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SOCIAL Area residents turn out for music, ice cream and fun

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rea residents of all ages turned out recently to enjoy a free ice cream social and concert in Montgomery Park at Mill and River streets in Montgomery’s downtown.

The event was co-sponsored by the Village of Montgomery and Fox Valley Park District. The Cool Rockin’ Daddies provided the music from the park district’s traveling stage.

The next concert in Montgomery Park is set for 7:30 p.m. July 9. The band Centerfold will play the music of Journey, Heart, REO Speedwagon and more.

TOP: A large crowd gathered at Montgomery Park for ice cream and the music of Cool Rockin’ Daddies. ABOVE CENTER: Jeff Schott of Oswego savors his bowl of ice cream while listening to the band play. ABOVE: Jeff Cheek and Amy Halverson watch their 10-month-old son, Jovanni Cheek, playing in his wagon. LEFT: Emily Jordan, 8 (right), and her sister, Alyssa, 6, both of McHenry, dance to the music with hula hoops.

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The Oswego Village Board voted Tuesday evening to approve an ordinance to increase the local home rule sales tax by three-quarters of a percent, making the current sales tax of Oswego 1.25 percent.

According to the village, the sales tax increase will generate an additional $2.8 million in additional revenue per year.

The village plans to use the additional funds in their Capital Improvement Program, which will focus on maintaining village roads as well as police facilities and services.

“I’m very proud of the board tonight,” Village Board President Gail Johnson said after board adjourned. “They did the right and responsible thing for the future of this village.”

The vote on the ordinance did not come without some dissension. Several residents stood before the board during the public forum and asked the board not to approve the ordinance and to look elsewhere for funding.

“I don’t believe the sales tax is needed,” said Tony Giles, adding, “An increase shows that we are not living within our means. We can still accomplish what we want to accomplish, but without the sales tax.”

Giles is a former trustee who ran unsuccessfully against Johnson for village president in the April 7 election.

As a trustee and village president candidate, Giles opposed the tax increase.

Trustee Scott Volpe was the only dissenting vote on the motion to approve the ordinance.

Volpe said the village is already spending money on roads and that the village is also earning an increasing yearly surplus through continued economic development.

According to Volpe, the village could make projected revenue of $6 million.

“Let’s capture that increase and put it into the roads,” Volpe said during deliberation. “I think we’re selling ourselves short.”

He added that the village’s municipal bonds are also set to be paid up in five years and that the revenues now directed to make those bond payments could be used to pay for road maintenance in the future.

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

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

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

Following the crash, Erickson

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Week of July 13-17 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, 2 p.m.: KenCom Operations Board, County Public Safety Center, Yorkville.

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

Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.: Waubonsee Community College District Board, Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove.

Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Montgomery Beautification Committee, Montgomery Village Hall.

Wednesday, 7 p.m.: Kendall County History Preservation Commission, County Office Building, Yorkville.

Thursday, 5:30 p.m.: Oswegoland Park District Board, South Point Center, Oswego.

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

On Tuesday, School District 308 Isabelle S. Superintendent Dr. Erickson Matthew Wendt issued a statement confirming that Isabella Erickson had been a student at Plank Junior High School during the past school year.

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

Wendt continued, “At this time, words cannot express our grief and heartfelt sympathy for Isabella’s entire family. Family and friends

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have shared how Isabella was a wonderful, warm and caring girl who displayed a remarkable talent in art. She will be deeply missed by her fellow students, teachers, and the staff at Plank Junior High and throughout the district.

“The loss of someone so young is a tragedy for us and healing will require time and effort. A student’s death is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and stress for some students. If you feel that your children are having difficulty, we encourage you to discuss their thoughts and feelings to help them work through their grief and concerns.

“To that end, we are fortunate to have a team of experienced counsel-

Due to the expansion of Plainfield Road in front of the Oswegoland Park District’s Prairie Point Center, both Plainfield Road parking lot entrances will be closed for six weeks, effective immediately. The Grove Road parking lot entrance is the only entrance available.

For in-person program registration, use one of the other three Park District facilities at South Point, Boulder Point or Civic Center. Prairie Point Center parking will be limited. Enter the parking lot from Grove Road and enter the building through the front door. Parking still is available in the spaces immediately in front of Prairie Point Center. Parking spaces closest to Plainfield Road are no longer available

Sheriff seeks info on vehicle burglaries

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on several motor vehicle burglaries that have occurred in the past week.

The burglaries occurred in the early morning hours of July 2 in the Fox Lawn subdivision in Yorkville and the Boulder Hill subdivision in unincorporated Kendall County.

Burglaries also have occurred in the early morning hours of July 6 in the Rosehill and Fields of Farm Colony subdivisions in Yorkville. Unlocked vehicles were targeted by the thieves.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to lock their vehicles and immediately report any suspicious activity they witness by calling 911.

When reporting suspicious activity, please attempt to obtain the license plate numbers of any vehicles involved as well as clothing descriptions of any subjects involved.

Any tips or information regarding these burglaries or any other crimes can be directed to detectives@co.kendall.il.us, or 630-553-5856.

Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call the Kendall County Crimestoppers at 630-5535999.

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Board’s split vote now makes Oswego’s sales tax 1.25 percent • TAX Continued from page 1 Trustee Pam Parr stated that she’s not willing to wait on badly needed funding for the village’s roads and a new police station, saying that the village is seven years behind in properly funding the police station and that the price keeps climbing higher and higher.

“Two million does us the bare minimum with the roads,” said Parr. “I’m not willing to suck the resources dry.”

Other trustees, as well as Village President Johnson, said that due to the Illinois state budget continuing to be a matter of question, they didn’t want to leave the future of the village budget to chance.

“I have to trust the known than trust the unknown,” Johnson said.

“This board has to do the right thing by the residents and make some tough decisions. To have the mettle that the state lacks.”

The village’s total sales tax will increase from 7.75 percent to 8.50 percent as a result of the village board’s vote.

Trustee Karin McCarthy-Lange added that she would hate to pass a half percent increase only to have to return and propose a quarter percent increase due to budget shortfalls.

According to village staff, the three-quarter sales tax increase is the best option.

As a revenue source, the sales tax will be paid in part by non-residents who drive on local roads and shop in village stores. However,

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ors and other trained staff members who can provide needed comfort to students and employees. We will have a crisis counseling team on-site at Plank Junior High School. Anyone wanting to seek support throughout the summer is urged to contact Plank Junior High School Principal Jim Martin at 630-551-9410.”

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

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

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In a press release sent out after the board meeting, the village said it hired Infrastructure Management Services to inspect village roads in 2014. The goal was to minimize the amount of reconstruction and resurfacing needed on the 135 miles of village roadway. According to their findings, village roads would have to be resurfaced every 15 to 20 years and require between $2 million to $3 million per year, which necessitated the sales tax increase.

The village also plans to save some of the revenue from the sales tax for the design and construction of a new police station. According to the village, the current police station was constructed in 1991 to house 50 employees over 20 years.

While the construction of the new station is a number of years off, the village can begin saving to finally assist the struggling facility.

“I am so proud that this Village Board has stepped forward and taken responsibility for the current and future infrastructure of Oswego,” Village President Johnson said in the release. “Tonight’s vote clearly says, ‘we care about your home values, the safety of our roads and the future of the village.’ The safety of our residents comes first – whether they are on the street, in their homes, or [drinking] the water they drink. In leadership, responsibility comes before popularity. Tonight’s vote was the right and responsible thing to do.

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Local Metra task force may form

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

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

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

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

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

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

One issue the task force

will have to tackle is how to pay for maintaining Metra service if commuter stations are built in Kendall County. Johnson said they will have to look at all funding options but shouldn’t rule out joining the Regional Transportation Authority. Membership in the RTA could possibly include a countywide RTA tax, Johnson mentioned, to pay for the transit service.

However, Johnson and other elected officials say there are a couple of ways to approach funding, including adding a township levy as Kenosha, Wisconsin, did when it received Metra service but didn’t join the RTA. Any decision to join the RTA would have to be put to the voters of Kendall County, Golinski added.

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

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

“We’ve been talking about Metra since I’ve been involved with the city, and there’s been some studies in place but no real movement, and if we want this thing let’s go for it and if

not let’s stop talking about it,” he said. “This county has to get serious – do we want it or don’t we? And if we do, we better start moving on it.”

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

“I don’t think it’s competitive but the farther west that the termination point is, Metra can serve all the communities,” he said. “I think it would be beneficial to serve all the communities.”

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

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

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

“It would bring people other than residents of the city to the downtown,” he said. “Most of the commu-

nities to our east that have a Metra station usually have some other type of development around it.”

Metra is currently in the environmental impact phase of the study that Carrie Hansen, interim Oswego village administrator, said is the first of three phases for the extension on planning. The engineering study has just begun, she said, and takes about 18 months to two years to complete.

Should the Metra Board of Directors approve the environmental impact study, they would move on to design and land acquisition and then, finally, with approval, begin construction.

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

The board awarded a contract to Muller and Muller, Ltd. to provide design engineering services for the BNSF Service Extension-Yorkville Station. The contact for engineering services was slated to cost $557,635, according to information from board’s meeting packet.

Metra received a $7.5 million federal earmark more than 10 years ago to study the possibility of extending BNSF service into Kendall County. According to Metra, the project is funded in the Capital Program

by two federal grants dedicated solely to the BNSF extension and requires no local match.

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

Additional scope items included a new overnight train storage yard and two station and parking facilities in Montgomery and Oswego. The yard facility would consist of tracks, maintenance platforms, a crew welfare building, lighting, access roads and parking, according to Metra.

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

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

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

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All movies take place at the Oswego Village Hall Plaza, which is located at 100 Parkers Mill. Movies begin at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and movie-watching snacks.

Kona Ice will be available at each movie.

Remaining movies in this year’s lineup include: July 15 – “The Lego Movie” – rated PG, 101 minutes, 2014; Aug. 5 – “Big Hero 6” – rated PG, 93 minutes, 2014.

In case of inclement weather, check the village of Oswego website at oswegoil.org. Cancellations will be posted by 4 p.m. the afternoon of the scheduled showing. Rain dates are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month, if necessary.

All movies are free and open to the public. For more information or to sponsor a movie, call 630554-4636.

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Delaying boundary changes makes sense This month the School District 308 Board of Education is in the process of refining a list of top priorities for the district for the 2015-16 school year.

