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Kendall County’s wet spring means a poor growing season
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This photo from a drone of a Kendall County field shows damage that was done from excessive rains this spring. The National Weather Service says about seven inches of rain fell in Yorkville in June. By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com Kurt Schobert has one word to describe this year’s growing season: “wet.” Schobert, a seed salesman who helps his father and uncle farm south of Yorkville, says there was just too much rain this spring and summer. “The damage is definitely done and the yield is not going to be there,” he said. “We don’t know until it’s in the bin but it’s definitely going to be down.” Schobert and other area farmers are reporting that the extremely wet spring and summer have contributed to what will be a less than ideal crop season for corn and soy bean growers. About seven inches of rain fell in Yorkville in June, according to the National Weather Service, making it the fourth wettest June on record here. Statewide, the agency reported that Illinois’s average rainfall of 9.53 inches in June was the most on record. Schobert said his crops have fared pretty well this year but crops on farms in the southern and eastern portion of Kendall County have been hit hard. “There are parts of the county that are in really bad shape,” Schobert said. “The south end of county and the southeast
end of the county is the worst.” Bob Dhuse, who farms south of Yorkville, explains that the soil in those areas is generally a poorer quality than in the northern parts of the county and the land doesn’t drain as well. “Most of my stuff looks pretty good. Most of my fields are pretty well drained and we were lucky we didn’t get real heavy rain,” Dhuse said. Normally, he said farmers are praying for rain in July. In fact, the southern portion of the county and northern Grundy County were also hit with more rain. “It washed a lot of soil away, it took cornstalks and washed them away everywhere – any low spot, it drowned it out,” Dhuse said. “It depends on if you have good drainage and how bad you got hit with the rain and I was pretty lucky.” Dan Reedy, executive director of the Kendall County Farm Bureau, said that you can sometimes see these place from the road because the crop is low or the ground is completely bare if the damage is bad enough. “The crop’s gone and it won’t come back,” Reedy said. “In some fields there could be as much as 10 to 15 percent loss, but it’s hard to say on a total basis. What’s out there is out there.”
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Matt Kellogg from Kellogg Farms on Schlapp Road near Yorkville holds ears of damaged corn picked from the same row on his farm, about 30 feet apart. When a field is flooded for a long time, the roots are deprived of oxygen, Schobert adds, and that can stunt the growth of corn or beans or kill the crop all together. “All of spring was wet and it just kept coming. It’s been kind of relentless,” Schobert said. “In the last two weeks it’s finally dried out.” He also pointed out that flooding can lead to a lack of nitrogen in the soil, a vital chemical in fertilizer. Nitrogen will sometimes seep further below the surface where roots can’t
reach it. Also, when fields get flooded Schobert said it prevents farmers from adding nitrogen during the middle of the season. Reedy said another concern in the coming months could be dry and windy weather. If that happens, he said, the corn crop could blow down. “If you were to go out and look at a corn field you would notice that the roots aren’t very deep simply because they didn’t have to go very deep in the soil to get the moisture,” he said. “The cornstalk itself
doesn’t have a real good foundation because the roots do not go deep in the soil to hold the corn up. It’s just like a foundation on a building, the deeper the roots have to go down to get that water that’s your basis for holding it down.” Dhuse says the soil tends to dry out quickly and last week he noticed cracks in his soil. “It dries out quick you get these days like this – warm days and these plants suck up a lot of moisture and push it into the atmosphere,” he said. “You take a plant and hold it in your hand and you can watch it wilt.” But what does one washedout growing season mean to grocery prices? Schobert says despite the bad crop season he doesn’t think a bad growing season will mean an overnight spike in grocery prices. Additionally, the last few great growing seasons have lowered corn prices. “It will have a trickle-down effect, but you’re not going to directly feel it,” he said. “Corn prices are very low right now because there is so much supply out there from previous years. Just because it’s a bad year for farmers this year – the prices are not really reflective now.” “On top of low prices it’s a double whammy,” Schobert said.
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X2 OBITUARIES • Thursday, August 6, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel
ELIZABETH A. DULANY Born: June 11, 1944 Died: July 31, 2015
Elizabeth A. Dulany, passed away July 31, 2015, at Dominican Hospital, at the age of 71. Betty as she was known was born June 11, 1944, in Plano, Illinois, the daughter of Merle H. Smith and Edith A. Smith. She grew up in Plano, where she attended Plano High School and later Silver Cross Nursing School. After leaving Plano, Illinois she moved to Santa Cruz County in 1967. She had a 38 year career in nursing working at Dominican Hospital. Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and knitting. She was a member of the Knitting Group at St. Joseph’s Church and Resurrection Church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Willis C. “Butch” Dulany; her daughter, Staci Patel and her husband, Paresh Patel and their children, Jayden Patel and Colbey Patel; her daughter, Salli Rangel her husband, Uriel Rangel and their daughter, Renae Rangel; her sister, Wanda Hage. She is also survived by two sister in laws, Joanne and Joyce; her brother in law, Raymond; four nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merle Smith and Edith Smith; and her brother, Craig Smith. A memorial service will be held at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz, CA on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. To express your condolences to Betty’s family please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com.
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Alan Duggan, age 71, of Yorkville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Worcester, MA, the son of Arthur and Barbara (Payton) Duggan. Alan was united in marriage to the former Pauline Ford on April 21, 1973. He was a teacher, for
John Etheridge, age 70, of Plano, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at his home after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on October 27, 1944, in Fairfield, IL the son of Frank J. and Ruth (Morton) Etheridge. Mr. Etheridge was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist
Born: June 1, 1944; in Worcester, MA Died: Aug. 2, 2015; in Aurora, IL
PATRICK J. HENIFF
Born: Oct. 31, 1946; in Evergreen Park, IL Died: Aug. 1, 2015; in Yorkville, IL Patrick J. Heniff, age 68, of Yorkville, passed away August 1, 2015 at home after courageously battling cancer for 6 months. Pat was born October 31, 1946 in Evergreen Park, to Raymond and Esther (Hudon) Heniff of Palos Park. On December 30, 1967 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Karen Howard, whom he met at the baseball field in Palos Park in 1961. Together, through several moves in the Midwest and Boston, they raised their children Courtney and Kevin. At the time of his death, Pat was Vice President of Lattice, Inc., a patient safety software company for hospitals. His professional career as a senior sales executive in the health care industry lasted over 40 years. The first 27 years were with Addressograph Farrington Inc., later acquired by Datacard. Throughout Pat’s career he was admired for the relationships he built with customers and those that worked with him and for him. The sales teams he led will always remember the direct influence he had on their careers. Pat was a beloved and generous son, brother, husband,
father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was an all state athlete at Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, and graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. Pat was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears and Bulls teams, as well as Notre Dame football and Kansas Jayhawks basketball. But the real joy in his later years was cheering his 6 grandchildren in their sports and endeavors. Pat is remembered by family and friends for his charm, wit, sense of humor, generosity, and the “twinkle in his eye.” He knew no stranger. Pat is survived by his soul mate, Karen, who was chosen by Lord to be his wife for nearly 48 years; his children, Courtney
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Graveside services will be at a later date at Millington-Newark Cemetery in Millington, Illinois for Violet “Vi” B. Courtright, age 94, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, who passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015, at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. Violet Beatrice Courtright (“Vi”) was born June 29, 1921 in rural Proper, Minnesota of Fillmore County, to Magnus and Caroline Krogh. She spent her childhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ice Skating was a favorite activity in her youth which carried over into a love of watching professional ice skating on television in later years. Her father once flooded the front yard at their home so that Vi had a fine place to skate. Vi graduated from high school in St. Cloud, and eventually got her first “real” job in a photography studio there. In 1942, she met Ned Courtright on a visit with an aunt to Illinois. As those were war years, Ned went off to the U.S. Army until 1945. At the end of the war, Vi and Ned got back together and were married December 29, 1946 in St. Cloud. They made their home in Millbrook, Illinois for 42 years. Vi worked in the grocery store they owned for a few years with a partner. Later, Vi worked in a garden center in Millbrook. She enjoyed working with flowers and plants and visiting with the locals. Later she became the postmaster of Millbrook. She found it challenging and took her job very seriously learning the regulations and helping her customers. Later she wrote “I had the honor of being the Postmaster at Millbrook Post Office from Oct ‘71 til Dec ‘85.” All her life, Vi loved to “hop in the car” with Ned and go; for short rides or long trips, you name it, Vi was known for being ready to go! After Ned passed away, Vi returned to St. Cloud, and lived there until her passing on July 26, 2015. She is survived by her sister, Doris Weis; nephews, David (Mary Kaye) Weis, Dale (Mary Kay) Weis and Douglas (Merri) Weis; and niece, Karen (Bruce Basch) Weis; as well as her late husband; Ned’s sister, Donna Norem; nieces, Sharon Skwerski, Helen (Bob) Johnson, Vicki Johnson, and Julie Lightfoot; and nephews, Wyn (Joan) Courtright and Rob (Diana) Norem; and many grand nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Millbrook United Methodist Church, 8360 Co Hwy 1, Millbrook, Illinois. 60536
in Yorkville, IL. John served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army. He was employed for many years as an auto mechanic at Jim Detzler Pontiac in Oswego, IL. He is survived by his son, Ryan (Angela) Etheridge of San Antonio, TX; his step daughter, Connie (Dennis) Goins Cannon of Yorkville, IL; his grandchildren, Nicolas Etheridge, Nicole (Kyle) Osterloh, and Tyler (Claire) Farnsworth; his great grandchildren, Kyle Osterloh, Lukas Osterloh, and Samantha Osterloh; his former spouse, Mary Lou Etheridge; his brother, Frankie (Anita) Etheridge; his sisters, Shirley (Donald) Rodgers and Ima Jean (Doyle) Martz; his sister-in-law, Luanne Etheridge; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Etheridge; his brother, Fred Etheridge; and his sisters, Evelyn (John) Winters, Marjorie (Bill) Mathis, and Joyce (John) Cole. Funeral Services with military honors were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL. Interment will take place at a later date. Friends visited from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2015, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL. Memorials in John’s name may be directed to Trinity Church United Methodist. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.
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Born: June 29, 1921; in Proper, MN Died: July 26, 2015; in St. Cloud, MN
thirty six years, in the Chicago School District. Mr. Duggan was a long time and active member of the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, IL. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Duggan of Yorkville, IL; his daughter, Sarah (Brett) Goldstein of Washington Island, WI and Chicago, IL; his three grandchildren, Aidan, Payton Maeve, and Erin Goldstein; his brother, Stephan (Laura) Duggan of Medford, MA; sister, Nancy Duggan of New York City, NY; as well as two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Barbara Duggan. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, (630)553-7611 or www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com.
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ROBERTA J. KRAUS Born: May 9, 1940 Died: July 30, 2015
Roberta J. Kraus, 75, of Somonauk passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Sandwich Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sandwich. She was born May 9, 1940, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Willis Christian and Mary Elizabeth (Huggins) Dowd. She married Donald F. Kraus on June 21, 1958, in Somonauk. Roberta was a member of Union Congregational Church in Somonauk where she had formerly served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and was active in the choir. She was employed by Somonauk High School for 32 years retiring in 2000. Roberta was an avid Cubs fan. She enjoyed playing cards and puzzles but her greatest love of all was her family. She is survived by one daughter, Kathy (Keith) Adkins of Somonauk; one son, Brad Kraus of Sandwich, IL; two grandchildren, Jaclyn and Joel Adkins both of Somonauk, IL; one step grandson, Seth (Sue) Adkins of Foster City, CA; three great grandsons, Logan, Liam and Lucas; two step great grandsons, Silas and Slade; one sister, Beverly Bower of Oswego, IL; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Melissa Kraus; and one son-in-law, Thomas Neuenkirchen. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2015, at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with Rev. Michelle Prentice-Leslie officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Somonauk. Burial will be private at Leland Cemetery in Leland, IL. Memorials may directed to Guiding Light Hospice. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www. EighnerFuneralHomes.com
BARBARA J. LAVOY Born: June 1, 1935 Died: July 29, 2015
Barbara June (Olson) LaVoy went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on a beautiful sunny day, July 29, 2015. She left
the earth while prayers were being said over her. She went from death to everlasting life. She was born June 1, 1935, on Alice Harkness Farm on Ament Road, in Yorkville, IL, Kendall Township. She was the middle child of five. Her parents were Alfred and Hannah (Helgeson) Olson. She went to Lisbon Grade School, in Lisbon, IL, and graduated from Yorkville High School in 1953. After graduation she came to Aurora and worked at Standard Coil, until her near death accident in 1954 which took her over a year to recover. In 1955 she met the love of her life, Jimmy LaVoy, and later married him on her in-laws wedding anniversary February 4, 1956, in Yorkville at Immanuel Lutheran Church. So from the start her and her mother-in-law Nell Jane LaVoy had something in common; their wedding dates. Through the years she worked at Thor-Power Tool Company in Aurora, and Campana Corporation in Batavia. But, the most wonderful miracle came in the summer of 1956, her one and only child Judy Kay (LaVoy) Albright was born. So they made their home in the Pidgin Hill area of Aurora. But tragedy struck in July of 1958 when her beloved husband was killed in an auto accident. The event would change her life forever! So with the help of her parents; motherin-law; and very close friends, Jim and Joan Molitor would help over many years to raise Judy the best she could. In doing so she became the lovely woman she is today. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Robert) Albright; 2 grandsons, Lucas (Barb) Albright and Benjamin Albright; 3 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexander and Liberty Albright; 1 brother, Kenneth (Barb) Olson; 2 brotherin-laws, Ned Kneller, Jr. and William (Nancy) Hayden; her dear friend, Robert Diebold; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Hannah (Helgeson) Olson; stepfather, Roy Leifheit; stepmother, Thyra Olson; husband, Jimmy LaVoy; brother, Sheldon Olson; and 2 sisters, Virginia Walker and Linda Kneller. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 2, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL. 60506, (630) 6315500. In State visitation will be held Monday, August 3, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 85 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL
60506. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 3, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m. Pastors R. Scott Lohman and John Fritz will officiate with interment to follow at Lincoln Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Hillside Rehab and Care Center for Barbara’s care over the last 8 years. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Barbara’s family.
MYRLEEN E. MARTNER Born: Aug. 5, 1923 Died: July 30, 2015
Myrleen “Meem” Elizabeth (Wallis) Martner, of Plano, quietly passed away while surrounded by her family on July 30, 2015. She was six days shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born August 5, 1923, in Sandwich, Illinois, the eldest of seven children. Myrleen was the daughter of LaVerne “Skinny” Wallis and Emma Springer Wallis. She graduated from Plano High School in 1941. She married Robert “Bob” Martner, originally of Yorkville, on June 15, 1946, at the home of her parents. They were married for 69 years. In 1960, Bob and Myrleen returned to Plano with their family. Myrleen raised two children and touched the lives of many children throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s. She was a mother and homemaker first. Her extended family often visited her Plano home for large family gatherings at Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve. She hosted many family wedding and baby showers in her home. But she was also active in her community volunteering as a room mother and school chaperone when called upon. She was a Brownie and Cadette Girl Scout leader, as well as a Cub Scout and Webelos leader. She helped to facilitate Girl Scout camp at Sannauk Forest Preserve and Plano Methodist Vacation Bible School Camp held at Cedardell Farms. She also was wardrobe master for many years for the middle school and high school bands in Plano. Over the years, she hosted numerous children who enjoyed her backyard pool, winter ice skating rink, and summer volleyball court.
Myrleen enjoyed tending her flowers, sewing, doing crafts, reading, and watching her bird feeders. The hummingbirds were her favorites. She also enjoyed the years she traveled and lived in the family motor home, eventually settling in Surprise, Arizona, to live the snowbird lifestyle. Her home and family defined her. Myrleen is survived by her husband, Robert. Also surviving is her daughter, Jill Martner Oakley, of Lombard, Illinois, and fiance Gene Pingatore of Westchester, Illinois. Her surviving son is John “Jack” Martner and Denise Scholes Marr, both of Grayslake, Illinois. Surviving siblings include, Charmaine Pearson of Norway, Illinois; Donald Wallis (Jinny) of Lake George, Indiana; James Wallis (Jane) of Mendota, Illinois, and Starlynn (Neil) Lobdell of Plano, Illinois. Fifteen nieces and nephews, their spouses, and families also survive Myrleen. Her parents, sisters, Beverly Tuntland of Waterman and Margaretta Maier of Plano; three brothers-in-law, one nephew, and one niece preceded Mrs. Martner in death. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. This will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery, Illinois. Arrangements are
being handled by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory. On line condolences may be left at www. NelsonFuneralHomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Plano, the American Diabetes Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, or St. Joseph High School-Annette Pingatore Scholarship Fund at 10900 W. Cermak Road, Westchester, Illinois, 60154.
THOMAS A. NEUENKIRCHEN
Born: Dec. 15, 1961; in Aurora, IL Died: July 29, 2015; in Sandwich, IL Thomas A. Neuenkirchen, age 53, of Sandwich, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born December 15, 1961 in Aurora, the son of Clarence and Katherine (Walker) Neuenkirchen. He married Brad Kraus on June 13, 2015 in Somonauk. Tom was a member of United Congregational Church in Somonauk. He enjoyed his music, his birds, tortoises and dogs, Abby and Emma.
