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Incident said to involve teacher, 6 students from downstate school

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com

Yorkville police and Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and battery involving a teacher and high school students from downstate Herscher, Ill., Yorkville police confirmed Monday morning.

An incident report release by

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

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

The alleged incident took place at a hotel in the 300 block

of Countryside Parkway in Yorkville earlier this month while a wrestling team from Herscher High School was at a tournament in Plano, Yorkville Police Chief Rich Hart said.

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

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

Webb said four of the six al-

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

Yorkville police and Weis’ office are currently interviewing the juveniles, Hart said.

Hart added that a specialist trained to talk to juvenile victims of sexual assault is participating in the interviews.

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

Webb was retained by the families Dec. 16, the same day Hart said the incident was reported to the police.

Shining a light on the holidays Photos by ERIC MILLER • emiller@shawmedia.com

From subdivisions to the Depot downtown, residents here have welcomed the holiday season with an array of bright lights.

ABOVE: This house on Pauline Place in Plano features lights set to music. LEFT: The Plano Depot is lit up for the season. See

Plano School Board hears update on creation of group

By LYLE R. ROLFE news@kendallcountynow.com

Plano School District 88 Board members were updated at recently on the progress of the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC), by Superintendent Dr. Hector Garcia.

He said they are in the process of completing the PASEC offices for the director and administrative assistants within the Plano District 88 Office. They are housed in the conference room adjacent to his office, Garcia said.

The co-op was able to control costs by moving into this building rather than renting space elsewhere, Garcia said, adding that district officials hope to recoup their remodeling costs from the co-op.

Plano had been a member of the Kendall County Special Education Cooperative (KCSEC), until several months ago, when Oswego withdrew and the co-op was dissolved.

Since then, Plano school board members considered forming their own cooperative and asked the Newark elementary and high school districts and the Lisbon elementary district, which were in the original cooperative, to join them.

“We also are accepting applications for the executive director position and hope to start the interviewing process after the break,” Garcia said, referring to the district’s Christmas holiday break.

He said they have set a timeline for specific items to be accomplished this month and during January.

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PLANO RECORD The latest project from the Tommy’s Gift organization was to team up with the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation, Rosati’s Pizza and Meadowvale (maker of the Dairy Queen ice cream) to deliver “Christmas” to a local family. This mission brought much-needed gifts to the Justin Schimandle family of Plano. By teaming up and working together for this family, these organizations have donated toys, various gift cards, a Schwan’s card, Payton framed art, and much more.

Justin Schimandle and Stephanie Kaspar have three young boys. The youngest, Kycen, who is 1 year old, has been diagnosed with a rare (1 in 10 million) disease called opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome (OMS). For the past 8 months Kycen has undergone an array of tests and surgical procedures, which have resulted in a diagnosis of OMS and the discovery of a mass between his spine and kidneys.

Kycen’s dad, Justin, is a West Aurora school teacher and Kycen’s mom, Stephanie, is an Oswego school teacher. They are praying that Kycen responds to treatment. While they are fortunate enough to have insurance, which helps with the medication and therapy, Kycen frequently has ER visits and hospital stays (every three weeks) which have exhausted the couple’s savings and most of their vacation and sick days.

The family of five is making the best of their situation but are financially stretched beyond limits as the equipment demands of therapy continue to mount.

Kycen is now in need of additional therapy equipment that is not covered by early intervention to help him live a life to his full potential. As of today he is in need of a special needs stander (in hopes that it will

help him someday walk), a positioning chair, and therapy supports. Those who would like to help may visit www.gofundme.com/karingforkycen.

Tommy’s Gift is a faithbased mission from the United Methodist Church of Plano and is cofounded

by Tom and Kim Zimmermann in memory of their infant son, Tommy, who passed away in 2009. Tommy’s Gift serves the needs of individuals, families and organizations in our local community.

Pictured are Justin, Stephanie, Kolten, Kaiden and Kycen with Santa.