Based on the board’s discussion at a recent meeting, we were not surprised that re-drawing school attendance boundaries will likely be among the issues picked at or near the top of the board’s list. The need to re-draw attendance boundaries is due to the district’s steadily rising enrollment. Unless boundaries are revised, some schools will become overcrowded while others will have classroom space go unused.

Over the years we’ve reported numerous times on the district re-drawing boundaries to keep up with its growing and shifting enrollment patterns. Each time the boundary changes have sparked objections from concerned parents and other district residents. Parents, especially those of elementary-age students, are usually extremely wary of their children being assigned to attend different schools and the potential disruptions it can cause both at home and at school. Other district residents are often concerned with the impact that boundary changes will have on their neighborhoods and, potentially, their value of their homes.

We fully expect that these other concerns will once again be raised during the next round of school boundary discussions. However, we like Superintendent Dr. Matthew Wendt’s suggestion that the implementation of new boundary lines could be delayed after they are drawn.

Wendt told the school board last month, “Most parents get anxious about a (boundary) decision made in April for the next school year.”

Wendt went on to explain that implementation of new boundary lines drawn could be delayed for a full school year to help take some of the anxiety out of the changes for both students and parents. We agree. The additional time a delay would provide an opportunity for students, parents and district officials to plan and adjust to new school assignments.

Heroin reaches into Kendall County As we recently reported, a string of three deaths in Kendall County over a three-day period in May from suspected heroin overdoses left county law enforcement officials and first responders wondering if it was an anomaly or the start of a new trend.

The deaths occurred in three different county communities May 22-24. One death was reported in Yorkville, another in Montgomery and a third in the unincorporated Boulder Hill Subdivision. The three deaths followed a heroin overdose death reported in Oswego in February.

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

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

Tragically, heroin use has been on the rise across the country as the highly addictive and deadly drug has, evidently, become cheaper to purchase. Law enforcement officials have watched the use of the drug spread out from urban areas into the suburbs over the past several years.

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

Baird said heroin has been on the radar screens of the sheriff’s office and other local law enforcement agency for some time now.

Those agencies, we believe, need to continue those efforts to thwart the spread of heroin here. In addition, the county coroner’s office and fire protection districts must keep the sheriff’s office and county municipal police departments informed of all suspected drug overdose cases.

A free flow of shared information by law enforcement agencies at all levels, fire protection districts and the coroner’s office is vital to preventing the spread of this most dangerous drug.

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Children and parents attend the opening of Suzan-John Park in the Boulder Hill subdivision during the summer of 1962. Suzan-John Park was the first park developed by the Oswegoland Park District in the unincorporated subdivision between Oswego and Montgomery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The woodchuck belongs to the squirrel family.

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

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

REFLECTIONS Roger Matile snail travels at the rate of about 23 inches per hour and some species of bamboo grow at the rate of three feet a day, what can we deduce?

Absolutely nothing, as far as I can determine.

Uncomfortable in your own skin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the University of Munich.

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

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

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

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

The meticulously manicured lawns we see today, with vast expanses of Kentucky Bluegrass uncluttered by a dandelion or clump of crabgrass, are modern phenomena invented by the British. In the mid19th century, American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne visited England and found the rage among the moneyed set was the closely clipped green grass lawn. But Hawthorne didn’t like the uniformity of those British lawns. Instead, he wrote home that he was lonesome for the more natural look of American lawns, which, he noted, were rich in their varieties of weeds, nettles, clover, and dandelions. So it turns out I have a very American lawn.

Hawthorne said so.

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

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To the editor: The Village of Oswego lost my respect by the banner displayed in front of the Village Hall that left out the word “GOD. It read, “Bless USA America,” but shouldn’t it have said “God Bless America”? That is the way I always said and read it to be.

I wonder who is responsible for it being omitted. If it was our new mayor I am sorry I voted for her. Sad. So sad.

the other communities in the area to bring in more revenue than needed? *Why not increase the taxes on gasoline instead of the general sales tax? Are you protecting the financial interest of the local gas station owners who have been charging more for gasoline than those in the surround communities?

Where is the fiscal responsibility in our community government?

Oswego

George Stefani

Alice Hale

Oswego

Tax hike questions…

To the editor: “Reduce the tax burden on senior citizens.” That was the campaign promise of the Oswego Village President and her slate of candidates nine months ago. Now that promise has been forgotten as the trustee contemplate an increase in the sales tax allegedly for road maintenance. What happened to honesty?

I have several questions for trustees: *Why are you relying totally on the advice of consultants and staff to tell you what to do? Would you rather hide behind the experts than use your own judgment? *Why blindly raise general sales taxes to the level of

Core missioned threatened...

To the editor: In 1912, The Sisters of Mercy purchased a farm on the north side of Aurora to build a hospital that would provide compassionate mental health treatment and care for the most vulnerable citizens - the poor and the uneducated. During a century of progress, that hospital has evolved into Presence Mercy Medical Center, one of the largest full-service hospitals in the Fox River Valley.

Yet despite all of the amazing advancements over the past century, we find that the very core of our mission is now threatened. State lawmakers are debating

Your Oswego, Montgomery area state representatives…

drastic cuts to Medicaid funding that would be devastating to our hospital; and would be especially damaging to our Behavioral Health Services, in which 39% of patients are covered

by Medicaid.

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

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

Fortunately, he was hospitalized and within a week was stabilized once again.

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

If there are no services to manage chronic behavioral health conditions before they become acute, these

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

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

We ask lawmakers to not ignore the long-term picture in their quest to solve the immediate budget crisis. Efforts to fix the broken health care system, such a focusing on quality of care instead of quantity, are working. It doesn’t make sense to enact measures that will only increase expenses over the long run.

In May, both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives passed a major Medicaid package, Senate Bill 788, which would fend off the majority of the $1.5 billion program cuts proposed for fiscal year 2016 budget. We are encouraging state lawmakers to include key Medicaid provisions of Senate Bill 788 in the final FY2016 state budget.

Help us let our governor

State Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit, D-Oswego 84th District

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know that slashing Medicaid will result in an increasingly unhealthy population, endangering the future of our state. Visit the Illinois Hospital Association’s (IHA) web site at ihatoday.org to make your voice heard in support of Senate Bill 788 to preserve Medicaid.

Michael L. Brown

President & CEO Presence Mercy Medical Center Aurora

Change not always good...

To the editor: My wife and I have been discussing the the “new” Ledger-Sentinel newspaper, configured by Shaw Media. We have always been taught, in this life, things are subject to change. like the promises of our present administration, “that change” has not always been a good thing. Neither is the look of our “new” revised newspaper, we were told would not change, just the owners.

We liked the look and feel of the once, “local home town newspaper”. The print was larger (for us older folks) and things were easier to find. This is one reason, we stopped our subscription to the infamous TV Guide, some years back. My wife has a business ad in the new “Community Classified” sec-

tion. She handed the section to me and dared me to find her ad. I must have searched for about five minutes. I found it in an obscure place and was dismayed, because the type was smaller. However, she is paying the same price for advertising and to add insult to injury, her older customers will find it difficult to read the smaller print.

My suggestion to her is why can’t your editors make the graphics smaller and the print bigger? Add a page or so, if your advertisers multiply. Don’t minimize, the paper to fit some standard, you previously adhered to. If our business customers have difficulty in finding ads, what is the point in our continuing advertising with the “new” Ledger-Sentinel.

Far be it from me to proclaim to be in the newspaper business. Far be it for me to run the government, but I do know what affects my life. I am sure, there are many others out there, (your loyal readers) that are having difficulty adjusting to this change. Change is not always a good thing. Many businesses can attest to that.

Tony and Linda Cooper Boulder Hill

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State Representative Keith Wheeler R-Oswego 50th District

Office: 1677 Montgomery Road, Suite 116 Aurora, IL 60504 Phone: 630-585-1308 Email: Stephanie.kifowit@att.net Website: ildistrict84.com

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

Office: 1421 N. Division Street P.O. Box 808 Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-416-1475 Website: RepAnthony.com

State Senator Linda Holmes D-Aurora 42nd District

Office: 76 S. LaSalle Street Suite 202 Aurora, IL 60505 Phone: 630-801-8985 Email: Holmes42 @senatedem.illinois.gov Website: SenatorHolmes.com

State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant D-Shorewood 49th District

State Senator Sue Rezin R-Morris 38th District

State Representative Mark Batinick R-Plainfield 97th District

State Senator Jim Oberweis R-Sugar Grove 25th District

Here's how to contact your local state representative: State Representative John Anthony R-Plainfield 75th District

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

Office: 24047 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Phone: 815-254-0000 Email: RepBatinick@gmail.com Website: RepBatinick.com

Office: 15300 Route 59, Unit 202 Plainfield, IL 60544 Phone: 815-254-4211 Email: BertinoTarrant49@att.net Website: SenatorBertinoTarrant.com

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

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

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system being scuttled. And no one is more relieved than Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Back to drawing Chairman of House Budget board...

Committee who would To the editor: You have to find the irony have had to explain the non of a recent Ledger-Sentinel existent Republican health plan if Obamacare was set letter writer using quotes from American Revolution- aside. Now he can focus on aries to defend the Confed- reducing food stamps and other safety net programs. erate flag. The portrayal So now that there is marof that flag is wrong for riage equality and healthmany reasons. First it was a care for anyone who wants symbol of a divided country. it and jobs keep increasing, Plus they lost. Losers very its a great time in America. rarely get to set terms after Unless you are a right-wing defeat. To say there is no conservative and then its racism involved, show me back to the drawing board. pictures of African American citizens flying the Confederate colors from the Ed Washak back of their pickup trucks. Yorkville The Southern states need to Only cost worry more about being a part of todays America and is your time...

To the editor: less about reliving the glory The community has been days of the 1860’s. The line great at getting the word about running to politicians out and supporting Tia Carr to fight their battles is by donating blood. again ironic considering the Please join us for our 18th Supreme Court decisions on blood drive in honor of Tia health care and marriage Carr at Oswego YMCA on equality. Seemed like a lot Saturday July 18 from 9 a.m. of political fighting going on to 2 p.m.