He is survived by his husband, Brad of Sandwich, IL; one sister, Mary Ann (Gary) Flatt of Montgomery, IL; four brothers, Chip (Carol) Neuenkirchen of Montgomery, IL, Dennis Neuenkirchen of Paris, France; Jeff (Sue) Neuenkirchen of Montgomery, IL and Tim Neuenkirchen of Montgomery, IL; his mother-inlaw, Roberta Kraus of Sandwich, IL; one sister-in-law, Kathy (Keith) Adkins of Somonauk, IL; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Don Kraus; one sister-in-law, Melissa Kraus; and one niece, Amy Galarza. Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Union Congregational Church in Somonauk with Rev. Michelle Prentice-Leslie officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be directed to Union Congregational Church. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www. EighnerFuneralHomes.com Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 13160 W. Rt. 34 Somonauk, IL 60552; 815-498-2363 • Continued on page 4
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CHARLES D. POPE Charles D. Pope, age 78, of Sandwich, passed away at his home with his wife at his side. He was born on October 11, 1936 in Peoria, to the late Charles L. and Arlene (Peace) Pope. He served his country with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Disabled Veteran and the Lions Clubs. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, and enjoyed gardening. He retired I.C.C. as a Public Safety Officer. He is survived by his wife, Janet of Sandwich; his children, David (Denna) Pope of Leland, Daniel Pope of Yorkville and Kelly (David) House of Nevada; grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Larry (Nancy) Pope of TN and Richard (Connie) Pope of Mahomet, IL; and his friend, Donna Eggert. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Barbara (March 26, 2014); and his sister,
Dorothy. Memorial Service will be held August 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., at the Faith Baptist Church, Somonauk, IL. (Corner of Gov. Beveridge HWY & Chicago Rd.) with Rev. Steve Rogers officiating. Services were entrusted to the Beverage Family Funeral Home, Sandwich, IL. www.beveragefamilyfh.com
WILLIAM R. ROBBINS
Born: Oct. 9, 1961; in Aurora, IL Died: July 27, 2015; in Chicago, IL William R. Robbins, age 53, of rural Sheridan, passed Monday, July 27, 2015 at the University of Chicago Medical Center after a long and hard fought illness. William was born the seventh of nine children, in Aurora to James and Wilma (Swords) Robbins. He was united in marriage November 20, 1984 to Marilyn (Thomas) in Aurora, and they spent 30 happy years together. Born to them were two beautiful children, and were later blessed with two grandchildren they dearly adored. He is survived by his wife,
Marilyn; his son, Seth Robbins of Sheridan; his daughter, Sara LeMaster of Somerset, KY; two grandchildren, Jenna LeMaster, Eric Robbins; three sisters, Martha (Fred) Paugles of Montgomery, Anita (Charles) Granter of North Aurora, Becky (Scott) Thomas of Kilgore, TX; three brothers, James (Katherine) Robbins of Millington, Donald (Teresa) Robbins of Newark and Tim (Sheila) Robbins of Yorkville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Billy Robbins and a sister, Sue Robbins-O’Connell. Visitation was held Friday, July 31, 2015, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a service at 7:00 p.m. at the
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JEAN E. ZOBOTT
Born: March 24, 1936; in Chicago, IL Died: July 29, 2015; in Sandwich, IL Jean E. Zobott, age 79, of Sandwich, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her residence
in Sandwich. She was born March 24, 1936 in Chicago, the daughter of Harvey and Agnes (Schuman) Zobott. Jean lived at Open Door in Sandwich for 35 years. She was a member of Union Congregational Church in Somonauk, IL, where she attended every Sunday. She loved everyone and always gave a big hug to them. Jean greatly looked forward to her visits to Florida with her sister every year. She is survived by one sister, Joan Higbea of Homosassa, FL; one brother, Raymond J. (Joan) Zobott of Naples, FL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother,
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Ryan Edward Hill and Dana Leigh Sturtz, both of Chicago Alfredo Cruz and Cecilia Maria Garza, both of Montgomery Andrew T. Fehrenbacher and Vanessa Raymundo, both of Plainfield Eliel Nevarez, Plano, and Aurora Villalpando, North Aurora Richard Mark Chapman and Lisa Ann Schmitt, both of Crest Hill John Robert Brandau and Brooke Lee Erbeck, both of Oswego Antonio Romero and Nataly Alvarado, both of Plano Matthew Ryan Winders and Jacquelyn Marie Michael, both of Yorkville
• Kevin J. Gant, 31, of the 2100 block of Rebecca Circle, Montgomery, was charged July 17 with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Montgomery, Kendall County Court documents said. Gant is accused of possession of a substance containing cocaine, the reports said. Bond was set at $10,000 and an Aug. 10 court date was set. • Matthew A. Hunt, 30, of the 800 block of Douglas Avenue, Montgomery, was charged with retail theft in connection with an incident Nov. 11 at a business on the 2000 block of Orchard Road in Montgomery, according to Kendall County Court documents. A warrant was issued July 29 in circuit court, the court records said. • Timothy P. Trammel, 28, of the 2500 block of Congress Avenue, Aurora, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with an incident March 20 in Kendall County, court documents said. Trammel is accused of possession of a substance containing Alprazolam, court records said. A
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warrant was issued for Trammel on July 29, the documents said. • Justin S. Logue, 25, of the 900 block of West Route 34, Plano, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with an incident Feb. 18 in Plano, Kendall Count Court documents said. According to reports, Logue is accused of possession of a substance containing Alprazolam. A warrant was issued for Logue on July 24, the report said. • Nicholas J. Desantis, 22, of the 37W200 block of Mission Hills Drive, St. Charles, was charged with retail theft in connection with an incident May 19, 2015 at a business in the 6800 block of West Route 34 in Plano, Kendall County Court documents said. A warrant for Desantis was issued on July 28, according to court records. • Raymond C. Crotty III, 25, of the 1000 block of Kelly Avenue, Joliet, was charged with DUI, reckless conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis in connection with an incident July 11
at Colonial Parkway and Route 126 in Yorkville, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Crotty is accused of endangering the life of a child because he drove while under the influence of alcohol with two children in the car, the court records said. An Aug. 31 court date was set. • John C. Parsons, 51, of the 900 block of Loucks Street, Aurora, was charged with domestic battery in connection with an incident July 20 in the 8000 block of Van Emmon Road, Yorkville, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Parsons struck a female victim in the arm with his elbow. An Aug. 11 court date was set. • Timothy G. Reading, 57, of the 0-99 block of Sugar Lane, Sugar Grove, was charged with domestic battery in connection with an incident June 26 in the 2600 block of Avalon Lane in Montgomery, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Reading is accused of striking a female victim and grabbing her wrists. A warrant
was issued for Reading on July 20, reports said. • Dylan M. Truax, 18, of the 1200 block of Chestnut Lane, Yorkville, was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of cannabis in connection with an incident June 26 in Yorkville, Kendall County Court documents said. Truax was to appear in court Aug. 4. • Jorge Rios Jr., 24, of the 3600 block of Thomas Court, Plano, was charged with domestic battery July 5 in the 1200 block of North Bridge Street in Yorkville, Kendall County Court documents said. According to reports, Rios choked a female victim. Rios also was charged with criminal damage to property after he was accused of smashing the victim’s cellphone, the court documents said. • Jose C. Vallez, 28, of the 600 block of Tamaira Street, Plano, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis July 8 at Routes 47 and 126 in Yorkville, Kendall County Court documents said. An Aug. 25 court date was set.
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COUNTYWIDE 7
BRIEFS Bridge club winners announced
The Yorkville Duplicate Bridge Club recently announced winners of the games played on Monday, July 27, and Thursday, July 30. On July 27, the North/ South winners were Kathy English and Charlie Laurx in first place, Ron Anderson and David Booth in second place, Peggy Anderson and Roberta Size in third place and Pat Leatherwood and Matt Sinkovitz in fourth place. The East/ West winners were Ginny Fulton and Lynn Madden in
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Church plans Monday Supper for Aug. 10
The Sheridan United Methodist Church, located at 219 S. Bushnell Street, Sheridan, will host its 2nd Monday Supper from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Aug. 10. A country style meal of grilled hamburgers or hotdogs, potato salad, corn on
the cob, watermelon, dessert and drink will be served. Carryouts will be available. Donations are appreciated. All are welcome. For information, call the church at 815-496-2021 or Jerri at 815-496-9317.
Team Misty fundraiser planned for Aug. 15
Team Misty will be hosting a fundraiser from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Rambo’s Bar and Grill, 140 W. Market St. in Somonauk. This family friendly event will raise funds for Misty
Heath, who was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct liver cancer. All proceeds will be donated to assist Heath with the expense of medical treatment. A donation of $15 (cash or check) will include a pig roast meal along with bands, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and raffles. For information or to make a donation, email craddockr9@gmail.com.
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Time to consider new shrubs, trees to plant for fall Now is a good time to plan for planting your new trees and shrubs this fall, since it is one of the best times for planting. Especially, with so many ash trees being impacted by emerald ash borer, this fall could be a good time to plant replacement trees. Replacing trees will be one of the topics at an upcoming EAB workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Yorkville Public Library. Identification, damage, feasibility of treatment and what trees to use as replacements all will be discussed. There will be a focus on tree diversity and replacement trees, including native species such as oaks. EAB has caused extensive damage and death to thousands of ash trees in our area.
Farm Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. It is a great outing for the family with animals, games, wagon rides, antique equipment – and it is free. There also is food available at the Country Kitchen. August also is a month of numerous national observations, including National Honey Bee Day on Aug. 22, as declared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is intended to recognize the importance of honeybees to pollination for numerous plants, including food crops. With recent concerns over the reduction of honeybees, individuals are encouraged to use practices that protect and enhance their populations. You can be a part of Honey Bee Day by planting native plants that can provide ideal
VIEWS John Church The program is co-sponsored The Conservation Foundation and University of Illinois Extension. Speakers will include staff from TCF, UIE, the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation District. For information about the program content, call 630-5530687, ext. 204, or email jchurch@ theconservationfoundation.org. For registration information, call the library at 630-553-4354. There is no charge to attend. Don’t forget the upcoming fun, free day at the Dickson-Murst
habitats and food sources for the bees and other pollinators. Planting native species can also help with the battle against mosquitoes and West Nile virus, according to recent research by entomologists at the University of Illinois. Some invasive, non-native plants enhanced the mosquito’s abundance and some native plants had the opposite effect. When added to standing water, the leaves of two non-native, invasive plants, Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) and autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), yielded higher numbers of adult mosquitoes than other leaf species did, the researchers reported. Two native plants, elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) and serviceberry (Amelanchier lae-
vis), had different effects on the mosquitoes. Elderberry attracted mosquitoes looking for a place to lay their eggs, and the larval survival rates were low. The mosquitoes deposited the lowest number of eggs in water infused with serviceberry leaves, but the survival of the larvae was 62 percent. For information on this research, visit news.illinois.edu/ news/15/0701leaves_skeeters_brianallan.html. For native plant ideas and other home conservation best management practices, check out the website, theconservationfoundation.org.
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Learn about harvest history at Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm SHAW MEDIA Equipment is assembling for the Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm on Sunday, Aug. 23. The harvest festival features a steam-powered 1909 grain separator demonstration, two vintage corn shellers, displays of antique farm equipment and other
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formances in the century-old barn. Activities for children include pedal tractor pulls, friendly animals to pet and pony rides for $3. Stop and enjoy a grilled sandwich at the new Partners’ Country Kitchen. Proceeds from the kitchen and donations provide funds for the maintenance of the buildings on the farm. The Con-
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88th annual Lantz-Stoner reunion set for Aug. 9
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The Men’s Quartet and Friends of First Lutheran Church in Plano will be presenting “An Evening of Music” at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Fellowship Hall at the corner of Clark and James streets. They will perform a mix of spirituals and classic rock and roll oldies.
Young Republicans meeting Aug. 6 Fork Restaurant in Yorkville. This meeting will primarily be a social meeting and is a free event. For information, email kendallyrchairman@ gmail.com.
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will and DuPage counties will hold their 88th annual reunion this Sunday, Aug. 9, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego bridge on U.S. Route 34, Oswego. The related Lantz and Stoner families began their annual tradition in 1927
with separate reunions. The family has met on the second Sunday each August since the two families combined their family reunions in 1939. Last year, 53 family members attended. The reunion’s traditional potluck dinner will begin at noon. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs, table service, a dish to pass, chicken or other meat sufficient for their family, and
The Kendall County Juvenile Justice Council is collecting school supplies for the youth of Kendall County. The items donated will be given directly to each of the Kendall County schools to be distributed by them to chil-
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The Kendall County Young Republicans will gather at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, to meet and watch the first 2016 Republican presidential debate on Fox News at the Barley
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10 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, August 6, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel
Celebrations: Girl with five grandmas
Area residents to appear in ‘Shrek, the Musical’ Several local residents will be participating in “Shrek, the Musical,” presented by Avenue J Studios in North Aurora from Aug. 7-9 at West Aurora High School. The cast is comprised of 32 talented youth ages 9-19, including Tara O’Connell and Audrey Mikel-
son of Oswego and Madi McKinley of Yorkville. Kelsie Neahring of Yorkville is a choreographer and Kim Moorman of Oswego is music director. Tickets are available for shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7; at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8; and at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9. Tickets can be purchased online for $10 until 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at avenuejstudios. org/shrek-tickets.html. Tickets will be available at the door for $12 each. For information, visit avenuejstudios.org, or call the studio at 630-5189099.
17th annual Victorian Tea scheduled for Oct. 18 Photo provided
Magnolia Campbell, 3 months, of Quincy, is pictured with five “grandmas” at a recent family gathering. The group includes great-grandma Alvena Campbell, of Quincy; grandma Julie Gavin-Freeman, of Genoa; great-grandma Jodeen Kimpan, of Oswego; great-grandma Sherry Gavin, of Plano; and grandma Yvonne Campbell, of Quincy.
The Kendall County Association for Home and Community Education has announced that its 17th annual Victorian Tea will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Cross Lutheran Church, Route 47, Yorkville. This fundraiser supports Exten-
sion and 4-H in Kendall County, helping with community education and outreach, and helping to fund an annual $500 scholarship given to a Kendall County resident. The afternoon tea will feature three courses of tea and a program by Naperville Settlement: “Victori-
an Ladies Secret.” Reservations are now being taken by calling Beverly Scott at 630554-1530. All seats will be reserved and no tickets will be sold at the door. The donation is $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under.
Celebrations: Four generations
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Four generations gathered recently for a celebration. Pictured (from left) are great-grandma Sherry Gavin, of Plano; grandpa Gary Gavin of Somonauk; Magnolia Campbell, 3 months, of Quincy; and Jodeen (Gavin) Campbell, of Quincy.
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Many different food vendors will be serving up delicious entrees and treats throughout the weekend and other vendors, selling a wide variety of products, will also be on hand.
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FRIDAY OPENING CEREMONIES at 5 p.m. CRUISE NIGHT, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. THE RIVER 95.9’S ROAD CREW will be on hand with giveaways from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. STREET DANCE 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. SEVERAL BANDS, including Woody James, Wurlizers, Broken Ego, and Five Star Fools will play, starting at 5:30 p.m. and running through 11 p.m. A beer tent will be open while bands are playing. SATURDAY FISHING WITH THE MAYOR at Foli Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. OFFICIAL BLACKHAWKS TRUCK 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CAR SHOW FROM 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ZIP LINE & EURO BUNGEE 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT starts with a bang downtown at 10 a.m. The fun continues with many different races and competitions. A wide variety of other events will take place throughout the day and, back due to popular demand, the kids, bucket and adult water fights will take place at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. SATURDAY BANDS begin at 4:30 p.m. including Dead River, Tennessee Slim and the Whiskey Hounds, Rebel, and headliner Joker’s Rival. A DJ will be playing throughout the day as well. SUNDAY ANDREW KUEBRICH HERO RUN 8:30 a.m. BOYS SCOUTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the fire station 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. SUPERFEST WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. THE BLUEGRASS SESSION 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. SMALLVILLE PARADE, 1 p.m. FIRE TRUCK JAWS OF LIFE DEMONSTRATION, touch-a-truck 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ICE CREAM SOCIAL 2:30 p.m. CLOSING CEREMONIES will begin at 4 p.m.
