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ON THE COVER Jeanette Lee talks to a group of people about the life of Ruth Livesy McCLain during the Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk on Oct. 5 at Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery.

See story in the Countywide section, page 56.

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Brolley joins CMAP board OSWEGO LEDGER The chairmen of the Kane and Kendall County Boards have appointed Matt Brolley, Montgomery village president, to serve as the representative for the two counties on the governing board for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP).

Brolley’s appointment is effective through July 1, 2019.

His appointment was announced in a letter released by Chris Lauzen,

chairman of the Kane County Board, on Oct. 5.

Lauzen wrote, “Kane County looks forward to our continued cooperation with CMAP and President Brolley’s representation of Kane and Kendall counties on the Matt Brolley CMAP Board.”

Lauzen’s letter was copied to John Shaw, Kendall County Board chairman.

Established in 2005 by the Illinois General Assembly, CMAP is responsible for comprehensive regional planning in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties in northeastern Illinois.

Brolley has served as village president since 2013. Prior to that time, he was a member of the village’s plan commission.

The village of Montgomery is located in both Kane and Kendall counties.

Early voting starts Friday in Oswego SHAW MEDIA Early voting is now underway in Yorkville for the Nov. 8 general election and will begin soon in Oswego and Plano.

Voters may cast ballots at the county clerk’s office at 111 W. Fox Street, Room 103, Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The week of Oct. 31 daily voting hours will be increased from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Monday, Nov. 7.

In addition, early voting will be offered at the clerk’s office on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Early voting will begin at Oswego Village Hall at 100 Parkers Mill on Fri-

day, Oct. 14. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays through Friday, Oct. 21. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 24, weekday voting hours will be increased from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 4, the last day for early voting at the village hall.

In addition to weekday hours, early voting will be offered at Oswego Village Hall on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon and on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In Plano, early voting will be available on weekdays beginning Monday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 7 p.m. Early voting will also be offered from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 22, and on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on early voting in Kendall County, visit www. co.kendall.il.us or call 630-553-4104.

CIVIC MEETINGS WEEK OF OCT. 17-21 Monday, 6 p.m.: Fox Valley Park District Board, Prisco Community Center, Aurora.

Monday, 6:30 p.m.: Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission, Montgomery Village Hall.

Monday, 7 p.m.: Montgomery and Countryside Fire Protection District Board, Station One, Montgomery.

Tuesday, 9 a.m.: Kendall County Board, County Office Building, Yorkville.

Tuesday, 9 a.m.: Kendall County Board Forest Preserve Commission, County Office Building, Yorkville.

Tuesday, 6 p.m.: Kendall County Board of Health, County Health and Human Services Building, Yorkville.

Tuesday, 6 p.m.: Oswego Village Board Committee of the Whole, Oswego Village Hall.

Tuesday, 7 p.m.: Oswego Village

Voters who live in the city of Aurora portion of the county can cast early ballots at the Aurora Public Library’s Eola Branch on Eola Road from Monday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 6. Early voting hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on early voting in the city of Aurora, visit auroravotes.org or call 630-897-4030.

Voters can check their registration and Election Day polling location by contacting the clerk’s office at 630-5534104 or the Clerk’s Voter Registration Office at 630-553-4105.

Voters can also check their registration status at the State Board of Election’s website at elections.il.gov under “Voters” followed by “Am I Registered to Vote in Illinois.”

BRIEF Board, Oswego Village Hall.

Tuesday, 7 p.m.: Montgomery Village Board Committee of the Whole, Montgomery Village Hall.

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.: Fox Metro Water Reclamation District Board, Main Treatment Plant, Oswego Township.

Wednesday, 2 p.m.: KenCom Operations Board, County Public Safety Center, Yorkville.

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

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

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

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

Leaf vacuuming in unincorporated Oswego Township starts this Monday

The Oswego Township Road District is offering free roadside leaf vacuuming starting Monday, Oct. 17, for unincorporated Oswego Township residents including Boulder Hill, Shore Heights and Marina Terrace subdivisions.

Crews will vacuum leaf piles in each neighborhood at least four times during the pickup period.

To have leaves picked up, residents should place leaf piles at curbside, but not in the street. In addition, parked cars in front of leaf piles must be removed so trucks can access the areas. Piles set out for pickup must contain only leaves, do not rake other yard waste or branches into the same pile as the leaves.

Please have all leaves raked out by Nov. 28 to ensure pickup.

For further information, call Operations Manager Aaron Grosskopf at 630-264-4587 or visit oswegotownship.org.

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An architect’s sketch of the proposed new Oswego police station.

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Police station plans revealed

By ERIKA WURST news@kendallcountynow.com Oswego Village Board members got their first glimpse of what the future Oswego police station may look like during a meeting Tuesday evening.

The project’s designers presented the board with sketches and diagrams depicting the $30 million building which is set for construction along the south side of Woolley Road east of Plainfield Road next year.

Although they’re only about 20 percent through the architectural process, Peter Ruggiero, Design Principal for Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK), said his firm is well on their way to fulfilling the village’s goals for the building.

Over the last several months, village staff, board members, police department employees and community stakeholders were all invited to give their input about the building’s design.

In keeping with the theme of transparency, the building, as it is currently proposed, features extensive glass and natural lighting. There’s a large community room that would be a hub for civic organizations looking to meet at the department, as well as open space “staff hub” for department employees outside of cubicles.

“They don’t need to work in little rooms like they have because that’s how it’s been done for 50 years,” Ruggiero

said. Instead, an open area work space overlooking an outside courtyard will foster and encourage communication and collaboration, he said.

“One goal we’re really shooting for is to allow the staff to be more efficient in what they do,” said Dean Roberts, principal at McClaren, Wilson and Lawrie, Inc., a consultant on the project for the village.

“This building can influence that in a positive direction,” Robert said.

The building is also designed to foster a relationship with the community. Due to its proximity just east of Oswego Fire Station No. 1 and Traughber Junior High School across Woolley Road, the new police station will help tie the public buildings together and create a campus-like feel that’s welcoming to residents, the board was told.

Ruggiero said it would be akin to a new municipal public service campus for Oswego when all is said and done.

“I’m excited over the whole idea of transparency,” President Gail Johnson said. “It’s important to be a welcoming place to the community. How awesome would it be to have the community feel welcome to this place for other things (besides police business). The design goes far in helping us do that.”

Johnson said she was impressed by the renderings.

“You have captured what we hoped it would capture,” she said. “I believe,

like you do, that this is much more than a police facility.”

The idea of creating an amphitheater or other community gathering focal point on the police campus was also discussed after community stakeholders raised the idea during a brainstorming sessions. Although an amphitheater is not included in the station’s $30 million budget, extra property on the site could allow for something of that nature to be built and could further the board’s goal of community engagement and transparency.

Groups including School District 308, the Oswegoland Park District, Oswego Senior Center, the Oswego Rotary Club and other stakeholders all spoke about wanting a space for residents to gather at the station’s new site.

Board member Karin McCarthy-Lange and others expressed their desire to see such a structure built, as well.

“I would love to see a dual purpose for this facility,” she said. Those options, as well as the building’s design, are still far from finished, however. Construction on the project is expected to begin in Spring 2017. Until then, continued community and staff engagement will be ongoing.

Board member Pam Parr assured the designers they are on the right track.

“You blew my socks off, and that’s hard to do,” she said. “I have very high standards and I think (the design) really represents what Oswego’s been and where it’s going.”

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An Aurora man has been charged with burglary and a variety of other charges connected to a motor vehicle burglary and criminal damage to property last month in Boulder Hill.

The Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Kenneth Loyd, 20, of Aurora on Sept. 28 with burglary, a class 2 felony, criminal damage to property, a class A misdemeanor, and criminal trespass to vehicle, a class A misdemeanor.

Loyd’s bond was set at Kenneth $50,000 with 10 Loyd percent to apply. Loyd is currently in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections on unrelated charges, police said.

Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies took a report Sept. 3 for a motor vehicle burglary and criminal damage to property in the 0-30 block of South Bereman Road in Boulder Hill.

“The victim reported hearing glass break and seeing an unknown male standing in their driveway,” sheriff’s police said in a press release.

“The unknown male left the area and the victim discovered a window of their vehicle was broken. Patrol evidence technicians were able to recover physical evidence from the scene which aided in the investigation.”

Sheriff’s deputies continued the investigation, which led to the charges, police said.

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Small sacrifice needed to help PADS program Every weekend, many people sit in their comfy recliners and watch football for hours at a time.

For an equal amount of time, or perhaps less, once a month, people have the chance to help provide shelter to people who have no home in Kendall County.

This Sunday begins the seventh season of the Kendall County PADS homeless shelter program.

The program provides warm overnight shelter in locations throughout the county, along with supper, a light breakfast the next morning, and a boxed lunch to take when they leave.

We think it’s a wonderful, needed program, but the organizers say they need more volunteers. They have 500 dedicated volunteers but they need about

100 more so they don’t have to close a shelter on occasion during the season, something they say they’ve never had to do in their past six seasons.

A volunteer for the program typically works one four and a half hour shift per month for six months during the PADS season. They also need volunteers for feeding the guests.

It can be difficult to wrap one’s head around the fact that homelessness is an issue in a county that is seen as prosperous. But the facts show there are people with basic needs like shelter and food right here at home.

PADS organizers point out that Kendall County has the fourth highest home foreclosure rate in the state, and 1,528 county residents applied for

low income energy assistance, or LIHEAP, in 2015, which was a 30 percent increase over 2013. Additionally, 13 percent of adults in the county have no health insurance, organizers say. Statistics like that equate to human beings who are left without a roof over their heads, particularly during the brutal winter months.

Over the program’s six seasons, PADS has served 346 individuals, including men, women and children, and nearly 7,000 times their shelters were used by someone in need. The program has served 20,972 meals.

If you’re interested in serving as a volunteer, visit the organization’s website, kendallcountypads. org, and consider volunteering.

Speed limits have deep historical roots in Illinois It’s been decades since Congress decreed an energy-saving 55 mph national speed limit. Since the end of the energy crisis of the 1970s, speed limits have gradually edged up, and are now higher in some areas than they were before the “Double Nickel” limit was imposed.

