 1 $475,000, 8730 Wilcox Court, Millbrook $311,000, 824 Carly Ct, Yorkville 6056060536, 04-16-376-009-0000, Steve 7300, 02-29-327-003-0000, Mccue BuildTonkovich to William Lamm & Connie ers Inc to Jonathan R Stafford, October 13

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FORKLIFT DRIVERS $14.85 starting rate

Full Time, Permanent 2nd and 3rd shift.

Excellent health benefits.

BARTENDER

The Friendly Tap is looking for experienced FT Bartender.

Basset Certified.

Hiring for both the US Cold Storage locations Wilmington and Minooka

Thursday February 11 from 8am to 5pm Resumes are only being accepted at the Hampton Inn 621 Bob Blair Road, Minooka, IL 60447 Can't make it?

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14 N. Center St. Plano, IL. or call: 630-552-3696 Caregivers

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CENSUS WORKER

Village of Oswego is hiring part-time employees for a 3-4 week position as a temporary census worker. Applicants must be 18 years of age and attend a mandatory testing, date to be determined. $12 to $16.50 per hour.

GENERAL LABOR - FULL TIME

Looking for ambitious person to split and deliver firewood.

Work 12 months per year. Montgomery & Yorkville.

Call Carl 630-330-6768

Home Care Aides Wanted.

HS Grad Or GED, Drivers License & Vehicle Insurance Required.

We Will Provide Background Check, Fingerprinting & Paid Training. Bilingual and/or CNA A Plus But Not Required.

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Full-time, Seasonal Full-time & Seasonal Part-time Positions.

A horticultural supply co. in Virgil is seeking exp'd individuals with strong computer skills incl Excel. Please send resume to:

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The Village of Oswego is hiring a Mechanic in the Public Works Department.

The Village of Oswego offers an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits package. Starting Salary: $37,780 to $48,380 DOQ, with additional wage available for ASE certifications. A high school diploma or equivalent and 1 to 3 yrs of work exp. in automotive repair, or related exp, is required. ASE certifications preferred.

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The Village of Oswego is an equal opportunity employer.

Medical Assistant (1-2 Days Per Week)

Seeking a CNA/CMA - to train as Dr's assistant & receptionist. Able to multi task - strong communication & computer skills, be detailed. Travel is required between 3 locations.

Print application at: www.cffas.com and fax to: 630-553-9306 Resume only is not sufficient.

Merry Maids In Montgomery Is Now Hiring Housekeepers/Cleaners ASAP! Full-Time In this position you will professionally clean customer's homes using our unique cleaning procedures and products. Must have the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous way with our customers.

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SALES/FINANCE

Accepting resumes for sales/finance person for small dealership that specializes in off road vehicles. We sell boats, 4 wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles and side by side units. Experience a huge plus or knowledge of the industry.

Please only fax resumes and or letters of interest to 815-695-5070.

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PART-TIME SEASONAL

Park Maintenance

The Sandwich Park District is taking applications for a 40 hour per week, part-time seasonal maintenance position. Requirements include ability to operate tractors, mowers, power equipment and facility cleaning equipment. General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, tractor and electrical repairs, preferred.

Starting wage is $10.00 to $10.50 per hour, DOE; must be able to work from March 7, 2016 to Oct. 31, 2016, must be 18 years or older, and hold a valid driver's license. Applicant must pass a standard background check.

An application is available at the David A. Francis Center, 1001 N. Latham Street during normal office hours or on our website at sandwichparkdistrict.org.

If you have questions please call (815) 786-8044.

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RECEPTIONIST

Our Veterinary hospital is looking for a friendly face to join our Reception team on a full-time basis. This position involves heavy customer interaction both in person and on the phone. Requirements include previous computer experience, the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once, and the ability to remain calm and friendly under pressure. Prefer individuals with previous customer service experience in a fast-paced environment. Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) a plus. We're looking for a flexible individual to work varying shifts between 8 am and 8 pm Monday through Saturdays.