For a complete list of events and activities visit www.smallvillesuperfest.com
Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel • Thursday, August 6, 2015 • Weekly Rainfall: July 23-29
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Morris 2015 RAINFALL NETWORK VOLUNTEERS 1. Wayne & Lois Konicek, Galena Rd, Plano 2. French/Miller, N Linden Dr., Plano 3. Brummel, Don, Faxon Rd., Plano 4. Anderson, Jeff Burr Oak Rd., Plano 5. Fellerer, Todd, High Ridge Ln., Yorkville 6. Bayr, Sheirdan, N. Royal Oaks Dr. Bristol 7. Chrestenson, David, Rt 25, Oswego 8. Mihalka, Jeff, Amesbury Rd., Montgomery 9. Armstrong, Nann, Harvey Rd., Oswego 10. McCann, Janice, Elmwood Dr., Oswego 11. Larsen, Greg, Southfield Ln, Oswego 12. Kellogg, Jan, Walker Rd., Yorkville 13. Wheeler, Rod/Patti, Wheeler Rd., Yorkville
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SUNDAY at SANDWICH Antiques Show Garden Items A Monthly Market of Quality Antiques, Collectibles, &Crafts & Garden Held at the Historic Sandwich Fair Grounds
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Richard Hentschel for the homeowner. Any fungicide treatments need to start before the disease is present in the lawn and then be repeated. For example, a golf course may treat several times a month while monitoring the weather closely. There are some lawn care management strategies that can help, so all is not lost. Reducing stress by proper mowing, using lower rates of nitrogen in the fertilizer applications, managing the thatch layer and timing of any watering are a few that help. Better ways to mow include mowing the grass higher which promotes deeper roots. Mowing the lawn short introduces stress to the grass plant (and the opportunity for weed seed germination). Lower rates of nitrogen will slow growth, exposing fewer new tender cells to fungal invasion. Some thatch is a good thing. Keeping the thatch layer to one half inch or less is the goal. While we have not had to really water our lawns so far this season, when you do, water deeply to again encourage deep rooting of the grass plants. Sodded lawns have the potential of more disease outbreaks than a lawn that was
started from seed. Unless the soil was properly prepared, a sod to soil interface can occur, again stressing the grass plant. Sod to soil interface can be overcome by core aeration twice a year for several years. This also will aid in thatch management. There are other lawn diseases that can impact our lawns. Two the homeowner can identify are Rust and Powdery mildew. Their names imply how they look. The rust we see is the spores in structures on the leaf blade waiting to be blown around. Powdery mildew can appear on a wide number of plants including our lawns. The white fine powdery substance can be rubbed off, but the disease remains embedded in the grass leaf blade. Questions about your yard or garden? The Kendall County Master Gardener Help Desk is open. Trained volunteers 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 DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties. Stay tuned to more garden and yard updates with “This Week in the Idea Garden” videos on Facebook at facebook.com/ extensiondkk.
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Our weather up until these past few days has remained primed for lawn diseases. Homeowners who have taken great care of their lawns may actually see more turf diseases than the neighborhood courtyard or cul-de-sac where only mowing gets done. The ever popular textbook disease triangle image has been ringing loud and clear; if you have a pathogen present with a susceptible host and the right environmental conditions, then more often than not the disease will develop. One of those diseases is called Helminthosporium. Depending on the time of year, this disease has different common names. Starting out in the spring, we call it “leafspot,” where the individual grass blades develop distinct spots. Later in the summer the disease has a common name of “melting out” as the fungal disease moves into the grass plant crown and will kill entire leaves. It appears that the grass is just “melting away.” Another stage is one of crown and root rot. Once you are there, there is no turning back, the grass plant is dead. This can appear patchy in the lawn or those smaller patches can coalesce and leave you with much larger patches to deal with. Lawn disease management is quite a challenge
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12 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, August 6, 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 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
How to submit Send any changes or additions to your church listing to news@kendallcountynow.com. Deadline for changes is noon Mondays. 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 The Federated Church American Baptist Presbyterian U.S.A. Pastor Dan DeWitt 403 North Main Street, Sandwich 815-786-8595 office@sandwichfederatedchurch.org www.sandwichfederatedchurch.org Office hours 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday Sunday Worship: June through August - 9 a.m. September through May - 10:30 a.m.
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 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 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
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CHURCH OF GOD
Community Christian Church 129 Commercial Dr., Yorkville Pastor Aaron Koehler 630-388-5000 www.communitychristian.org Sunday 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship service
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
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
Plano Church of God 7 E. Dearborn, Plano 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 Aug. 1, Eagle Scout Court of Honor in Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary Aug. 2, 8:45 a.m. Youth Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship, Communion, Sunday School 11 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 11:30 a.m. Youth Drop-In Aug. 3, 7 p.m. 12 STEP Aug. 4 7 p.m. Stephen Ministry Aug. 5, 2 p.m. Staff Meeting 4 p.m. Youth Drop-In 7 p.m. PeaceJam CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Christian Science Society
117 E. Second Street, Sandwich www.chicagospirituality.com Sunday, 10:30 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 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 Thursday, 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 Aug. 1, Men’s Bible Study, 6 a.m. Blended Service, 5 p.m. Aug. 2, Traditional service, 7:50 a.m. Blended Service, 9:15 a.m. Worship at Kendall County Fairgrounds, 9:30 a.m. Life Advocacy Team Meeting, 10:30 a.m. HS Bible Study – Offsite, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5, School Registration, 9 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Moms Connect, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6, School Registration, 9: a.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision, 7 p.m. 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 Pastor Michael Neel 630-553-5368 www.ImmanuelYorkville.org Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Fellowship 9 a.m. Worship Service Aug. 6, Caring Visits 4:30 Hesed House Aug. 9, 9 a.m. Homecoming Service, inviting all past members to celebrate 150 years Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Council Meeting Aug. 12, 9 a.m. Busy Hands 6:30 p.m. 150th Meeting Aug. 15, Assumption of Mary 10 a.m. Park Date Bristol Station Aug. 16, Richmond Baptism Tractor Sunday 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
Nursery area provided, but there are no attendants for the summer.
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
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
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
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 Helmar Lutheran Church 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, IL Pastor James Molstre Intern- Jon Langness Sunday- Worship 9 a.m. (Exception: On Aug. 23 it will be Outdoor Worship at 10 a.m. and Ugandan Kids Choir at 7 p.m. Grief Share 6:30pm 2nd Friday of each month- Food Pantry 5-7 p.m. 4th Monday of each month- Food Pantry 3-5 p.m. 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. Plattville United Methodist Located at Church Rd & Plattville Rd. 13025 Church Road, Yorkville Pastor Terry McLaughlin 815-475-4128 July 31 8:30 a.m. Walking Program Aug. 2 10 a.m. Worship – Communion 11 a.m. Church Council meeting Aug. 3 8:30 a.m. Walking Program 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing Aug. 4 8:30 a.m. Walking Program Aug. 5 8:30 a.m. Walking Program 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing Aug. 6 8:30 a.m. Walking Program Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church 2200 Ridge Avenue Rt. 34 & Ridge Ave, Aurora Rev. Sam Park, Pastor 630-851-8010 www.BethanyFoxValleyUMC.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 am-1 pm Nursery Available Handicapped Accessible Sunday 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
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CHURCH SERVICES • Continued from page 12 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, IL 60545 630-552-3700 Pastor Kent Svendsen website: www.umcplano.org godrilla@accessus.net, office@umcplano.org Saturday, Aug. 8 8 a.m. UM Men’s Meeting 10 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting 10 a.m. AA Sunday, Aug. 9 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 1:30 p.m. Templo Sion Monday, Aug. 10 7 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11 6:30 p.m. Templo Sion Handicapped Accessible Nursery care is provide during our Sunday Worship Service for ages 5 and under Trinity Church United Methodist 2500 Boomer Lane (corner of 47 & Cannonball Trail) Yorkville, 60560 • 630-553-7645 Pastor Michael Stoner www.trinityum.net Trinitychurchoffice@gmail.com Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-2 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service 9 a.m. Kid’s church 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10 a.m. Adult Classes 6 p.m. Youth Monday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Al-Anon Wednesday Noon and 7 p.m. Study Groups Friday 6:30 Java Jesus Saturday 7:30 Weight Watchers The Warehouse Church 308 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora Pastor Randy Schoof 630-859-0600 www.warehousechurch.org Office Hours:
Tues-Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday at 10 a.m. Pentecostal Gospel Assembly Church 7090 Route 34, Oswego, IL Pastor: D.L. Dycus 630-554-2313 Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, 1 p.m. Worship/Sunday School 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Thursday, 7 p.m. Worship Service Suydam United Methodist Church Suydam Road and Route 23 Pastor Daegyu Yim (Dave) August: Joint Service with LUMC at Leland UMC - 9 a.m. Communion served 1st Sunday of each month. PRESBYTERIAN Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church (the country church) Pulpit Supply Rev. Betty Weidert Grove & Wheeler Roads 1 mile south of 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 Oswego Presbyterian Church 1976 Route 25, Oswego, Illinois 60543 Ph: 630-554-8194, Fax: 630-554-0537 Transitional Pastor, Head of Staff Kimberly Hulen Associate Pastor Sunday, Aug. 9 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Earthcare Team Meeting Monday, Aug. 10 1-5 p.m. Music Camp 6:30 p.m. We-Go Quiltin’ 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Tuesday, Aug. 11 1-5 p.m. Music Camp 1 p.m. Staff Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12 1-5 p.m. Music Camp 7:30 p.m. Open AA Big Book Study Group Thursday, Aug. 13 1-5 p.m. Music Camp 11:30 a.m. ROMEO’s to Oswego IHOP 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 Children’s Sunday School Genesis Community Church 1300 South Broadway Montgomery
Pastor Jeffrey Barrett 630-896-7773 • Fax 630-859-3355 A Member of PC USA Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School, all ages 10:40 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Service ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Mary Roman Catholic Church 901 N. Center Ave., Plano 630-552-3448 • Fax 630-552-3450 www.saintmaryplano.com 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, 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 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 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.
Smile! It Will Make You Reconsidering and Others Happy! Columbus “Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” —Psalm 19:4
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 rate the joke as being funnier, presumably hen I was a schoolboy, in theusually 1960s, because Christopher Columbus was celebratedthey are already halfway laughing to start The moral of the experiment, if experiments as the heroic discoverer of with. America, and every child knew that “Columbus sailed can bethe said to have a moral, is that our bodies ocean blue in fourteen-hundred ninety-two.” By the lead in making us feel happy or sad, often take the 1980s, when I was in college, history was or calm or anxious. Droopy, lackadaisical posture no longer taught as if the great explorers were heroes. Their exploits were subjected to will make you feel defeated while standing up tall reasonable criticism, and the fact that Columbus (and most other explorers, if we are to be andthestrong feelIt is like a winner. honest) were seeking wealth and slaves took luster will off ofmake their you image. worth noting So that smile, even when you don’twas feelsubject much like smiling, even in Columbus’s own time his treatment of the native Americans to criticism. or too perhaps especially when you slavery don’t feel But perhaps we shouldn’t judge Columbus harshly. In the late 1400s wasmuch still a near universal practice, Columbus had a lotlike of “bad apples” among crew,toand someisof the smiling. And an addedhis benefit smiling that “Indians” Columbus encountered were hostile. Furthermore, reallyHave did see role at it tends to spread Columbus the happiness. anhis attitude least partly as spreading Christianity to a benighted race of people he thought would make and a countenance thatwho is worth catching. good Light Christians. Columbus belonged to the Franciscan third order and he took to wearing in a messenger’s theeyes monk’s robejoy after his heart, third voyage, which he returned from in chains. After successfully brings to the - Christopher Simon where he wrote a Book of defendingand himself, spent time in a Carthusian monastery, good he news Prophecies which attempted to place his explorations within a larger divine plan. Columbus gives believed health tothat thehe bones. genuinely was doing the will of God, and so maybe this year on Columbus Day 15:30 we shouldProverbs take a closer look at his exploits and his legacy. – Christopher Simon
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Worldwide Deliverance Ministries, Inc. meeting at Lakewood Springs North Clubhouse, Plano Pastor Michael King Sunday 9-10 a.m. Sunday School 10:30-Noon Worship Service Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Bible Study
7 p.m. Wed. Sat. 3:30 p.m. Confessions Sat. 5 p.m. Mass Sun. 7:30, 9:15, & 11 a.m. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 340 W. Arnold Rd., Sandwich Rev. Gerard Christianson, Parochial Administrator Office: 815-786-9266 Mass Times: Monday, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Eve, 5 p.m. Sunday Morning, 8 and 10 a.m. Spanish Mass, noon
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 Bible Church 1111 West South St., Plano Pastor: Ed Schoenberger Church office phone: 630-552-8877 www.planobiblechurch.org Sunday 9 a.m. Christian Education Hour 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery available Wednesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. FYSH Youth Group for 7th thru 12th grades
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
Plano Fellowship Meeting at P.H. Miller School N. Lew St., Plano New families welcome Sunday, 10 a.m. Praise & Worship Family friendly Bible teachings Home Meetings during the week Call 552-8868, 552-3091, 552-3373, or 553-5087. Vineyard Christian Fellowship 155 Kirkland Circle, Oswego Pastor Al Arellano www.sentbyravensvcf.com 630-896-1322 Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship The United Church of Sandwich 512 Lions Rd. Sandwich, IL 60548 (815)786-9243 Sat, Aug 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pig Roast Sun, Aug 9, 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion Mon, Aug 10, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Pie Dough making Tues, Aug 11, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Pie making 6 p.m. Trustees meeting Wed, Aug 12, 7 p.m. Youth Group @ UCC Thurs, Aug 13, 9:30 a.m. UMW meeting
River’s Edge Fellowship Meeting at Oswego. Civic Ctr. 5 Ashlawn Ave, Boulder Hill Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service For information, call F. Johnson 630-546-9859
Southwest Community Church at Jones Elementary School 800 Barberry Way, Joliet 815-725-3782 www.southwestonline.org Sunday, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship
Acorn Yokefellow Retreat Center Open 365 Days a Year 630-553-6233 Available to you, your church, or participate in our regular monthly retreats. Oswego Family Church 5498 Route 34, Oswego www.oswegofamilychurch.com Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship Service
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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
Wednesday 6 p.m. Awana 6-7:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group 7:15-8:45 p.m. High School Youth Group
Jacob’s Well 222 Mitchell Drive, Plano Services at NCG Cinema 1505 N. Bridge St., Yorkville www.welcometothewell.com 630-695-1444 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Adult: Contemporary Worship & relevant Bible teaching Children: SPLASH! Jr: Age 3-5 SPLASH! Kindergarten through 4th grade SPLASH! BABY: Staffed Nursery Throughout the week: VAPOR: Teens, high school and post high school meet evenings weekly. LIFEGroup: Casual adult gatherings throughout the week. Emmanuel Church 701 Lions Rd., Sandwich Pastor Joe MacDonald 815-786-2400 www.emmanuelchurchsandwich.com Sunday, 10:45 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., 4 p.m. Worship Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study
Message of the Cross Church 101 S. Ottawa Rd., Newark 630-768-3550 MOTCC@gmail.com Brian L. Haney Sunday, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Worship Tuesday, 11 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Wednesday, 7 p.m. Worship Service
Vineyard Aurora Church Contemporary Church 505 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora Pastor Robby Dawkins 630-896-5196 www.vineyardfoxvalley.org www.sentbyravensvcf.com Sunday, 9 & 10:45 a.m. Services West Lisbon Church 14381 Joliet Road, Newark 815-736-6331 www.westlisbon.com office@westlisbon.com Pastor Rex J. Howe Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Nursery: Infants - 3 years Children’s Church: 3 years - 3rd grade
The Original Temple of God Church 626 N. Root St., Aurora, IL 60505 630-892-3757 • Fax: 630-896-9608 Bishop Jettie Taylor, Pastor Friday, 10 a.m. Prayer-Bible Study Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible Study SPIRIT-FILLED Abundant Life Family Church 4000 Westbrook Drive, Aurora (1 minute from Fox Valley Mall) AbundantLifeFoxValley.org 630-851-LIFE (5433) Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship
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Your Place Realty joins Weichert network Weichert Realtors recently welcomed Your Place Realty, Inc. of Oswego to the national Weichert franchise network. Craig Caffarello, managing broker/owner, will lead the office now known as Weichert Realtors - Your Place Realty, an independently-owned and operat-
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Dr. Karen Eisele joins EMG in Yorkville Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Family PhysiDr. Karen cians, AmerEisele ican Osteo pathic Association and the American College of Osteo-
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The Friends of Extension and the Kendall County 4-H Foundation, wish to thank the following businesses for donating funds to help sponsor the 4-H Pork Chop dinner held on July 18 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. Baird for Sheriff Brummel Reality Carl for Coroner Citizens for Judge Krentz Committee to Elect Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Countryside Veterinary Clinic DeLong Company Doors by Russ First Midwest Bank Friends of Robyn Grainco F.S. Inc Grundy Bank Heartland Bank & Trust J Austin Shaw Construction KR & G Excavating Kellogg Farms Konicek Family Stewart Farms Partnership Bob & Sarah Stewart Wayda Go! Chiropractic George Walz IN KIND DONATION Ace Hardware - John Purcell Kendall County Fair Association Kendall County Pork Producers
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Anniversary: Melvin and Carolyn Wille
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4-H’ers exhibit abilities, accomplishments SHAW MEDIA
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Cydney Olah of Oswego and James Martin of Newark were named the 2015 4-H Fair Queen and King at the Kendall County Fair. An amazing group of young people participated in this year’s contest, including Olah and Martin; runners-up Ally Rott and Ethan Heidrich; and Molly Bernard, Thor Hester and Eli Williamson. The scholarship-based program is sponsored by the Kendall County 4-H Foundation. “4-H has helped me gain not only knowledge, but leadership skills,” says Martin. “I have gained self-confidence as a result of the opportunities to serve in leadership roles.” In addition, 4-H members volunteer for their communities through service projects and activities throughout the year. At the fair, many community members give back through sharing time and expertise at the 4-H events. “We at University of Illinois Extension thank all our superintendents, judges and other volunteers for giving our youth such an important experience,” said Eisnaugle. “Thank you also to our 4-H members and families. You all helped make this year’s 4-H Show a great success.” The 2015 Kendall County Fair 4-H Show results include trophy winners and state fair delegates. They are as follows (listed by name, city of residence, and 4-H club):
2015 KENDALL COUNTY 4-H SHOW TROPHY WINNERS & STATE FAIR DELEGATES BEEF TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS: Champion Breeding Animal, sponsored by Mardel Robinson in memory of Delbert Gabel, Jakob Setchell, Ottawa, Nothin But County 4-H Club Reserve Champion Breeding Animal, Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club Champion Market Animal, sponsored by Mary Schobert in memory of Robert Schwartz, Jada Hamman, Sheridan, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Reserve Champion Market Animal, Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Kendall County 4-H Foundation, Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club Reserve Jr. Showmanship, Paige Cottingim, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Champion Sr. Showmanship, spon-
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Learning new things. Making good friends. Building skills. Understanding responsibility. Caring for other living things. Working hard. Feeling a sense of accomplishment. These are just a few of the things local youth said that they attribute to their 4-H Youth Development experience during this summer’s county fair, which is the culmination of the whole 4-H year. “Whether it’s in citizenship or sheep, our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits at the annual Kendall County Fair,” said Kim Eisnaugle, 4-H Youth Development Program coordinator. “The 4-H livestock and animal shows and general project conference judging provide 4-H youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing and learning into the next year.” With 100-plus project areas, 4-H youth can explore arts, sciences, citizenship and leadership, engineering and technology, personal development, and more. “4-H is a way to learn new things by doing hands-on activities and learning lifelong skills,” said Oswego resident Cydney Olah, 17, who was named the 2015 4-H Fair Queen on Friday evening. A nine-year member of Outbacker Kids 4-H Club, Olah has excelled in many project areas, including citizenship, leadership, floriculture, photography, poultry, and sewing and textiles. Her royal counterpart, 4-H Fair King James Martin, 15, of Newark, also has experience in several project areas, including foods and nutrition, horticulture, visual arts, health and fitness, and leadership. He credits 4-H with helping him explore important educational and social experiences.