The lower limit was imposed to save energy during what was thought to be a time of declining oil production. Turned out energy companies encouraged talk of a shortage in order to hike prices, and panicky drivers contributed to it by hoarding gas. The lower speed limits did save some gas, and had the added advantage of reducing highway deaths.

For some, regulating highway speed is a liberal plot to prevent freedom-loving vehicle owners everywhere from traveling as God intended – at top speed. After the energy “crisis” ended, Congress eliminated the national speed limit, allowing states to set their own limits. These days, Interstate speeds of 70 or even 75 mph are not unusual.

Despite what some may believe, laws limiting speed are not creatures of modern times. Here in Illinois, speed limits and traffic regulations date to horse and buggy days.

Before 1903, regulating the speed of motor vehicles was not a state function. Local laws, however, prohibited racing horses and horse-drawn vehicles on public roadways. In addition, it was illegal to drive a horse across a bridge at a gait faster than a walk, and warning signs appeared on all major local bridges.

Regulation of motor vehicles began when farmers started using

REFLECTIONS Roger Matile steam-powered tractors to power threshing machines. In 1885, in response to problems the new machines were creating, laws required steam tractors on a public roadways to stop when they approached within 100 yards of any person with a horse or other animal on a highway. In addition, the law required steam tractor operators to have a man walk at least 50 yards and no more than 200 yards ahead of the engine to help control animals frightened by the engine.

Blowing the steam engine’s whistle while it was on the highway was strictly prohibited.

With the invention of reliable internal combustion engines, more and more enthusiasts bought or built automobiles. In 1903, for instance, Oswego jeweler A.P. Werve built that village’s first automobile.

That same year, the General Assembly passed the first state law regulating motor vehicle speed. The law went into effect July 1, 1903, and set a statewide 15 mph speed limit for all motor vehicles, although municipalities were allowed to set their own limits on streets within their limits. In addition to setting a state speed limit, the law also mandated drivers had to stop their vehicles immediately upon frightening a horse or other animal.

Four years later, in 1907, the General Assembly passed legislation requiring motor vehicle registration and the display of license plates. Vehi-

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A speed limit sign in Oswego in about 1942. cles were also required to have lights, horns, and brakes (always handy things to have). The law also set speed limits.

Explained a June 7, 1907 Kendall County Record article: “The law regulates the speed to six miles while going around corners, ten miles on business streets and 15 miles an hour in the resident district. In the country 20 miles an hour is permitted.”

In 1909, the law addressed motorcycles for the first time, requiring “that no person shall drive a motor vehicle or motor bicycle...at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper having regard to the traffic...or so as to endanger the life or limb or injure the property of any person.” The statewide maximum speed limit was raised to 25 mph in 1911.

Then in 1914, speed limit enforce-

ment finally came to the Kendall County Seat in Yorkville. According to a July 1, 1914, warning in the Record: “Notice is hereby given that the state law with regard to the speed of automobiles will be enforced in Yorkville.

The law places the following limits on speed in town: “In closely built-up business portions, 10 miles an hour.

“In residence districts, 15 miles per hour.

“Outside business and residence portion, 20 miles per hour.

“When going around any curve or corner, 6 miles per hour.

“The penalties are heavy fines; auto drivers are requested to take note of these restrictions.”

More revisions to the law passed in 1919 differentiated between autos, trucks, and buses. Auto speed limits maxed out at 30 mph, while the maximum for trucks and buses ranged from 12-15 mph depending on weight and type of tires (hard rubber or pneumatic).

Thereafter, limits continued to climb. In 1923, the maximum speed for autos was set at 35 mph, and 25 mph for trucks and buses weighing 15,000 pounds or less. In fact, the law prohibited owning a truck or bus capable of exceeding the maximum speed limit.

The 1931 revisions required all trucks and buses to maintain at least 500-foot intervals on the road.

Then in 1935, the General Assembly did an entire re-write of the vehicle law. Auto speed limits were essentially eliminated for rural highways, but were set for municipal areas. The

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In the Fox Valley, we are fortunate to have municipalities that strive for excellence every day. However, reaching the goal of excellence is not easy today, as economic forces over the last 20 years have put unprecedented demands on municipal leaders, staffs, employees, budgets, and infrastructure.

The challenge in today’s economy is for municipalities to optimize individual and department performance while maintaining or reducing costs.

Because Waubonsee’s Workforce Development Department works with organizations to optimize performance, we thought our capabilities would be perfect to help municipalities address current challenges and create efficiencies.

That’s why, in 2013, representatives from Waubonsee met with local

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Continued from page 4 Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings was empowered to alter speed limits on highways depending on engineering and traffic. Truck speeds continued to be set based on vehicle gross weight.

Various revisions followed at regular intervals, and in 1951, the maximum highway speed for autos was set at 60 mph.

Then in 1957, a completely new and comprehensive statewide speed limit was established. State-established speeds ranged from 15 mph in alleys to 65 mph for autos on highways. Those limits pretty much stayed the same until 1974 when the federal “Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act” set the national 55 mph limit. In April of 1987, when Congress allowed speed limits on certain interstates to rise to 65 mph, the days of the universal 55 mph limit were numbered.

What’s all this mean? Not much, but it does offer some perspective: And while the 55 mph limit may not have been the greatest thing, at least we weren’t required to have somebody walk in front of us to control frightened animals.

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WAUBONSEE VOICES Kevin Riley municipal leaders and asked what training would help them better serve residents, cope with change and enable employees to grow professionally.

Based on their input, we created a training program called Communities of Excellence.

Since its inception, Communities of Excellence has become a national award-winning leadership program for public sector employees to develop professional skills that can assist in career growth and help local governments meet ongoing challenges.

Waubonsee takes this training commitment to the community seriously. We are proud the design of our Communities of Excellence program was a team effort with district municipalities.

The training objectives and logistics of the program were all structured

with input from municipal leaders.

Some program requirements requested by municipalities include: • Training should be a maximum of four hours in length, held once a week from 8 a.m. to noon • A variety of topics should be covered • Material must be relevant and immediately applicable • Training must contain a group activity and peer interaction • Training must incorporate networking opportunities, benchmarking of ideas and the sharing of best practices The curriculum in the Communities of Excellence program is as diverse as its participants. Topics include leadership, communication, government operations, working with generations, budgeting, time management and others. To date, participants represent fourteen municipal departments that include administration, city clerk, customer service, fire, finance, human resources, parks and public works.

Communities of Excellence is proving to serve as a catalyst for municipal collaboration. The training environment is open, creative and energetic.

Group activities encourage the sharing of best practices and networking.

During a six-week series, participants find they have few differences and much in common with their peers.

Frequently, success stories are shared about how a previously discussed training topic was applied that improved employee communication, streamlined a process, saved money or reduced stress in a department.

Since 2014, more than 90 public sector employees have participated in one or more of the Spring or Fall Series. Twenty-two of those 90 participants have been recognized for attending all available 96 hours of professional development. Certainly, local municipalities are devoted to creating communities of excellence.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR River Run a success

To the Editor: The Village of Montgomery hosted its 13th annual 5k and 10K River Run on Saturday, Oct. 1. The weather cooperated for us for most of the race this year.

There were just under 200 runners that participated in this year’s event. This year a portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to benefit the Montgomery VFW Post 7452, the Montgomery Rotary and the Montgomery Foundation.

Several area vendors, Chiro One Wellness Center, Usborne Books, It Works! and The Chiropractic Place of Oswego, were on-site for participants and their families to visit before, during and after the race. Thanks to Rondi’s S.E.L.F. Fitness for coming out and leading our runners with warm-ups and stretches.

Race results have been posted on J3 Timing Company’s website. Congratulations to our overall winners. 5K winners were Heike Keeler and Davante Dawson.

Overall 10K winners were Mary Krause and Andy Olson.

Thank you to everyone that came out and volunteered their time in order to make the race a success as well. Matt Brolley, village president; Stan Bond,

Election letters policy To allow a greater number of our readers to express their views on the Nov. 8 election, the following rules have been established for all election-related letters effective with our next print edition Oct. 20: • Letters must contain no more than 250 words and conform fully with the requirements contained in our letters policy.

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village trustee; employees from the Village of Montgomery and Engineering Enterprises, Inc. A special thank you to all our sponsors: Award Level Sponsor: South Moon BBQ; Gold Level Sponsors: Engineering Enterprises, Inc., Village of Montgomery, Caterpillar, Inc., Dolan and Murphy, Ozinga Illinois, and Rush Copley Medical Center; Silver Level Sponsors: AllSteel Credit Union, Konen Insurance Agency, Inc., Lyon, LLC, R.J. O’Neil, Rosati’s of Montgomery Pizza Pub, VVF Illinois Services, LLC, and Waubonsee Community College; Sponsors: Coffman Truck Sales, F&C Industries, Inc., First National Bank, Fox Valley Building Trades Council, Scott

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Eye Care, and Speer Financial; Friend of the River Run: Advance America, Fox Valley Park District, Great Clips – Orchard Road, Meijer, Naperville Running Company, Panera Bread of Oswego, United Facilities, and Wal-Mart.

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Trump the only choice

To the Editor: The Presidential candidate debates have resorted to nonessential topics instead of what is most important.

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School boundary committee will meet tonight at OEHS OSWEGO LEDGER The next School District 308 Boundary Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at Oswego East High School and will focus on enrollment data and draft scenario development.

The 37-member committee, which is tasked with redrawing School District 308’s school enrollment attendance boundaries, consists of two board chairs—Lauri Doyle and Dr. Michael McDowell—10 administrators, and 25 community members.

Earlier this year the Board of Education voted on its top criteria for de-

termining the new school boundaries moving forward. The top four criteria were: projected enrollment; building utilization; fiscal considerations related to operations and duration of boundaries.

The remaining committee meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in the community room at Oswego East High School (OEHS) Oct. 20 and Nov. 10.

All of the committee’s meetings are open to the public under provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Public forums will be held on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Traughber Junior High School in Oswego and at Oswego East High School on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.

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The Democratic campaign purposely focuses on comments Donald Trump made more than 11 years ago and a 1995 income tax loss that allowed no payment of taxes, because Hillary does not have any successes to run on.

Trump’s verbal comments are deplorable and unacceptable; however, he has publicly apologized for making them.

His comments pale in comparison to the verbal assaults Hillary has made against the women who were sexually abused by her husband, with no apology. (One related court case cost the Clintons more than $850,000.)