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Teens can earn college credit at high school School board told of new partnership with Waubonsee Community College to take remedial courses.

She said Plano Superintendent Dr. Hector Garcia worked out a preliminary agreement with Waubonsee on a pilot program. It will allow Plano’s Algebra II students at the end of the school year to take Waubonsee’s comparable course final exams.

“What that would do for our students if they passed those tests, when they start at Waubonsee, is allow them to immediately go into credit-bearing math courses.

And that would be forever, so if there was a delay between high school gradation and attending Waubonsee, it would still apply,” Hanrahan said.

“A big issue across the country is students starting in community colleges, having to take non-credit-bearing courses. It’s

By LYLE R. ROLFE news@kendallcountynow.com Plano School District 88 and Waubonsee Community College have worked out a program that will allow high school graduates to enter the college with college credits earned in high school.

Terri Hanrahan, assistant superintendent for the Plano School District, updated board members last week on how the district is partnering with Waubonsee to help students earn college credits while still in high school and transfer the credits to Waubonsee.

Hanrahan said the district’s goal was to work with Waubonsee to provide opportunities for Plano students to earn college credit and enter college without having

expensive and it kind of demoralizes and demotes these kids.

“So our students who are currently in Algebra II will have the opportunity at the end of this year to take those two finals. If they pass these finals, they will be able to enter Waubonsee without having to take any remedial math courses,” Hanrahan said, adding that it would be a real plus for these students.

She said Plano has taken action steps and will continue to work on reviewing Waubonsee’s course outlines.

“We did discover there are times when Plano emphasized a topic more than Waubonsee, or the opposite,” she said.

“One of the realities of this is that in addition to Plano students getting through Algebra II, we’re also preparing them for Pre-calculus and Calculus,” Hanrahan said. She noted that Waubonsee is not always preparing their students for the advanced courses

Kendall County Board approves tax levies for 2016

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com The Kendall County Board has approved annual property tax levies for 2016 during a meeting this past week.

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

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

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

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

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Waubonsee also allowed her to look at the online tests.

She noted that Waubonsee offers College Life courses to help students adjust to the differences of college.

They cover time management, organization, support structures, how to structure a research paper, and other topics.

“Waubonsee will allow us to offer the courses at Plano as part of our summer enrichment program for college credit. Students will pay our fees and tuition, which is slightly lower than Waubonsee, and they will be taught by our staff provided they have a master’s degree.

“Plano students taking these courses could walk into Waubonsee with two college credits, at less cost than if taken at Waubonsee,” Hanrahan said.

The next steps for Plano are to review the course outlines, recruit the teachers, add the cours-

es to their summer enrichment program, open the courses to incoming juniors and seniors, and make students and parents aware of these options, she said.

“I’m super excited that our kids won’t be going through remedial courses. That’s probably the number one concern of junior colleges and universities across America – students going in with non-credit-bearing courses,” Garcia said.

“Our hope and dream is that 100 percent of our kids graduate from Plano and if they want to attend Waubonsee, they go into credit-bearing courses. We’re super excited that Waubonsee was open to it and we feel like if this program is successful it will be copied,” he said.

Garcia said he has talked with the College of DuPage, Joliet Junior College and others and none of them were open to anything like this even though it’s desperately needed.

ALR Post 181 assists with Rockin’ Christmas

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Members from the American Legion Riders Post 181 from Sandwich assisted with Plano’s Rockin’ Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 5. Several members helped sort food and deliver boxes of food to Countryside Senior Housing and Deer Run Apartments in Plano. Pictured are the many people who delivered to Deer Run Apartments for seniors, including ALR Post 181 members Cliff and Linda Oleson, Dodie Whitmer, Bob and Sandy Lawrence, Ralph Torres, and Cherie and Bob Mauer.