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4-H program includes more than 100 projects areas for youth • 4-H FAIR
Continued from page 17 Sr. Showmanship: Cydney Olah GOAT TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS: Champion Dairy Goat, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Jessica Carlson, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Reserve Champion Dairy Goat, Jessica Carlson Champion Meat Goat, sponsored by Elburn Co-operative Newark, Justice Prestegaard, Sandwich, Barnstormers 4-H Club Reserve Champion Meat Goat, Noah Crane, Sandwich, Barnstormers 4-H Club Champion Meat Doe, sponsored by Elburn Co-operative Newark, Justice Prestegaard Reserve Champion Meat Doe, Justice Prestegaard Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit Services, Jacob Weissensel, Sandwich, Be-Wize 4-H Club Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship, Mallery Crane, Sandwich, Barnstormers 4-H Club Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by the Olah family, Oswego, Justice Prestegaard, Barnstormers 4-H Club Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Charles Bailey, Sandwich, Barnstormers 4-H Club HORSE & PONY TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS: Sr. English High Point, sponsored by Joe & Wendy Emma, Nicole Stiegart, Yorkville, Renegades, Rebels & Rogues 4-H Club Reserve Sr. English High Point, Olivia Merrigan, Minooka, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Jr. English High Point, sponsored by Koch Quarter Horses, Augie Staudacher, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club Reserve Jr. English High Point, Samantha Merrigan, Minooka, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Sr. Western High Point, sponsored by Shala Farms, Oliva Merrigan Reserve Sr. Western High Point, Thor Hester, Yorkville, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Jr. Western High Point, sponsored by Shala Farms, Molly Breen, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond Club Reserve, Jr. Western High Point, Samantha Merrigan Sr. Gaming Western High Point, sponsored by Roy & Margaret Wackerlin, Thor Hester Reserve Sr. Gaming Western High Point, Kylie Marko, Marseilles, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Jr. Gaming Western High Point, sponsored by Julie Behrens, Millie Stewart, Sheridan, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Reserve Jr. Gaming Western High Point, Maggie Stewart, Sheridan, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Novice High Point, sponsored by Kendall County Horse Show Association, Ryane Brady, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels & Rogues 4-H Club Reserve Novice High Point, Audrey Breen, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club Sr. Conference Testing, sponsored by Debbie Murray, Olivia Merrigan Reserve Sr. Conference Testing, Kiley Granat, Yorkville, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Jr. Conference Testing, sponsored by Kristen Dudding, Macy Krempski, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club & Augie Staudacher Reserve Jr. Conference Testing, Maddy Gawne, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club POULTRY TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS: Champion Cockerel, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit Services, Jolie Johnson, Sheridan, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club
Samantha Merrigan of the Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club and her pet Oscar took home the Best Cat in Show trophy during the 4-H Cat Show on Saturday at the Kendall County Fair. She also earned Best Neutered Cat honors with Oscar and Best First Year Kitten with her other entry, Maverick.
Supporting local 4-H’ers
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Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis, along with his family, helped to support local 4-H members at the Kendall County Fair. Seen with Weis is the 2016 Kendall County 4-H Fair Queen Cydney Olah with her prize-winning entry along with Eric’s wife, Jody, and his two sons, Justin and Ryan. All proceeds from the auction go to the 4-H members. Reserve Champion Cockerel, Cydney Olah, Oswego, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club Champion Pullet, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Jolie Johnson Reserve Champion Pullet, Jolie Johnson Champion Poultry Meat Pen, sponsored by Gary & Jodi Brummel, Tanner Brummel, Sheridan, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Reserve Champion Meat Production Pen, Dan Emma, Sandwich, Rockin’ KC’s 4-H Club Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit Services, Cole Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club Reserve Jr. Showmanship, Chance Ness, Ottawa, Denim & Dust 4-H Club Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Russell Fruland in memory of Robert Fruland, Cydney Olah Reserve Sr. Showmanship, Cassandra Stasik, Aurora, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club ROSETTES: Ducks, Katie Jorgensen, Newark, Lisbon & Town Country 4-H Club Geese, Eli Williamson, Newark, Lisbon Town & Country 4-H Club Turkeys, Cydney Olah Partridge, Quail & Pheasants, none given in 2015 Egg Production, Cole Wheeler RABBITS
TROPHY WINNERS: Best in Show, sponsored by River Heights Vet Clinic, Trent Cooper, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club Reserve Best in Show, Skyler Gates, Sycamore, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club Champion Large Doe, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Trent Cooper Reserve Champion Large Doe, Elissa Gates, Sycamore, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club Champion Large Buck, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Elissa Gates Reserve Champion Large Buck, Chance Ness, Ottawa, Denim & Dust Family 4-H Club Best 6-Class Rabbit, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Trent Cooper Reserve Best 6-Class Rabbit, Elissa Gates Champion Small Doe, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Skyler Gates Reserve Champion Small Doe, Adelina Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club Champion Small Buck, sponsored by Mary Schobert in memory of Ruth & Gordon Schobert, Sydney Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club Reserve Champion Small Buck, Skyler Gates Best 4-Class Rabbit, sponsored by Southwest Real Estate-Lori
Haff-DeLancy, Skyler Gates Reserve Best 4-Class Rabbit, Adelina Jimenez, Montgomery, Champion Meat Pen, sponsored by Elburn Co-operative Newark, Elissa Gates Reserve Champion Meat Pen, Trent Cooper Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Meadowvale, Inc., Skyler Gates Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship, Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by Elburn Co-operative Newark, Adelina Jimenez Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Cassie Stasik, Aurora, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club SHEEP TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS: Champion Ewe, sponsored by Kendall County Foundation – James Paul Memorial, Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club Reserve Champion Ewe, Steven Tordai, Earlville, Nothin but Country 4-H Club Champion Ram, sponsored by First Insurance Group, Steven Tordai Reserve Champion Ram, Steven Tordai Champion Single Market Lamb, sponsored by Kellogg Farms, Jolie Johnson, Sheridan, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club Reserve Champion Single Market Lamb, Trent Cooper, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club
4-H member Jolie Johnson shakes the hand of the 4-H Sheep Show judge on Thursday at the Kendall County Fair. In the show, Johnson earned Champion Market Lamb and Champion Market Lamb Pair, as well as Junior Showmanship honors. Photo provided
Champion Pair of Market Lambs, sponsored by the Herren family, Jolie Johnson Reserve Champion Pair of Market Lambs, Trent Cooper Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Sandwich Veterinary Clinic, Jolie Johnson Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship, Jaiden Mahler Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by River Heights Veterinary Clinic, Trent Cooper Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Blair Thompson, Newark, Nothin but Country 4-H Club SWINE TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS: Champion Crossbred Barrow, sponsored by Kellogg Farms, Hannah Folken, Streator, Nothin but Country 4-H Club Reserve Champion Market Barrow, Molly Bernard, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Champion Market Gilt, sponsored by the Sucich family, Zach Carlson, Newark, Lisbon Town & Country 4-H Club Reserve Champion Market Gilt, Richard Thompson, Newark, Nothin But Country 4-H Club Champion Purebred Barrow, sponsored by Kendall County Pork Producers, Dylan Thompson, Morris, Nothin But Country 4-H Club Reserve Champion Purebred Barrow, Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club Champion Breeding Gilt, sponsored by Heartland Bank & Trust, Hannah Folken Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt, Tyler Perkins, Millbrook, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Champion Barrow Overall, sponsored by Robin Richards, Dylan Thompson Reserve Champion Barrow Overall, Hannah Folken Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Minooka Grain, Lumber & Supply, Jaiden Mahler Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship, Hailee Dannenberg, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by Jim Chaplin Memorial, Molly Bernard, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Blair Thompson, Newark, Nothin But Country 4-H Club
More Kendall County 4-H Show winners will be published in next Thursday’s edition of Countywide. All results are available at kendallcountynow.com.
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Montgomery 60538-5040, 02-01-355-023-0000, Jacob L Mathena To Dameta Powell, June 29 $107,000, 2214 Rebecca Cir, Montgomery 60538-5003, 02-02-201-059-0000, Daniel Pasqualini To Ernesto Correa & Blanca E Correa, June 23 $145,000, 14 Ridgefield Rd, Montgomery 60538-2743, 03-09-152-019-0000, Phyllis J Weatherman To Rafael Martin Gonzalez & Martha Gonzalez, June 17 $125,000, 114 Saugatuck Rd, Montgomery 60538-2407, 03-04-480-003-0000, Pacifica Seacove Llp To Ian Anderson & Devon Humble, June 2 $125,000, 2428 Mayfield Dr, Montgomery 60538-5038, 02-01-378-039-0000, James A Snyder To Monzura Nargis Salam & Shapla Shaheen, June 11 $177,000, 2429 Deer Point Dr, Montgomery 60538-4050, 02-02-333-021-0000, William W Felcher Iii To Jeanette Kaiser, June 25 $166,000, 2452 Hanbury Ln, Montgomery 60538-5049, 0202-483-020-0000, Roxanne Lou Garcia To Larry W Slavik & Judi L Slavik, May 30 $212,500, 2455 Montclair Ln, Montgomery 60538-5076, 02-02-489-009-0000, American International Relocat To Daniel R Kickert & Jamie L Hegranes, June 22 $140,000, 2167 Gallant Fox Cir, Montgomery 60538-3396, 0202-103-027-0000, Debra L Lecki To Shawn Carpenter & Samantha Vermilyer, May 25 $210,000, 2891 Frances Ln, Montgomery 60538-5111, 0202-130-003-0000, John Zhen To Jominix Bacerdo, May 29 $231,000, 3028 Iron Leige Ln, Montgomery 60538-3427, 02-02-302-005-0000, Brian N Wright To Jonathan F Hazlett, April 18 $252,000, 3241 Juanita Ln, Montgomery 60538-3362, 02-10218-009-0000, Michael C Hirniak To Robert W Fairless & Karla Fairless, May 20 $164,000, 33 Fieldpoint Rd, Montgomery 60538-2607, 03-08-277-031-0000, Robin R Diesburg To Ramon Ramirez, July 8
residents with resources and assistance. Probation Officers Kellie Vanderlei and Elizabeth
OSWEGO
$159,000, 333 Douglas St, Oswego 60543-8534, 03-17-363009-0000, Shain Diaz To Eric R Janisch & Kelly A Dorsey, June 30 $163,000, 114 Lakeshore Dr, Oswego 60543-5114, 03-16-355025-0000, Joscelyn Pohar To Arthi T Reddy, July 10 $334,500, 1651 Cherry Rd, Oswego 60543-9527, 06-02-176009-0000, Phillip J Dembinski To Craig D Costa & Michael Costa, May 21 $245,000, 33 Amy Dr, Oswego 60543-9707, 03-27-426-0050000, Michael D Crackel To Brandon M Dusell & Cynthia J Dusell, July 2 $286,000, 218 Foster Dr, Oswego 60543-4058, 03-12376-025-0000, Marcin Lemanski To Kevin Ryan & Rebecca Ryan, June 19 $137,500, 140 Concord Dr S, Oswego 60543-6021, 02-01360-080-0000, Scott E Mika To William R Hoffman, May 12 $313,500, 100 Preakness Dr, Oswego 60543-4082, 03-11-306003-0000, James C Messerges To Adam Dyer & Kari Dyer, April 21 $261,000, 3202 Stewart Rd, Oswego 60543-9713, 03-24-200001-0000, Deutsche Bank Natl Trust Co To Christopher J Cetnar & Jennifer L Cetnar, July 7 $485,000, 1126 Simons Rd, Oswego 60543-9827, 03-35200-003-0000, Cary W Lieser To Dawn Daylor, July 10 $153,000, 112 Concord Dr S, Oswego 60543-6021, 02-01-361059-0000, Michelle A Strnad To Andrew E Pattermann, June 5 $459,000, 3076 Stewart Rd, Oswego 60543-8605, 03-24201-001-0000, Young Trust To Jane Wohlford & David Wohlford, June 22 $436,000, 212 Amherst Ct, Oswego 60543-5202, 03-29-226004-0000, William J Baumgartner To Daniel D Woodland & Kristen L Woodland, June 24 $295,000, 307 Prairieview Dr, Oswego 60543-7539, 03-29107-009-0000, Scott G Winfrey To Robert Lunardini & Nicole L Lunardini, June 2 $182,000, 34 N Cherry Dr, Oswego 60543-9095, 03-18-403002-0000, Byline Bank Trustee To Fredy G Cardenas & Adriana
Godinho (pictured from left with PADS Executive Director Anne Engelhardt) led the department’s efforts to collect toothbrushes, socks, towels, soap and other items. Due to the generosity of several county employees along with the probation staff, more than 300 items were collected and donated to PADS. “I am very proud of the Kendall County Probation staff for their work within the criminal justice system and their dedication to helping positively impact the lives of our residents,” said 23rd Judicial Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy McCann.