Trump not having to pay income tax pales in comparison to the IRS being used to stop tax exemption status for conservative organizations while approving exemption for liberals. The debates should be focused on the most important: national security, especially terrorism; the economy, especially the need for jobs; the national debt which is now $19 trillion which is indebting our children and grandchildren; and Supreme Court appointments.

Hillary has disqualified herself by proven mishandling classified documents, using an unsecured server, which allowed classified information being accessible to adversaries, and then destroyed more than 33,000 emails in a coverup. She cannot be trusted to be the Commander in Chief.

I was not initially a Trump supporter but now he is the only choice for the survival of this country’s freedom as a Republic versus it becoming socialism. If Hillary is elected the Senate may gain a Democrat-

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The President elected this time may elect two more Supreme Court judges due to retirements which will determine the courts’ rulings for years, because appointments are for life and cannot be changed simply by future elections.

In the last debate, when asked her criteria for the Supreme Court, Hillary didn’t mention the Constitution being the basis for decisions but indicated decisions were dependent on current conditions.

Conversely, Trump has provided a list of 10 qualified persons whose records indicate central thought on the Constitution which would maintain the triad balance of power intended by our founders.

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Open house part of long-range planning process for upgrades

By ERIKA WURST news@kendallcountynow.com Oswego residents said traffic congestion, safety, and water drainage issues were their main concerns when it comes to the future of the Wolf’s Crossing Road corridor.

At a Wednesday evening open house held at Village Hall, residents were invited to speak their minds about the Wolf’s Crossing widening project, which would transform the already busy two-lane road into a major corridor with a potential five lanes.

“Development is about to start again,” project consultant Laura Mc-

Govern said. “The village really wants to look at this corridor now rather than wait until it gets maxed out at capacity...We want to marry what’s happening with development to what’s happening with traffic and make sure we have a plan.”

McGovern and her team at Chicago-based Alfred Benesch & Company were hired to study the corridor, and over the course of 18 months, gather information on traffic flow, vehicle crashes and drainage considerations. Part of this process also includes engaging the public and ascertaining its opinion.

McGovern said federal procedure requires that the public be involved in the study process but, “We’re doing more than what’s required. We want to hear from the public about what makes sense. What are the problems and the challenges?”

On Wednesday, residents got a chance to share anecdotes with the Project Study Team. Some complained

about traffic back-ups at the Speedway gas station at the corner of Wolf’s Crossing Road and Route 30. Others shared concerns about the future road changing the feel of their residential communities.

“We’ve done traffic counts, tallied crashes, and obtained drainage information,” McGovern said. “We can study and study, but numbers don’t always tell us what locals are feeling.”

To better gauge this, residents were encouraged to jot-down notes on brightly colored Post-Its and stick them to a giant map of the corridor in the area pertaining to their concerns. By the end of the open house, the map was quite full of tips and suggestions.

Those with additional concerns and ideas were encouraged to sign up to be part of the Corridor Advisory Group.

The voluntary group of about 20 people will consist of residents, park district officials, school district officials, IDOT employees, and beyond.

It will meet multiple times during the preliminary design study to assist with the development of a design solution for the Wolf’s Crossing Corridor.

For more information on joining the group visit the village website at oswegoil.org.

Jennifer Hughes, the village’s public works director, has noted that it will likely cost in excess of $50 million to fully improve Wolf’s Crossing Road from Route 34 east to Route 30.

In a guest column published in the Sept. 29 Ledger, Hughes wrote, “A project of this magnitude will take the Village, Kendall County, Oswego Township, School District 308, State of Illinois, and federal partners to pull off.

We will likely need to break the project into a series of smaller projects to allow us to spread the cost over many years. We have already sought out and secured $2.5 million in federal Surface Transportation Funding for design and construction.”

The Village of Oswego’s annual fall leaf collection service will begin the week of Monday, Oct. 17.

As in past years, the village will be collecting leaves based on designated geographic zones. Each house is assigned to a zone, based on its location.

The zones are as follows: Zone A – All properties west of the Fox River; Hunt Club Subdivision; and all properties east of Fox Bend Golf Course and south of Route 34.

Zone B – All properties south of Wolf Road; all properties south of Route 34 east of the Fox River and west of Route 71 (the downtown area); all properties south of Route 71 excluding the Hunt Club subdivision.

Zone C – East of the Fox River and

northwest of Route 34.

The village will pick up leaves three times this season. Leaf pickup is scheduled for Monday through Friday as follows: Zone A – Weeks of Oct. 17 and Nov. 7, and after Nov. 28.

Zone B – Weeks of Oct. 24 and Nov. 14, and after Nov. 28.

Zone C – Weeks of Oct. 31 and Nov. 21, and after Nov. 28.

The village will make one final pass throughout the entire village between Nov. 28 and Dec. 2.

Residents are asked to place leaves in the parkway (in the grass) near the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of their specified pickup week to guarantee collection during that week. Leaves placed in the parkway after the final collection that week will not be picked up until

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Do not mix foreign materials such as brush, garden waste, tree limbs, vines, lumber, etc. with the leaves. These materials can cause equipment failure or injury. The village will not pick up leaves containing these materials and will notify you of this condition.

Keep leaves out of the curb line and street so not to cause hazardous driving conditions or local flooding. Keep in mind that piles must be easily accessible and must contain leaves only.

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Oswego man sentenced to prison for cocaine dealing OSWEGO LEDGER An Oswego man has been sentenced to state prison on a drug dealing charge, according to the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office.

State’s Attorney Eric Weis said Jose G. Guerra, 47, of the 100 block of North Adams Street in Oswego, was sentenced to six and a half years in state prison by Judge Tim McCann for unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.

The charges stemmed from an investigation by the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, or CPAT, according to Weis.

Weis said Guerra sold cocaine to undercover officers, and based on those cocaine sales, a search warrant was

executed on Guerra’s home in March.

Based on evidence collected at the home, Guerra was charged with intending to distribute cocaine.

“Hopefully seeing drug dealers consistently going to prison from Kendall County will dissuade that small percentage of individuals who choose to make their living by illegal means,” Jose G. Weis said.

Guerra Following his prison sentence, Guerra will serve three years of mandatory supervised release.

Assistant State’s Attorney Frank Gorup prosecuted the case, and Guerra was represented by attorney John Paul Ivec, according to Weis.

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Minor injuries An Aurora resident, Dominic Gutierrez, of the 400 block of North Constitution Drive, received minor injuries in a two vehicle collision on Route 30 at Treasure Drive in Oswego Oct. 6 at 11:22 a.m., police reported. Police Cited for cannabis said wet pavement was a factor in the crash.

Oswego police cited Matthew M. Parello, Gutierrez was treated at the scene, according 18, of the 600 block of Hawley Drive, Oswego, to police. with improper lane usage and possession of between 10 grams and 30 grams of cannabis Two hurt in Rt. 30 crash after stopping his vehicle on Douglas Road Two motorists were injured in a three near Long Beach Road Oct. 6 at 1:33 a.m. vehicle crash on Route 30 at Fifth Street in Oswego Oct. 6 at 9:03 a.m. Police said Grant Park district reports bad check Gruenke, 60, of the 1600 block of Lyndale The Oswegoland Park District filed a Road, Aurora, and Kevin Hage, 29, of the deceptive practice report with Oswego police 3400 block of Ravinia Circle, Aurora, were Oct. 4. Police said someone wrote a bad transported to an area hospital. check totaling $1,200. The incident is under investigation, according to police.

Property stolen Merchandise valued at $385 was stolen Theft among charges from a grocery store in the 3700 block of Oswego police arrested Alquisha M. Russell, Orchard Road Oct. 6 at 2:15 p.m., village 26, of the 13000 block of North Lynn Circle, police reported.

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Windows found broken Several windows were broken out of a vehicle and at a business in the 4000 block of Plainfield Road in Oswego, police reported Oct. 9. Police said damage was estimated at $1,000.

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KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS Suspect flees police The driver of a vehicle stopped by county sheriff’s deputies for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Harbor Drive in Oswego Township Oct. 10 at 9:57 p.m. fled the vehicle. Police said they could not apprehend the suspect. Police said they then seized the suspect’s vehicle and are continuing their investigation.

DUI, resisting among charges County sheriff’s deputies arrested Jonathan

Carlos Rodarte, 22, of the 12000 block of Alpine Way, Plainfield, after stopping his vehicle on Anchor Drive and Marlin Drive in Oswego Township Oct. 7 at 11:18 p.m. Police said they stopped the Rodarte’s vehicle for multiple violations. Police said he was charged with driving under the influence, resisting a peace officer, driving while license suspended and endangering the health of a minor. He was also cited for speeding 65 mph in a 45 mph • Continued on page 11

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said the suspect attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise valued at $186.78. Police said Russell has been charged with retail theft and obstructing identification. She was also wanted on two Aurora police department warrants for failure to appear in court on traffic violations.

ID theft reported A resident of Meadowwood Lane filed an identity theft report with Oswego police Oct. 6.

Pine Ridge Dr. burglary Oswego police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the 100 block

Traffic violations Maria M. Almaraz, 25, of the 700 block of Sixth Avenue, Aurora, driving while license suspended and speeding.

Keith Doremus, 36, of the 2100 block of Sandburg Drive, Aurora, suspended driver’s license and speeding.

Brandon C. Fountain, 22, of the 100 block of Kevin Lane, Oswego, suspended driver’s license.

Yuriana Deluna, 34, of the 1200 block of Nantucket Drive, Aurora, driving on a revoked license, no tail lights and no insurance.

Henry Hunter, 32, of Aurora, no valid driver’s license.

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Harassment complaint A Boulder Hill resident filed a telephone harassment complaint with sheriff’s police last week. Police said the victim’s ex-boyfriend has been sending her harassing telephone messages since they broke up.

Motorist injured, charged A Yorkville man was injured and charged with reckless conduct as the result of a single vehicle crash on Route 34 at Clark Street in Bristol Township Oct. 10 at 11:12 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office. Police identified the injured suspect as Martrell L. Johnson-Webb, 23, of the 1300 block of Carolyn Court. Police said their investigation determined that the cause of the crash was a domestic situation within the vehicle.