Aurora University students helping Santa

Goal is to have co-op OK’d by July 1 • CO-OP

Continued from page 1 They plan to schedule an update meeting with parents for this month or January and will ask for KCSEC employees’ professional development needs. They also plan to establish a draft budget for the co-op and prepare an employee salary and benefit structure.

During February, March and April, Garcia said they plan to hold a parent workshop, discuss staff professional development and complete a draft of the coop’s comprehensive plan.

They hope to review the plan with state officials in

“All of the programs and services that have traditionally been hosted in Plano will remain available to our students.”

Dr. Hector Garcia District 88 superintendent May, and present the final co-op plan to the state on June 8.

Garcia said they are hoping for immediate state approval so the co-op can become effective on July 1.

“All of the programs and

services that have traditionally been hosted in Plano will remain available to our students. And we know what they will need the following year,” he said.

“As far as programs and services, we are working closely with Yorkville and Oswego on intergovernmental agreements,” he said at the last board meeting.

“That should take care of 98-99 percent of our students. And that last percentage will be for students in private placement which I believe is four or five students. That should not be a problem. Those are services that we contract for every year,” he said.

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Andy Christensen (left) of Plano and Christina Young of Oswego were among 18 Aurora University students and three professors who staged a holiday party for 130 caregivers and children of jailed parents on Saturday, Dec. 19. Held at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora, the annual Angel Tree project featured pizza, gifts from Santa and game-room cards. Aurora University Dunham Scholars, business majors, aided by criminal justice majors, raised $8,000 for expenses.

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

Safe holidays to all.

Bonnie Bauer Sheridan

Birthday thanks

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

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

Thank you for all the good memories.

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No apology for being conservative

To the Editor: I’m conservative but won’t apologize for it. I read WORLD magazine, the Drudge report, Imprimis, and Koenig’s view

Thursday, December 24, 2015 Plano Record • Page 4

on the Middle East. Conservative government ideals are the foundation of this country’s founding, something current Democrats and many Republicans seem to conveniently forget.

If you go back to the founding documents and know this country’s real history, you will see why they were crafted the way they were.

Our founders knew tyranny.

They knew the way to hedge against it. They even anticipated presidents who might desire to thwart the constitutional process. They crafted documents that limited and checked powers. What they did not anticipate is the extent to which the people would become ignorant.

I’m a Baby Boomer, and we still had prayer in school, we recited the Pledge each day and knew what it meant, we still studied and memorized original sources. We even knew that “separation of church and state” was not in our Constitution and what was truly meant by the concept. But over the years much re-writing has gone on to eliminate the founding ideals. Just look at your child’s history book. See if you can discern the changes. Rewriting, coupled with our view of history as non-essential, is a recipe for legitimate climate

change in both our children’s minds and ours as well.

We now live in a world hostile to anything that doesn’t meet politically correct standards or verbiage. Coveted liberties and freedoms erode. Government reaches into our pockets and looks over our shoulders. For those with staunch political loyalties, it’s understandable the handwriting on the wall is no longer visible. The fact that people don’t truly think shows that We the people have almost become a dead entity. We no longer think for ourselves but spew lies for the sake of party loyalty.

I hope the fascination ends soon with Donald Trump because he is no different from Obama. I agree with some of his rhetoric. He often refreshingly ruffles feathers.

He knows the status quo must change. But Donald Trump gets what he wants in life because of his power and wealth. Do you really want a repeat president like that? What does he think of our Constitution? What does he know of our history? Does he have respect for limited government and checks and balances?

Our current president is not a true leader. He has been and continues to draw us into increasingly dangerous terri-

tory. Few voices rise against him. Any that do are quickly squelched. He fits into this narcissistic, politically-correct culture by deciding what he thinks is “good” and trying his hardest to unlawfully implement it. He has directed his heads of state to ignore and not enforce existing laws. So be very careful when looking at candidates, presidential or otherwise.

See if they espouse the ideals that will return this country to its strong position in the world. Listen to their opinions on the Constitution, the constitutional process, and America in general. You have one year left.