You can register there. on line at redcrossblood.org It would be interesting to take a poll of all the people or call 1-800-give life. Walkins are welcome. who have screamed about Tia Carr is a 19 year-old the Affordable Care Act who lives in Oswego . She and how it should not be has Common Variable given to the less fortunate Immune Deficiency, Juvenile people. Would these people Rheumatoid Arthritis, and give up the right to MediUvitis (Arthritis in the eyes). care, a socialized program As some of you may know condemned by far right politicians and their followers. it takes over 3,500 people In 2012, Rep. John Boehner, for her one dose every eight R-OH, as he became speaker weeks. It helps her stay healthy and live a normal said the re-election of President Obama reaffirmed life.

Tia has had a healthy year that Obamacare was here and God has continued to to stay. But the fight kept bless us. It doesn’t cost going. Hospitals, medianything but your time. cal facilities, physicians, What a gift you will give insurance providers and to her, normal healthy life. people utilizing the benefits Hope to see you all there. of Obamacare had to sit Thank you. holding their breaths til last week. Now we can see the Lauri Carr program actually operate On behalf of all the Carrs without fear of the whole Oswego

Politically correct insanity…

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

The latest unemployment figure put out by our government--well known for the lies they tell – is 5.3 percent. Donald Trump, a successful businessman, says it is 18 percent. David Stockman who was the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, using government supplied data on labor hours worked, puts it at 42.9 percent. Isn’t it curious that the closer you get to Obama the lower the number goes?

There were 82 shootings in Chicago over the July fourth holiday with 14 deaths. I applaud the liberal Democrat administration of Chicago for showing restraint and not imposing unreasonable police oppression on the criminal element of the people they serve. The Chicago Police have more than enough on their plate what with keeping tabs on the law-abiding citizens with concealed carry permits.

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

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

To the editor: In a professed “historic commitment” to “a more diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects, understands, and relates to the diverse customers we serve,” the Federal Aviation Administration has dropped the aptitude test that stressed split-second decisions involving mathematical calculations for entry-level air traffic controllers.

It seems that not enough black, Hispanic and female candidates could pass it.

Are you going to be taking a flight in the next year or two?

The Pope has joined the true believers on the global-warming bandwagon even though the most sophisticated technology operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that the U.S. has been cooling for the last 10 years and that the Earth overall has been cooling for the last 18 years.

Of course, religion is a practice based on faith, not evidence, so I guess he’s in the groove on this one.

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

When Holmes shot up that theater in Aurora, Colo., it was the only one of seven that he had to choose from that had “No Firearms Allowed” signs on Charles Christensen their doors. If you have two Oswego

Eagle Project thanks... said in the article that is not To the editor: I recently completed my Eagle Project at Eagle Ridge Park in Oswego. My project including planting over 300 bare root seedlings to replace trees recently lost to the Ash Borer and construction of 290 feet of split rail fence along Route 25.

First, I would like to thank Grant Casleton and Clint Meyer of the Oswegoland Park District for providing me with this opportunity. I enjoyed giving back to the community in which I live.

I would also like thank all of the local businesses that provided donations for my project including: 1st Place Rental, Bentley Farmers Insurance Agency, Chick-fil-A, Fox Valley Trophy & Awards, Ground Effects Landscaping, Hometown Insurance, Mark Erickson State Farm Insurance Agency, Roberts Auto Service and Servpro of Kendall County.

Additionally, I would like to thank the many volunteers who came out to help me complete my project including members of the Fox Valley Metro Disc Golf Cub, Boy Scout Troop 63 and Cub Scout Pack 633.

Finally, I would like to thank my parents, Mark and Debbie Brakeall, and my grandparents, Norm and Carol Brakeall and Bev Sweeney with whom none of this would have been possible without their love and support.

true. In Illinois, people can scatter cremated remains and many people find it comforting to scatter where the deceased was most at peace while alive. It is always suggested that you obtain permission to scatter if it is on private property or contact the city or county if on public land.

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

People can read the full article on nolo.com.

Joan Retterer

Manager, Cremation Society of Illinois Aurora

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Drag racing in Oswego

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Drivers and race fans line up for a photo at the Oswego Dragway in the early 1960s. Located off Route 34 about one-half mile west of Orchard Road, the dragway was a favorite of drivers and auto racing fans throughout the Chicago area and put the village on the national drag racing map. On summer Sunday afternoons, traffic on Route 34 in downtown Oswego would back up as thousands of race fans descended upon the dragway. The dragway opened in the mid-1950s and closed in 1979.

Compiled from articles published in the Ledger-Sentinel, 1980-present; Fox Valley Sentinel, 1974-1980; Oswego Ledger, 1949-1980; Kendall County Record, 1864-present; and historical information provided by the Village of Montgomery.

2005: 10 years ago this month…

Residential construction for the first six months of 2005 in Oswego and Montgomery was running ahead of the feverish construction pace set in 2004. In Oswego, the village had issued building permits for 376 residential units between Jan. 1 and June 30, 16 more than the 360 permits issued for the same time period in 2004.

In Montgomery, the village had issued permits for 348 residential units between Jan. 1 and June 30, 55 more than the 293 permitted for the same time period in 2004.

A representative of Red Robin restaurants told the Oswego Village Board the firm’s new restaurant would open at the Oswego Commons shopping center on Aug. 8. In addition, representatives of Giordano’s Pizza told board members its restaurant, located next to the Red Robin, should open in early September. Both restaurants were under construction along the south side of U.S. Route 34, just west of Pearce’s Ford Drive entrance to Oswego Commons.

2000: 15 years ago this month...

U.S. Route 34 will be fully widened to four lanes between U.S. Route 30 and Ill. Route 71 in Oswego by the end of 2002, Bruce Bonebrake, Oswego village administrator, told a gathering of village residents at a meeting in a park in the Lakeview Estates Subdivision.

The meeting was one in a series of informational town meetings arranged by Village President Craig Weber and held during the summer of 2000.

Seeking to increase the already scarce number of parking spaces in Oswego’s downtown business district, village officials were considering a plan to develop a small municipal parking lot at the corner of Madison and Washington

streets (U.S. Route 34). Bonebrake, confirmed village officials were hopeful of acquiring the vacant parcel at the northwest corner of the intersection at no charge from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Bonebrake also said the village had budgeted about $24,000 to grade, pave, landscape and fence the vacant parcel.

A public hearing date was set in August for a plan to construct a McDonald’s restaurant at the corner of U.S. Route 34 and Ill. Route 71 in Oswego, immediately east of East View Elementary School. The proposal soon proved controversial, with some local residents objecting to a fast food restaurant locating so close to an elementary school. (A portion of the site is now a Subway Restaurant.)

In a unanimous ballot, the Montgomery Village Board authorized Anne Marie Gaura, village manager, to begin negotiations for an agreement with the Fox Valley Park District that would allow the village to acquire at no cost a 29-acre parcel along the north side of U.S. Route 30 west of Orchard Road from the park district in exchange for the village deeding ownership of its current police station on South East River Road to the park district. Village officials were seeking the land to serve as the site for a new police station and, eventually, other civic-oriented uses.

1995: 20 years ago this month...

Village of Oswego officials were looking forward to the day when the annual PrairieFest community celebration could be held at one location. Police Chief Robert Wunsch told members of the village board’s law and order committee and representatives of the Oswegoland Park Districts, fest organizers, that a single location would help police control the increasingly large fest crowds. “It gets bigger every year,” Wunsch confirmed. He added that he saw many unfamiliar faces at this year’s fest. “It used to be like a class reunion almost,” he said of previous years’ fest. “I don’t know if we are getting more outside people or if it is the newer people

who have moved to Oswego that I just don’t know.”

City of Aurora officials announced they would soon extend their municipal boundaries into Kendall County. Pending before the city council was a plan for a new residential subdivision, Summerlin, proposed along the south side of Hafenrichter Road, just east of U.S. Route 34.

Area residents sweltered through a record setting heat wave.

Temperatures registered as high as 106 degrees and the heat was blamed for the deaths of hundreds of people in Chicago. However, no local fatalities were reported.

Oswego Fire Protection District officials said paramedics treated five individuals who were found suffering from the heat.

Arthur Osten, Jr., the assistant village manager for the Village of Brookfield, Ill. was hired by the Oswego Village Board to serve as village administrator. In hiring Osten, the board set his annual salary at $53,500. Osten succeeded the village’s first full-time administrator, Mary McKittrick, who had held the position since it was created by the board in 1991.

1990: 25 years ago this month...

Illinois Department of Transportation officials announced plans to hire an engineering firm to prepare plans for the widening of Ill. Route 31 from two to four lanes from U.S. Route 34 in Oswego north to Montgomery.

Oswego officials were reviewing a proposal to construct a restaurant along the west bank of the Fox River, just north of the U.S. Route 34 bridge. The project developer was proposing to develop the restaurant and grounds in a style similar to the popular Fisherman’s Inn near Elburn. Several nearby home and property owners, however, objected to the project.

1985: 30 years ago this month...

The Oswego Village Board approved a resolution urging Gov. James Thompson to sign legislation that would fund the Build Illinois public works program.

As approved by state lawmakers, the program included a $1 million grant to the village. The village planned to use the funds to extend municipal water lines east to the intersection of U.S. Route 34 and U.S. Route 30, and to construct a water tower near the intersection.

1980: 35 years ago this month...

A new era in community journalism began when the Kendall County Record Newspapers purchased the Fox Valley Sentinel and merged it with the Oswego Ledger, creating the Ledger-Sentinel. The Record Newspapers had purchased the Ledger the previous year. Roger Matile, a columnist and reporter for the Sentinel, was named editor of the new Ledger-Sentinel. In his first weekly editorial, Matile promised: “Although we have merged the two papers, we will continue the traditions of community service maintained by both parent papers.”

The first issue of the Ledger-Sentinel had 24 pages.

1975: 40 years ago this month...

Aurora’s Fox Valley Mall officially opened for business July 30. At the time the mall opened, there were no traffic signals on two-lane U.S. Route 34 between downtown Oswego and the mall. In conjunction with the mall project, the Aurora City Council approved a massive housing development called “Fox Valley Villages” along either side of Route 34, between the mall and Oswego. The Aurora development was a concern to some Oswego School District Board members.

They noted that homes in the development could one day be built within school district boundaries, resulting in still more students for local schools.

1970: 45 years ago this month...