Please apply to: Orchard Road Animal Hospital, Attn: Practice Manager, 1175 Orchard Road, Montgomery, IL 60538; Fax: 630-844-0123, E-mail: practicemanager@orchardroadanimalhospital.com

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needed for all shifts in Kendall County and surrounding areas.

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RN's/LPN's

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SEASONAL SUMMER HELP WANTED VILLAGE OF OSWEGO PUBLIC WORKS The Village of Oswego is currently accepting applications for seasonal summer help from May through August in the Public Works Department. Applicants must be 18 years of age and enrolled in a college or university, must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

The position performs a variety of Public Works tasks.

40 hours per week. Pay rate: $9.25/hour.

Applications are available on the Village website at www.oswegoil.org. Submit resume and/or application by email to: humanresources@oswegoil.org. Applications/resumes may also be sent to: Village of Oswego HR Department, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, IL 60543. Equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline is February 19, 2016.

A Clean House, is a Healthy House!

Residential Cleaning, Excellent, References, Free Estimates.

630-742-2128

CARPET installed & repaired.

35 years experience.

Call Paul 630-450-9068

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John Sleezer Music

Producer / Music Instructor. Guitar Bass & Drum Lessons Welcoming All Ages, $50/hour (Rock, Country, Blues)

630-715-4003

STITCHES BY LINDA

Alterations & mending; bridal, formals & daily wear.

Call 630-896-3292 ask for Linda

Traditional Oak/Glass Corner Curio Cabinet w/Light, 5 glass shelves, 80”longx38”wide, Mint $75 Andrea 630-554-6291

Cattle (9) Black and W/F

Bred Heifers, red to black easy Calving Bull, starting calving April 15th. $2000 per head. 815-695-5235

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#510-2**Sandwich***Newly Remodeled* One br upper apt w/stove & fridge. Located downtown Sandwich. $625/mo tcpm.com 815-786-2404

#285**Plano** Old 2 story farmhouse. Rough condition. No appliances provided. W/D h.u's, heat provided. $995/mo tcpm.com 815-786-2404

#605-1**Sandwich** Very nice 2 br apt on golf course. Stove, fridge, d/w, carport, c/a. Laundry on site. Pets @ p.m?s discretion. $825/mo tcpm.com, 815-786-2404

#555** Sandwich** 4 br, 2 ba, 2 family unit w/ stove. Fridge, a/c, w/d h.u's, 2 car garage.$1350/mo tcpm.com 815-786-2404

#975-7 &8**Waterman** 2/BR, 1 ba upper apt. w/stove & fridge, laundry on site. INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES, No dogs, $760/mo, tcpm.com 815-786-2404

#582-1**Paw Paw** 4 br, 1.5ba farmhouse, W/D h,u's, c/a, Est. 1600 sq. ft., Tenant pays electric, Pets @ p.m.'s discretion $1195/mo Heat Included, tcpm.com , 815-786-2404

Earlville, 2BR, appliances w/dishwasher, laundry center & playground $620/mo. App. & security dep req'd 815-786-8927 OSWEGO, 2 BR Townhome Style Apt Recently Renovated AC, laundry hook-ups, crown molding, mini blinds, Pergo floors, Near dwntwn, No Pets/Smoke. $1,050/mo + sec. dep. 630-330-1660

Oswego, 2BR, 1BA, All Appl. DW, Washer/Dryer, A/C, Balcony, Storage, Sewer-Water-Heat Incl. Pets Friendly $895mo.+dep, 1 yr. Lease 630-553-2171 CPMI Plano 1 Bedroom, $650/mo + security, water, gas, garbage incl.

No pets, available February 1st.

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SANDWICH 1 BEDROOM

#667**Earlville** 3br, 2 ba house w/stove, fridge, w/d, 2 car garage. Pets @ p.m's discretion. $945, tcpm.com 815-786-2404 #695**Somonauk** 2 br, 1 ba w/appliances, c/a, 1 car garage.