Cindy Akre

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Generations of family Christmas traditions Mother’s story...

REFLECTIONS

Q: Was Christmas any different when you lived in Aurora than when you moved to the farm in 1920?

A: Ya, it was different! When we lived in

Roger Matile

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

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

Every few years, I like to rerun a Christmas column that first appeared in these pages almost three decades ago. In yet another Christmas season of social and economic turmoil, it’s time to dust it off once again as a reminder of how we used to live our lives: I doubt anyone would deny the celebration of Christmas has drastically changed over the years.

In recent years, Christmas decorations have been coming out immediately after Halloween, and by Thanksgiving we’re bombarded with demands that we buy this or that gift.

Unfortunately, I suspect some of my ancestors might be responsible for this holiday excess. Soon after the Pilgrims arrived, they outlawed the celebration of Christmas. It took a couple hundred years for the country to get back in the swing of things again. Not until large numbers of German Protestants immigrated to North America in the early 1700s did the celebration of Christmas get a celebratory shot in the arm.

Along with a number of traditions and foods, without which our life would be bleak in the extreme (imagine, if you dare, existence without sauerkraut and bratwurst), this German wave brought Christmas trees (a colorful remnant of their pagan past) and all manner of festive cookies and pastries to celebrate the season.

In fact, Christmas as we now know it pretty much came with that and subsequent waves of German immigrants.

During the past 100 years, Christmas has undergone the greatest change in the celebration’s long history, as commercialization has run amok.

More than 30 years ago, I interviewed my grandmother, then aged 88, and my mother, then aged 67, about how Christmas was celebrated when they were young German-Americans.

My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch relatives immigrated from Germany to the Keystone State in about 1750 and then, a century later, came west to Illinois in 1850. Grandmother died in 1979 following a long, hard and extremely happy life.

My mother followed her in 1987 after a knock-down, drag out battle (the only kind she knew how to fight) with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Here are their stories, in their own (Pennsylvania Dutch flavored) words:

Q: Everybody in the neighborhood?

A: To the relatives, my great aunts and

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

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

spring when you’d houseclean, that straw was nothing but dust.

made! We got under the covers because we thought old Santa Claus was coming. We weren’t supposed to see him, you know.

Then in the morning there lay the harness, a new double harness. That was our Christmas that year.

Q: You said you got oranges....

A: Ya, one orange. We never got oranges

through the year, but at Christmastime, there we had an orange.

Q: What about presents?

A: Well, after grandpa was gone (John

Lantz died in 1899 when Mabel was 11 years old), we didn’t have no Christmas tree then. I remember one Christmas when we had just gotten a new buggy – well, we called it a carriage, you know.

The night before Christmas, they must have taken a board and run it down the siding of the house. What a racket it

candles on it. And we used to string popcorn.

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

A: Well, we’d set a cookie [baking] sheet down – Mother and Father had the big ones – and there they’d put our nuts or whatever candy we got, and an orange probably, or an apple. We’d put the cookie sheets on the floor in a row. The oldest child got the one next to Mother and Father and so on down. There were eight children – each cookie sheet got a little smaller, you see, so we knew which one belonged to us.

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them on the floor. We didn’t have as much furniture as we do now.

I remember our living room had ingrain carpeting and under that we had straw, if you can imagine that! And by

Q: Did you ever have sleigh rides or anything like that?

A: Well, that was the only way you could go in the wintertime! We’d drive right through the fields you know.

things like that – we went to visit the people. Things were different then.

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

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Plano High announces Illinois State Scholars PLANO RECORD Plano High School Principal Eric Benson is pleased to announce that 11 Plano High School students have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Plano High School seniors named as Illinois State Scholars are: Trevor Backus, Amber Barkes, Christian Estrada, Lindsay Hoalt, Mackenzie Kerry, Jaquelin Salcedo, Annie Shirley, Lucas Thoms, Shannon Tierney, Daniel Wittry and Emmanuel Zambrano.