During a meeting of the Oswego School District Board, Montgomery Village President P.O. Douglas detailed plans the village had received for a trailer court at the northwest corner of Douglas Road and U.S. Route 30 (now the site of the Seasons Ridge Subdivision).

In school related news, the school board approved a three year contract with Mass Feeding, Inc. to prepare lunch for the district’s elementary and junior high students.

Preliminary U.S. Bureau of the Census figures showed the population in Oswego Township had more than doubled from 4,993 in 1960 to 10,065 in 1970. A key factor in the population surge was development of new homes in the unincorporated Boulder Hill Subdivision.

The Oswego School District Board named John Bednarcik, a school district teacher and coach, as the district’s new superintendent.

1965: 50 years ago this month...

Burglars broke into Al & Chuck’s Sinclair station at the west end of the Fox River bridge at U.S. Route 34 and Ill. Route 31 in Oswego and stole money from the cash register and cigarette and candy machines, the Ledger reported. Total loss was estimated at $200.

Jim Zentmyer, owner of the Zentmyer Ford dealership in Oswego, was seeking village approval to construct a new building to house the dealership along the east side of Ill. Route 25, just north of U.S. Route 34 (now the site of the Stonegate Estates Subdivision).

Zentmyer filed a rezoning request for the property just weeks after his building at Main and Jackson Streets in the village’s downtown business district was destroyed by fire.

1960: 55 years ago this month...

The Oswego Village Board appointed James Vinson to serve as village marshal for another year.

The Oswego Grade School Board of Education met with an architect to review plans for the construction of a proposed 19-room grade school to serve children in the rapidly growing Boulder Hill Subdivision. Children were attending classes in makeshift classrooms set up in the newly built Boulder Hill apartments.

The Kendall County Board approved a resolution in support

of improving Plainfield Road from Oswego’s village limits south to Ill. Route 126. The county proposed using a combination of local and federal motor fuel tax funds to pave the gravel road. Construction was expected to begin in 1961.

1955: 60 years ago this month...

“50 boys to Comiskey Park Friday” was the page one headline on the July 14 Ledger. The accompanying article reported how the Oswego Park District Board had arranged for a group outing of 50 Oswego Township boys to attend a White Sox-Washington Senators game. A second outing to see the first place White Sox was planned for Aug. 18.

The Oswego Village Board voted to have a “red telephone signal light installed on top of the streetlight at the corner of Washington and Main streets so that the night watchman will be able to determine when a call comes in for the police without having to be in the village hall. Whenever a call does come in during the night, the red signal light will go on and the officer will return to the village hall upon seeing it and accept the call,” the Ledger reported.

The Ledger reported July 28 that the James H. Bereman farm, located on the east side of Ill. Route 25 just south of Montgomery, had been sold to a group of investors organized by housing developer Don L. Dise. “No statement has been made as to the specific use to which the land is to be put, but the possibility of a housing development of somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,400 homes is very likely,” the Ledger reported.

Dise also told the Ledger that his group’s purchase of the Bereman farm was in no way connected with the recent purchase of the United Wall Paper, Inc. plant in Montgomery by Western Electric.

Oswego School Superintendent T. Lloyd Traughber announced the school system would begin the 1955-56 school year with 30 regular, full-time teachers on staff along with four substitutes.

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The town was filled with autos and merrymakers until a late hour.”

1950: 65 years ago The Record reported: “‘Wiley Bill’ this month…

Maier, sheriff of Kendall County, Everett McKinley Dirksen, Repub- captured a trio of bandits fleeing lican nominee for the U.S. Senate from the scene of an attempted from Illinois, spoke at the annual robbery of a roadhouse near Kendall County Women’s RepubliGardner in Grundy County Monday can Club picnic on Wednesday, July afternoon. The trio drove up to the 21, at Huntwood, the estate of Mr. roadhouse owned by A.H. Dickens, and Mrs. John W. Hunt. Referring and two of them went in. Dickens’ to the national conditions then pre- daughter started to draw a beer for vailing, Mr. Dirksen said: “We know them when they informed her it was we are headed toward socialism or a ‘stick up.’ The girl edged back to a communism, we know we stand for partition and whispered to her father freedom, liberty, and justice for all, what was taking place, and then and we know in order to preserve emerged hurriedly into the kitchen our American way of life the same out of harm’s way. Dickens grabbed spirit which prevailed in Lincoln an automatic shotgun and told the should prevail in us.” nasty men to clear out before he counted to 10. He counted by twos 1945: 70 years ago this month… and opened fire on them, the pellets The Record reported July 18: taking effect but not seriously. They “Monday, July 16, official temperadived headlong into the waiting car, ture was 49 degrees, the coldest which the third member of the trio July 16 morning on record. This is started down the road at a merry a spring and summer about which clip closely followed by additional to tell your grandchildren – but it pellets from the shotgun in the could be worse. A large hay crop has hands of the annoyed gentleman been harvested and prospects are they had intended to rob. Dickens excellent for a good oat crop. The then phoned Sheriff Kay of Grundy corn will depend on the weather in County and gave him a description the next months.” of the car, which he claimed he had hit with several shots. Sheriff Kay 1940: 75 years ago this month… spread the alarm and Sheriff Maier The Record reported: “Oswego headed out Route 47 to see what has plenty of trouble with its traffic. he could see, having little hope of Hardly a week passes but someone finding anything worthwhile bedoesn’t neglect to turn the corner cause he had been out on such tips where Routes 25 and 34 join, and many times previously. However, when the drivers forget to turn gowhile breezing down the road and ing south, they pile into a long-sufenjoying the breeze, Bill saw the fering tree that has stopped many described Plymouth coming up the a car and truck. It looks as though road toward him. Nothing daunted, Oswego would have to put another though alone, Sheriff Maier turned stop sign at this intersection.” about and started in pursuit of the Another report from the Record: fleeing car. Losing sight of it, he “News is scarce this week. The started cruising around and searchfarmers were busy harvesting last ing for it, finally sighting a vehicle week and the weather was so heading west from the Yorkville ‘Y.’ terribly hot that there were few The car stopped to ask directions to social doings.”

Chicago of a man driving a wagon The Record published this along Route 34, and Bill drove on announcement: “A meeting will past, turned around and returned be held Thursday night, Aug. 1, at just as the bandit trio started their the village hall in Oswego, where car up the road toward the big city. the matter of voting a one and Still alone, but still undaunted, Bill one-third mill tax for the purpose of jumped out of his car and ordered maintaining and conducting a public the car halted, hands thrown up, and park and recreational system in the whatever else a sheriff says in order village of Oswego will be discussed. to halt bandit trios. He had a revolver A vote will be held at the village hall in his hand and possibly influenced in Oswego on Aug. 4 to decide the somewhat by that as well as the question of the tax.” menacing attitude of Sheriff Maier, the trio emerged from their car, 1935: 80 years ago submitted to having handcuffs this month… snapped on, and were transported The Record reported from to the hoosegow. The prisoners Oswego: “A large crowd viewed were transferred later to the Grundy the Oswego Day parade and County jail at Morris, where they will entertainment on Saturday evening. remain indefinitely.”

1930: 85 years ago this month…

The Record reported on July 9, 1930, that “August Korte opened the new Tydol oil service station at the corner of Jackson and Madison streets (in Oswego) on July 1.” (The building is the current location of My Lil’ Sister’s Donut Shoppe.)

Then on July 16, 1930 the Record reported: “The little school, as it is called in Oswego, formerly the Methodist church, is being remodeled being divided into two rooms with a door in the rear, for teaching.”

(The building is the current Little White School Museum.)

1920: 95 years ago this month…

The Record reported from Yorkville: “George Dyer was found guilty by a jury in circuit court Wednesday night and sentenced to the penitentiary for one year. The case has attracted considerable interest in the county because of the unusual charge. Kendall County has been exceptionally clean during its history and the three charges against Rios, Dyer and Doolittle have been the cause of much comment.

Rios was charged with a crime against Lucretia Mitchell, the 13 year-old Plano girl. He was convicted and sent to the penitentiary for eight years. Dyer was charged with the same crime and received the one-year term. The intention of the court was to try the Doolittle case, in which Guy Doolittle is charged with incest against his cousin, Theodora Mitchell, at once. The jurors asked that they be dismissed, as they were so busy with their farm duties that it was inconvenient for them to serve.

In answer to this plea, Judge Cliffe gave a continuance to Doolittle.

Alvin Randall of Oswego, who is under indictment for rape and incest against his sister, was also to be tried at this time but was given a continuance for the same reason.”

1915: 100 years ago this month...

“The Fourth [of July] in Oswego was spent in various family reunions, a ball game between Oswego and Yorkville being the day’s attraction,” the Record reported on July 7, 1915.

“A good game was witnessed by a good sized crowd, the score being 3 to 1 in favor of the home boys.”

“Seventy automobiles welcomed the Yorkville band at their second concert in Oswego Thursday evening,” the Record continued.

“The concert was good and was well received.”

Scott C. Cutter of Oswego,

the local agent for the Overland Automobile Company, who was also the village drug store owner, was offering brand new 1916 model Overlands for $778. Prospective customers in those days, when car salesmen brought cars to buyers’ homes, were urged to “Call No. 3, Oswego, for demonstration.”

They are visible from all directions being 112 feet tall from the sole of the foot to the top of the vanes. The loftiest thing that Oswego has.”

The village’s first water tower was located at Washington and Van Buren streets. On July 17, the correspondent added that, “The village authorities have bought a hose and cart for fire protection.”

1910: 105 years ago this month…

1890: 125 years ago The Record reported that Will Funk this month... had sold his “grocery store to Aurora It was a hot summer back in 1890, parties.” too. The Record reported from Oswego that, “Many horses gave 1900: 115 years ago out and quite a number died from this month… the effects of the heat during the “Riverview Park in Montgomery last week. H.C. Cutter, Oliver Hem, has become very popular with our John Wolf, Henry Burkhart, Charles people. Small parties of both the old Woolley, Anthusen, a tenant on the and the young frequently spend the east of the Hawley farm, and several afternoon there on fine days,” the others who cannot be recollected Record reported. just now, have lost a horse each and The Record’s Oswego correwhich are said to have been all good spondent reported: “The office ones.” of the Northern Illinois telephone Public works were also in the is at John Gaylord’s. Dr. Drew’s news on July 8. The Record’s office, Charles Rieger’s office, the Oswego correspondent wrote, “A depot, and H.G. Smith’s residence drinking apparatus was fixed to the have been connected with the Bell water-main near the barber shop.” system.”