Pets @ p.m?s discretion. $945/mo tcpm.com 815-786-2404 #861**Somonauk**2br, 1 ba home with lake view, Stove, fridge, W/D, a/c, large deck. Pets @ p.m's discretion. $895/mp tcpm.com 815-786-2404

All utilities included, $695/mo. No pets. 815-786-1119

SNOW BLADE For John Deere, Model 140, blade only, no chain or weights. Approximaely 2 years old.

Excellent condition! $250/firm.

630-552-1339 Snowblower MTD Yard Machine, walk Behind, 8HP,26” swath Light, Electric Start, Inflatable Tires, 6 Forward, 2 Reverse Like New, $600 630-553-0068

Sandwich Upper 2BR, Quiet Area, Stove, Fridge Furnished Shared basement, W/D hook up 1 car detached garage, no pets. $750/mo + security deposit. 815-786-3924

Somonauk Spacious Upstairs 1 Bedroom

Stove, refrig, A/C, W/D hook-up, no pets/smoking. $625/mo + deposit + references.

815-498-2733 Yorkville 2-Bdrm Apt near Downtown New Kitchen, w/DishWasher, New Bath, The Works! $920/mo. 630-453-2735

Yorkville Northside 2BR, 2BA 1100sf. All app, C/A, W/D hook-up $995+sec. Pet friendly 1 yr. Lease, Toys, Lighters, Knives, Fishing Lures and Items Related, Open House Sat & Sun 1-3PM, 630-553-2171 CPMI. War or Hunting Items.

630-552-8768 Yorkville, 2BR, 1BA, all appl. A/C, W/D hook-up, off st. parking, lg. yard w/shed, $825/mo.+$825dep.

WE BUY ANTIQUES - Old Lighting, Furniture, Toys Costume Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Primitives, 1yr. Lease, 630-553-2171 CPMI.

Old Fountain Pens, Any Old Gun Parts

Hunt/Fishing, Etc.

630-554-5547

BEAGLE “LACIE” Female, tri-color, spayed, young, about 20 pounds, micro chipped. Last seen at County Line Rd & Route 52 on Thurs, May 7 @ 6:30p.m. Please call 815-730-1157 or 312-504-9172 with any info. REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN BREAKING NEWS

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YORKVILLE - MOVING SALE -

Leather Couches, Curio Cabinet, Armoire, Chairs, Tables, Lamps, & More All in Excellent Condition Email; rdf57@outlook.com for more Info.

WASHER & DRYER- Kenmore stackable, Electric dryer. White, large capacity tub, both work great! $125/both. 815-797-1064

JOE'S FIREWOOD

Mixed Hardwood $100/FC ~ Oak, $130/FC. Delivered and Stacked. 630-514-7019 Buying? Selling?

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#1140**Yorkville**3 br, 2 ba townhome, all appliances, c/a, deck.

No pets, no smoking. Lawn care and snow removal incl.$1450/mo tcpm.com ,815-786-2404

#1150**Plano**Newer townhome w/ 2 br, 2.5 ba, loft, garage & c/a. All appliances incl. w/d. $1195/mo tcpm.com 815-786-2404 #468**Oswego** 3br, 2.5 ba townhouse. All appliances, C/A,

2000 GMC JIMMY SLE, 4WD, V6, Auto, 170K mi. runs well body in good shape, blue ext/gray int. $2,400/offer Contact the Oswego Senior Center 630-554-5602

Semi- Retired body man, working at home.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF KENDALL STATE OF ILLINOIS MPI-1 PLAINFIELD WEST LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

GIACOPELLI PROPERTIES, INC.; ANTHONY V. GIACOPELLI; GRANDE PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 14 CH 104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Kendall County, Illinois, will on March 7, 2016, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., in the law library of the KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 807 W. JOHN STREET, YORKVILLE, IL 60560, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, as set forth, the following described real estate: LOT 2 IN GRANDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD THIRTEEN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 21, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 200500020815 AND THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 11, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 200500023449, IN OSWEGO TOWNSHIP, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 13030 Timberwood Circle, Plainfield, Kendall County, Illinois, P.I.N. 07-36-107-013 Homeowner Association - Grande Park Community Association.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale.