Cardenas, May 11 $365,500, 177 Amherst Cir, Oswego 60543-5203, 03-28126-002-0000, T J Baumgartner Custom Homes C To Robert M Bragagnolo & Mary E Bragagnolo, June 30 $200,000, 238 Whitetail Xing, Oswego 60543-8640, 03-08351-024-0000, Helen L Newby To Patrick S Oneil & Cecilia Oneil, June 5 $165,000, 252 Devoe Dr, Oswego 60543-4066, 03-12-401-1440000, Ronald B Reier To Tendai G Nyamunduav, May 29 $255,000, 247 Morgan Valley Dr, Oswego 60543-8165, 03-29278-005-0000, Vrg Real Estate Inc To Donald R Stubblefield & Leslie G Stubblefield, July 1 $172,000, 283 Devoe Dr, Oswego 60543-4063, 03-12-403-0450000, Stobhan Wick To Paul R Owens & Faith A Owens, June 19 $222,000, 301 Fox Chase Dr N, Oswego 60543-8510, 03-07-443024-0000, Richard Wagner To Alfonso Rubio, June 25 $312,500, 233 Ashcroft Ln, Oswego 60543-8396, 03-20475-018-0000, Charanpreet Goraya To Cyprien Ngizwenayo, June 23 $195,000, 23 Crofton Rd, Oswego 60543-8909, 03-09327-014-0000, Jon D Payne To Jorge Luis Torres & Ruth Torres, July 14 $398,000, 225 Long Beach Rd, Oswego 60543-8073, 03-03353-041-0000, David F Sloan To Randall S Bebee, June 12 $85,000, 348 Ogden Falls Blvd, Oswego 60543-7913, 03-02470-017-0000, David Koebele To Doris Jean Westenfelt, June 16 $328,500, 11 Crestview Dr, Oswego 60543-9475, 03-32327-005-0000, Robert F Baker To Michael D Crackel & Beth L Crackel, July 10
PLAINFIELD
$354,000, 27124 Ashgate Xing, Plainfield 60585-2908, 03-36380-006-0000, Us Bank Na Trustee To Shajee Syed & Shams Syed, July 13 $358,000, 13212 Wildwood Pl, Plainfield 60585-2929, 03-36301-013-0000, Kings Court Builders Inc To Robert C Hatley & Jean D Hatley, May 22 $311,000, 26416 Silverleaf Dr,
BRIEFS eBay Sellers group to meet Aug. 11
The Fox Valley eBay and eCommerce Sellers will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Yorkville. The evening’s program will be a Skype meeting with Jim Griffith, “Griff,” eBay’s Dean of eBay Education and Seller Advocacy. Members and guests are asked to submit questions for Griff in writing in advance to the Sellers club president, Dennis Kosinski. After the program, there will be open discussion, brainstorming and problem-solving exchanges between members. The Fox Valley eBay and eCommerce Sellers is a club for people currently selling on the Internet who are interested in improving their marketing skills. Contact Sheri, at 630-640-7382, for information about the club, where meetings take place and to reserve your place. Plainfield 60585-2493, 03-36230-016-0000, Kevin F Walsh To Vincent J Walsh, June 16 $533,000, 27021 Thornwood Blvd, Plainfield 60585-2893, 0336-302-009-0000, Kings Court Builders Inc To Daryl Dygdon & Nicole Dygdon, June 19 $560,000, 27023 Thornwood Blvd, Plainfield 60585-2893, 0336-302-010-0000, Kings Court Builders Inc To Joseph G Bertaccini & Sonja Bertaccini, April 1 $451,000, 12826 Grande Pines Blvd, Plainfield 60585-2882, 03-36-226-007-0000, David J Jansen To Brian Alan Braggs & Myiene M Braggs, May 21 $437,000, 26425 Silverleaf Dr, Plainfield 60585-2491, 03-36226-030-0000, Windsor Custom Developers Llc To Andrew Grandinetti & Denise G Grandinetti, May 21 $200,000, 2022 Fairfield Dr, Plainfield 60586-5388, 06-36181-010-0000, John W Maher To Edward A Carlson & Angela D Carlson, June 26
PLANO
$55,000, 217 N Center St, Plano 60545-1503, 01-22-342-0050000, Cruz Mendez Urbina To Melvin King & Jackueline King, June 17 $80,000, 2923 Hoffman St, Plano 60545-1991, 01-23-431-0520000, Bayview Loan Servicing Llc To Israa A Alrammahi, June 3 $120,000, 314 E North St, Plano 60545-1536, 01-22-454-0040000, Nicholas Webb To Gong Zhao & Ya Zhen Zhu, May 28 $180,000, 1020 Canham St, Plano 60545-3020, 01-21-230007-0000, John S Diamond To Ryan Miller & Katherine Brumball, June 1 $100,000, 3415 Harris Ln, Plano 60545-2255, 01-24-145-0010000, Vincent Leslie To Sheryl A Burgess & Matthew D Burgess, June 11 $52,500, 115 N Center St, Plano 60545-1501, 01-22-377-0040000, Citimortgage Inc To Arturo Arreola Gomez, June 10 $377,000, 2588 Rock Creek Rd, Plano 60545-9547, 01-14325-003-0000, Jerry E Koeppel To John P Medgyesl & Candice A Medgyesl, June 30 $245,000, 12 Kees Ln, Plano 60545-9672, 01-32-101-008-
First Baptist of Plano to host Fay’s BBQ
A Fay’s BBQ drive-through dinner will take place at First Baptist Church of Plano (corner of Hale and Clark streets) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Clark Street parking lot. The $12 dinner (in advance or at the church) will be a choice of two pork chops, one half chicken or a combo consisting of chicken and one pork chop, with baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce and dinner roll. Dinners are drive-through only. You may purchase tickets from church members or at the dinner. You must enter Clark Street from the East on Lew Street (north off Route 34) and follow the signs (one-way traffic only). The funds will be used for the mission fund and to help pay off the new church roof.
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0000, Paul Dale To David A Trudeau & Jessica R Trudeau, May 11 $80,000, 219 Pence St, Plano 60545-1777, 01-28-228-0030000, Penny Nash To Victor Vargas & Arminda Vargas, July 2
YORKVILLE
$323,000, 1137 Grace Dr, Yorkville 60560-2355, 02-33233-002-0000, Michael A Terselic To Jared M Adam & Christina M Adam, March 23 $189,000, 1222 Evergreen Ln, Yorkville 60560-9260, 02-30114-013-0000, Tyler Johnson To Ardie H Hollenbeck & Danielle B Hollenbeck, June 25 $169,000, 1320 Evergreen Ln, Yorkville 60560-9268, 02-30114-001-0000, Steven L Miller To David Orton, June 25 $215,000, 1425 Violet Ct, Yorkville 60560-0137, 02-22-129008-0000, Pulte Home Corp To Ryan C Watson & Erin J Watson, June 2 $136,000, 1524 Stoneridge Ct, Yorkville 60560-9317, 02-30105-034-0000, John P Baker To Joy A Daddio, June 30 $190,000, 335 Garden Cir, Yorkville 60560-9193, 05-05252-025-0000, Oliver D Hodney To Richard Gerald Falato, June 24 $189,500, 17 Park Dr N, Yorkville 60560-9468, 02-27326-006-0000, Norman Kuhman Trustee To Crystal M Wieworka & Doug Neff, June 25 $225,000, 2198 Northland Ln, Yorkville 60560-4516, 02-20181-010-0000, Jeffrey M Olsen To Michael T Long & Kristina M Long, May 14 $143,000, 202 Portage Ln A, Yorkville 60560-6009, 02-04331-005-0000, Sara A Lojewski To Dennis Johnson & Kathy Johnson, June 5 $214,000, 2946 Ellsworth Dr, Yorkville 60560-4704, 02-14404-021-0000, A & M Properties Llc To Chase Matthew Belza & Jennifer Leigh Belza, July 2 $218,000, 2305 Hobbs Ln, Yorkville 60560-1944, 02-14455-010-0000, Charles J Zbrozek To Tina M Romano, June 4 $242,500, 1972 Wild Indigo Ln, Yorkville 60560-9080, 02-21478-006-0000, David J Lacy To Patricia A Miller & Ramsey Trust, June 26
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Grosskopf probe said to end soon Sheriff’s office: Investigation of commissioner’s residency wrapping up By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com
Gary Grosskopf is highway commissioner for Oswego Township
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office expects to soon complete their investigation into allegations that Oswego Township Highway Commissioner Gary Grosskopf has been overseeing his office for most of the past year from a home he kept in Florida. The sheriff’s office received a complaint from a resident on July 16 alleg-
ing that Grosskopf had not been living within the township prior to the most recent consolidated election held in April, according to Det. Sgt. Joe Jaznosz. “Some documentation supporting the allegation was provided to our office concerning that and we have been working in conjunction with the [Kendall County] state’s attorney’s office, who is aware of it and is reviewing the case with us at this time,” Jaznosz said.
“We have an active investigation into the matter. I can’t put a timeframe on when it would be done but there isn’t that much more work to be accomplished on this case.” Grosskopf, 52, of Oswego, has been township highway supervisor for 26 years and will be up for re-election in 2017. The Oswego Township Road District is responsible for snowplowing and maintaining roads in the unincorporated areas of Oswego Township, in-
cluding the Boulder Hill subdivision. Grosskopf apologized for his extended absences from the township in a prepared statement he released last month. “I understand the negative perception and I apologize to the people of Oswego Township for my actions. I have been Oswego Township Highway Commissioner for half of my life and I have
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‘I Tried a Triathlon’ O
ver 100 area athletes of all ages and abilities competed in the Oswegoland Park District’s 29th annual ‘I Tried a Triathlon’ held from the Oswegoland Civic Center early Sunday morning. To complete the triathlon, the athletes had to swim 250 yards in the Civic Center pool, bike six miles and run two miles. Mark Luttrell was the overall winner, completing the three events with a time of 34:39. Top female finisher was Pauline Luttrell with a time of 42:57.
ABOVE: Jenny Hendrickson crosses the finish line during the Oswegoland Park District’s “I Tried a Triathlon” at the Oswegoland Civic Center in Oswego on Sunday. TOP RIGHT: Corey Walters swims his last lap in the pool during the event. Participants had to swim 250 yards. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jack Drow grabs his bike and runs for the street during the triathlon to begin a six-mile ride.
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Continued from page 1 always tried to run the department to the best of my ability,” he said. The Oswego Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the township offices at 84 Templeton Drive in Oswego. Tom Yackley, an Oswego Township trustee, said he expects Grosskopf will attend the meeting along with some township residents who may have questions for him. Yackley said that he doesn’t want to comment on the allegations against Grosskopf. “I’ve seen a lot of information that people have said this and this and this that they’ve heard, but those are allegations and not fact. I don’t have any documentation,” Yackley said. He explained that Grosskopf answers to the voters while the township board approves his budget each year. He added that as long as Grosskopf stays within that budget, there is not a lot the township board can do as far as ousting him from his position. “We control the purse strings,” Yackley said. “The only time we have any say-so is when he brings his budget up for review.” Yackley added that the only opportunity where the township board could take some action against Grosskopf would be if he had missed three consecutive board meetings. However, Yackley said he couldn’t recall if Grosskopf has ever been absent from three consecutive meetings.
LEDGER–SENTINEL A suspect in a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning in the 100 block of Laurie Lane in unincorporated Oswego Township was later found in Aurora, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies were summoned to the single-family residence on a report of shots fired at 5:59 a.m. Upon arriving, the deputies were advised that a vehicle had stopped on the street in front of the home and someone discharged a firearm from the vicinity of the vehicle at
ning. The name of the suspect was not released. Oswego and Montgomery police also responded to the report of shots fired and assisted sheriff’s deputies with their initial investigation. Sheriff’s office detectives are now continuing their investigation with the assistance of the Aurora Police Department and Kendall County Criminal Intelligence Team. In a statement, the sheriff’s office said: “The shooting is not believed to be a random act of violence. It was focused on a specific person and location. There is no known threat to the public.”
BRIEFS Oswego police seek culprit in park battery
Oswego police are seeking a suspect in connection with a battery that occurred in Wormley Heritage Park adjoining Fox Chase Elementary School in the village Aug. 2 at 8:50 p.m. They described the offender as being a male, approximately 50 to 60 years of age, riding a light-colored bicycle and wearing a hat with the word “Jerusalem” written on it. Police said the victim in the incident was not injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact village
police at 630-554-3426.
Stewart Road fire under investigation
Oswego Fire Protection District officials are investigating a structure fire that occurred July 30 at 5 p.m. in the 3200 block of Stewart Road in unincorporated Oswego Township. According to the fire district, upon arrival at the scene firefighters found a barn-type structure fully engulfed in fire. The fire was deemed under control at approximately 5:15 p.m. No one was injured in the blaze and a damage estimate has not
yet been determined. The Montgomery and Countryside Fire Protection District provided an engine to cover calls for the Oswego Fire Protection District as firefighters worked to put out the blaze on Stewart Road.
Forest Avenue now closed at Route 71
The Illinois Department of Transportation closed Forest Avenue north of Ill. Route 71 in Oswego to all traffic on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The closure is anticipated to last two weeks, weather permitting. Crews will reconstruct Forest Avenue
and connect it to the new pavement on Route 71 during the closure. To access homes on Forest Avenue, motorists are asked to use Judson Avenue. Route 71 and the south leg of the Forest Avenue intersection will remain open to traffic. IDOT will install signs for a local detour. The work at the Forest Street intersection is part of IDOT”s rebuilding and widening of Route 71 between U.S. Route 34 and Orchard/ Minkler Road. Contractors are expected to finish all work by fall 2016.
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the residence. The shooter then left the scene before sheriff’s deputies arrived. A person who was known to the assailant was home at the time of the shooting, but no one was injured, according to the sheriff’s office. Laurie Lane is located just west of Ill. Route 31, north of Dolores Street in the Shore Heights Subdivision. The sheriff’s office reported that numerous bullet holes were found in the residence. Sheriff’s deputies also learned the suspect and the victim had been involved in a physical altercation at a bar in Aurora earlier in the eve-
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Contract OK’d for Boulder Hill water mains By JOHN ETHEREDGE jetheredge@shawmedia.com The Montgomery Village Board has awarded a contract totaling $868,809 to S&K Trucking and Excavating of Newark to complete the third and final phase of a three-year water system improvement project in the unincorporated Boulder Hill subdivision. S&K submitted the lowest of 10 bids received by the village for the project, according to Peter Wallers, president of Engineering Enterprises Inc., the village’s engineering consultants. Wallers noted the large number of contractors interested in the project produced a competitive bidding process and S&K’s low bid came in 15 percent under his firm’s pre-bid estimate. Referring to S&K, Wallers said, “We have worked with them in other communities without any problems and we are recommending them for this project.”
Wallers said the approved contract includes two alternates the village sought bids for: water main improvements on Scarsdale Court, and fire hydrant and valve replacements requested previously by the village’s public works department. When questioned by board members, Wallers said the contract calls for S&K to complete its work by November. However, he said some final landscape restoration work may be delayed due to weather until next spring. Upon the completion of the project, the village will have spent just over $7 million to improve Boulder Hill water mains since 2013. Wallers cautioned board members that though an estimated 25,000 to 26,000 feet of water main will have been replaced in Boulder Hill when this year’s work is completed, the subdivision’s water system will still require further improvements.
BRIEFS Final Monday Miles will be this Monday
Oswegoland Park District’s Monday Miles Community Challenge has logged just over 1,800 miles and needs another 200 miles to get to the 2015 total. Everyone is invited to attend the last Monday Miles on Monday, Aug. 10, for the 6:30 p.m. start time. Registration begins at the Prairie Point Park Picnic Shelter at 6 p.m. for $2 per participant. After the event, the park district hopes to celebrate reaching the community goal with balloons, hot dogs and giveaways. Senior citizens, young children, families, college students, old friends, coworkers, and neighbors have all become Monday Mile buddies at Prairie Point Park. “We wanted to encourage people to regularly incorporate healthy movement into their lives, but the staff each Monday sees so much more than that,” Athletic Event Coordinator Amy Walters said. “People are encouraging each other and enjoying being together.”
For information on the Monday Miles Community Challenge, contact Walters at 630-554-4445.
Early Learning Center hires assistant principal Jacqueline Mecklenburg has been named to serve as the first assistant principal at School District 308’s Brokaw Early Learning Center in Oswego. The district recently hired Mecklenburg to assist Principal Andrew McCree, starting with the 2015-16 school year. Jacqueline The school Mecklenburg board approved her annual salary at $63,819, according to information provided by the district. Mecklenburg has served as assistant principal for Hinckley-Big Rock High School in Hinckley, Ill., since 2013. Prior to that, she taught at Hinckley-Big Rock, as well as several other Illinois and Missouri Schools.
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“In terms of the total amount of pipe in Boulder Hill, we’ve only replaced about 15 to 20 percent [with this project],” he said, adding, “There is more work that will need to be done out there, but I think this gets to the worst of what’s been out there.” The board voted to proceed with the water main improvement project in 2012 as a result of frequent main breaks and in response to complaints from many Boulder Hill residents concerning water quality. To finance the project, board members approved a water main improvement fee. The board capped the fee at $15 per month, or $30 per the village’s two-month billing cycle. The village will collect the fee for a period of up to 25 years to repay an $8.5 million bond sale. The first phase of the project involved replacing a total of 12,400 feet of eight-inch water main and making 194 new service connec-
tions to homes served by the mains in an area located south of the ComEd right-of-way. New mains were installed along Guilford, Codorus, Old Post, Field Point, Circle Drive West and Cebold roads, Ashlawn Avenue, Barclay Court, Fieldcrest Drive, Brighton Way and Cayman Court. Contractors also installed 700 feet of additional water main in the rear yards of several homes using horizontal directional drilling methods. The project’s second phase, completed last year, involved improvements to the water system located north of the ComEd rightof-way. Over the years many Boulder Hill residents have complained to the village about rust in their water, especially homeowners who live south of the ComEd right-ofway near the Oswegoland Civic Center at Ashlawn Avenue and Circle Drive West. To show how bad the rust problem has become,
some homeowners brought samples of their rusty water in jars to a board meeting. The village provides water service to 2,830 households in Boulder Hill under terms of an agreement approved by the board and subdivision developer Don L. Dise Inc. in 1958. That agreement set water rates for Boulder Hill residents at one and one-half times the rates village residents paid. The village began charging Boulder Hill residents double the rates they charge to village residents in 1974 to finance the construction of a water tower and well on the village’s east side to serve the subdivision, according to a 1982 study prepared by then-village engineer Paul Schuch. Boulder Hill residents continued to pay double water rates until 2008, when the village board implemented a water rate hike for its village water customers.