Traffic, however, wasn’t much of a The Record reprinted this report problem: “The weeds were mowed from the Batavia Herald: “Senaon the streets during the week by tor H.H. Evans, one of the main the village authorities,” the correpromoters and financial supporters spondent added. of the new electric [rail] road to Population growth wasn’t a Oswego and Yorkville had the problem in 1890, either. In July, the satisfaction of seeing the first Record reported that, “According electric car run to Oswego June 26, to the census takers of 1890, there 1900, and he was accompanied by are 1,036 fewer people in Kendall about fifty guests – the city officers County now than there was in 1880. of Aurora, newspaper men and Every town shows a loss with the representative citizens. exception of Little Rock and that “The line and roadbed is one of only shows a gain of 16 – including the finest in the State, built very the city of Plano. Why is this? We substantially and up-to-date, the believe that farms are larger, fewer cars being large, convenient and men are employed on farms and we comfortable – in fact, everything have a few big land monopolists.” pertaining to the road is first-class.

Final official census figures “This is indeed a great enterprise showed Oswego Township’s poputo carry through. It will be a fine lation dropped from 1,754 to 1,560 point for Oswego, Aurora, and the from 1880 to 1890. Kendall County’s Fox River Valley. It opens up a great total population went from 13,006 avenue for business and pleasure. to 12,080.

The benefits are bound to be felt in a little time. General Manager 1885: 130 years ago Belden of the Aurora street railway this month... stood at the helm as motorman On July 8, 1885, the Record’s and guided the passengers safely Oswego correspondent reportthrough. The first trip to Oswego ed that, “The old courthouse is over the new electric line is long to nearly removed and the worthless be remembered.” material was used to reduce the size of the slough on the flats. ... Bids 1895: 120 years ago for building the new school house this month... will be received up to July 25.” The Public works were the big story in old courthouse was located on the Oswego in July 1895. According to block currently occupied by the the Record’s Oswego correspondent Byline Bank and the Oswego Post writing on July 3, “The water works Office. “The Flats” were located tower and tank are a grand success. along both sides of present-day Har-

rison Street north of the U.S. Route 34 (Washington Street) bridge.

1880: 135 years ago this month...

On July 1, 1880, the Record reported from Oswego that, “The Kendall House has been divided and the one half moved to the south line of the street.” The Kendall House was one of Oswego’s earliest hotels. The two halves of the old hotel still stand – they’re the two frame business buildings located on the west side of Madison Street immediately south of Jackson Street.

1875: 140 years ago this month...

“On Saturday will be held the celebration of the Fourth of July in Judson’s Grove; the procession will form at 11:00; the Rev. T.F. Jessup, of Kendall, will be the principal orator, also Rev. Beans will make a short address,” the Record reported from Oswego on July 1, 1875. “The proceedings will be enlivened at intervals by the band; and there will be singing; croquet playing will form part of the amusement, and there will be races. No popping of fireworks will be allowed on the grounds.” Judson’s Grove is today’s Oswego Township Cemetery on South Main Street in Oswego.

1870: 145 years ago this month...

The fall term of the school year lasted a bit longer back in 1870 than it does today, and high school was strictly optional, with private tuition required. The Record reported on July 29, “The fall term of the Oswego Seminary, G.H. Taylor, A.M., principal, commences Wednesday, Aug. 31 and closes Tuesday, Nov. 22.

For terms, address the principal at Oswego, Ill. Mr. Taylor is one of the best teachers in the west and we know he will keep a good school.”

1865: 150 years ago this month...

On July 20, 1865, the Record reported, “Mr. H.S. Humphrey, formerly editor of the Kendall County Free Press in Oswego, is Special master in Chancery of the Fayette County Circuit Court. Humphrey is a lucky editor to get a county office.”

Record Editor John Marshall also lamented the horrible debt the country had accumulated during the Civil War: “The annual interest on the public debt that is payable in gold amounts to $58 millions of dollars.”

The war had ended May 10 of that year with the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

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

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

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

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

The village’s fiscal year began May 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

viable and something the region wants.”

Ridership peaked at the Park-n-Ride in 2008 – just prior to the recession – and has never recovered. In addition, a grant the village had been using to fund the operation of the Park-nRide’s bus service expired and the village has had to use its own revenues to pay the Kendall Area Transit to transport Metra riders between the Park-n-Ride

Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 6 p.m. July 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. July 18 and 19 at Hudson Crossing Park off Harrison Street in downtown Oswego.

Those attending are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and refreshments.

There will be no admission charge. Concessions will be available before the show and during intermission. Rain dates and locations will be posted on limelighttheatrecompany.org. Contact Cori at cveverka@oswegolandpd.org with any questions.

BRIEF Limelight Theatre plans outdoor performance

The Oswegoland Park District’s Limelight Theater Company will continue its 15th anniversary season with its first outdoor performance.

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and the downtown Aurora Metra station in downtown Aurora.

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

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Brush pickup coming up LEDGER–SENTINEL The village of Oswego Public Works Department’s monthly brush pickup program is now underway.

There are two designated pickup zones. Zone A includes all homes north of U.S. Route 34, while Zone B includes all homes south of U.S. Route 34.

Public works crews will pick up brush from each zone one week each month.

Pickup dates for Zone A: July 6-10; Aug. 3-7; Sept.

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Pickup dates for Zone B: July 13-17; Aug. 10-14; Sept. 21-25; and Oct. 12-16.

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Contract OK’d for Boulder Point windows

By LYLE R. ROLFE news@kendallcountynow.com Users of the Oswegoland Park District’s Boulder Point recreation facility will soon no longer have the feeling they are on display to the world as they exercise.

The facility is located in a building at Boulder Hill Pass and Illinois Route 25 that was built as an automobile display showroom in 1967.

Several years ago, the district purchased the facility for its use but did not cover the large floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides of the former showroom.

Rich Zielke, executive director, said the windows are not energy efficient so the large room is cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

He said the park board members agreed to obtain bids to see what it would cost to cover most of each

window, leaving only an area at the top of each one open to bring light into the large room.

The board voted to award a contract to L.J. Dodd Construction of Oswego to install the new windows at a low bid cost of $70,200.

“The new windows will be smaller, but we want to be sure we’re not wasting energy. This will provide not only energy cost savings, but a much more pleasant environment for

Boulder Point patrons,” he said.

The project will consist of replacing most of each window with drywall and installing a row of energy-efficient clerestory windows across the top of the new walls, he added.

District staff talked to their architect Cordogan, Clark and Associates about whether they should install factory-built windows or stick built (windows built on the site).

He said the architect recommended accepting the bid for the built-on-site windows.

“The alternate will save time as well as money. Cordogan is confident that the quality and function of the alternate will be the same as the base bid design,” Zielke said.

Board members begin new terms

In other business, board members Sandra Tartol

and Dave Behrens were sworn in to new terms on the board.

Both were elected to their board terms in April, but were unable to attend the board’s May meeting. As a result, they were both sworn in during last month’s meeting.

Also during last month’s meeting, Bob Mattingly stepped down from the position of board president and presented the gavel to Dave Krahn, the new president.

Oswego Public Library District Woman accused of trying to kill children has bond revoked announces its programs for July PLANO RECORD A Kendall County court judge agreed to revoke the bond of a Montgomery woman accused of trying to kill her children, court documents said.

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

Christensen was

charged in September with multiple counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery and unlawful Pamela J. r e s t r a i n t . Christensen Her bond was originally set at $1 million with GPS monitoring.

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

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

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

Christensen was taken to an area hospital for observation.

BRIEFS Senior Center garage sale begins July 10

The Oswego Senior Center is having its annual garage sale during two weekends, July 10-12 and July 17-19, at 1023 Station Drive in Oswego (Oswego Junction at Mill Street and Orchard Road across from the Park and Ride).

Hours of the sale are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

The group is collecting donations of salable merchandise through July 9 at 1023 Station Drive in Oswego.

Tax deduction forms will be available.

For information or to receive a drop-off schedule, call Chuck or Bob at 630554-5602.

Blood drive July 18 in honor of local woman

The 18th blood drive in honor of Tia Carr will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 18, at the Oswego Family YMCA, 160 E. Washington St., Oswego.

Tia Carr is a 19-year-old who lives in Oswego. She has common variable immune deficiency, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and uvitis

(arthritis in the eyes). It takes over 3,500 people to create her gamma globulin infusion dose every eight weeks. It helps her stay healthy and live a normal life.

All it costs is your time, so consider donating. Register online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Walkins are welcome.

Sign up by Saturday for Wiffle ball tournament The Robbie Strong Fund is hosting its second annual Wiffle Ball Tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Prairie Point North Park of Oswego.

Proceeds will benefit the Robbie Strong Fund and a portion will go to the ILY Foundation.

Matt Robbie, of Oswego, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in February 2013 and has since been through more than 18 different treatments with the support of his family.

The tournament will consist of two divisions, a Minor (under 13) and Major (14+). Each team is guaranteed three games. Teams may have no more than five players. Registration is $100 per team.

Other activities are open to spectators, including food, drinks, games and a silent auction.

Those who wish to register or find more information are asked to visit RobbieStrongTournament.com. Registration closes Saturday, July 11.

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Districtwide events

Summer Reading for adults and high school age teens began June 1 and continues through Aug. 2.

The theme for 2015 is Every Hero Has a Story.

Read or listen to five books and record them online at oswego.lib.il.us or complete paper reading logs and submit them at the Adult Information Desks at the Oswego or Montgomery campuses. Great prizes await the lucky winners.

If you have questions about downloading e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines to your device, stop by the Adult Services Information Desk for a oneon-one help session. These are drop-in sessions; no registration is required.

Sessions are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oswego Campus on July 22, and at the Montgomery Campus on July 13 and July 27.

Join us from noon to 3 p.m. July 28 at the Oswego Police Department, 3525 U.S. Route 34 for a self-defense class. Learn basic self-defense and street awareness skills with Sgt. Biggs. Wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Leave jewelry and other valuables at home. Participants must be at least 15 years old. Registration is required.

To sign up for a program, call 630-978-1024 or

register at oswego.lib.il.us/ eventcalendar.asp.