Spray paint damage Representatives of the Kendall County Highway Department and Lisbon Township Highway Department told county sheriff’s police Oct. 7 that they found spray paint damage on several signs and on the roadway on Ashley Road and Plattville Road in Lisbon Township.

Purse stolen Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of a purse from a residence in the 8000 block of Van Emmon Road in Oswego Township Oct. 8.

Text investigation County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a case in which a Boulder Hill man has been receiving unwelcome text messages.

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Adele Kirsch, 27, of the 0-800 block of Twilight Drive, Morris, on a charge of violation of an order of protection in the 0-9000 block of Chicago Road in Lisbon Township near Newark Oct. 6 at 8:53 p.m. Police said they arrested the suspect after the she contacted a protected party via telephone after having been served with an order of protection.

Domestic arrest County sheriff’s police arrested Patricia J. Jonaitis, 59, of the 8000 block of Van Emmon Road, Yorkville, on a charge of domestic battery at her residence Oct. 6 at 8:30 p.m.

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Two warrant arrests County sheriff’s deputies arrested Tynario Rashaad Brown, 20, of the 100 block of Harbor Drive, Oswego, and Camille Jenkins, 18, of the 100 block of Laurel Drive, North Aurora, after stopping their vehicle on Route 31 and Dolores Street Oct. 6 at 10:57 p.m. Police said Brown and Jenkins were wanted on DuPage County Respond to domestic warrants. The suspects were transported to County sheriff’s deputies were summoned the Kendall County jail in Yorkville pending to a residence in the 9300 block of Route 34 in Bristol Township Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. on a report court proceedings. of a domestic battery. Police, however, said Protection order violation no complaints were signed in the case and County sheriff’s police arrested Candyce none of the individuals involved appeared to

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DIANE SELMER Retired Executive Secretary/Benefits Analyst

ELIZABETH FLOWERS Insurance Producer, State Farm

the two major issues now confronting the board?

Please explain.

SELMER: The budget must be reassessed to see where savings can be found–balance it–the taxpayers need to have relief from

KELLOGG: The main issue is the budget. There is really no questioning that our taxes are too high in the county and yet we expect the services that are currently in place. Increasing taxes is not an option so we must look at the cost side of the ledger. How can we be more efficient? Are all of our programs improving the

MATTHEW KELLOGG Owns and manages Kellogg Farms LLC and Seed Source LLC

community? I look forward to the opportunity to work on these issues.

with department heads and elected officials to be sure our tax dollars are spent wisely.

Is there fat in the county budget? Please identify expenditures you would like to see cut.

Should the county continue to maintain and operate the Ellis House and Equestrian Center? Please explain.

SELMER: Beginning with county board members themselves–eliminate the very costly taxpayer paid health insurance for part time elected officials. Also eliminate mileage reimbursement for in-county meetings— both save taxpayers, lower the budget and eliminate extra bookkeeping. Ellis House as I understand is losing money for years and should cease operation. The county should not be paying for bike paths for municipalities within the county, inflating the county budget.

FLOWERS: As a member of the finance committee we have asked each department head to keep their budget to a 0% increase. We are holding budget hearings and each presentation so far has tried to comply with this request. Each elected official and department head has been extremely cogent of the budget restrictions we are under and have helped cut budget excesses by not replacing employees for 6 – 12 months to gain back some additional funds. This has gone a long way toward allowing the county to maintain a balanced budget.

SELMER: NO. It is my understanding that Ellis has been losing money for years, sits in a flood plain and is competing, and hurting nearby small business operations trying to make a living. Taxpayers should not continue funding a losing operation, which government has no business operating in the first place.

FLOWERS: I believe that Ellis House and Equestrian Center is a unique experience for the residents of Kendall County and I fully support every effort to continue offering this service.

There have been many changed to the structure of Ellis house in the past year and I hope that these changes will allow the Forest Preserve to continue operating this facility.

HEIMAN: Ellis is a unique experience that our County provides to introduce people to horses and a unique place to have a wedding or event. Providing a variety of ways for people to enjoy nature and outdoor activities is a great way to attract people and business to our County.

KELLOGG: Yes and No. Let me explain. The county either needs to put the resources into the HEIMAN: center to give it a chance at turning a profit The finance committee has asked all department heads to keep their budgets at zero or lease it out to a private group. You can percent increase. In the coming days the not expect to rent out a facility to weddings finance committee is holding budget hearwithout bathrooms and paved parking. The ings and we will be able to see what each county has put a half effort into making the department will look like for the next year. facility successful. The Plainfield park District has a very successful horse facility that KELLOGG: benefits the community. They put the effort If I am selected to represent Dist 2 on the into making it successful. We cannot just sell board I look forward to working on the budthe property. So what to do if we close it? get. I have read the budget and it is difficult Can we rent the entire location? Can we 1031 to point to one area that is more wasteful exchange it for a better property? These are than another. I will take the time to meet options that we need to explore.

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ever increasing taxes, and no increased services–we’re already #1 highest property taxes in the state, and taxpayers cut back on household expenses, but unable to do so on property taxes. Salary freezes for all elected officials. Work still needed to ensure proper policies and procedures, organization charts, SELMER: job descriptions, appropriate salaries, email ABSOLUTELY NOT accept county paid health insurance. That is my personal respon- retention, needing updating for state and sibility, not the taxpayers who are paying for federal labor law compliance. their own health insurance, and should not FLOWERS: be paying for health insurance for any part The budget is always a big issue for the time elected official. ABSOLUTELY NO!! The county and we are working diligently toward County being all of 15 x 15 square miles—I balancing the budget without resorting to do not see why mileage reimbursement reductions in services and staff. The county’s should be provided unless travel is required portion of the tax bill is approximately 7% for out of county meetings. It also reduces of what the residents pay in total tax. A bookkeeping cost, and the budget. substantial portion of our budget goes into supporting county wide health and safety FLOWERS: services. Our residents depend on these My full time employer does not offer a services and we are very aware of our health care benefits so I will continue to responsibility to the citizens of Kendall. The utilize health care from the county plan. I other major issue at hand is our county’s inbegan serving on the Board in 2008 and did frastructure and transportation needs. Many not take any payment for mileage until June of 2013. I do now accept mileage reimburse- of our residents need to work outside the county because we are mainly a residential ment. county. Working with local and state leaders we are hoping to bring more commercial HEIMAN: I currently have insurance but if that should and industry to Kendall through expanded transport routes. This will bring jobs and change I might take a look at the insurwill help take some of the tax burden of the ance that is available through the county. homeowner.

Mileage reimbursement-It would depend on committees appointed to and how much traveling I am doing for County business that HEIMAN: I see two important issues that go handis approved by the Chairman. in-hand. Budget & Infrastructure/Transportation. We need to work with state and KELLOGG: If I am elected I will take the mileage. I am local entities to build our infrastructure/ transportation to the point where we will be not sure about the health insurance at this more desirable to commercial, industry and time. business to help offset the tax base to relieve the residents and help balance the expenses What, in your view, are and revenue in our budget.

If elected, will you accept county paid health insurance and mileage reimbursements?

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Voters in Kendall County Board District 2 will elect three candidates to four-year terms on the board in the Nov. 8 election. The candidates are incumbent Elizabeth Flowers of Montgomery and challengers Matthew J. Kellogg of Yorkville, J. Anthony “Tony” Giles of Oswego, Diane Selmer of Oswego and Kristine Heiman of Oswego. Flowers and Heiman are Democrats; Kellogg, Giles and Selmer are Republicans. District 2 encompasses the county’s Seward and NaAuSay townships and a large portion of Oswego Township. The Record Newspapers asked the candidates to complete a questionnaire to inform voters on where they stand on issues now confronting the board and county government. Giles did not complete a questionnaire. Visit KendallCountyNow.com/ election-central to read all responses in this race.

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Kendall County Board District 1 Voters in Kendall County Board District 1 will elect two candidates to four-year terms on the board in the Nov. 8 election. The candidates are incumbent John Purcell of Yorkville, Jerry Bannister of Oswego, and Audra Hendrix of Yorkville. Purcell and Bannister are Republicans, Hendrix is a Democrat. District 1 encompasses the county’s six central and westernmost townships and a portion of Oswego Township, west of Route 31. The Record Newspapers asked the candidates to complete a questionnaire to inform voters on where they stand on issues now confronting the board and county government. Hendrix did not complete a questionnaire. Visit KendallCountyNow.com/election-central to read all responses in this race.

JERRY BANNISTER I am self-employed and own two businesses in Kendall County. I have a photography/videography studio in Oswego and my other business is real estate title searching, which I have been doing since 1991.

Why are you running for county board?

BANNISTER: I stand for low taxes and I will oppose any tax increases, period. I am for transparency in government and for accountability in spending of our tax dollars. But, who isn’t for that stuff? I am not downplaying any of those items; they are legitimate and important goals. So what separates me from the pack? We need people on the Kendall County Board who are not afraid to stand up for the residents of Kendall County. If I am elected to the Board, I will do everything within my power to ensure things are done right.

Ordinances must be followed, notices given, public hearings held, proper permits issued and impact studies completed. Neighboring owners and families who will be affected by a project must receive proper notice and have their chance to speak before the board votes on a project. This does not mean I will vote NO on every matter that comes before the board, but I guarantee that I will not be a RUBBER STAMP. I will make sure things are done right. I am also gravely concerned about the increase in armed robberies and social health related issues such as addiction, suicide and communicable diseases.

If elected, will you accept county paid health insurance and mileage reimbursements?

BANNISTER: My health insurance is currently through my wife’s employer so I will not accept the county health insurance. I will not ask for mileage reimbursement to attend County Board meetings, activities and duties within Kendall County. If County Board activities/ duties require me to travel outside of Kendall County, I will ask for reimbursement only for those items.

PURCELL: In my years of serving on the County Board, I have not taken health insurance as a Board member. I do accept mileage reimbursement for the few out of county meetings I attend.

What, in your view, are the two major issues now confronting the board?

Please explain.