Oswego police station study to get update There’s no room to expand current facility or car lot By NATALIE STEVENS news@kendallcountynow.com The village of Oswego took another step towards building a new police station Tuesday evening with the hiring of a technical consultant. The board voted unanimously in favor of hiring McClaren, Wilson and Lawrie Inc. at a cost not to exceed $29,800 to update a space needs assessment study, conduct site evaluations and prepare a budget for the project. The money for the firm’s services will come from the village’s reserve fund since the expense was not included in the village’s current fiscal year budget. Police Chief Jeff Burgner noted McClaren, Wilson and Lawrie prepared the original space needs assessment for a new station in 2008 and the police department was “very
pleased” with their work. During a board meeting last month, Burgner explained the department’s need for a new facility. The current station on U.S. Route 34 was built in 1991 and was intended to last 20 years and hold up to 50 employees. The department now has 69 full-and parttime employees. Of those 69 employees, 22 of them are new since the 2008 space needs assessment was completed and they may be able to provide some “new, fresher ideas,” to the look and feel of the future facility, Burgner said. In addition to the current station’s lack of employee space, the property where it sits has no room for the construction of an addition or parking lot expansion. Village officials have agreed to consider three different locations for the new station site as part of the preparation of the space assessment study. One of those sites, currently a farm parcel, is located immediately east of the Oswego Fire Department Station No. 1 on
Woolley Road. Previous village officials identified it as a potential station site about seven years ago. However, an effort to acquire the property ended due to economic reasons resulting from the 2008 recession. In addition, the village was awarded a $100,000 grant from the state of Illinois in 2009 for the purpose of purchasing land for the new station. However, those funds were never received and it is currently unknown if the grant will still be available to the village due to the state’s budgetary constraints. The estimated cost of the project is around $32 million, excluding land acquisition, Burgner said. That cost would include about $29 million for construction and $3 million for architectural design. That number could climb to almost $39 million by fiscal 2021 due to inflation, according to Burgner. McClaren, Wilson and Lawrie’s pre-design process for the new station is expected to take seven to nine weeks to complete. Interim Village Ad-
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Prof., general, bargeman, president REFLECTIONS Roger Matile Here’s hoping your August gets off to a good start. Me, I’m looking forward to our annual family reunion and also to heading north to do a little summer fishing and lake watching. August is the month when kids start realizing they’ll be heading back to school soon, and so start frantically trying to enjoy themselves before all their free time disappears and they have to start doing homework and writing essays on “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.” It’s also the month when parents start longingly looking forward to school starting as well, so that the kids have something other than begging to go to Great America to keep them occupied. And with all that going on, it’s probably not surprising that life outside of school angst goes on. The grass gets mowed, cars get washed, and the U.S. Postal Service’s faithful mail carriers continue to make their rounds, no matter how hot and muggy August weather gets. And, with no further ado, here are a few things I might have never found out if I hadn’t opened all the junk mail that arrives in the mailbox out in front of the Matile Manse each and every day the mail carrier arrives: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag first appeared in a magazine for boys, the Youth’s Companion, in 1892 as an advertising promotion. The only time in U.S. history that the president and vice president were members of different political parties occurred when Thomas Jefferson, a Republican, became vice president under John Adams, a Federalist, in 1797. That was because in those days, the person who got the highest number of votes became president and he who received the second highest number got the vice president’s slot. I wonder how Hillary and, say, Jeb would work together under a system like that? Probably about as well as Jefferson and Adams did. By the way, Jefferson’s Republican Party was the ancestor of today’s Democratic Party. The Federalists became Whigs, who eventually turned into Republicans. Not very social at best, moose stay strictly solo during the summer months. As cold weather approaches, though, they gather in small bands. I wonder if they play straight jazz or if they mix in a little rock ’n roll? Says here that Leon Trotsky, one of the leaders of the Russian Revolution, was once an extra in American silent movies. Fun fact, but, alas, untrue. Trotsky did indeed live in New York City for two months during 1917, but he worked as a journalist and lecturer. Yes, the weather has been going nuts lately. While record heat has plagued Russia, the Arctic and Antarctic, other places around the globe have been plagued with record cold. In 2012, for instance, snow fell on the Sahara Desert for the first time in 30 years. The locals said snow is good for the palm trees since it kills parasites. I bet they had a hard time buying snow shovels. Back in 1972, the tiny country of Bhutan, north of India, issued a postage stamp that was actually a tiny phonograph record. It played the Bhutanese national anthem, provided, of course, you’ve got a tiny record player. Or any record player at all. Both the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a mediocre – but popular – officer in our Revolutionary War, and his wife had the same first name: Marie. Kind of reminds me of “A Boy Named Sue.”
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James A. Garfield, our 20th president, served as a Union general during the Civil War, in addition to once working as a professor and a bargeman.
Contrary to a popular historical rumor, Leon Trotsky, one of the fathers of the Russian Revolution, never appeared as an extra in American silent movies. How about you? The first coast-to-coast paved road was the Lincoln Highway, which opened (though it wasn’t paved coast-to-coast until much later) in 1913. U.S. Route 30 – the Lincoln Highway – runs through Oswego Township today as it still winds through the middle of America on its way both east and west. An unnamed Maine gardener was the first U.S. resident to somehow get hold of rhubarb seed or root stock from Europe sometime between 1790 and 1800. He then introduced the plant to growers in Massachusetts, where its popularity spread, and by 1822 it was being sold in produce markets and grown in increasingly wide areas of the nation. A hangnail is not called that because it hangs, but rather because it hurts. Ang in old English meant “pain.” A millennium before the world’s first coins were struck, checks inscribed on clay tablets were used as currency in ancient Babylonia. I wonder how they went about balancing a clay tablet? The world’s largest collection of baseball cards can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It boasts way more than 200,000 likenesses of players. We all knew baseball cards were art when we were kids, didn’t we? Speaking of baseball, DeWolf Hopper, during his career as an actor and light opera star, recited “Casey at the Bat” at least 10,000 times.
The Marquis de Lafayette, an officer in the Continental Army in our Revolutionary War, and his wife had the same first name: Marie. Gin gets its name from a corruption of the French word genievre, or “juniper,” the source of gin’s characteristic flavor. According to Mark Twain, “If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a man and his dog.” I always said that if you want to read philosophy, read Twain. The Midwest has the highest boat ownership per capita in the U.S., with 239 boats per 1,000 residents. Alaska has the highest number of boats per household, with an average of 39.4 percent of households owning boats. In the early 1800s, half a Washington stamp (the 10-cent variety) was often used for five-cent postage. I don’t imagine the U.S. Postal Service would take too kindly to that nowadays. A modern silicon integrated chip less than a half-inch square today has the same computing capacity as the original 1949 ENIAC computer, which occupied a city block. Today, people carry more computing power around in their briefcases than was available to the whole U.S. government back then. Finally, James A. Garfield, a Civil War Union general and the 20th President of the U.S., was both a canal bargeman and a professor of Greek and Latin before gaining the White House. I wonder which helped him the most?
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Support key on Route 30 project As we reported last week, the Kendall County Board has authorized an engineering study for improvements to the intersection of Orchard and Galena roads in Montgomery. The county, which owns and maintains Orchard Road, is seeking to improve both traffic safety and flow at the increasingly busy intersection. In making the request for funding for the engineering study, County Engineer Fran Klaas noted that traffic volume on Orchard Road is now approaching 30,000 vehicles a day. That means the number of motorists using Orchard Road is comparable to the 30,000 motorists who daily travel the county’s largest commercial corridor on U.S. Route 34 south of U.S. Route 30 in Oswego, according to traffic data provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Given the high volume of traffic now using Orchard Road, motorists should appreciate the foresight of county officials back in the 1980s that planned and then built the Orchard Road extension in a series of phases south from Route 30, across the Fox River, to Ill. Route 71 in what is now Oswego. Just as county, Oswego and Montgomery officials once envisioned, the Orchard Road corridor continues to attract tax-generating businesses while also helping move traffic. While the county is moving forward with plans to improve the Orchard and Galena road intersection, we are certain that many area motorists would like to see the nearby intersection of Orchard Road and Route 30 in Montgomery improved. The intersection is now the scene of daily rush hour traffic backups and frequent collisions. The good news is that IDOT – which has jurisdiction over the intersection – is proceeding with planning for the eventual upgrading of the intersection as part of a larger plan to rebuild and widen Route 30 from Ill. Route 31 west to Ill. Route 47. The bad news is that it may be several more years before any improvements are made. According to IDOT representatives we’ve talked to over the years, a costly stumbling block is the Blackberry Creek, which flows under Route 30, just west of the Orchard Road intersection. In order to improve the intersection, the existing bridge, which spans the creek on Route 30, will need to be replaced with a wider structure. The need for a new bridge would significantly increase IDOT’s cost to improve the intersection. Over the years we’ve seen local state lawmakers that represent Kendall County step up and successfully lobby IDOT to expedite numerous local highway construction projects. We’d like to see that happen again and current lawmakers do the same with the Route 30 and Orchard Road intersection. Lawmakers should make sure that IDOT designates funds for the intersection improvements in the agency’s next multi-year improvement program.
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To the Editor: Hater Boehner where are the jobs? You have the majority but you have one problem, all you haters are starting to hate each other. Your hating party is being exposed for America to see and it’s another clown show like hypocrite Ted Cruz giving Americans a lesson on green eggs and ham on the floor of Congress that cost Americans millions of dollars. Trump has no lobbyists that he has to cater to so he can say what he wants; thank you, Donald, for exposing the hating party for America to see. Another 47 percent helper and a perfect example of why the Republicans will never win the White House until they stop the hate. Can’t win when you can’t agree that climate change from humans is happening and putting a pipeline over the Ogallala Aquifer in the Midwest is a stupid thing considering a spill there would ruin our economy. Really hard to win when you compare Obama to Hitler and the Holocaust over a peace plan with Iran that most of the advanced Middle East countries agree with in the region. It’s either a peace plan or bomb them, don’t let them fool you again like the weapons of mass destruction. Bombing Iran will bring more turmoil to the Middle East just like Bush and Cheney did in Iraq. The world is on fire now because Bush and Cheney invaded a country that was no threat to us and now haters in Congress want to do the same to Iran. I hear some of the haters say it’s Obama’s fault for pulling out of Iraq but you can’t stay in a country you invaded when they don’t want you there and don’t want to work with you. You would think the haters would have learned something but they are too busy hating and calling John Kerry Pontius Pilate, instead of debating a serious peace plan on the floor of Congress. Can’t win the White House when you can’t
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give women and gays equal rights and by attacking women’s health care by trying to get rid of contraceptives. And pay the women, they are by far smarter than you and deserve at least the same pay if not more. Haters want to take away health care, social security, and your right to vote. Health care should be for everyone. Lives are more important than money. Again, our roads, bridges and rails continue to crumble as the clown show and hate continues. If you want another war put on the backs of the elderly, less fortunate, middle class, and the poor just like the Iraq and Afghanistan war and the hate to continue, then vote for the Republicans. If you want a jobs bill, same pay, equal rights, health care, education, a clean Earth, peace, and to forget about the hate, vote Democratic or independent. The hate show is here, just turn on the TV and let Donald tell ya. Randy Moore Oswego
Freedom to try something different
To the Editor: After No Child Left Behind, states were left with federal standards to improve and assess their unique school systems. Forty-five states, including Illinois, said they could do it better, and the U.S. Department of Education let them try. The administration gave state educational agencies the flexibility to request waivers for 10 provisions of the law and implement plans to improve outcomes for their students and teachers. The federal government overreached when it came to our children’s education, and states were rightfully granted a way out. Why not when it comes to our health insurance? I recently introduced the State Health Care Options Act to bring parity to the federal government’s position on state innovation in education and health insurance. While the Affordable Care Act includes a waiver option, the administration made it functionally impossible for states to get
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one. My bill would simplify and streamline the law’s waiver requirements and allow states to opt out of the ACA’s essential health benefits requirements and exchange provisions, while maintaining coverage for pre-existing health conditions and for young people under the age of 26. The State Health Care Options Act is the first step out of the ACA, a law that is threatening Illinoisans with a possible 30 percent increase in health insurance premiums next year and a loss of already-limited options as the market becomes even more consolidated. My bill would give states like Illinois the freedom to try something different, to foster a less regulated insurance market through more effective use of technology and data analysis. These waivers will offer states and their unique populations more choices and lead to lower premium prices. States have independently produced and tested successful approaches to countless national challenges, like education. Health care should be no different. U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren 14th District R-Plano
Taxpayers short-changed
To the Editor: Oswego taxpayers are being short-changed. Oswego Township is not a family business. It is a government body funded by taxpayers who expect it to be operated as efficiently as possible. I have more questions. If you, too, have your own questions for Mr. Gary Grosskopf, please join me at the Oswego Township Board of Trustees next Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. when the board meets at 84 Templeton Drive. It is the building on the left, just north of the Oswego Dreyer Medical Clinic. Todd Milliron Yorkville
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State Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit, D-Oswego 84th District
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
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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
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Schools to welcome 18,000 students back to class Aug. 17 Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your questions at askdrwendt@ sd308.org. I hope my responses provide answers as School District 308 continues to develop plans to improve academic achievement. I received several questions on each of the following topics and I hope the information is helpful. I am excited to begin my 26th year in public education, including the start of my 20th year in school leadership. The 2015-16 school year marks my fourth year as Superintendent of Schools for School District 308 and my 10th year serving a Board of Education as a district superintendent. It is so gratifying and rewarding to work in this honorable position. In my last column, I offered a thank you to all of our current and former employees, board members and volunteers. It takes many devoted people to
lead, manage, teach, coach, counsel, cook, drive, clean and serve in School District 308. Please join me in celebrating the start to another school year. As the summer break ends, our highly qualified and deeply dedicated administrators, teachers and support staff will be starting soon. In fact, before this column is published our new administrators will join me for a lunch and meeting. On Thursday, Aug. 6, all district and building leaders will be engaged in our annual back-to-school professional development meeting. It is always nice to welcome our newest administrators to School District 308, yet see our veteran leaders back in their position. With the exception of
one retirement, School District 308 is welcoming back all district department directors. And furthermore, aside from a new principal at Oswego East High School, all head principals are returning. It is a great feeling to have leaders who desire to return and serve this outstanding school district. I want all citizens, parents and staff members to recognize that I strongly believe we have assembled the best leaders in Illinois. And without doubt, this school year’s district and building leaders comprise the very best leadership team I have been honored to serve with and lead as a school district superintendent. New teachers will attend meetings beginning Monday, Aug. 10. Teachers will be engaged in professional development on Thursday, Aug. 13. In addition to faculty meetings, the 2015-16 Convocation will be held for all employees on Friday,
Aug. 14. The first day of school for students is Monday, Aug. 17. The school district will welcome over 18,000 students on the first day of school resulting in School District 308 surpassing Naperville 203 and Valley View school districts to become the seventh largest public school district in Illinois. As you read this column, School District 308 is finalizing many plans and initiating others to launch a successful 2015-16 school year. We are excited to have so many important school district priorities and initiatives being implemented to improve our No. 1 priority: academic achievement. Recent student learning developments include: new mathematics curriculum; new English language arts curriculum; the expansion of advanced placement; the increase of dual credit courses; junior
nor Rauner, who is enthralled with the idea that no labor Likes the letters representation means a betin Forum section ter economy. In fact, Walker To the Editor: says “Collective bargaining The best part of reading last is the enemy of good governweek’s Ledger-Sentinel was ment,” as quoted in his book the “Forum.” “Unintimidated.” But does The letters written by Mary- beating down public unions Ann Klis, Don Lass, Leland actually do anything positive Hoffer and Dan Kuttner could for the taxpayer? not have been said any better. Walker said it would create Written so eloquent, interest- jobs. Wisconsin lags its other ing and so right on the mark. neighboring states in job I completely agree with every creation. He said it will save word they had to say. taxpayers money. But Walker I have lived here in Oswego had to fill holes in his recent over 50 years so I do follow budget by cutting education what is going on, but the and transportation. The peocost of living here is and has ple who will save money in driven a lot of seniors out of the state will be married coutown and their homes. And ples who got a boost in their now the sales tax is going standard deduction. Pennies up in January. But the village on the dollar. Meanwhile the can spend $1,300 for each of state flounders. While people the many new signs put up see a drop in taxes they see around town. a boost in fees. If you are a sportsman or someone who Alice Hale Oswego enjoys the outdoors, you pay more to get into state parks. Do reforms grow What he giveth, he takes away. economy? So what does Mr. Walker To the Editor: This week our governor got bring to the table for our governor? The litany of an anan up close look at a menti-union, pro business budget. tor, presidential candidate Cuts he claims will help the governor Scott Walker of average citizen through what Wisconsin. Walker, the love he calls reforms. Eliminate child of the far right-wing American Legislative Econom- collective bargaining and institute reductions in meanic Council and the billionaire ingless areas like workman’s Koch brothers, is touting his anti-labor rhetoric beyond the compensation and disability claims. boundaries of Wisconsin. He caught the ear of goverHow does that impact the
average citizen? How does that impact a business? Maybe cuts their costs down. But do they pass that cost savings to the customer? It seems like our governor is positioning himself as a guy who one day will be buying businesses again and wants them more valuable. While we cut wages from public sector employees, they will spend less in our communities. Exactly how do these reforms grow our economy, as our Republican elected officials say they will? While Mr. Rauner is browbeating lowly state pensioners over pension costs, he conveniently allowed a newly hired state employee to essentially game the system. Rauner’s hand-picked choice for state school superintendent is Tony Smith from California. Mr. Smith is supposed to be paid under the Tier II system, put into place for all new state employees hired as of Jan. 1, 2011. This was supposed to put limits on pension payouts so to get some control on the $100 billion shortfall in the state pension plan. Mr. Rauner ran on the platform of tackling the problem and then goes out and hires the top school administrator and puts in a special stipend so this new employee would not be encumbered by the new rules and thus gets the
more generous Tier I benefits. The benefit adds almost $1,000 a paycheck to Mr. Smith’s $225,000 yearly salary. It seems the rules only apply to the guys at the bottom.