Montgomery Campus

Local artist Yvonne Moore returns to the Montgomery campus to display her oil paintings as the Artist of the Month. Her inspiration comes from her travels and the photographs in National Geographic Magazine. The exhibit is open to the public during normal library hours.

The program Just 20 Feet from Shore: The Sinking of the S.S. Eastland begins at 7 p.m. July 21.

Terry Lynch will portray Ollie Sanders, a Western Electric employee who was an eyewitness to the sinking. Relive the events, aftermath and ongoing legends that surround the July 24, 1915, Chicago River disaster. Registration is required.

The Booking Around the World Book Discussion Group is meeting on July 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss “The Art of Hearing Heartbeats” by Jan-Philipp Sendker. To receive a copy of the book, contact Gloria Drake at 630-978-1660.

Montgomery Wordsmiths, the writers’ group, is meeting on July 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us to learn different writing techniques and styles. Drop-ins are always welcome.

Join us on July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon for Parent Café. Hear a bilingual

presentation, Building Stronger Relationships with Your Children or Construyendo Relaciones Saludables con tus Hijos. Presented by Sara Gonzalez.

Registration is suggested.

Interested in having a say in what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board on July 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. Help plan programs or displays while hanging out at the library.

TAB is open to all students ages 13-18. Registration is not required.

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The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group is set to meet July 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. to discuss “The Poisonwood Bible”

by Barbara Kingsolver. To receive a copy of the book, contact Laura Stevens at 630-978-1022.

Genealogy consultations are available July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on July 14 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. in Adult Services.

These are drop-in sessions; no appointments are necessary. Members of the Fox Valley Genealogical Society will assist researchers with the local history and genealogy collections.

The Mystery Book Discussion Group is reading “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane Moriarty and is set to meet on July 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. To receive a copy of the book, contact Jaymie Middendorf at 630-978-1660.

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CLUB FILE

SCHOOL DISTRICT 308 BULLETIN BOARD D-308 Dual Language student selection July 9

The School District 308 student selection process for kindergartners who applied for the dual language program model at Hunt Club Elementary will occur at noon Thursday, July 9, in the Community Room of Oswego East High School, located at 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego.

The selection process is open to the public and will also be streamed live through the District 308 webcam.

Oswego East teacher earns fellowship

Oswego East High School teacher Cheryl A. Kyrias has been awarded a James Madison Fellowship by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation of Alexandria, Virginia, according to a news release. The fellowship will fund up to $24,000 of Kyrias’ course of study toward a master’s degree.

That program must include a concentration of courses on the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution.

Kyrias was selected for a James Madison Fellowship in competition with applicants from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the nation’s islands and trust territories.

The fellowship requires its recipient to teach American history or social studies in a secondary school for at least one year for each year of fellowship support. The award is intended to recognize promising and distinguished teachers, to strengthen their knowledge of the origins and development of American constitutional government and to expose secondary school students to accurate knowledge of the nation’s constitutional heritage.

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BRIEF St. Luke’s School now enrolling for next year

St. Luke’s is now enrolling students for the 2015-16 school year. The school offers a faith-based, family-centered approach to learning with smaller class sizes.

St. Luke’s Preschool offers morning and all-day programs for 3- and 4-year-olds.

In large classrooms, the school utilizes Jolly Phonics and Scott Foresman’s Reading Street curriculum.

In addition to preschool, St. Luke’s offers half-day and full-day kindergarten programs continuing through eighth grade.

The school also offers before- and after-school care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

St. Luke’s School is located in Boulder Hill. For information and a tour of the campus, call the school office at 630-892-0310, ext. 2.

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Americanism essay awards were presented by the Oswego American Legion Auxiliary Unit 675 on May 18. Present were (back, left to right) teachers Amanda Inglese, Thompson Junior High, and Jim Vera, Oswego East High School, and students Devin Riley, Kyle Keca, Sean Clabots, Ivan Garcia, Ethan Mandujano, Gayandeep Mann and Thompson Junior High principal Shannon Lueders; and (front) Julie Dedic, Amanda Diner, Lauren Abrell and Grace Chmielinski.

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Oswego East students visited the nation’s capital as part of the Close Up Washington D.C. program in June.

Students visit D.C. LEDGER–SENTINEL Five Oswego East High School students attended the Close Up Washington D.C. Program from June 7-12.

Sophomores Alexis Henz, Emily McGreevy and Kara Blasingame, and juniors Azul Weber and Erin Laird, along with chaperones Jim Vera and Jennifer Julian, traveled to the nation’s capital to do an in-depth study of government and how the Constitution directly im-

pacts their lives.

As part of this program, these students were able to participate in a congressional simulation, learn from policy makers and even meet with members of Congressional staffs, as well as U.S. Congressman Bill Foster.

The trip was the first of its kind in School District 308.

The students learned about the federal government, were active civic participants, and did a lot of sightseeing.

Learning about food safety

Essay winners announced LEDGER–SENTINEL The Oswego American Legion Auxiliary Post 675, Department of Illinois, heard the Americanism Essay Contest winners read their essays on May 18 at the Legion Post.

ALA Department of Illinois Americanism Essay title was “What new amendment should be added to the U.S. Constitution?”

Oswego Unit 675 winners are: Class 1, seventh and eighth grade, Plank, Traughber, Thompson and Murphy Junior High, first place, Lauren Abrell, Traughber, teacher Dan Hallahan; second place, Ivan Garcia, Traughber, teacher Dan Hallahan; third, Grace Chmielinski, Thompson, teacher Amanda Inglese; honorable mention, Julie Dedic, Thompson, teacher Amanda Inglese, and Jacqueline Wollschleager, Murphy, teacher Paul Erickson.

Class 2, ninth and tenth grade, first, Sean Clabots; second, Amanda Diner; and Luis Gallegos, all from Oswego East High School,

teacher Jim Vera.

Class 3, eleventh and twelfth grade, first, Jennifer Suta, Oswego East High School, teacher Jim Vera; second, Ethan Mandujano, Oswego High School, teacher Tracy Contino; third, Mackenzie Smith, Oswego High School, teacher Tracy Contino.

The National American Legion Auxiliary essay title was “What does freedom mean to my family?”

Class 4, ninth and tenth grade, first Sean Silva, second, Devin Riley, third, Page Stewart, all from Oswego East High School, teacher Jim Vera; honorable mention, Kiersten Raspberry.

Class 5, eleventh and twelfth grade, first, Kyle Keca, Oswego East High School, teacher Jim Vera; second, Gayandeep Mann, Oswego High School, teacher Tracy Contino; third, Alexander Fonseca, Oswego East High School, teacher Jim Vera.

First-place department winners were sent to the 12th District ALA Americanism chair. The district winners from 36 units are sent to the Department of

Illinois. The winner of the national essay will be sent to Central Division and then on to National ALA for judging. Winners will receive scholarships.

The following teachers participated: Tracy Contino, Oswego High School; Jim Vera, Oswego East High School; Dan Hallahan, Traughber Junior High; Amanda Inglese, Thompson Junior High; Jim Johnson, Plank Junior High; Paul Erickson, Murphy Junior High; and Jo Mann, Bednarcik Junior High.

Gale Holladay-Baxter of Waubonsee Community College judged the essays.

The Americanism essay contests take place every year. Students in public, parochial and home schools are eligible.

If you have any questions, call Jane Jacobson, Americanism essay chair, at 630552-1685 or any auxiliary member.

The first place winners in the National essay classes, Sean Silva and Kyle Keca, were sent to compete at Central Division by Delira Rivers, department chair.

a refurbished historic factory, now used for weddings and other events. Afterwards, club members will participate in a workshop learning how to make an indoor dish garden.

The group will meet at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego at 9:30 a.m. and

carpool from there. An informal lunch will follow at Nat’s on Maple in Sycamore.

Anyone interested in gardening or nature who would like to become a garden club member can call Diane at 630-551-1970 or email vgierhart@aol.com.

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Several Oswego East High School students successfully completed testing to earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute – Conference for Food Protection. Pictured (left to right) are Sharon Hill, senior; Julia Sgiers, junior; Chris Bishop, senior; Zane Marchiando, senior; and Anthony Kotecki, junior.

Ryan Ingalls (not pictured), senior, also earned the certification. The program blends the latest FDA Food Code, food safety research and years of food sanitation training experience.

Managers learn to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. All content and materials are based on actual job tasks identified by industry experts.

Garden Club plans trip to Blumen Gardens Hilltop Gardeners Garden Club will be visiting Blumen Gardens in Sycamore on Thursday, July 9.

Owner Joel Barczak will provide a tour of his facilities, including an on-site nursery, garden center and

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Address 497 Bloomfield Circle W 1234 Douglas Road 200 Redding Court 200 Redding Court 504 Terrace Lane 237 Willington Way 4213 Southerland Drive 4710 Laughton Avenue 105 Bluegrass Parkway 467 Raintree Drive 3407 Orchard Road 239 Judson Avenue 101 Northampton Drive 4558 Route 71 799 Suffield Court 4032 Route 34 719 Versailles Parkway 318 Winthrop Drive 445 Burr Oak Drive 492 Waubonsee Circle 671 Vista Drive 704 Hoover Drive 601 Otter Way 501 Truman Drive 311 Fox Chase Drive N 314 Chicago Road 548 Tewksbury Circle 703 Hedgerow Lane 215 Bluegrass Parkway 412 Ogden Falls Blvd 21 W Jefferson Street 307 Waterbury Circle 6 Orchard Avenue 417 S Madison Street 97 Hickory Street 607 Pimlico Street 5275 Goldenrod Drive 557 Springbrook Trail 437 Prairieview Drive 9 Brock Court Boulder Hill Pass 1425 Route 34

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Oswego man arrested on battery charge Oswego police arrested Everett D. Pope III, 40, of the 300 block of Springbrook Trail South, Oswego, on a charge of battery in the 300 block of Springbrook Trail South Monday at 12:25 a.m. Police said Pope posted bond and was released pending a court appearance next month.

DUI arrest on Route 34 Oswego police arrested Mark C. Smith, 57, of the 3500 block of Becket Lane, Naperville, on a charge of driving under the influence after stopping his vehicle on U.S. Route 34 at Ogden Falls Boulevard in the village at 12:51 a.m. Saturday.