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount of the bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other

minium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas C. Higgins at Koransky, Bouwer & Poracky, P.C., 425 Joliet Street, Suite 425, Dyer, Indiana 46311, Ph. (219) 865-6700 Kendall County Record February 4, 11, 18, 2016 1155465

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF KENDALL STATE OF ILLINOIS MPI-1 PLAINFIELD WEST LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

SCOTT D. PAPENDICK; VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 14 CH 383 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Kendall County, Illinois, will on March 7, 2016, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., in the law library of the KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 807 W. JOHN STREET, YORKVILLE, IL 60560, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, as set forth, the following described real estate: LOT 38 IN GRANDE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD THIRTEEN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 21, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 200500020815 AND THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 11, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 200500023449, IN OSWEGO TOWNSHIP, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 27025 Rustic Wood Lane, Plainfield, Kendall County, Illinois P.I.N. 03-36-105-019 The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount of the bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party ob-

held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas C. Higgins at Koransky, Bouwer & Poracky, P.C., 425 Joliet Street, Suite 425, Dyer, Indiana 46311, Ph. (219) 865-6700 Kendall County Record February 4, 11, 18, 2016 1155472

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Karen W. Poss, DECEASED. Case No. 2015 P 132 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Creditors and Claimants 1. Notice is given of the death of Karen W. Poss, who died on September 12, 2015 a resident of Plano, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate and his/her address is: Lorie P. Teska (Co-Executor) 1 Royal Oaks Ct., Bristol, IL 60512 Leesa J. Banks (Co-Executor) 570 Indian Creek Drive, Leland, IL 60531 3. The attorney for the estate and his/her address is: Law Elderlaw, LLP, 2275 Church Rd., Aurora, IL 60502 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 28, 2016. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 807 W. John St., Yorkville, IL 60560, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (Ill Rev. Stat. Ch. 1 10 I /2, Par. 8-1).

8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 1 10 1/2, Par. 28-4).

(Published in the Kendall County Record January 28, 2016, February 4, 11, 2016) 1153056

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF KENDALL, ss.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY THlRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF KENDALL, ss.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY THlRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. HOZIE, -DECEASED No.15 P 135 PUBLICATION NOTICE r Notice is given of the·death of , SHIRLEY J. HOZIE, whose address 416 S. Ben Street, Plano, IL was s m60545.

Letters Testamentary were is) sued on January 11, 2016 to Bruce A. Magnotti, of Plainfield, IL, Eas Executor, whose attorneys are -KRENTZ, SALFISBERG & SWANSON HAGGARD, P.C., 100 W. Main Street, Plano, IL 60545. , Claims against the estate may Nbe filed inthe Office of the Circuit SClerk, Kendall County Courthouse, 807 W. John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560, or with the Executor, or :both, within six month,s from the ,date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within athat period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor or to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

ROBYN INGEMUNSON Circuit Clerk (Published in the Plano Record, February 4, 11, 18, 2016) 1155520

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION FOR NAME CHANGE In re the Petition of: ROBERT JAMES ROWE Case Number 16 MR 65

Public Notice is hereby given that on April 4, 2016 in Courtroom No. 112 of the Kendall County Court,house, 807 West John Street, LYorkville, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, a Petition ,will be heard in the said Courtroom for the change of the name of ,Robert James Rowe eTo: Robert James Gianfrancisco mpursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et. sseq.

ber 3, 2015, a resident of Kendall County, Illinois. The Independent Executor of the estate is Frank D. Rehr of Sycamore, Illinois. The attorney for the estate is KRISTINE LARSEN, 22 W. Van Buren Street, Oswego, Illinois, 60543. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 14, 2016. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 807 W. John Street, Yorkville, Illinois 60560, or with the Executor, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to the attorney for the estate within 10 days after it has been filed.

On January 13, 2016, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and appointing Executor was entered.