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AP says Hastert has had stroke Attorney: Has been in hospital for past month SHAW MEDIA Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Plano, has been hospitalized since suffering a stroke last month, the Associate Press reported last Thursday.

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

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

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

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

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

Before entering politics, Hastert, who grew up in rural Oswego and graduated from Oswego High School, taught and coached wrestling at Yorkville High School from the late 1960s through 1981, when he began his first term as a state representative in the Illinois General Assembly. He served in the General Assembly through 1987, when he began his Congressional career.

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8 NEWS • Thursday, December 24, 2015 • Plano Record / KendallCountyNow.com KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS Warrant issued Megan K. Vicory, 34, of the 0-99 block of Marnel Road, Boulder Hill, was found to be wanted on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving on a suspended license from Aurora at about 6:45 p.m. Dec. 14 in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Auto theft A 15-year-old male was apprehended after he was suspected of going in and out of cars at about 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 6100 block of Dover Court in Oswego Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said.

Upon arrival, deputies found that the juvenile had taken a vehicle without the owner’s permission and was driving away, the report said. The juvenile was detained and charged with theft of motor vehicle, burglary to motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and possession of drug equipment. The juvenile was taken to the Kendall County jail for booking and processing, reports said.

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

driving on a suspended license, reports said.

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

DUI charge John M. Kopp, 32, of the 2900 block of Shetland Lane, Montgomery, was charged with DUI and speeding after a traffic stop at about 12:35 a.m. Dec. 19 at Veterans Parkway and Marketplace Drive in Bristol Township, Kendall County sheriff’s police said. According to reports, Kopp was driving 67 mph in a 45 mph zone.

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

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

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

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

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

Possession charge Tiffany M. Kern, 18, of the 2300 block of Winterthur Green, Yorkville, was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after a car in which she was a passenger was stopped for an equipment violation at about 2:55 a.m. Dec. 20 at Route 30 and Briarcliff

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

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

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

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

During the traffic stop, deputies found 12.5 grams of cannabis in the vehicle, reports said.

No valid driver’s license Luis O. Lopez, 44, of the 300 block of Prairie Street, Plano, was charged with having no valid driver’s license at about 10:50 p.m.

Dec. 17 in the 0-99 block of Center Street, Plano police said. A Jan. 21 court date was set.

DUI, speeding Andre A. Jackson, 39, of the 400 block of Abe Street, Plano, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and speeding after a traffic stop at about 3 a.m.

Dec. 19 at Ben Street and Route 34, Plano police said.

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Plano Record / KendallCountyNow.com • Thursday, December 24, 2015 •

Plano resident faces animal cruelty charges Accused of not giving pigs food, water, shelter SHAW MEDIA A Plano resident is facing charges of cruelty to animals in connection with the treatment of six pot-bellied pigs, Kendall County Court documents said.

According to reports, Kim Zentmyer, of the 15000 block of Miller Road, was charged Sept. 25 with 12 misdemeanor counts. No age was listed for Zentmyer.

The counts charge cruel treatment to animals and violation of owner’s duties. Those duties include providing sufficient food and water, adequate shelter and protection from weather and veterinary care when needed, reports said.

The Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed a petition to

have the owner permanently forfeit the pigs.

The state’s attorney’s filing claims that three of the pigs were about six weeks old and underweight. They were kept in a cage outdoors with no sign of shelter, food or water, the documents said.

On Sept. 14, an official with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Welfare visited the property and the three baby pigs were seized. Two other pot-bellied pigs in the cages were deceased, the court records said. One adult male pig was seized. He was kept outdoors with no sign of shelter, food and water. The adult pig’s cage was covered in urine and feces, the documents said.