BANNISTER: Budgeting is number 1, as it always is and PURCELL: always should be. An unbalanced budget is I am a lifelong resident, business owner, simply unacceptable. We can’t have unbaland also active in the community through anced budgets in our homes and businesses volunteer activities, including as a board and government should be no different. I member of the Fox Valley Family YMCA, refuse to balance the budget by raising taxand as a volunteer serving on the St. es. Number 2, we must set forth legitimate Patrick Church Finance council. Through my priorities. The County Government is charged interactions with many people of various by law with certain duties and that’s what backgrounds, with my being a Kendall it should do; no more, no less. We need to County native, and with my years of business take care of those who can’t take care of experience, I have a good perspective of the themselves or who need help during tough many concerns of Kendall County residents. times through agencies like CASA and the Of course, being a business operator, I underVeterans Assistance Commission. We need stand the challenges facing business owners great infrastructure and roads so businesses and residents when paying real estate and can thrive. We need easy, FAIR and consisother taxes. Also, I feel I am the most qualitent permitting without favoritism. And, our fied person running for Board with regards to Sheriff’s office is important for public safety the County’s budget. and confidence. They do a great job now, and it needs to stay that way. If people aren’t safe or don’t feel safe, Kendall County will suffer in numerous ways.

JOHN PURCELL Operator of Ace Hardware in Yorkville & Oswego.

PURCELL: 1) The budget. The County’s revenues are inching up at approximately 1% per year, yet the expenses continue to climb at a greater clip. A large part of that is due to the State of Illinois’ dire budget, and also due to the many individuals being forced to leave the County as a result of high real estate taxes and for better opportunities. Accordingly, difficult decisions regarding priorities must be made. 2) Keeping pace with infrastructure and staffing needs with tough budget demands, including the many unfunded mandates from the State.

Is there fat in the county budget? Please identify expenditures you would like to see cut.

BANNISTER: There’s always fat in a budget. My biggest concern regarding unneeded/unnecessary line items goes back to priorities. I have studied the entire budget and there are numerous line items that concern me. Actually, the entire budgeting process is a convoluted mess if you want to know the truth. I can’t wait to get in there and dig around and put things right. Excess doesn’t always come in the form of cutting a single “line item” either.

We need to look at purchasing efficiencies and means testing for example. I also think the bidding threshold limits should be lowered as well. Competition will bring lower prices for the taxpayers.

PURCELL: All board members, elected officials, and department heads have a great sense of pride in their areas of expertise, and all have areas of the budget which they feel need some trimming. Within any governmental organization, there needs to be a majority vote to pass a budget. Tough decisions were made for the FY2016 County budget, and tough decisions will be necessary for FY2017.

Many of the challenges facing the County are related to State and Federal mandates, unfortunately, which are beyond local control.

Should the county continue to maintain and operate the Ellis House and Equestrian Center? Please explain.

BANNISTER: The short answer is no. Our County government should not compete with private enterprise, which is exactly what it does at Ellis House and Equestrian Center. Taxpayers are being forced to subsidize other peoples’ hobbies at the Equestrian Center, including people who live outside of Kendall County.

The Ellis House wedding operations directly compete with tax paying businesses. In 2016, Kendall County taxpayers are subsidizing at least 16 weddings through salaries, insurance, maintenance, advertising, pensions and more. Just think of the income that could have produced if those weddings were held at private businesses in Kendall County employing Kendall County citizens! Don’t get me wrong on forest preserves, I love the outdoors and the properties we have. We just need to treat them as what they are: places where people can enjoy the outdoors. Forest preserves are not business centers.

PURCELL: The Ellis House & Equestrian Center is definitely a challenging proposition. My preference is to look at the overall budget of the Forest Preserve and make needed adjustments based on the total budget. The Forest Preserve District hired a new director just under two years ago, and he has made some tremendous strides in improving the District’s financial position. So long as we can continue to maintain and improve the overall budget, we can provide different programs to the residents.

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KEITH WHEELER Business Owner, Self

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How can the state cut spending to help reduce the deficit?

WHEELER: This is one of my biggest frustrations about my time in Springfield. As a member of the House Appropriations General Services Committee, I expected that we would work through the budget in tremendous detail looking for ways to make cuts to balance the budget. Those discussions never took place. Instead, a budget was produced by the House Democrats and the appropriations committees were effectively disbanded. I am open to making across the board cuts if we can’t actually negotiate specific cuts that will start to close the budget gap.

Do you support any part of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda? Explain.

WHEELER: The Governor has whittled down his agenda from more than forty items to just five.

Those five items are: term limits, redistricting reform, work comp reform, property tax freeze, and pension reform. I support all five and look forward to bringing about these solutions to help Illinois become a more fair and competitive state.

BURD: I am vehemently against most of the governor’s agenda, especially right-to-work laws being passed at the municipal level.

Unions helped to create what was once a BURD: Illinois today is spending 28% less on core strong middle class and we need to support services than it did in 2000, according to the unions, not destroy them. I am against term limits because I have seen how long it takes executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability in Chicago. The misap- new aldermen and legislators to understand

the scope of their powers and learn to use them effectively. We have term limits already – it’s called elections. I do tentatively agree with the idea of imposing a tax on consumer services, but it would have to be in addition to raising the state income tax back to 5%.

Overall, I think that Gov. Rauner’s agenda has been devastating to Illinois. I have heard him comment that government should be run like a business; if he ran a business like this, it would be bankrupted. Even his wife’s non-profit sued him, according to news reports.

a much greater issue in the near future and I would like to assist in helping to get this project and others like it moving forward; also these same communities are working to try to get Metra to come to Kendall County.

This would greatly aid economic development and help decrease traffic in the county.

I would like to aid in this effort.

What project in your district, unrelated to tax or budget issues, will be your top priority if elected?

WHEELER: I will be voting for the Republican nominee, but will not be campaigning for him. I believe him to be the better choice over Hillary Clinton. I am focused exclusively on my own race and getting Illinois back on track.

WHEELER: While there are several infrastructure items that will provide value to the constituents of the 50th District (Full interchange at Rt. 47 & I-88, Metra extension to Kendall County, intersection improvements at Orchard Road & Rt. 30, etc.), I don’t expect to see the necessary financial support from the state until we get past the budget impasse. Until then, my top priority will continue to be to create Illinois jobs for Illinois families and reduce the property tax burden on local taxpayers.

Our extremely high property taxes make it difficult for families and seniors to afford living here while also driving up the cost of doing business which, in turn, puts a damper on local hiring. A growing economy and a vibrant job market will lift our state and the residents of the 50th District.

BURD: There are several, but I would like to mention two: First, several of the municipalities – Yorkville, Oswego and Montgomery – are looking at going together to build a water treatment plant that would use the Fox River to provide drinking water to residents in the municipalities. When I was mayor of Yorkville and president of Metro West Council of Government, I served on an area-wide committee that was investigating the fact that our fresh water reserves are shrinking as we use up water from our aquifers and from the Great Lakes. Water usage is going to become

Are you endorsing your party’s nominee for president? Explain.

BURD: Yes, I am endorsing Hillary Clinton. In my view, Donald Trump is a scam artist who has no government experience, who does not care about people, who makes fun of the handicapped and even of his own supporters, who has failed as a businessman, who has duped people out of their hard-earned money in his Trump University, who has misused funds from his Foundation. Hillary has been harassed, and has been the target of untruthful and skewed propaganda for years. As mayor of Yorkville, I went through some similar experiences. I know what it is like to have people make up lies about you for political gain. Benghazi was horrendous, but it was an act of terrorism – whoever perpetrated it just like all the attacks that happened under Condoleezza Rice. When you weigh these two candidates against each other, there is no contest. All our living Presidents agree with me, Republican and Democrat. Hillary is by far the best candidate in 2016.

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propriation of funds from the state pensions under both Republican and Democratic governors shows that this is not a party issue.

But it is an issue that needs to be addressed.

We can not cut funding to programs to aid the poor or the ill. Social service programs WHEELER: I am opposed to tax hikes until reforms are are important, as is education spending, and spending on infrastructure. After an increase passed. in revenue is instituted, the budget needs to be reviewed to cut deficit spending. I haven’t BURD: Looking at the mess the state finances are reviewed each agency’s or department’s in, it will be necessary to impose tax hikes. If budget and that is what would have to be the state had not allowed the 5% income tax done. When I was Mayor of Yorkville and the Great Recession hit, I went to my departrate to expire, the state finances would not ment heads and told them that they would be in such a bad state today. Illinois needs have to make cuts in their departments. They to increase the state income tax. Unfortunately, we can not have a graduated income came back with the savings they had found.

The finance director compared it to what we tax, which I support, because the state Constitution outlines the type of income tax had to spend and if the cuts weren’t enough, Illinois can impose, but after talking to some we went through another round. We cut contract spending and outsourcing and relied incumbents, it seems possible that legison in-house employees more. I think that is lators could write a bill that would provide loopholes to the middle class and lower class what needs to be done on a larger scale in Illinois, but after the last two years, with the residents, while increasing the tax on the downgrading of our bonds and the exodus wealthier people. And then I would join othfrom our colleges and universities, I believe ers to work for an amendment to the State Constitution that would impose a graduated even once the budget gets rectified, it will take time to get Illinois back on a more firm income tax. financial footing.

Do you support a tax hike or hikes to balance Illinois’ budget? Explain.

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Former Yorkville Mayor Valerie Burd, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent State Rep. Keith Wheeler of Oswego in the 50th State House district race in the Nov. 8 election. The election marks the second time that Burd has opposed Wheeler, a Republican. In 2014 Wheeler won election to his first term in the House by defeating Burd. The 50th district takes in a large section of north central Kendall County and central Kane County. In Kendall County, the district encompasses the City of Yorkville and most of the Village of Montgomery. Visit KendallCountyNow.com/election-central to read all responses in this race.

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Illinois House District 75 The race for the 75th District House seat pits Martha Shugart, a Democrat, nurse and former Deputy Grundy County Coroner, against David Welter, a Republican and current Grundy County Board Chairman. Last July, GOP leaders slated Welter to run for the House seat following the surprise resignation of State Rep. John Anthony. Shugart first ran for the seat in 2014 when she lost to Anthony. The district encompasses a large section of central and southern Kendall County and includes portions of Oswego, Yorkville and Plano. Visit KendallCountyNow.com/election-central to read all responses in this race.

DAVID WELTER Operations/HR Manager, Illinois Truck & Equipment

Do you support a tax hike or hikes to balance Illinois’ budget? Explain.

Do you support any part of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda? Explain.