Within 42 days of that date, any unknown heir or legatee may file a petition with the court to require proof of the validity of the will by testimony or witnesses to the will in open court, or other evidence as provided in ' 6-21 of the Probate Act ( 755 ILCS 5/6-21). Within six months after the effective date of the Order Admitting Will to Probate, any interested person, as defined in ' 1- 2.11 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/1-2.11), may file apetition with the court to contest the validity of the will as provided under ' 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81).

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent administration by filing a petition to terminate under ' 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

Attorney for the Estate Kristine Larsen 22 W. Van Buren Street Oswego, Illinois 60543 Tel. (630) 551-4041 Fax (630) 551-4052 Atty. No.: 06190013 Ledger Sentinel January 21, 28, February 4, 2016 1151245

PUBLIC NOTICE Sandwich Township Is now accepting bids for approximately 5200 sq.ft. of concrete paving at 215 w. Center Street Salt Shed Project. Concrete to be 5" thick, 4500 lb. on compacted bare ground with wire reinforcing.

Must use local suppliers and contractors.

NOTE: Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rate of wages to all laborers, workers,and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirement of the Illinois of Employees on Public Wages Dated February 1, 2016 at 807 works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12) West John Street, Yorkville, Illinois Bids are to be submitted to Sand/s/ Robert James Rowe wich Township prior to March Petitioner 14,2016 when opening of-bids Is r scheduled. u (Published in the Kendall County Please contact Sandwich TownRecord, February 4, 11, 18, s ship Office (815) 786-2828 or 2016) 1155533 e 201W. Center St. with any questions and to see blue print of project.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

In the Matter of the Estate RONALD J. REHR, yDeceased.

ing. Contractors must have experi- 2016 as the second Tuesday of Teresa McAdams

month. All meetings begin at Attorney for Elizabeth Contreras EAST END SALON in this type of work Record for a mini- •each Kendall Countyence Record • Plano Oswego Ledger-Sentinel • Sandwich Record / KendallCountyNow.com • February 4-5, 2016 • CLASSIFIED mum of five years and will be re- 7:00 p.m. at the Sandwich Com- Atty. Registration No. 06243466

Sandwich Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

(Published in the Sandwich 28, 2016, Record, January February 4, 11, 18, 2016) 1153050

Case No. 2016 P 004

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMISSION OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR Notice is given of the death of Ronald J. Rehr, who died on October 3, 2015, a resident of Kendall County, Illinois. The Independent Executor of the estate is Frank D. Rehr of Sycamore, Illinois. The attorney for the estate is KRISTINE

The Oswegoland Park District will receive sealed bids for Fox Bend Golf Course Parking Lot Resurfacing. Contractors must have experience in this type of work for a minimum of five years and will be required to furnish references and examples of projects. Bid security and

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

quired to furnish references and examples of projects. Bid security and performance bonds will be required. Contractors will be required to comply with equal employment opportunities and the Illinois Department of Labor prevailing wage rates for Kendall County.

Bidding Documents will be available from Vesco Reprographics, 1351 Aucutt Road, Montgomery, IL 60538; 630-896-2115 www.vescoplanroom.com.

Bid Opening: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Oswegoland Park District Administrative office, 313 East Washington, Oswego, Illinois 60543 (630) 554-1010, Oswegoland Park District will publicly open and read bids immediately after specified Bid Opening time.

The Oswegoland Park District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D located at: 605 Saddlebrook Ct. Yorkville, IL 60560 630-553-1313 Oswego, IL teresa@mcadams-law.com Dated: January 15, 2016 Kendall County Record (Published in the Sandwich Record January 21, 28, /s/ DEBBIE GILLETTE on January 28, 2016) 1153085 February 4, 2016 1151277 County Clerk /s/ Jessica Karales Buying?

Selling?

PUBLIC NOTICE Deputy Renting? Hiring? munity Fire Protection District station, 310 E. Railroad St., Sandwich, IL. These meeting are open to the public.