Vehicle damaged at Churchill Club clubhouse Oswego police took a report of a vehicle being keyed while parked in the lot at the Churchill Club clubhouse building in the 200 block of Bluegrass Parkway in the village at 2:45 a.m. Sunday. Police described the possible offender as a white male, about six feet, four inches tall, 215 pounds and riding a bicycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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Domestic battery arrest on Cardinal Oswego police arrested Maria E. Sherrel, 44, of the 500 block of Cardinal Drive, Oswego, on a charge of domestic battery at her residence at 8:05 p.m.

Friday. Police said Sherrel is scheduled to appear in court on the charge next month.

Hit-and-run crash Oswego police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred at 5:38 p.m. Sunday on U.S. Route 30 at Wolf’s Crossing Road in the village. Police said no one was hurt in the incident, but damage exceeded $1,500.

Theft of service at Route 34 eatery Oswego police are investigating a theft of service from a restaurant in the 2800 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village.

Police said the incident occurred at 5:30 a.m. Saturday.

Theft reported at Route 34 store Oswego police are investigating a report of a retail theft from

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a store in the 2500 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village Sunday.

Vehicle burglary under investigation Oswego police reported they are investigating a burglary to an unlocked vehicle parked in the 100 block of Concord Drive in the village. Police said the burglary was reported to them Saturday.

Vehicle damaged Oswego police are investigating a criminal damage to vehicle incident that occurred in the 100 block of Chicago Road in the village Sunday.

Park equipment found damaged Oswegoland Park District officials notified Oswego police last Thursday that someone had caused $50 damage to equipment in Village Green Park in the 40th block of Monroe Street in the village.

Vehicle found damaged in lot A Naperville resident told Oswego police that an unknown vehicle struck his vehicle while it was parked in a lot in the 2700 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village at 10 a.m. Friday.

Damage to the vehicle was estimated at less than $1,000.

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POLICE REPORTS • Continued from page 12 Twitter harassment under investigation Oswego police are investigating an incident in which a village resident is being harassed by someone using Twitter.

Bicycle, cellphone stolen at school A cellphone and bicycle valued at $250 were stolen at Fox Chase Elementary School in Oswego last Thursday, village police reported.

ID holder stolen Oswego police are investigating the theft of an identification holder from a customer’s shopping cart in the parking lot of a store in the 2300 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village at 2:30 p.m. June 30. Police said the holder contained $50, the customer’s credit cards, driver’s license, FOID card and passport.

Vehicles burglarized on Bluestem Drive Two vehicles parked in the driveway of a home in the 5000 block of Bluestem Drive in Oswego were burglarized late June 29 or early June 30, village police reported. Property valued at $500 was taken from the vehicle, which had been left unlocked, police said.

Charge card used without permission An Oswego resident told Oswego police July 1 that someone used his charge card without his permission April 28 at a gas

station in the 1100 block of U.S. Route 34. Police said a total of $68.87 was charged to the victim’s account.

Cash stolen on Georgetown Drive A total of $3,200 in cash was stolen July 1 from a residence in the 800 block of Georgetown Drive in Oswego, village police reported.

License plate stolen An Aurora man filed a stolen license plate report Friday with Oswego police. The plate was taken from a vehicle parked on Stonehill Drive, according to police.

Graffiti damage found in park Oswegoland Park District officials told Oswego police Monday they found graffiti damage on playground equipment at Chesterfield Park off Chesterfield Drive in the village.

Darnell Spinks, 50, of the 2900 block of Manchester Drive, Montgomery, after stopping his vehicle on Griffin Drive and U.S. Route 30 in the village at 7:38 p.m. July 1. Police said Spinks faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.

Traffic stop leads to cannabis arrest Montgomery police arrested Celsa Alcala, 22, of the 900 block of Alyce Lane, Aurora, after stopping her vehicle on U.S. Route 30 at Briarcliff Road in the village at 4:27 a.m. July 3. Police said Alcala faces charges of driving without a valid license and unlawful possession of cannabis.

Spray paint damage Spray paint damage was found on the front porch of a residence and the siding on a garage in the 2200 block of Jason Drive in Montgomery, village police were notified Friday.

Suspect retail theft, alcohol charge Oswego police arrested Skyler D. Kroll, 18, of the 800 block of North View Street, Aurora, at a store in the 2300 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village at 9 p.m. Monday. Police said Kroll faces charges of retail theft and unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.

DUI arrest on Douglas Road Montgomery police arrested Richard Barajas, 18, of the 1200 block of Reckinger Road, Aurora, after they stopped his vehicle for a speeding violation on Douglas Road at Montgomery Road at 5:31 a.m. Saturday. Police said Barajas faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding.

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Traffic stop leads to warrant arrest Montgomery police arrested Laquitta Brown, 23, of the 700 block of Sullivan Road, Aurora,

DUI arrest on Route 30 at Griffin Montgomery police arrested

after stopping her vehicle in the 2100 block of Rochester Drive in the village at 4:10 p.m. July 1.

Police said Brown was wanted on an Aurora Police Department warrant for driving on a suspended license.

Traffic citations issued Montgomery police issued traffic citations to the following motorists over the past week: Rudy Delgado, 35, of the 100 block of Riverside Drive, Montgomery, driving without a valid license.

Carl Sneed, 27, of the 600 block of Second Avenue, Montgomery, driving on a suspended license.

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

Cars damaged Several vehicles parked in the 1300 block of Light Road, Oswego Township, were damaged

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

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

Toilet damaged Kendall County sheriff’s police are investigating damage to a portable toilet at the Waa Kee Sha Park on Reservation Road in Na-Au-Say Township, south of Oswego. According to reports, vandals damaged the portable toilet and the lawn in the park with a vehicle between June 27 and 28. No damage estimate was listed.

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

Deputies are investigating the incident.

Cannabis charge Nia N. Reynolds, 20, of Columbia Lane, Montgomery, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis after a traffic stop at about 2:40 a.m. July 2 at Orchard Road and Route 34, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Possession charge Demetrius R. Stubblefield, 19, of Dancer Lane, Oswego, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis at about 12:20 a.m. July 2 at Douglas and Fernwood roads in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Stubblefield was a passenger in a car that was detained for a traffic stop.

Credit card fraud Someone made about $1,800 in fraudulent Internet credit card charges on an account belonging to an Oswego Township woman between June 28 and 30, the victim told Kendall County sheriff’s police.

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• TOURNAMENT

Continued from page 16

Yorkville 4, Oswego East 3

Oswego East remained in its dugout for Game 2 while Yorkville played the visitors on the scoreboard and stepped up to the plate for its debut with the wood bats. After two quiet innings, the Foxes got onto the scoreboard in the top of the third inning.

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Oswego East’s Mason Madalinski rips a single against Oswego during the opening game of the Oswego/Plainfield South Wood Bat Tournament on Monday.

With one out, Tracey Kurz singled, stole second and reached third on a passed ball before Luke Farren laid down a sac bunt down the first base line to bring Kurz home and give Yorkville a 1-0 lead. Yorkville left the bases loaded to end the inning with an infield ground out to shortstop.

Yorkville starter Brady Kauppila walked three early batters in the afternoon, but the Foxes defense kept Oswego East out of scoring position for much of the game. Oswego East pitcher Dan Nelson ran into trouble in the seventh inning, giving up a single and hitting one batter before Yorkville’s

Max Warren hit a two-run triple to the left field fence to put the Foxes ahead 3-0.

Warren eventually scored on a passed ball, but the Foxes secured the final two outs to maintain a 4-0 lead.

Oswego East, however, was not ready to call the game despite storm clouds rolling in.

With one out, Nelson singled to load the bases for the Wolves and Yorkville head coach Scott Luken called Jesse Dalton in to relieve Kauppila after 6 1/3 innings of work. Schwartz hit into a fielder’s choice that resulted in one run, and Walsh was safe on an error that allowed two more runs to score.

Trailing 4-3 with two outs,

Oswego East could not bring around the tying run as the game ended on a ground out to third base.

“Both pitchers, Vince and Dan, did real well. We asked them to throw strikes and they did that,” Engelhardt said. “We’ve got a lot of games. We’re light on arms. We have some guys who are on tournament teams and pitched a lot.

Arms are going to be tight.

We did what we wanted on Day 1 with Vince and Dan and they both pitched the whole game. We were really happy with the pitchers.

Overall, we saw a lot of good things. We just didn’t get the hits off the wood bats.”

Oswego win streak snapped at three • CATS

Continued from page 16 Strzelczyk went seven strong innings, allowing those two runs and four hits, while walking four and fanning six. He was spelled by a pair of pitchers who conceded two hits to preserve the win.

The Cats’ relief staff was similarly effective, as lefthander Andy Grunewald (Park University), righthander Austin Kapusinski (College of DuPage), left-hander Bailey Watros (Waubonsee Community College), and right-hander Kelse Gengler (North Central College) each tossed an

inning, respectively, to end the game, surrendering one hit and one walk and striking out one as a group.

“Hopefully, we’ll shake it off and come back,” Miller said. “We had some chances to put runners on and get hits when we needed them, but (Thursday night) wasn’t our night unfortunately.”

With the win, Crestwood (10-5) solidified its grasp on second in the South and can continue to improve its stranglehold with a doubleheader versus the Westmont Red Sox on Sunday.

Oswego, however, dropped into third place in the North, 1.5 games behind division-leading Crystal

Lake. The Cats will stay there for the time being, as they do not return to the diamond until July 9 against one of its newest opponents, Team Acceleration. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. at Jackie’s Field of Dreams.

“You really can’t (prepare differently); we just have to go out and play our game,” Miller said. “It’s similar to the Oak Lawn game, where we didn’t know what we were getting there. We’ve just got to concentrate and do the things that we do best. We need hit the ball, we need to field the ball, and if we do that, and our pitching is good, we’re going to be in every game. “(Thursday night), it

wasn’t there. We made too many physical mistakes, and we weren’t hitting the ball, and it just adds up. It’s just frustrating. We really kind of needed this game to keep pace in the division.

We’re all kind of bunched together anyway, but it would have really helped us.”

Notes: Oswego is expected to send two players to the College Veteran All-Star game at Madison Meadows in Lombard on Wednesday, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Following its game against Team Acceleration, the Cats will host the Chicago Angels for an afternoon doubleheader on July 11.

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and scored on Nalley’s RBI single to give Oswego a 4-0 advantage. With the bases loaded, Oswego East left fielder Logan Walsh tracked a pop up and made a strong defensive play to end the inning.