WELTER: A tax increase in Illinois will not solve anything. In January of 2011, Illinois Democrats passed a record tax increase that was packaged and sold as a “sure thing to save education” to get Illinois out of the fiscal mess that Madigan and the Dems have perpetuated. It did nothing to save education, solve the unfunded pension crisis, or lower property taxes. Illinois cannot tax its residents to get out of debt. Tough decisions have to be made. It’s time to stop playing politics in Springfield, roll our sleeves up and get to work. I held the line on taxes when we faced fiscal challenges in Grundy County.

Real reform must take place before I will ever consider new taxes.

WELTER: Illinois has the 2nd highest property taxes in the nation, I agree with the Governor that we must freeze property taxes. Illinois has the longest serving speaker of the house in American history; Madigan’s leadership has led us into a fiscal nightmare and seemingly endless debt. In order to restore confidence in Illinois government we must impose term limits for legislators and senators.

I also agree with consolidating units of government where it makes sense, like the Governor’s proposal to combine the office of Treasurer and Comptroller, saving 12 million annually from merely 2 units consolidating into 1. We have nearly 7,000 units of government in Illinois and reform is long overdue.

SHUGART: I am in support of the graduated income tax and the millionaires tax. Both taxes are fairer than the system that we currently have in Illinois today.

SHUGART: I would be open to looking at term limits, but in what manner does the Turnaround Agenda help the middle class? I do not want to negatively impact hardworking middle class families. I have yet to see how this Agenda helps those families.

How can the state cut spending to help reduce the deficit?

WELTER: We can start by taking a very serious look at how and where we can consolidate units of government. Illinois has more units of government than any other state in the nation (nearly 7,000). We have more units of government than other states that have 3 times our population and 3 times the square mileage as Illinois. This is a very basic and common sense area to begin looking for budget reducing measures. Eliminating waste and abuse in various state agencies is also long overdue.

SHUGART: I’m sure that if we did a forensic audit we can find waste and places to reduce spending. We must eliminate the perks for the selective few.

Illinois’ state pensions are underfunded by more than $110 billion, worst in the nation. One pension reform law has been thrown out as unconstitutional. What’s your plan to reform the state’s pension systems?

WELTER: There is no denying that Illinois’ pension debt is “crowding out” funding for vital basic services. For decades politicians gave out sweetheart deals in exchange for short term political gain; now we are footing the bill for their shortsightedness. The state employees are not to blame for this mess, the politicians are. As stated by the courts, all benefits earned are guaranteed by the Illinois State Constitution. We must begin by stopping the

MARTHA SHUGART Registered Nurse over 25 years with Morris Hospital, past City of Morris City Council Woman and Grundy County Deputy Coroner, past instructor for Joliet junior College EMT program., Morris Hospital

bleeding; new employees should be allowed to contribute to their own defined contribution retirement savings plan like a 401k or 403b if they choose. Anyone who suggests there is a quick fix to the pension crisis simply isn’t telling you the truth. We will have to work within the confines of court rulings to craft a workable pension reform that protects retirees, those near retirement, and tax payers who are already paying too much to Illinois’ dysfunctional government.

SHUGART: We have to operate within the framework of the state constitution. I would push for the previously mentioned graduated income tax and the millionaires tax. The system is underfunded due to the state skipping pension payments and the lack of revenue to pay into the system.

Do you support a constitutional amendment to allow for redistricting reform in Illinois? Explain.

WELTER: I do support redistricting reform in Illinois.

The majority of voters in Illinois also support redistricting reform. Currently, the legislative maps in Illinois are drawn under guidance from Michael Madigan. The redistricting process is rigged and politicians are picking their voters instead of voters picking their politicians. By drawing districts that keep them in office, there is no competition. When there is no competition there is no choice.

Two thirds of politicians are running unopposed in 2016, I doubt two thirds of Illinois citizens would say they are happy with state government. Redistricting reform would be a great start, but I don’t think we stop their; term limits also need to be imposed to keep government leadership honest and ethical.

SHUGART: Yes, I have stated before I am not opposed to reform as long as it is done in a fair manner. Look at the 75th district and how unfair it is drawn for a Democratic candidate.

What project in your district, unrelated to tax or budget issues, will be your top priority if elected?

WELTER: We have great infrastructure in the 75th and we need to make sure that our roads, bridges, and railways are well maintained.

With that being said, I will also fight to make sure that projects that have no benefit, or harm the 75th district are stopped (like the Rock Island Clean Line and Great Lakes Basin Rail Road).

SHUGART: Creation of good paying jobs. Lowering the property tax burden. I think we need to take a look at the education equalization formula especially when it comes funding per pupil.

Are you endorsing your party’s nominee for president? Explain.

WELTER: I am focused on the race for the 75th District and what we can do together to fix the problems of Illinois. The presidential race this year has become very nasty and has devolved into a name-calling match unbefitting the office of presidency. My personal opinion is that Hillary Clinton’s policies concerning the 2nd amendment, energy, and job creation goes against what the 75th district stands for. I will be casting a vote for Donald Trump.

SHUGART: Currently I am very focused on my own campaign, my opponent has a tremendous campaign fund that has been fueled by millionaires and a billionaire, none of whom live here in the 75th district. Leadership is not something that should be purchased!

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Highlighting students and activities in School District 308. Email a high-resolution image and caption to news@kendallcountynow.com.

OSWEGO LEDGER School District 308 continues to set new record highs in its fight to alleviate hunger in the communities it serves.

Over the last couple of weeks, the district collected more than 113,181 items, shattering last year’s record donation to the Kendall County Food Pantry of 85,000 items. In the district-wide drive’s inaugural year, District 308 schools collected 58,000 items to be donated to the food pantry.

The results of this year’s donation were announced at halftime of the Crosstown varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 30.

“Part of our responsibility as the local school district is to give back to the communities we serve,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sparlin. “We are extremely proud of this year’s efforts by students, parents, and employees within the district. This was a team effort, and I am thrilled that each year, we continue to col-

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lect more items for local families and people in need.”

Of the district’s 22 schools, Churchill Elementary led the donations with 16,775 items.

Principal Tammie Harmon accepted the trophy during the halftime ceremony. Murphy Junior High and Oswego East High School (OEHS) also received awards in their individual school categories for collecting 3,915 and 5,998 items, respectively.

Kendall County Food Pantry Director Tandy Pinter said the pantry was grateful for such a large and generous donation of food and household items. She estimated that the food might feed around 4,500 people for the next six months.

“This is such a wonderful blessing to have the school district come together and do this for those in need,” she said. “It will significantly change lives for the better. It is great for those who will receive the items, but it is also great for the volunteers to see all of the support we are receiving. It gives all of us goose bumps.”

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The Thompson Junior High Robotics team is focusing on service dogs. They were fortunate to receive a visit from Deputy Flanders and Tazewell from the Kendall County Sheriff Department. Deputy Flanders explained the training, resources, and daily responsibilities of a K-9 team. Back row: Josh Lovell, Maddie Lund, Porter Leigh, Deputy Flanders, Ben Hartmann, Jayden Fu. Front row: Anna Buan, Alex Peters, Grant Lesley, Tazewell, Zoe Wareman, Ella Nelson.

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Prairie Point Elementary recently raised $17,458 during its 2016 Panther Fitness Olympic Challenge.

After more than two weeks of collecting donations, students and staff participated in the challenge on Sept. 30. The students rocked the Olympic and walking course, completing obstacles and many fitness challenges. Penny the Panther cheered the kids on and at the end of the day, a spirit assembly was held.

School officials said they realize that this could not be accomplished without the support of family and friends who sponsored the students. The top six fundraisers won prizes like a GroPro, iPad mini, Beats headphones and a FitBit. Over 55 raffle prizes were drawn and given to students who turned in their packets.

The students collectively turned in enough packets to meet the school goal and as their reward, Dr. Groves and Mrs. Kern will spend a day on the school roof. Every student at Prairie Point received a participation prize, a Prairie Point medal paw.

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To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The Illinois Constitution establishes a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective. The purpose of this document is to inform you of proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution and provide you with a brief explanation and a summary of the arguments in favor of and in opposition to the proposed amendment.

Proposed changes in the existing constitutional amendment are indicated by underscoring all new matter and by crossing with a line all matter which is to be deleted.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 11 TO ARTICLE IX OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IX – REVENUE SECTION 11. TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (a) No moneys, including bond proceeds, derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to registration, title, or operation or use of vehicles, or related to the use of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or to fuels used for propelling vehicles, or derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes relating to any other transportation infrastructure or transportation operation, shall be expended for purposes other than as provided in subsections (b) and (c). (b) Transportation funds may be expended for the following: the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, including statutory refunds and adjustments provided in those laws; payment of highway obligations; costs for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation; and other statutory highway purposes. Transportation funds may also be expended for the State or local share of highway funds to match federal aid highway funds, and expenses of grade separation of highways and railroad crossings, including protection of at-grade highways and railroad crossings, and, with respect to local governments, other transportation purposes as authorized by law. (c) The costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation shall be limited to direct program expenses related to the following: the enforcement of traffic, railroad, and motor carrier laws; the safety of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, or airports; and the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, operation, and administration of highways, under any related provisions of law or any purpose related or incident to, including grade separation of highways and railroad crossings. The limitations to the costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation under this subsection (c) shall also include direct program expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of employees of the State’s transportation agency; the acquisition of land and the erection of buildings for highway purposes, including the acquisition of highway rights-of-way or for investigations to determine the reasonable anticipated future highway needs; and the making of surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction and maintenance of flight strips and highways. The expenses related to the construction and maintenance of flight strips and highways under this subsection (c) are for the purpose of providing access to military and naval reservations, defense-industries, defense-industry sites, and sources of raw materials, including the replacement of existing highways and highway connections shut off from general use at military and naval reservations, defense-industries, and defense-industry sites, or the purchase of rights-of-way. (d) None of the revenues described in subsection (a) of this Section shall, by transfer, offset, or otherwise, be diverted to any purpose other than those described in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section. (e) If the General Assembly appropriates funds for a mode of transportation not described in this Section, the General Assembly must provide for a dedicated source of funding. (f) Federal funds may be spent for any purposes authorized by federal law.

EXPLANATION The proposed amendment adds a new Section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that provides revenue generated from transportation related taxes and fees (referred to as “transportation funds”) shall be used exclusively for transportation related purposes. Transportation related taxes and fees include motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and other taxes and user fees dedicated to public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit (buses and rail), ports, or airports.