SHAW MEDIA (Published in the Ledger-Sentinel PO BOX 250 on January 28, 2016, Febuary 4, KENDALL COUNTY Facilities CRYSTAL ManLAKE IL 60039−0250 11, 2016)1153133 agement is soliciting sealed bids for INVITATION TO BID

To place an ad, call 877-264-2527 KendallCountyNOW.com

Telephone Carrier Services for County facilities. RFP will be available after February 5, 2016 between 8a.m. - 4:30p.m. daily in the KCFM Office, 804 W. John St., PUBLIC NOTICE Suite B - or on the County Website at http://www.co.kendall.il.us. Bids ASSUMED NAME are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 19, 2016 at the KCFM PUBLICATION NOTICE office and will be opened and publicly read at this time and Public Notice is hereby given (Published in the Ledger Sentinel that on January 26, 2016 a certifion February 4, 2016) 1155550 place. cate was filed in the office of The Kendall County Record County Clerk of Kendall County, IlliPUBLIC NOTICE February 4, 2016 1155496 nois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all persons ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: The Oswegoland Park District will Notice to Bid receive sealed bids for Prairie Point The Kendall County Emergency Community Park Parking Lot LightAVILES APPRAISALS ing Improvements. Contractors Telephone System Board is solicitmust have experience in this type of ing proposals for the purchase of located at: work for a minimum of five years an emergency generator. Copies of 1671 TIMBER LANE DR and will be required to furnish refer- the RFP may be obtained at MONTGOMERY, IL 60538 ences and examples of projects. Kencom, 1100 Cornell Lane, Bid security and performance Yorkville, IL 60560 or via the Interbonds will be required. Contractors net at www.co.kendall.il.us/ken- Dated: January 26, 2016 will be required to comply with com. Closing date for submitting /s/ DEBBIE GILLETTE equal employment opportunities proposal is 4:00 pm February County Clerk and the Illinois Department of 16th, 2016. For information call /s/ Marsha Noss Labor prevailing wage rates for the Director at 630-553-0595.

Deputy Kendall County.

(Published in the Kendall County Bidding Documents will be Record, January 28, 2016, (Published in the Oswego Ledger available from Vesco Reprograph- February 4, 2016) 1153046 on February 4, 11, 18, 2016) ics, 1351 Aucutt Road, Mont1155480 WE'VE GOT IT! gomery, IL 60538; 630-896Community Classified 2115 www.vescoplanroom.com.

877-264-CLAS (2527) KendallCountyNOW.com PUBLIC NOTICE Bid Opening: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Oswegoland Park District AdminisASSUMED NAME PUBLIC NOTICE trative office, 313 East Washington, PUBLICATION NOTICE Oswego, Illinois 60543 (630) 554-1010, Oswegoland Park IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Public Notice is hereby given 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT District will publicly open and read that on January 11, 2016 a certifiKENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS bids immediately after specified Bid was filed in the office of The cate Opening time.

County Clerk of Kendall County, IlliCase No. 2016 D 011 nois, setting forth the names and The Oswegoland Park District post office addresses of all persons reserves the right to reject any or all Elizabeth Contreras owning, conducting and transactPlaintiff, bids. vs. ing the business known as: (Published in the Ledger Sentinel Andres Flores-Tovar Defendant. on January 28, February 4, 11, BIRDIE BEAN DESIGN PUBLICATION NOTICE 2016) 1152991 The requisite affidavit having been located at: duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN 10711 STATE RT 71 PUBLIC NOTICE THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that YORKVILLE, IL 60560 Notice is hereby given by the Lis- said action has been commended bon Seward Fire Protection District in said court by the plaintiff(s), Dated: January 11, 2016 in the county of Kendall, State of naming you as defendant(s) there/s/ DEBBIE GILLETTE Illinois that a tentative budget for in and praying The parties be awarded a County Clerk the fiscal year beginning on June Judgement of 1, 2016 will be available for view/s/ Marcha Noss Dissolution of Marriage ing at Company 2 Firehouse in Deputy Plattville, IL. A public hearing on and for other relief; that summons said budget will be on February has been issued out of this Court (Published in the Plano Record on 16, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at Compa- against you as provided by law, January 21, 28, 2016, Febuary 4, and, that this action is still pending ny 1 Firehouse in Lisbon, IL. 2016) 1151181 and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file Thomas Fletcher, Secretary your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in Kendall County Record PUBLIC NOTICE this Court,, by filing the same in the February 4, 2016 1155548 office of the Clerk of the Circuit ASSUMED NAME BREAKING NEWS Court on or before February 16, PUBLICATION NOTICE available 24/7 at 2016.