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high students now capable of receiving high school credit toward graduation; and the expansion of online learning. School District 308 will utilize the 2015-16 school year to fully implement these and other reform efforts to ensure all students are learning. I join countless others in recognizing our students possess the abilities to achieve at levels currently found in the highest-performing school districts in Illinois. No excuses should be accepted. We are not where we desire to be and improved academic achievement shall remain our highest priority. School District 308 has the student talent, teacher and staff capabilities, leadership, board governance, vision and resources to improve instruction and learning. In future columns and following the final approval of the new district priorities by the Board of
Education, I will comment further on those initiatives we anticipate to be our focus this school year. This is an exhilarating time to be a part of School District 308, and I trust you and yours are ready... prepared… and equally excited about another new school year. Please take time to enjoy; laugh and have some fun. It is August and that means it is time to begin school. PS: look forward to another school year of responding to your questions. Your questions and my responses will begin again in two weeks.
not be possible without the over 50 volunteers who stand on corners as course marshals, time each leg of the race, organize swimmers and catch bikes or pass out water and cut up fruit. I’d like to thank each of these gracious Ed Washak Yorkville volunteers for their time and for the unending enthusiasm Triathletes gave they give all of the triathletes. outstanding effort Finally, thank you to the To the Editor: Oswego Police Department, Over a hundred athletes the Kendall County Sheriff’s gave an outstanding athletic Office, and the Oswego Fire effort at the Oswegoland Park Protection District for keeping District’s I Tried A Triathlon the athletes safe. Our athletes on Aug. 2. Athletes of diverse had a morning they will alages, abilities and goals ways remember thanks to the completed the 250-yard dedication of so many. swim, six-mile bike ride and The I Tried A Triathlon is two-mile run throughout a 29-year tradition here. It the Boulder Hill subdivision warms my heart to be a part Sunday morning. of such a genuinely sweet Each of these athletes community event. Thank you deserves congratulations for and once again, great job to the time and effort they put all of our triathletes and race out on this toasty summer volunteers. morning. Congratulations to Amy Walters the overall female finisher, Athletic Events Coordinator Pauline Luttrell, who finished Oswegoland Park District with a time of 42:57 and the Oswego overall male finisher, Mark Is this an example of Luttrell, who finished with a time of 34:39. All race results high government cost? can be found at racetime.info. To the Editor: The I Tried a Triathlon would I am responding to the
Ledger-Sentinel Forum last Thursday (July 30) by Mr. Penley in support of Gary Grosskopf. I have no doubt that Mr. Grosskopf has had the Oswego Township Highway Department perform its functions. However, I find it noteworthy that Mr. Penley finds it appropriate to question Mr. Todd Milliron’s motivations for uncovering the acts that Mr. Grosskopf has apologized for. Does it matter who finds out if any of our governmental leaders are acting against the public trust? Is there a trend going on here? Do the township highway department activities in other Kendall County townships need to be examined? Additionally, if Mr. Grosskopf can operate his highway department without being here in Illinois, could one think that his department has more employees than he needs? Yes, the job is getting done, but at what cost? People complain about the high cost of government. Is this an example of it?
• If you have questions, please email Dr. Wendt at AskDrWendt@sd308.org, or via the Community Unit School District 308 website, at www.sd308.org. Citizens may also drop their question off at the Board of Education/District Administration Center.
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Montgomery ready to throw a party Annual fest offers carnival, parade, live music and more SHAW MEDIA A wide variety of activities and entertainment for all age groups will be featured at Montgomery Fest this Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, in the village’s downtown. The annual fest, which attracts thousands of people, will offer live music, a BMX Stunt Team demonstration, a car show, parade, carnival, food, fishing, fireworks and more. Food and craft vendors will kick off the weekend at 5 p.m. Friday in Montgomery Park and the new Goose Island Craft Beer Tent just north of the main stage will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. The carnival will be offering a $20 wristband good for unlimited rides from 6 to 10 p.m. An emergency vehicles parade will travel down Mill Street from 6:30 to 7 p.m., while the popular country band Back Country Roads takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. and will perform until 10 p.m. Those who arrive at the fest early on Saturday can take advantage of the $20 wristband special good for unlimited rides from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or participate in the Downtown Walking Tour at 10 a.m. Settler’s Cottage, on the front lawn of Village Hall, will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the main stage will host the energetic Cloggin’ Craze performing at noon. Next is a chance to scope out more local talent at 1 p.m. when “Montgomery’s Got Talent” hits the stage. The annual Montgomery Fire Department Water Fights will start at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Village Hall while the “Drive a Bot” robotics scrimmage will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the north parking lot behind the Village Hall.
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Montgomery firefighter Jeremy Doonan helps Dakota Getz of Aurora spray the fire hose during last year’s Montgomery Fest. The Goose Island Craft Beer Tent will be open from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Saturday’s entertainment continues at 3 p.m. on the Main Stage with Woody James, a local country artist. After a performance at 5 p.m. by Brothers of Absolution, the day of music wraps up with “EVOLUTION” performing at 8 p.m. This popular band features the original members of Hi-Infidelity. They will rock the fest with cover songs from favorites including Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon, Styx and Journey. Sunday, Aug. 10, will provide a wide range of events and activities. The day kicks off early with a 6 a.m. start time for the Family Fun Carp Fishing Derby and 8 a.m. registration for the Car Show in Austin Park. Community Christian Church will provide a worship service on the main stage at 10 a.m., followed by the Christian band ASAPH at 11:30 a.m. Ronald McDonald will perform a magic show in front of Village Hall from noon to 12:30 p.m. The Montgomery Fest Parade begins at 1 p.m. Sunday at Main and Mill Street, continuing south to Watkins, over to River Street and back up to Mill. This year’s parade will include a performance by the 65-member Proviso West High School Band in addition to local favorites. And don’t forget to bring a food
donation for the local food pantry. Winners of the Car Show will be announced at Austin Park at 3 p.m. A highlight of Sunday’s entertainment will be the world famous Division BMX Stunt Team, with performances at 3 and 5 p.m. in front of the Village Hall. Meanwhile at 4 p.m., Mr. Freeze from Fermilab will entertain all ages with his cryogenics show as he blows things up in the plaza in front of Village Hall. The Goose Island Craft Beer Tent will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday’s Main Stage will feature the musical talents of a local reggae band called Dabylon at 2 p.m. while the Next Tuesday Band will entertain with classic rock favorites at 4 p.m. The fun continues as The Nygel Ajax Band takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. with their classic rock and dance party music. The weekend concludes with fireworks at 9 p.m. Montgomery Fest always includes everyone’s favorites: the carnival, food vendors, craft and vendor booths, free pony rides and petting zoo. Community Christian Church will host a family tent offering diaper changing and rest areas, free water and freeze pops. Free shuttle bus service will be provided to downtown Montgomery on Saturday and Sunday from Lakewood Creek Elementary School and from the parking lot in front of Poor Boy’s on Montgomery Road near Douglas. Buses will run about every half hour from 11 a.m. until about 10 p.m. Visit the village’s website at ci.montgomery.il.us to print a Montgomery Fest brochure. The village of Montgomery would also like to recognize and thank this year’s Montgomery Fest sponsors who make this event possible, particularly our Platinum and Gold Sponsors: 95.5 The River, Kart Werks, RJ Keck, VVF, Aurora Township, Blain’s Farm and Fleet, Castle Bank, David Murray/Country Financial, Engineering Enterprises, Heitkotter Inc., The Lakone Company, Ledger-Sentinel, VFW, Superior Beverage, Republic Services, School District 308 and Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson.
Montgomery Fest - August 7, 8 & 9 SPECIAL EVENTS— SPECIAL EVENTS Friday, August 7th 6-10 $20 Carnival Wristbands 6:30pmEmergency Vehicles Parade (Mill St.) Saturday, August 8th 10 am Downtown Walking Tour (Village Hall) 10-2 $20 Carnival Wristbands 11-4 Robotics Scrimmage 11-4 Settlers Cottage Open 12-4 Ask an Arborist (Village Booth) 12:30 Police & Fire Demonstrations (V. Hall) 1:30 Fire Dept. Water Fights 7-9 95.5 The River Road Crew Sunday, August 9th 6 am Family Fun Carp Fishing Derby 10-3 Car Show (Austin Park) 11-4 Settlers Cottage Open Noon Ronald McDonald Magic Show (V. Hall) 1:00 Parade (Main St.-Watkins-River-Mill) 3:00 Division BMX Stunt Team 4:00 Mr. Freeze from Fermilab 5:00 Division BMX Stunt Team 9:00 Fireworks
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Grand Marshal brought first carnival to fest By JOHN ETHEREDGE jetheredge@shawmedia.com Pete Heinz, the Grand Marshal of this Sunday’s Montgomery Fest parade, has a special connection to the festival. Heinz led the initiative several years ago to bring the first carnival to the festival and has been actively involved in organizing the fest each year. Over the years, the carnival has become one of the most popular attractions at the fest. Pete Heinz Retired after working 31 years at Caterpillar Inc., Heinz is also the longest serving member on the village board. He was elected to his first term on the board in 1987. “I take pride in working for the residents of Montgomery. I always put the residents’ opinions first and focus on ways to make the village of Montgomery a better community,” Heinz said. In addition to his service on the village board, Heinz has been active over the years in many community organizations, including as president of the Fox Valley Pony League, treasurer of the Corn Belt Little League, and as a member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. A veteran, Heinz played a key role in securing the designation of the VFW War Memorial site and in organizing the village’s senior lunch program after the new village hall was completed in 2008. Heinz has three children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also an avid Chicago White Sox fan. Montgomery Fest opens this Friday, Aug. 7, and will continue through Sunday, Aug. 9, in and around Montgomery Park, along the Fox River.
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Vehicle burglary under investigation Oswego police are investigating a vehicle burglary that occurred at a business in the 3000 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village Monday. Motorist ticketed after Grove Road crash Oswego police ticketed Benjamin P. Arenz, 20, of the 50th block of Chippewa Drive, Oswego, for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Grove Road at Collins Road in the village Aug. 3 at 5:17 p.m. Police said no one was injured in the crash and Arenz is scheduled to appear in court later this month. DUI arrest on Wiesbrook Drive Oswego police arrested Shawn P. Brogan, 51, of the 200 block of Cobblestone Court, Oswego, after stopping his vehicle on Wiesbrook Drive at Cobblestone Court in Oswego Aug. 1 at 5:20 p.m. Police said Brogan has been charged with driving under the influence. Brogan posted bond and was later released pending a court appearance later this month.
Suspect arrested on battery, obstructing charges Oswego police arrested Michael J. Swope Jr., 28, of the 200 block of Springbrook Trail South, Oswego, in the 1200 block of Douglas Road in the village July 31 at 11:10 p.m. on charges of obstructing a peace officer and battery. Police said Swope was detained at the village police station pending court proceedings. Suspect facing multiple charges Oswego police arrested Idalis R. Aleman, 18, of the 1200 block of Pleasant Place, Aurora, at a store in the 2300 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village July 31 at 4:38 p.m. Police said Aleman has been charged with possession of alcohol by a minor, retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Juvenile arrested on theft, alcohol charges Oswego police arrested a juvenile at a store in the 2300 block of U.S. Route 34 in the village July 31 at 4:38 p.m. on charges of possession of alcohol by a minor and retail theft. Police said the suspect attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise valued at $57. Domestic battery arrest on Roosevelt Oswego police arrested Mohammed Benbouziyane, 32, of the 300 block of Rosebud Avenue, Aurora, on a charge of domestic battery in the 600 block of Roosevelt Drive in Oswego on July 31 at 10:15 p.m. Police said Benbouziyane was detained at the Kendall County
jail in Yorkville pending court proceedings later this month. Warrant arrest Oswego police arrested Nicholas Ducato, 40, of the 20000 block of West Aspen Court, Plainfield, at a store in the 3500 block of U.S. Route 34 on July 31 on a warrant for failure to appear in court. Police said Ducato was detained at the Kendall County jail in Yorkville pending court proceedings. Motorist hurt when vehicle strikes tree on Brock Way An Aurora resident, Alex J. Heim, 19, of the 2400 block of Cushing Drive, was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Brock Way at Sedgwick Road in Oswego at 12:23 p.m. July 29. Police said Heim’s vehicle struck a tree. He was taken to Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora. Damage as a result of the crash was estimated at $1,500, according to police. Two Oswego residents arrested on warrants A vehicle stop on Ill. Route 71 at Orchard Road in Oswego on July 29 led to the arrest of two Oswego residents, village police reported. Police said Chance L. Dickey, 18, of the 500 block of Rosebush Lane, was wanted on an in-state warrant and charged with driving on a suspended license. Quinton D. Coleman, 20, also of the 500 block of Rosebush Lane, was arrested on an in-state warrant. Police said both suspects were transported to the Kendall County jail in Yorkville pending court proceedings.
Purse stolen on Badger Lane A purse was stolen from outside a home in the 400 block of Badger Lane in Oswego on July 29 at 9:30 a.m., village police reported. The purse and its contents are valued at $150. Police said they are investigating. Juvenile arrested on theft charge Oswego police arrested a juvenile on a charge of theft on Ashlawn Avenue at Eastway Drive in the village July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Police said the suspect attempted to steal property worth in excess of $500. Vehicle burglary on Prairieview Drive Someone stole property worth less than $100 from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Prairieview Drive in Oswego on July 29, village police reported. Credit card fraud reported An Aurora resident reported a case of credit card fraud to Oswego police July 27. Police said a total of $229 was charged to the victim’s credit card May 26. Graffiti found on sidewalk, bike path Graffiti was found spray painted on the sidewalk and bike path on Washington Street at Stonewater Lane in Oswego on July 28, village police reported. Police said damage was estimated at $100. Wedding ring stolen during party A wedding ring valued at $1,600 was stolen during a party at a residence in the 100 block of Concord
Drive in Oswego on May 9, village Montgomery, driving on a suspended license and speeding. police reported. Police said the • Kevin B. Cox, 36, of the 200 theft was reported to them July 27. block of Concord Drive, Oswego, Graffiti damage driving on a suspended license. in Wormley Heritage Park • Demetriua Duyplessis, 27, of Graffiti damage was found in the 1700 block Humboldt BouWormley Heritage Park off Cenlevard, Chicago, speeding and tury Drive in Oswego on July 27, having no valid driver’s license. village police reported. Police said the damage is estimated at $200. Alcohol arrest Oswego police arrested Matthew D. MacDonald, 19, of the 1400 block of Raymond Drive, Joliet, after stopping his vehicle in the 100 block of Saugatuck Road in Boulder Hill on July 28 at 10:29 p.m. Police said MacDonald faces charges of unlawful possession and consumption of alcohol by a minor. Minor injuries in Route 34 crash Three people received minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 34 at U.S. Route 30 in Oswego on July 28 at 9:35 a.m. Police said the drivers of the two vehicles involved in the crash, Thomas J. Bushor, 39, of Aurora, and Bailey E. Finin, 18, also of Aurora, were transported to Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora. A third injured individual was not identified by police. Traffic citations Oswego police issued traffic citations to the following motorists over the past week: • Gregory Payne, 24, of the 2400 block of Autumn Grove Circle, Aurora, driving on a suspended license. • Kendra T. Green, 28, of the 3200 block of Millrace Lane,
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‘Show ‘n’ Tell’ is theme for Antique Study Group meeting The Antique Study Group will hold their first meeting of its new club year on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 12:30 p.m. at the Little White School House in Oswego. The meeting will be hosted by Karen Lamboley and Pat Hornburg will act as co-hostess. The program will be “Show ‘n’ Tell,” a sharing of treasures found over the summer at garage sales or while cleaning out the attic
or basement. New this year, meetings have been changed to run from August through June, eliminating January and February, because of possible inclement weather. The study group was formed in 1964 by Berniece Clouse, who loved antiques and wanted others with the same interest to learn more about them. For information, contact Mary Collins at 630-551-6146.
Registration open for MEDC golf outing in September The annual Montgomery Economic Development Committee golf outing is set for Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $110 for individual golfers and $400 per foursome and includes golf, cart, lunch and post golf beer and hors d’oeuvres. The MEDC continues to
OHS Class of 1975 plans 40-year class reunion The Oswego High School Class of 1975 will be hosting its 40-year reunion Sept. 18-20 at Fox Valley Kickers on Harvey Road in Oswego. Music from Kaylor & Tomasino will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Saturday’s events of dinner and dancing will also begin at 5 p.m. A picnic hosted by Jody Campbell Hadley for all Oswego High School alumni will begin at noon on Sunday, Sept. 20. A dish to pass is required for admittance. Cost for the weekend is $75 per person. The Class of 1975 is trying to contact several classmates including: Jim Zelensek, Kathleen Ahng, Julie Hoak Isenogle, Mark Moore, Bob Harvala, Thad Gleason, Robin Kerry, Terrell Hebert, Mike Kube, Peggy Hodney, Charles Krueger, Chuck Sutcliff, Paul Banks, Kathy Haberkorn, Rose Johanningsmeier, Cynthia Joyner, Connie Nelson, Jodee Cain, Becky Miller, Kerry Hill, Ken Johnson, Paul Kalisz, Jayne Lundstrom and Cindy Norton. Anyone with information on these classmates or wanting more information on the events can contact Linda Patterson Harrison at 630-554-9324.