Under the proposed amendment, transportation funds may be used by the State or local governments only for the following purposes: (1) costs related to administering transportation and vehicle laws, including public safety purposes and the payment of obligations such as bonds; (2) the State or local share necessary to secure federal funds or for local government transportation purposes as authorized by law; (3) the construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, and operation of highways, mass transit, and railroad crossings; (4) expenses related to workers’ compensation claims for death or injury of transportation agency employees; and (5) to purchase land for building highways or buildings for to be used for highway purposes.

This new Section is a limitation on the power of the General Assembly or a unit of local government to use, divert, or transfer transportation funds for a purpose other than transportation. It does not, and is not intended to, impact or change the way in which the State and local governments use sales taxes, including the sales and excise tax on motor fuel, or alter home rule powers granted under this Constitution. It does not seek to change the way in which the State funds programs administered by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Transportation, and operations by the Illinois State Police directly dedicated to the safety of roads, or entities or programs funded by units of local government. Further, the Section does not impact the expenditure of federal funds, which may be spent for any purpose authorized by federal law.

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment provides that no moneys derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes, relating to registration, titles, operation, or use of vehicles or public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, or airports, or motor fuels, including bond proceeds, shall be expended for other than costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, costs for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation, and other statutory highway purposes, including the State or local share to match federal aid highway funds.

You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

YES –––– NO

For the proposed addition of Section 11 to Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.

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Oswego Varsity: The Panthers (311-2) notched their first Southwest Prairie Conference win on Oct. 4 with a 1-0 victory over Joliet Central. Oswego will close the regular season Thursday with a rescheduled game against Plainfield South before opening the postseason Saturday at Batavia.

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By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com After a strong showing in the regular season, the Oswego-Oswego East co-op girls golf team continued to impress in the postseason.

The squad clinched a runner-up finish at the Class 2A Plainfield North Regional on Oct. 5 at Nettle Creek in Morris, and advance to Tuesday’s Lockport Sectional at Broken Arrow in Lockport.

The co-op squad finished 10th in the sectional tournament with a team score of 400 to end the season. Hinsdale Central (305), Naperville North (315) and Benet Academy (317) advance to state.

Summer Hawkins led the team with a 92, followed by Autumn Sullivan (101), Kiana Krahulik (103) and Cassidy Max (104).

“They all shot about their average for the season, but Kiana had a rough round and was probably the one most excited to try for a push to state and she shot a 42 on the front and was doing pretty well,” Oswego coach Brian Chandler said. “She had par on No. 10, but unfortunately had two bad holes. It was a tough course, and I was blown away by some of the scores that came in.

“I told Kiana that one round can’t de-

fine everything she’s done,” Chandler added. “I couldn’t be more proud of the season she had, and the season all the girls had.”

Last week, Waubonsie Valley won the regional title with a 353, but scores from Oswego (371) and Neuqua Valley (376) were good enough for the top three and a bid to the sectional tournament.

For Oswego, junior Krahulik and Hawkins turned in identical cards of 80, while Emily Staples shot a 102 and Sullivan finished with a 109 to complete the team score. Max (116) and Katie Brucky (129) also competed.

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3A Oswego Sectional: On Tuesday at Blackberry Oaks, none of the six area golfers were able to advance out of the sectional tournament. Oswego freshman Kade Prentice had a breakout postseason after leading the Panthers at the regional tournament, carding a 78 as the top score for Oswego at the sectional. Senior Craig Schlegel (84), senior Kobe Taylor (85), senior Mason Lee (86) and senior Tommy Falcone (86) all ended their high school careers as sectional qualifiers.

Oswego East’s lone sectional qualifier, sophomore Ethan Lindblad, shot an 87.

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The Oswego girls cross country team captured the Sterling Invite championship last Saturday, 89104 over runner-up Schaumburg to headline the 23-team event. Isabelle Christiansen clocked in at 18:01 to place fourth overall while Grace Pagone (18:32) took eighth, Ava Weyrich (19:14) was 21st and Jaycie Simon (19:30) took 29th, finishing just ahead of teammate Sydneu Luchyn (19:34). Megan Berg (19:38) and Caitlin Guist (19:49) rounded out the top seven.

Oswego Boys: The Panthers took second to Pleasant Valley (Iowa), 61-85. Bennett Peterson led Oswego with a fifth-place finish, crossing the line in 15:23. Mitch Bradford (15:42) was ninth and Joe Fioresi (16:08) took 23rd while David Gaytan (16:10) was 25th and Erik Kivela (16:19) rounded out the top five in 31st place. Corey Saelens (16:31) and Keegan Murphy (16:31) also raced for Oswego.

Oswego East Girls: The Wolves placed fifth in the 18-team West Aurora Stampede last Saturday. Abby Flammersfeld was 17th overall with

a time of 18:43. Alexis Henz (18:58), Kendra Standish (19:03), Amanda Bonczkowski (19:06), Morgan Ede (19:41), Elyssa Gall (19:49) and Katherine Sim (19:50) rounded out the top seven.

Oswego East Boys: The Wolves took fourth place at the West Aurora Stampede behind a first-place individual finish from Dylan Zangri. The Oswego East senior won the race in 15:06 – 20 seconds ahead of runner-up Chris Durr of Chatham-Glenwood. Jake Klancir (15:50) was 15th overall, Chris Luz (15:57) was 25th and Matt Blanco (16:03) and Chris Smith (16:03) rounded out the top five scoring runners. William Roeder (16:06), Bradley Thornton (16:13) and Luke Wentz (16:13) also raced into the top seven for the Wolves.

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Oswego East reclaims conference crown

By DICK GOSS dgoss@shawmedia.com Fueled by a one-point loss to Plainfield North in the 2015 version of the Southwest Prairie Conference championships, the Oswego East girls tennis team has been working toward reclaiming the crown.

On Saturday in Plainfield, Oswego East edged out the defending champs by three points.

“We lost the conference by one point (to North) last year. Until then, we had been the reigning conference champs for four years. It’s nice to get it back,” Oswego East senior Angel Javier said.

North led in tournament points, but SPC titles are determined by a combination of points from dual meets and in the tournament. Oswego East, the leader coming in, won with 75 to North’s 72.

“When we started this season, at the first day of tryouts, we saw 11 or 12 girls who could play. Injuries will happen, and we felt we could be a team with competitive depth, especially knowing what [Plainfield] North brings every year. We know what we are up against,” Oswego East coach Pete Conrad said. “Coach [Tim] Ochoa

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Oswego East’s third doubles team members Angel Javier and Ravina Shah capture first place and celebrate with the other team members after defeating Minooka’s Madison Wittkofski and Ireland Binkowski at the Oct. 8 Southwest Prairie Conference tennis meet. (assistant) and I want to win conference as well as sectional. These girls became a team that is effective in what is an individual sport. ... We never take for granted how good Minooka and North are. We stayed healthy, and things went our way for the most part.”

Minooka finished third with 54. The rest of the team standings were Oswego 32, Plainfield East 30, Joliet 27,

Plainfield South 26, Plainfield Central 21 and Romeoville 20.

North’s Meg Chadick-Sarah Trusk beat Oswego East’s Eden Short-Mary Weber, 6-3, 6-1, for the first doubles title.

East’s Annie Carmody-Keertana Kota won 7-5, 6-2 over North’s Ally Radwan and Caroline Macias at second doubles. The Wolves’ third doubles of

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Angel Javier-Ravina Shah scored a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) win over Minooka’s Madison Wittkofski-Ireland Binkowski.

“We started on JV our freshman year, and look where we are now, where we’ve come since the end of last season,” Shah said. “We lost to a Minooka team at third doubles last year and knew we would see Minooka in the finals this year. We just said, ‘no, we aren’t losing to them again’,” “I thought our team had a good chance to win coming in,” Carmody said. “We have more depth this year.

We’re stronger throughout the lineup.”

“We have a balanced team this year,” Kota said. “Annie and I were together freshman and seniors years.

The other years, we both played doubles with other partners, but this year it was like we’ve never been apart.”

For Oswego, the Panthers had three courts win in the back draw: Hannah Castillo at No. 1 singles and Lauren Gotchie at No. 3 singles, as well as Emily Liskunas and Anna Brudzinski at No. 2 doubles and Megan Kill and Sarah Mereness at No. 4 doubles.

Oswego and Oswego East will now enter the nine-team West Aurora Sectional on Saturday.

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PREP FOOTBALL: OSWEGO EAST 42, PLAINFIELD CENTRAL 0

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com

Team Overall/Conf.

Oswego 7-0 Oswego East 6-1 Joliet West 5-2 Plainfield North 5-2 Plainfield South 4-3 Minooka 3-4 Plainfield East 2-5 Romeoville 2-5 Joliet Central 1-6 Plainfield Central 0-7

Week 7 Scores Oswego 63, Joliet Central 14 Joliet West 42, Minooka 30 Oswego East 42, Plainfield Central 0 Romeoville 31, Plainfield East 15 Week 8 Schedule

Friday, Oct. 15

Oswego East at Minooka, 7 p.m.

Oswego at Plainfield South, 7 p.m.

Romeoville at Plainfield Central, 7 p.m.

Plainfield North at Plainfield East, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16

Joliet West at Joliet Central, 1 p.m. duccia added in a fumble recovery for a touchdown with 6:49 to play in the second quarter, and Banks was good for one more touchdown pass before halftime – this time to Stephon Harris – for a 35-0 lead at intermission.

Oswego East’s final score came with 2:45 to play in the third when Kelly-Martin drew the snap and threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Harris for a 41-0 lead and a running clock.

“All the credit to Oswego East; they have a great coaching staff and a great group of kids and they have a lot of talent,” Plainfield Central coach Jon Pereiro said. “Ivory Kelly-Martin is an unbelievable football player. Our defense was able to step up and do our best to contain him, but it’s hard to that. Plus, it’s not just him. They have other weapons. Offensively, we have to get better, but I’m very proud of our defense.”