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

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

LITTLE-ROCK FOX FIRE AND AMBULANCE CALLS Dec. 15 10:01 a.m., 700 block of Abe Street, Plano, ambulance request 10:36 a.m., 0-99 block of Linden Drive, Little Rock Township, ambulance request 3:23 p.m., 1300 block of North Main Street, Sandwich, ambulance request 5:52 p.m., 200 block of Hugh Street, Plano, ambulance request 8:34 p.m., 6200 block of Lakeside Drive, Plano, odor investigation Dec. 16 5:38 a.m., 3600 Hoffman Street, Plano, carbon monoxide detector 1:56 p.m., Little Rock Road and Abe Street, Plano, motor vehicle accident 7:32 p.m., 1000 East Church Street, Sandwich, fire alarm Dec. 17 4:52 a.m., 500 block of North Main Street, Sandwich, ambulance request 9:14 a.m., 1300 block of North Main Street, Sandwich, ambulance request

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Probe of Sandwich factory fire continues Collapsing building hurt efforts to fight overnight fire

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We had to be very careful,” he said. “The building was in bad shape. We knew that the building was lost when we pulled up. The fire started in the northeast part of the building and traveled across the roof. ... There were wooden pallets inside and outside the building, which fed the fire.”

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

Five employees were inside the building when the fire started and two were taken to Valley West Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, Rimgale said. He said a firefighter injured his knee at the scene and is walking with a brace.

Rimgale estimated the size of the building, one side of brick and one side

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

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

The bead-product plastic in the building caused lots of problems, he said. When the fire department would extinguish the flames on the bead-product, the fire would go out and then ignite again when it was dry.

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A partially melted pickup truck sits in front of Gord Industrial Plastics on Dec. 17 while fire crews put water on hot spots left over from a fire in the Sandwich business the night before.

inside the building were exploding sporadically, rekindling the flames, Sandwich Assistant Fire Chief Dave Jordan said.

Firefighters had demolition equipment brought to the scene to move debris so that they could fully douse the flames.

Jordan said firefighters from Sycamore, Hinckley, Big Rock, Somonauk, Bristol-Kendall, Little RockFox, Montgomery, Oswego, Plainfield and Sugar Grove assisted in fighting the blaze. Rimgale said between 60 and 80 firefighters helped in the effort.

The loss of Gord’s output of plastic molded parts could have a ripple effect.

Bill Snyder, corporate materials manager at Auto Meter Products in Sycamore, said his company purchases pieces of automotive instrumentation,

Gord Industrial Plastics owner Jim Gord (left) and his wife Wendy Gord (right) carry items salvaged from the front offices of his business in Sandwich on Dec. 17. including gauges and tachometers, from Gord.

“The fire was horrible,” Snyder said. “It looks like it was a complete loss. It’s a really bad situation for him, his company and his employees, right before the

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

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By CHRISTINE BOLIN DASCHER cbolin@kendallcountynow.com Both the Plano girls’ and boys’ basketball teams went to Westmont last week on different days and each left with an Interstate Eight Conference win against the Sentinels.

Last Thursday, the girls’ team topped Westmont, 46-41.

On Friday, the boys’ squad won, 46-30.

Both teams’ next outing is in tournament action. The girls start play at the Amboy Holiday Tournament against Marquette Academy on Saturday while the boys’ team will start the Plano Christmas Classic against Mendota.

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The win against Westmont snapped a three-game losing streak for the Reapers, who were 3-5 overall (2-1 in the conference) entering the Plano Christmas Classic.

Against the Sentinels, Plano outscored Westmont 16-2 in the first quarter and led 33-13 at halftime. Junior Elijah Maisonet led the Reapers with 15 points and senior guard Marcus Ramirez added 14 points.

“We had a great start,” Plano head coach Kyle Kee said. “[Westmont] made some mistakes, and that turned into some easy baskets for us. We just fed off of that. ... We are pretty happy. We needed [the win]. We knew it was coming – it’s not like we assumed we were going to be bad and not have that good of a record. We just needed a good win. It was just nice to come out like that on the road.”