Neither team would get a runner into scoring position until Nalley walked and eventually reached third before the Wolves made the last out. Nalley finished 2-for-2 with a walk, one RBI and one run scored.

Gengler pitched a complete game, striking out two and allowing just one hit in the game. Schwartz took the loss for Oswego East, scattering seven hits.

“I told them before the game that we’re here to pitch to contact. The ball isn’t going to travel that well. Konor did a great job pitching a one-hitter,” Johnson said. “They had an error at first base and we were able to score some runs on them.”

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Oswego roughed up

by Panthers Crestwood scores five runs in second inning en route to 8-2 win

By LAURA M. MEDINA sports@kendallcountynow.com

followed up with a hard hit to the mound.

The play resulted with an error on an overthrow to first, allowing both Nalley and Gwodz to come home.

Oswego added one more run in the bottom of the third when Panza hit a one-out

After a successful stretch last week, the Oswego Cats had a less than favorable outcome in its most recent game, falling 8-2 to the Crestwood Panthers on Thursday night at Jackie’s Field of Dreams in Chicago Suburban Baseball League competition.

Oswego (9-7, 8-7) entered the week having won five of its previous six contests, including three straight in which it had outscored opponents 293. In each of those victories, the Cats had allowed just one run per game, but they were a little more generous to the opposition in their latest outing.

Meanwhile, Crestwood, who scored a combined 18 runs in a doubleheader sweep at Addison on Wednesday night, jumped on Oswego early. It tallied a run in the first inning on an RBI double and added five more in the second off of right-handed starter Dominick Tatone (Judson University), who was roughed up for seven hits, six runs and three walks in his 1 1⁄3 innings of work.

Tatone made it through eight batters in the second before righthander Kendall Interial (Waubonsee Community College) was called in for the final two outs. Interial was effective in his support role, surrendering just two runs – both coming in the fifth on RBI singles – and four hits, while fanning six in 3 2⁄3 innings.

“We had a rough start. Dom had a hard time locating the ball and throwing strikes, and we got behind early,” Cats field manager Todd Miller said. “We misplayed several balls in the field and made some throwing errors. It’s just frustrating (with) plays like that; it just kind of added to everything, with Dom having trouble with the strike zone and then, them getting hits.

“It takes the wind out of your sails when you’re down 6-0 like that.

Kendall held them and gave up two runs. Other than (the first two innings), it’s a 2-2 game, or it’s a lot closer than that, but it’s just a little bit deflating.”

While the Panthers found a way to make contact at the plate, the Cats struggled to do so, managing six hits on the night despite a total of 33 during their three-game winning streak. On Thursday, their first run came in the third inning on a sacrifice fly from right fielder Bobby Smith (North Central College) that plated second baseman Adam Lipscomb (Aurora University).

Lipscomb added an RBI-single in the fourth inning against left-handed starter Matt Strzelczyk, who also pitched the Panthers to an 11-5 victory over the Cats in the teams’ respective season-opener on June 4.

“We didn’t hit well,” Miller said.

“We had six hits, and we just didn’t get the hit when we needed it. (Strzelczyk) threw strikes, but I wasn’t a fan of the umpire’s) zone, and I know some of our hitters weren’t either, but you know, you can’t let that bother you, because he’s calling it both ways.”

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Oswego East shortstop Jake Leonard makes a play against Oswego during Monday’s opening game in the Oswego/Plainfield South Wood Bat Tournament.

PLAYING SMALL BALL

Oswego, Oswego East enjoy three-day Wood Bat Tournament

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

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

“The kids like the offense, but this is an opposite type of tournament because it magnifies your defense, small ball and bunts,” Oswego head coach Mark Johnson said.

“The kids like swinging the wood bats and we like it because the cream rises to the top.

It’s something different.”

Oswego faced Oswego East in Game 1 and built an early lead on a throwing error before the Panthers defeated the Wolves 3-0.

Oswego East faced Yorkville in Game 2 and trailed 4-0 before the Wolves attempted a seventh-inning rally, which fell short by a final score of 4-3. The third game between Oswego and Yorkville was postponed after heavy rain fell after Game 2 and soaked the field.

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

They didn’t give up.”

The tournament continues Tuesday with Oswego, Oswego 2 and Plainfield East playing a pair of games each at Oswego, and Plainfield South, Yorkville and Oswego East playing doubleheaders at Plainfield South.

Play ends on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with the championship game at Oswego.

Oswego 3, Oswego East 0

Oswego East threatened to score right out of the gate after Jacob Leonard led off with a single, stole second and reached third on a passed ball. Vince Schwartz hit a hard fly ball to center field, and Cole Aughenbaugh not only made the catch, but threw a straight shot to catcher Gabe Panza, who tagged out Leonard at the plate to end the inning on a double play.

Oswego also left a runner stranded in scoring position in the bottom of the first

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Oswego third baseman Braeden Olson makes the long throw to first for an out during Monday’s opening game of the Oswego/Plainfield South Wood Bat Tournament against Oswego East. after Cody Peterlin singled, but an infield pop up left Peterlin stranded at third. Oswego starter Konor Gengler faced just three batters in the second inning before the Panthers got onto the scoreboard in the bottom of the second.

Jacob Nalley hit a one-out single, Mitch Gwodz followed with a hit and Joe Fogarty

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

Kid’s Connection at Oswego

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Members of the Fox Valley YMCA enjoy a day or roller skating at Funway in Batavia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Memorials may be directed to Cross Lutheran Church.

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MARY D. FANNIN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She was born on July 31, 1935, to Shelty and Emma Jones in Plano Illinois. Jean loved to bake, read, and play Canasta with the Ladies. She was a devoted Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls fan. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved family gatherings because family was very important to her. She would give up things for herself to give to others.

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OBITUARIES CARL F. CROWNHART

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OBITUARIES JOAN MATTHIESEN

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

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

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

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

RANDOLPH T. HORBACZ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services were private.

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

PATRICIA A. NAVALANY

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

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

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

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Explore museums through Passport program Local museums throughout the Fox Valley, including Oswego’s historic Little White School Museum and the Kendall County Forest Preserve District’s Laws of Nature Museum in Yorkville, invite children and their parents to embark on a quest this summer to find fun facts, mysterious stories, amazing outdoors, and unbelievable history right here in their backyards.

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The program is designed for children ages 4 to 12. Passports can be picked up at any of the 67 participating museums, nature centers, or libraries.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

House and Equestrian Center.

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

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

Spears is also a full-time Oswego police officer who has served since 2003. Spears rides a 20-year-old Paint named JoJo. Benson rides a 13-year-old Mule named Reba. Benson rides a 7-yearold Bayon Quarterhorse named Koda.

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BRIEFS Sheriff’s Office seeks info in car burglaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fox Township

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

Big Grove Township

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

Seward Township

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

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

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

Little Rock Township

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

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LAW CASES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Ian Brooks, 27, of Lin-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Summer classes, Mighty Explorers at Yorkville

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

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

For information about Kids Connection and other

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

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

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

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

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

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

For informatoin, visit www.yorkvilleparksandrecreation.com.

Summer enrichment at the Oswego YMCA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also offering Youth Group.

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

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

Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Communion, Nursery Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Teaching Service Prayer for the Sick LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Children’s Sunday School

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

Worship Service Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pentecostal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday 4:15 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smile! It Will Make You and Others Happy!

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

Proverbs 15:30

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

- Christopher Simon

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

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

monthly retreats.

Oswego Family Church 5498 Route 34, Oswego www.oswegofamilychurch.com Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship Service

Sunday, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship

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

Serving residents of Plano, Sandwich, Sheridan, Somonauk 1st and 3rd of each month Picture ID and proof of residence is required each time you come.

OTHER SERVICES Sandwich Church of the Nazarene 205 West College St.,Sandwich Pastor Mark Abbott Church 815-786-8230 Sunday, 9:30 am 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

Plano Church Of Christ 406 N. Lew St., Plano Bryan Bickford 815-786-7693 Sunday 10 a.m. Bible Study 10:50 a.m. Worship 4 p.m. Worship Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study

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

Stone Church Tours: Call Donna at 815-695-5937

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gardeners, Master Naturalists and Nutrition and Wellness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 2015 candidates for queen sewing and textiles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, July 28, in Yorkville.

Each class is $10 per person.

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

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

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

KENDALL COUNTY FAIR KING & QUEEN CONTEST BALLOT ETHAN JACOB HEIDRICH

MOLLY ALICE BERNARD

THOR RICHARD HESTER

CYDNEY PAIGE OLAH

JAMES STEPHEN MARTIN

ALLISON ANNA ROTT

ELI EDWIN WILLIAMSON

MOLLY ALICE BERNARD

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

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

ETHAN JACOB HEIDRICH

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

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

JAMES STEPHEN MARTIN

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

CYDNEY PAIGE OLAH

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

THOR RICHARD HESTER

ELI EDWIN WILLIAMSON

ALLISON ANNA ROTT

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

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

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

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Cherry Vanilla Crumble Squares n 1 cup old-fashioned oats n 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour n 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar n 1/4 cup butter, melted n 1 package (12 ounces) frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and well drained n 1/3 cup all fruit black cherry fruit spread n 4 cups Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream, softened In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and butter; mix thoroughly. Remove 1/2 cup and set aside; pour remaining crumb mixture in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.

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

Pour over crust, gently spreading evenly in bottom.

Spoon ice cream over top, gently spreading evenly.

Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

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

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

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

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

Coat a 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray.

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

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

Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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

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By DANIELLE ISBELL Spry Living

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Start assessing your nutritional intake by knowing how these important, but little understood, nutrients contribute to your overall health and where you can find them: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, known often as the “sunshine vitamin,” that functions as a hormone in the body to regulate the way calcium is metabolized. It is especially critical for bone health in adults and children.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin; it is found in nuts, seeds, vegetable oils and greens, and plays a role in eye, heart and brain health.

DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for many aspects of health. They are found primarily in fatty fish like salmon and are especially good for eye, heart and brain health.

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HERBS 101

Getting the best harvest from your garden

By Laura Firszt Networx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

won’t harm them but in fact make them healthier by encouraging strong new growth. Just limit the cutting to no more than 1/3 of the plant’s foliage. Chives and lavender, however, should be cut to within a 1/2 to an inch from the ground.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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