Oswego East will travel to Minooka (3-4), which is now on a two-game skid after falling 42-30 to Joliet West on Friday. The Wolves end the regular season hosting Plainfield East (2-5), which is on a five-game skid after a 31-15 loss to Romeoville. Taking an 8-1 record into the postseason is imperative for Oswego East as the Wolves are currently projected to be a Class 8A playoff team.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

OSWEGO – Oswego East’s offense can light up the scoreboard, but when the Wolves’ defense and special teams provide additional scoring opportunities, the opposing team is in trouble.

Visiting Plainfield Central (0-7) learned that lesson the hard way in Friday’s 42-0 shutout loss. Oswego East (6-1) scored on the opening drive of the game, led 20-0 on a punt returned to the end zone and took a fumble recovery across the goal line for a 28-point lead at halftime.

With the win, Oswego East secures a bid to the postseason for the second straight year and moves the Wolves back into the win column after a loss to Oswego on Sept. 30.

“We needed this one,” Oswego East quarterback Jaylon Banks said. “This is a good win to clinch a playoff berth for the third time in school history, but we’re not satisfied. We did our job this night to win our Homecoming game, but we need to stay focused and keep going.”

Kelly-Martin took in the first Oswego East touchdown from the 7-yard line with 9:17 on the clock, and the Wolves’ offense didn’t have long to regroup on the sidelines before Tyran Bailey intercepted Plainfield Central quarterback Marcus Hayes on the Wildcats’ third play from scrimmage.

Oswego East could not convert the turnover as the drive stalled on the 16-yard line and a 34-yard field goal attempt was short. The Wolves defense continued to contain Plainfield Central thanks to a tackle by Noah Jackson for a 3-yard loss on third-and-12. Oswego East was back in the end zone two minutes later with an 8-yard pass from Banks to Devin Riley.

Banks finished 12 of 15 passing for 138 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

“We really simplified things throughout the course of the week and our execution was there,” Oswego East coach Tyson LeBlanc said. “I thought Jaylon played an outstanding game. We really challenged him to step up and perform better and I think he did that tonight. I’m very pleased with what he did.”

Oswego East’s Kijana Caldwell returned a Plainfield Central punt 47 yards into the end zone for a 20-0 Oswego East lead at the end of the opening quarter. Oswego East’s Garrett Fi-

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Oswego tackle Brett Suter bull rushes the Oswego East guard during a freshman football game.

Garrett Hahn of Lawrence Academy (MA) defends the goal against conference champion, Milton Academy (MA) in a 4-2 loss. Garrett is the grandson of Donald Hahn of Yorkville.

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Yorkville Middle School runner Ivan Westcott became the first Yorkville boy to win an individual sectional championship with his first-place finish in 10:32.

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Yorkville Middle School boys and girls cross country teams won sectional championships for the first time since 2012. The IESA state meet will take place Oct. 15 at Maxwell Park in Normal.

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FOOTBALL: OSWEGO 63, JOLIET CENTRAL 14

Senior RB racks up 150 yards, 4 TDs in Homecoming win

By LAURA M. MEDINA sports@kendallcountynow.com

Thursday, October 13, 2016

In a season where its defense has been prominently on display, Oswego had a chance to flex its offensive muscles in an uneven 63-14 Homecoming victory over Joliet Central on Friday night.

Nine Panther touchdowns – including seven in the first half – cracked the scoreboard. Leading the attack was senior running back Drew White, who racked up 150 yards on 16 carries and four touchdowns.

Nick Marra also had nine carries for 62 yards and a touchdown and seven others contributed to the 329 rushing total yards on the night.

“We came back and practiced some things that we’ve gotten away from … and took advantage of what we potentially thought could be opportunities for us to move the ball, and it turned out that that was the case,” Oswego coach Brian Cooney said. “We got a lot of big gains off the running game.

There were a lot of big plays on offense, which we haven’t had too many of, so we’ll take it.”

Oswego (7-0, 7-0) had allowed 8.5 yards per game in its previous six contests but surrendered two touchdowns to Joliet Central (1-6, 1-6), which had been shut out in its last two contests.

Within the first 17 seconds, though, Jomarre McNair ran the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown for Joliet Central, which cracked the scoreboard for the first time since the team’s historic, 57-game skid-breaking 38-35 win over Plainfield Central on Sept. 17.

It found the end zone again on Allen Smith’s 38-yard dash with 4:08 remaining in the game.

“The score is what it is, and it was lopsided,” Steelmen coach Brett Boyter said. “We have to do a better job stopping the run and offensively, a better job of sustaining drives. You are what you are, and you are what your record is. We just have to get back to work, and I think we’ll be okay.”

The Panthers, meanwhile, appeared to be at work all night.

After the Steelmen’s opening touchdown, Oswego followed it up with a one of White’s four scores – this one, a 29yard dash with 8:56 to go in the first.

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Oswego running back Drew White (33) leaps into the end zone for one of his many touchdowns during a varsity football game against Joliet Central at Oswego High School on Oct. 7. For more photos from the game, visit KendallCountyNow.com. records and be playing down again.”

In a game that Oswego clearly dominated, the team could have packed it in for the second half. Instead, it received offensive boosts from junior Griffin Huffmon’s 10-yard touchdown with 7:51 left in the third and sophomore Charles Coleman’s 28-yard tally five minutes later.

“No one gets too high, no one gets too low,” Cooney said. “I think it really helped that no one really expected us to do much; no one really expected us to be in this position.”

With two weeks left in the regular season, Oswego is hitting its stride just in time for the playoffs. First, however, it must contend with a challenggave the Panthers chances to score, in- and 18 seconds later, White made it 35- ing Plainfield South team next Friday night that is 4-3 on the year. cluding senior fullback Tony Grimes’ 7.

“They (Plainfield South) consistent12-yard run about four minutes later The Panthers would score twice ly play us tough year after year and and White’s 44-yard run with about 1:27 more in the first half. left in the first quarter to make it 21-7.

“We completely elevated our play consistently come after us and plays Joliet Central fell flat in the opening against Oswego East, so I shared with us hard,” Cooney said. “We like teams minutes of the second, but Oswego cap- the kids, ‘You’re playing down, and that give us their best, so the coaches italized on Marra’s six-yard scamper then you’re playing up,’” Cooney said. and the kids are going to treat Plainwith 6:32 remaining. An interception “We sure are not going to be looking at field South as if it’s Week 10.”

Oswego running back Anthony Grimes (32) runs through the tackle of Joliet Central’s Jomarre McNair (1) and scores a touchdown on Oct. 7.

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SPORTS PREP VOLLEYBALL: OSWEGO EAST 2, OSWEGO 1 (25-18, 18-25, 25-20)

BIG HITTERS LIFT WOLVES Crosstown victory improves team’s SPC record to 9-2

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com With the new Southwest Prairie Conference alignment to 10 teams, the 14-game slate created just one opportunity for a crosstown meeting between Oswego and Oswego East.

The volleyball teams made the most of the night with the annual Volley for the Cure event, and in the end Oswego East prevailed 25-18, 18-25, 2520 over visiting Oswego.

With the win, Oswego East improves to 16-9 overall and 9-2 in the league, which sets up a big finale against Plainfield Central, Minooka and Plainfield East in the final games of the regular season.

“We’ve really stepped it up this season, and now we’re playing to our full potential and we’re ready,” Oswego East outside hitter Sarah Schultz said.

In the decisive third set, Oswego East’s Meghan Delaney and Oswego’s Holly Behrends came out swinging.

The Wolves held an early advantage behind points from Delaney (17 kills) and Allison Jennings to put Oswego East ahead 11-8.

Behrends (18 kills) got help at the net from Josie Maxim, who knocked down two kills to swing the score in Oswego’s favor, 14-12.

A pair of attacks from Behrends and an ace serve from Alyssa Farney gave Oswego a two-point lead, but once again Delaney and Sarah Schultz (10 kills) provided consecutive points for the Wolves to tie the game at 17.

“They’re a good team and we know Holly and she’s a great player. We had to bring the energy back up and play as a team, and communicate,” Delaney said. “We just stuck with what we we’ve been doing and really being disciplined on defense.

Schultz went on to score

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The Oswego East volleyball team celebrates a 2-1 win over Oswego with their fans after a crosstown girls varsity volleyball game at Oswego East High School on Oct. 11.

“We’ve really stepped it up this season, and now we’re playing to our full potential and we’re ready.”

Sarah Schultz Oswego East outside hitter three more points down the stretch to lift Oswego East to a 22-19 lead. Behrends scored late, but Schultz found an opening on the floor to put down the final point in the match victory.

“We knew there was a very prolific hitter on the other side and I have a ton of respect for them,” Oswego East

coach Adam Thurlwell said.

“You’ve got to find Holly.

Where is she at all times? Is she getting water? What is she doing? You need to find her at all times.

“The biggest part of Game 3 is that we were starting to hit our spots a lot more, and probably the most important was Allison Jennings. She’s coming off an injury and this is probably her third match back since preseason, and she’s a monster. Oswego isn’t weak in the middle, but she’s stronger.”

Oswego (14-18) struggled out of the gate in Game 1, scoring six of its first 10 points off Oswego East errors to trail 16-10 on the scoreboard. But with Desiree Walters behind the service line, the Panthers went on a four-point run be-

hind points from Maxim and Lexi Miller. Oswego East countered, scoring the next four off points from Schultz and a pair of aces by Hannah Bornemann to lead 20-14 and sealed the win off a tip kill from middle hitter Gabrielle Campbell.

Oswego trailed 8-6 to start Game 2, but Behrends scored three big points including one to end a lengthy volley to give the Panthers an 11-8 lead.

The Panthers never trailed to force the tiebreaker set.

“I think they came out scared and a little hesitant, and in the second set things started working,” Oswego coach Matt Slechta said. “Unfortunately, we just couldn’t put it away when it counted.”

Postseason assignments were released on Friday, with

Oswego East receiving the No. 10 seed in the Geneva Sectional, and Oswego seeded No. 17. The Wolves open against No. 20 Glenbard North on Oct. 24 in the play-in game of the West Aurora Regional, with the winner advancing to the semifinal game against No. 4 St. Charles East.

Oswego will begin play on Oct. 24 in the St. Charles North Regional against No. 16 West Chicago, with the winner moving into the semifinal game against No. 1 Geneva.

“The average record for our 22-team sectional is 139, so that means you have to go all the way down to the 17 seed to find a losing record,” Thurlwell said. “There are no chumps. Our sectional is stacked, and it’s tough. It’s like a mini state tournament.”