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KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS Car strikes pole Eliezer G. Davenport, 22, of the 0-99 block of Anchor Drive, Oswego, was injured in a one-car crash at about midnight July 29 in the 3500 block of Wolf’s Crossing Road in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Davenport’s vehicle struck a power pole, causing the pole to break and fall into a neighboring yard. Davenport was cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, reports said. Warrant arrest Kenneth M. Moore, 21, of the 0-99 block of Amesbury Road, Boulder Hill, was found to be wanted on a warrant for contempt of court from Lee County at about 10:20 p.m. July 28 in the 0-99 block of Merchants Drive, Oswego, Kendall County sheriff’s police
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Hit and run Someone struck a vehicle parked between July 28 and 29 in the 0-99 block of Afton Drive, Boulder Hill, and then left the scene, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. Damage to the vehicle was minor, according to the report.
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License violation A 17-year-old Montgomery resident was cited for driving after the graduated driver’s license curfew at about 10:15 p.m. July 29 at Long Beach and Winrock Roads in Boulder Hill, Kendall County sheriff’s police reports said. The juvenile was stopped for failure to stop at a stop sign, according to reports. The juvenile was arrested and taken to the Kendall County jail.
Burglary from car A cellphone valued at $500 was taken from an unlocked vehicle on July 26 in the 100 block of Beauwick Drive, Oswego, the owner told Kendall County sheriff’s police.
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Continued from page 12 inning during three of their four tournament games. In the fifth, Westmont took advantage of the double steal to sneak another run in, but it was the bottom of the inning that proved to be the game’s turning point, as Oswego sent 10 batters to the plate and scored five runs against the Red Sox’s first reliever of the night. Catcher Javier Martinez III started the rally with a run-scoring single followed by left fielder Bailey Watros’ RBI-base hit two batters later. Second baseman Adam Lipscomb and right fielder Bobby Smith each plated a run and reached first on a fielder’s choice, while Schuler brought Smith in on a mishandled ball by the second baseman. Rissley rounded out the scoring, coming home on a balk to help Oswego jump ahead 7-5. “We had the bases loaded, and we left a lot of runners on early, but you know, we kept at it,” Miller said. “We kept getting guys on doing the things we needed to do. “We didn’t want them to start pressing. It’s three runs, it’s four runs, but we had six innings left. We hung in there, and that’s all we can do.” Now holding the lead, Ozlanski worked confidently through the next three innings, allowing one hit and walking three in that span. He was further supported by the offense, getting two runs in the seventh on first baseman Ryan O’Dell’s long double to left and four runs in the eighth on alternating RBI singles and sacrifice fly-outs for an 11-5 advantage. The Red Sox tried to rally in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough to change the eventual outcome, as Oswego captured the bid for the World Series, which begins Aug. 6 at Farmingdale State (N.Y.) University. “We had to not make the mistakes they made defensively, and we started being patient, waiting on our pitches and putting the ball in play,” Miller said. “That’s the best that we can do and what we’ve been waiting for all year, finally putting it all together. We had timely hitting from one through nine, and
“That’s the best that we can do and what we’ve been waiting for all year, finally putting it all together. We had timely hitting from one through nine, and the young guys came through for us.” Todd Miller, Oswego Cats manager the young guys came through for us.” Miller is hoping his players continue to come through in New York, as the Cats can expect to see an increased level of competition on a national platform. “It’s going to be a new stage for a lot of the guys, because they haven’t been to something like this before,” Miller said. “Fortunately, we have a lot of guys here that have been through it.” Oswego’s lineup could receive a boost from the return of infielders Trevor Lines (hamstring) and Jose Camacho (hand), as well as righthander Brandon Thielk (personal reasons). Tournament notes: Against Addison on Friday, Oswego used two big innings to run away with the victory after catcher Kevin Robinson muscled out an RBI double in the first for the Braves’ lone score. In the bottom of the inning, however, O’Dell brought runners two runners home on a double. It was followed by Camacho’s double for the 3-1 lead. O’Dell continued his success at the plate in the second, muscling out another two-run double, while Camacho brought him in on a triple. Camacho then scored when catcher Mike Cherven reached on a miscue by the first and second basemen that put the hosts up 7-1. Center fielder Clay Schuler recorded an RBI on a sacrifice groundout in the third, and once O’Dell was hit by a pitch with one out and the bases loaded in the fifth, the game was called with the eight-run rule in effect. Right-hander Cody Love allowed four hits and four walks while fanning six in his complete-game outing. Two games against Westmont on Saturday provided a pair of different outcomes. Right-hander Kevin Loukota needed just 1 hour and 45 minutes to pitch Oswego to the 6-2 win in game one. Loukota improved to 3-0 in five appearances (three starts) despite struggling in the first inning, when he al-
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lowed an RBI double that put the Red Sox on top early. He gave up a homer in the second, but that would be the extent of the damage, as he then allowed just three more hits while pitching seven consecutive scoreless innings and fanning 10 along the way. Offensively, center fielder Clay Schuler had a tworun homer over the left-field wall in the first, while Smith and Rissley had base-hit RBIs in the second. In the fourth, O’Dell brought two runners in on a passed ball by the second baseman for the final tally. In Game 2, Westmont jumped out to a 2-0 lead against right-hander Kendall Interial in the second inning, getting its first run on a defensive miscue and its second on a wild pitch. The visiting side added another score in the fourth on a sacrifice RBI, but Oswego was able to get a run back in the bottom half of the inning, thanks in part to Martinez’s bases-loaded walk.
The Red Sox made it 4-1 with an RBI double in the fifth, but in the second half of the frame, the Cats were able to tack on two runs of their own, with Loukota drawing a bases-loaded walk that brought Watros home and O’Dell plating Smith on what appeared to be a misplay by the second baseman. Oswego then added the equalizer in the seventh, when Martinez sent Loukota home with a long single. Each team had its opportunities to command the game before it reached extra innings, but Westmont finally broke the 4-4 deadlock in the 11th. Interial surrendered six hits, four walks and two hit batters while striking out 11 in 10 innings, giving way to left-hander Andy Grunewald for the final frame. Unfortunately, struggles with his command and defensive mistakes all around led to the Cats’ eventual unraveling in the 12-4 loss. Grunewald faced eight batters and had induced just one out before right-hander Dominick Tatone recorded the final two outs. The Red Sox, meanwhile, benefited from five hits and four walks from their 11 batters in the inning.
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Cedardell Summer Scramble – 1st Flight winners Jon Kolka, Wilson Wright, Bob Wright and Steve Kolka.
Cedardell Summer Scramble results Cedardell Golf Course held their annual Summer Scramble on July 12. This event was open to the public, and 13 teams participated. Lynn Christenson (Plano) and Keith Dillow (Plano) were this year’s tournament directors. The winners were: First Flight winners at 11 under – Jon Kolka, Wilson Wright, Bob Wright and Steve Kolka. Second Flight at winners at 5 under – Stephen Bores, Gregg Stickney, Mark Meketi and Dan Morgan.
Cedardell Summer Scramble – 2nd Flight winners (from left to right) Stephen Bores, Gregg Stickney, Mark Meketi (seated) and Dan Morgan.
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ESB travel basketball tryouts coming up Former American Basketball Association player and collegiate award-winner Raymond Anthony knows how to win on the basketball court, proving it by his own impressive game stats and his students’ achievements. Anthony is ready to demonstrate his effective coaching once again
with his Montgomery-based Elite Skillz Basketball travel team, holding tryouts for 13- to 15-year-old boys on Aug. 8-9 at Yorkville Middle School. Many aspiring athletes’ parents will be pleased to know this travel team is local – all games within a one-hour drive – and all practices
are on weekends. Through Elite Skillz Basketball’s programs, Coach Ray provides players with the advantages of a high-level, experienced coach and a competitive environment to enhance each player’s knowledge and technical ability in every aspect of the game as well as individual
growth and accountability. Interested Fox Valley area parents can register their sons for the Elite Skillz Basketball traveling team tryouts, Aug. 8-9, or for an upcoming weekend camp by going to eliteskillzbasketball.com and clicking on Registration Forms and Info, or they may call 773-844-8865.
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Continued from page 12 strongest offensive threats too. It was great to see that kind of leadership from a freshman.” This summer with the Kane County Xplosion 14U fastpitch team, Emily pitched 175 innings and had a 3.48 ERA with 103 strikeouts and a 26-7 overall record. Ashley, a recent Bednarcik Jr. High School graduate, batted .425 with the Xplosion this summer, including 94 RBIs and struck out just 16 times in 247 at bats. As catcher, she finished with a .946 fielding percentage and threw out four baserunners from behind the plate. Although she works with multiple pitchers on her travel team, sharing the same house with an elite pitcher has helped her remain competitive with a higher-level fastpitch team. Their softball careers began after a tryout for the 10U Oswego Wolves, under coach Chris Van Degraft, and the sisters spent two years with that team before playing with the Illinois Slaughter. Emily and Ashley returned to Van Degraft’s roster to play one season with the Wheatland Spikes, and have most recently played with coach Dave O’Connor and the Kane County Xplosion 14U. Although Ashley was excited for that initial tryout with the Oswego Wolves, Emily was more hesitant to participate. But that hesitation didn’t last beyond the first day. “When I was 9, my dad signed us up for tryouts with the Oswego Wolves and my
sister wanted to do it, but I wanted to do travel soccer,” Emily said. “I didn’t really want to go. I went to the camp, and afterwards I said, ‘Dad, this is real softball. It’s not rec softball anymore,’ so I gave up soccer.” As a grade school player, Ashley grew comfortable behind the plate and enjoyed the catcher position from a young age – in addition to spending time at third base. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I first started, so I went out to a practice for catchers and I just liked it,” Ashley said “It’s nice because a little later in the season when I would catch for Emily, the coach would let me call the game because I know her better than some of the other catchers. That’s nice.” Emily fell into her position in a similar way and certainly grew into the role – now a 5-foot-11, left-handed pitcher at just 15 years old. “We needed pitchers. I saw the college pitchers and pro pitchers and it just looked like fun,” Emily said. “It’s nice just to be able to out in the yard and say, ‘Hey, can I pitch?’ and not have to go to practice.” This week, they will begin their next adventure with the nationally-ranked Mizuno Hawks 16U fastpitch team under the direction of Mark Domico and O’Connor. The Xplosion’s season wrapped up on July 25 with a 73-20-3 record and multiple tournaments wins as well as a third-place finish at the Colorado Jr Sparkler 14U division out of 164 teams. “It’s always hard because there are so many [travel] teams to pick from now and so many options. We talk and we both try to pick the team we want to go to and
“Those sisters – they’re just a great family. I’m so glad they made the decision to come to the Hawks. It’s going to be a fun couple of years with them.” Dave O’Connor, softball coach
what we think will be the best fit,” said Emily. “We’re going to be playing 16U this year, and college exposure is a big thing. The Hawks can get into a lot of exposure tournaments so colleges can see us.” O’Connor is happy to see the Schultz sisters remain on his roster – and make the transition to a new uniform with the Hawks. “I’m excited they decided to come on board. The big thing is the exposure they’re going to get with this club, and with these two girls in particular, they’re very talented,” O’Connor said. “It’s rare as sisters. Their personalities are very different, but they’re very protective. “Those sisters – they’re just a great family. I’m so glad they made the decision to come to the Hawks. It’s going to be a fun couple of years with them.” At 14 years old, Ashley is excited for the challenge of playing 16U fastpitch – something that should cer-
tainly help her transition to high school and, hopefully, gain attention from college recruiters in the upcoming years. She has six years of travel experience already under her belt, and she’s hopeful that she will be catching for Emily in the upcoming spring season. Oswego East does return two players with experience behind the plate, but that just gives Nussle plenty of options in her defensive lineup. “We’ve got some promise coming in, and Ashley is a talented player so we’ll see what roster she ends up on. It’s going to be a great problem to have as a coach to have so much talent,” Nussle said. After experiencing the varsity level as a freshman last spring, Emily knows what Ashley will be up against when tryouts get underway in late winter. “We don’t know what’s going to happen yet [next spring], but it’s nice that she
already knows how I pitch and what I like to do,” Emily added. “It just really helps that we’re close.” The Hawks’ fall season will get underway with its first tournament over Labor Day Weekend. Fall tournaments will take the team to St. Louis and Arizona in the upcoming months where Emily and Ashley will get exposure to Big Ten recruiters as well as other Division I programs. Entering her sophomore year, Emily will put more emphasis on collegiate options – and both girls would like to continue their playing careers beyond the high school level. While Ashley is still undecided as to her future studies, Emily is already focused on a career in medicine and plans to major in biology or pre-med. Graduation is still some time away, with Emily in the Class of 2018 and Ashley in 2019. For now, they’re just getting ready for the first day of school on Aug. 17. The 2016 high school softball season begins Feb. 29 with the first day of practice. “To have Emily All-Conference as a freshman says a lot, and I already told her sister that I expect nothing less when she gets there next year,” O’Connor said. “They give everything out on the field.”
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The Oswego boys’ soccer team lost to Bartlett, 2-1, in the third-place match of the Western Soccer League playoffs on July 28. The Panthers, who were playing with only three subs off the bench in the double elimination tournament game, trailed 2-0 in the first half. “We made two mistakes defensively, and Bartlett took advantage,” Oswego head coach Brian Falli said. Oswego played a much better second half. Alfredo Brenes scored the Panthers’ lone goal on a corner kick on an assist from JC Mora with about eight minutes left in the game. “We had numerous opportunities and their goalie made some nice saves to keep us off the board,” Falli said. “We had a few chances late including a header off the post, but in the end, we ran out of gas. It was hot and the guys gave it their all, but we just couldn’t get the equalizer.” The JV team defeated West Chicago, 2-1, in the championship game on July 27. The game was tied 1-1 after regulation before the Panthers won the penalty kick shootout, 4-2.
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Cats World Series bound 13-6 win earns New York trip By LAURA M. MEDINA sports@kendallcountynow.com
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Oswego East sophomore pitcher Emily Schultz (left) and her sister, freshman catcher Ashley Schultz, have spent six seasons playing travel softball together. They are preparing for the upcoming fall season with the Mizuno Hawks 16U fastpitch.
Home advantage
Schultz sisters create talented pitcher-catcher combination By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com
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orn just 18 months apart, sisters Emily and Ashley Schultz have been able to play on the same softball field since they first gained interest in the sport in 2009. Now, not only will they will be united at Oswego East with Ashley coming in as a freshman this fall, but the two could become a powerful combination for Wolves head coach Laura Nussle as a talented pitcher/ catcher duo. “I’ve seen Ashley at camp and she has a
nice bat and she’s strong defensively, too. It’s nice to see a sister team that’s pitcher/catcher,” Nussle said. “This will be my fourth year in the program, but I’ve never had sisters on the same team before. I’ve had sisters come through, but not at the same time.” Emily was one of three freshmen on Nussle’s 2015 varsity roster and was the only player to represent the Wolves on the Southwest Prairie All-Conference team last spring. She was responsible for five of Oswego East’s 11 wins on the mound, finishing with a 5.22 earned run average over 112 innings, and was equally talented at the plate.
She set a single-season record for triples (eight) and led the team with 34 runs scored and 49 hits, finishing with a .454 batting average. “She matured a lot. She started off the season only being able to pitch about five innings where she was really strong and we did a lot of games last year with shared time on the mound,” Nussle said. “Emily really matured and was able to pitch complete games about two-thirds into the season. That’s why we were able to really see improvement as a team. She was one of our
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In their biggest game of the season, the Oswego Cats rallied back from four runs down to defeat the Westmont Red Sox, 13-6, on Sunday afternoon, winning the American Amateur Baseball Congress Regional Tournament and earning a bid to the Stan Musial World Series. With Jackie’s Field of Dreams as the backdrop for the tournament weekend, the Cats, the Red Sox and the Addison Braves each competed for the title. Addison was eliminated following a 6-1 loss to Westmont on Thursday and a 9-1, eight-inning defeat to Oswego on Friday. Oswego is now 17-4 this season and finished 15-10 in the Chicago Suburban Baseball League. Saturday’s matchups between the remaining teams resulted in a split, with the Cats winning the opener, 6-2, and the Red Sox taking the second game 12-4 in 11 innings to set up Sunday’s championship, which became Oswego’s most important contest of the summer – especially after the previous night’s struggles. “It was good to rebound from the debacle [on Saturday] and put things together,” Cats field manager Todd Miller said. “We didn’t start the game the way we wanted to after that eightrun 11th, but we kept it together. [Right-hander Tom Ozlanski] kept us in it; it’s a veteran thing to do.” Westmont hit two singles against Ozlanski in the first, with one of those providing the first score of the game. The second run came on an overthrow at third base to establish the lead. Two innings later, the Red Sox tacked on two more runs in the third to put the hosts in a 4-0 jam, but the Cats got one of them back in the fourth on shortstop Mike Rissley’s bases-loaded walk. “We have done that throughout the weekend. We’ve kind of been playing behind, and we dug ourselves a little bit deeper of a hole there with some bad defense, but we had to wait out [right-hander Kevin Jakubauskas],” said Miller of the Cats, who trailed in the first
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