KendallCountyNOW.com AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE Public Notice is hereby given ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have that on January 15, 2016 a certifihereunto set my hand and affixed cate was filed in the office of The PUBLIC NOTICE the Seal of said Court on January County Clerk of Kendall County, Illinois, setting forth the names and Beginning January 1, 2016, The 15, 2016. post office addresses of all persons Sandwich Community Fire Protec/s/ Robyn Ingemunson owning, conducting and transacttion District has set their regular Clerk of the Circuit Court ing the business known as: meetings for the calendar year 2016 as the second Tuesday of Teresa McAdams each month. All meetings begin at Attorney for Elizabeth Contreras EAST END SALON 7:00 p.m. at the Sandwich Com- Atty. Registration No. 06243466 munity Fire Protection District sta- 674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D located at: 605 Saddlebrook Ct. tion, 310 E. Railroad St., Sand- Yorkville, IL 60560

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PUBLIC NOTICE MANLEY, DEAS, KOCHALSKI, LLC One East Wacker - Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 6060 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC., Plaintiff, v.

MICHAEL T. SPUNG; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; LAKEWOOD SPRINGS HOMEOWERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants,

PUBLICATION Salesperson: Not Applicable Printed at NOTICE 02/02/16 14:16 Case byNo.lples 2015-C00427 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− Public Notice is hereby given The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is 25, 2016 a certifi- hereby Status: given you, Michael A T. Spung, Unknown Owners and NonAcct #: 10100220 Ad that #:on January 1152991 cate was filed in the office of The County Clerk of Kendall County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: IRISH WRECKING CREW RACING located at: 10645 STATE RT 71 YORKVILLE, IL 60560 Dated: January 25, 2016 /s/ DEBBIE GILLETTE County Clerk /s/ Marsha Noss Deputy (Published in the Kendall County Record on January 28, 2016, Febuary 4, 11, 2016) 1152963

Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 23 Judicial Circuit, Kendall County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 82 in Lakewood Springs Unit 2A, being a Subdivision of part of the West half of Section 25, and the East half of Section 26, Township 37 North, Range 6, East of Tile Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded December 10, 2003 as Document number 2003-00043026 and amended by Certificates of Correction recorded February 3, 2004 as Document Number 2004-00002928 and recorded September 8, 2004 as Document Number 2004-00025149, except that part described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 82; thence North 05 degrees 49 minutes 56 seconds West 37.59 feet; thence North 84 degrees 21 minutes 57 seconds East 118.51 feet to a point of curve, said curve being Concave Easterly having a radius of 670.50 feet and a Chord bearing of South 01 degree 42 minutes 25 seconds West 37.50 feet; thence Southerly along the arc of said curve 37.50 feet; thence South 84 degrees 10 minutes 04 Seconds West 113.61 feet to the point of beginning, in Kendall County, Illinois.

310 Paige Street, Plano, IL 60545 01-25-101-018

PUBLIC NOTICE

Now, therefore, unless you, Michael T. Spung, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearASSUMED NAME ance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 23 Judicial Circuit, Kendall PUBLICATION NOTICE County, Illinois, on or before March 4, 2016, default may be entered Public Notice is hereby given against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in that on January 13, 2016 a certifi- accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. cate was filed in the office of The County Clerk of Kendall County, Illi- Ellen C. Morris (6308804) One of Plaintiff's Attorneys nois, setting forth the names and MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC post office addresses of all persons Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, owning, conducting and transactSuite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 ing the business known as: Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 POWERS GIFT 7 SPECIALTY PACKAGING AND MORE... located at: 511 Springbrook Trail N., Oswego, IL 60543 Dated: January 13, 2016

(Published in the Kendall County Record January 21, 28, 2016, Febuary 4, 2016.) 1151170

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/s/ DEBBIE GILLETTE County Clerk Notice of Self Storage Sale /s/ Jessica Karales Deputy Please take notice Red Dot Storage 7 - Oswego located at 1960 Wiesbrook Road, Oswego, IL 60543 intends to hold an auction of the (Published in the Ledger-Sentinel goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent. on January 21, 28, 2016, The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 02/11/16 at 11:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the Febuary 4, 2016) 1151183 contents are household goods and furnishings. Mark Tuma unit #221; BREAKING NEWS Charles Benes unit #511; Dana Harvey unit #522; Adam Smith unit available 24/7 at #1027; Jordan Lejcar unit #1107; Kelly Miller unit #1114; Clayton KendallCountyNOW.com Delancy unit #1229; Kari Schwager unit #1231; Sonia Alvarez unit #1329. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility.

This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

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(Published in the Ledger-Sentinel, January 28, 2016, February 4, 2016) 1152859

Send your Classified Advertising 24/7 to: Email: classified@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: KendallCountyNOW.com

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Center offering ‘Survivor Camp’ SHAW MEDIA The Kendall County Outdoor Education Center (KCOEC) will offer its ninth season of Survivor Camp for students entering fourth, fifth and sixth grades.

Spend three days learning about fire building, Morse Code, outdoor cooking, creek walking, shelter building, canoeing and more.

Local fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders can spend three days learning about fire building, Morse Code, outdoor cooking, creek walking, shelter building, canoeing and more.

The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the KCOEC at Hoover Forest Preserve from July 6-8.

Registration is open now but limited to 14 students.

For more information, call Deanna Bazan at 630-553-7108 or email at dbazan@roe24. org.

More information is available at kcoutdoored. org.

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‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ will help area youth tackle hunger SHAW MEDIA

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Participants in a trip planned for August will camp at Lowden State Park and Castle Rock State Park, and canoe the Rock River through Ogle County. The deadline to register is June 1.

Canoe trip offered for teens SHAW MEDIA Are you a high school student looking for an outdoor adventure? Plan to spend Aug. 2-4 with the Kendall County Outdoor Education Center to paddle the Rock River through Ogle County, less than two hours from home.

Minimal outdoor experience is

required for this canoe/camping adventure. Participants will camp at Lowden State Park, canoe the river, and spend a second night of primitive camping at Castle Rock State Park.

The cost of $125 includes food, transportation, camping fees, permits and canoes. Participants will need their own personal gear. Group

gear (cooking, tents) will be provided.

More details are available at kcoutdoored.org.

Deadline for registration is June 1.

To register, or for more information, contact Deanna Bazan at the Kendall County Outdoor Education Center at 630-553-7108, or email dbazan@roe24. org.

The day before the Super Bowl, Fox Valley area youth will be participating in the “Souper Bowl of Caring.” This annual nationwide event empowers young people to help those in their community who go hungry due to lack of resources.

For the 10th year, Fox Valley United Way is partnering with local grocery stores, and recruiting student volunteer and adult mentors who will greet shoppers and accept food and monetary donations. Shoppers are asked to consider purchasing one of a suggested list of items and leaving it in the Souper Bowl of Caring bin near the store’s exit. Or they may provide cash donations – each dollar donated gives the pantries the ability to purchase $8 worth of food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

These contributions provide significant support to the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry and the Kendall County Food Pantry. Last year, this event gathered 3,200 pounds of food and collected over $7,800.

Fox Valley United Way volunteers will be at each participating food store from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, to accept donations. This year’s locations include Jewel-Osco stores on Eola Road and W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, Veterans Parkway in Yorkville, Orchard Road and Route 30 in Oswego and N. Route 47 in Sugar Grove, as well as Prisco’s Family Market on Prairie Street in Aurora.