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The win against the Sentinels put the Reapers on a twogame winning streak. Plano is 4-8 overall (2-4 in the conference) entering the Amboy Holiday Tournament.

“Reed-Custer was 3-1 in the

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Plano junior Elijah Maisonet (22) makes a basket in the third quarter at Westmont on Friday night in Interstate Eight Conference play. Plano won, 46-30. RIGHT: Plano senior Marcus Ramirez (5) gets fouled in the second quarter by Westmont during Friday’s victory.

“[Westmont] made some mistakes, and that turned into some easy baskets for us. We just fed off of that. ... We are pretty happy. We needed [the win].

We knew it was coming – it’s not like we assumed we were going to be bad and not have that good of a record. We just needed a good win. ” Kyle Kee, Plano boys basketball coach conference and Westmont was 3-1, so it wasn’t like we snuck up on some bottom-feeders,” said Plano head coach John Chernick, whose team topped Reed-Custer, 63-57, on Dec. 14.

“In both games, we got off to good starts and shot the ball well early ... we came out on fire against Westmont.”

Against Westmont, Plano

led 31-16 at halftime after outscoring the Sentinels 17-5 in the second quarter.

The Reapers led 41-25 going into the final frame and hung on after Westmont outscored them 16-5 in the fourth.

Plano was led by senior Rylie Loux (14 points) and senior forward Shannon Tierney (10 points).

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Plano wrestlers preparing for tough grind DeKalb Duals, ranked matches coming up next

By KRISTIN SHARP ksharp@kendallcountynow.com The next two weeks of the season will put the Plano wrestling team through the ringer, but the

Reapers are ready for the challenge.

Plano will spend this week preparing for next week’s two-day DeKalb Dual Team Tournament, which will feature Plano as one of the smallest teams in the 16-team field Dec. 29-30. That will prepare Plano for a stretch of non-conference matches with No. 5-ranked Kaneland (Class 2A) and No. 9 Clifton Central (Class 1) in the first week of January.

“I think by next week we

should be about where we should be weight-wise and athletic-wise.

We’re working out some kinks and we have a lot to focus on,” Kampf said. “It’s good to see some teams at the 3A level and some 2A schools. We’re ready for it.”

The Reapers, ranked No. 17 in Class 1A, fell to 6-6 on the dual season after going 1-3 last week. On Dec. 14, Plano dropped a triangular with Rochelle (55-21) and Oregon (40-30).

The Reapers split an Interstate

Eight Conference triangular last Thursday, falling to Coal City 51-27 before defeating Lisle 41-37.

Against Lisle, Nico Nunez (113) won in 3:33 with a pinfall, Juan Lazarit (145) pinned his opponent in 5:02, Jovany Burciaga (138) won in 3:43 and Zach Tomac (182) won by tech fall (21-6) in 4:00. The teams traded a pair of forfeits in the dual.

Jake Krotz picked up a win over Coal City, winning the 120-pound bout in 4:22 while Ivan Garcia (126) won a 10-8 decision and Lazarit

won in 2:41 while Tomac picked up a pin in 3:44.

“We’re having some ups and downs. We should be about 9-3 right now, but due to injuries and pulling guys, having guys not ready to go at weights, we’re at 6-6,” Kampf said. “On the mat we still have to focus on our cardio. We took the end of last week to work on cardio and this week we’re focusing on technique.

Hopefully it’ll all come together by next week.”

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

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

BELOW: Blue, green and white Christmas trees are part of the decorations on the front lawn of this house on Mitchell Drive in Plano.

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The absence of snow and ice along with warmer than normal temperatures have made the past few weeks an ideal time to take a walk or drive to view the many and varied holiday light displays. For more photos, see page 4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DENNIS L. DUFFY

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

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

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

Visitation took place on Wednesday, December 23,

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

A special Thanks to his UAW and Caterpillar friends.

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DONALD E. HARMON

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren.

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

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MARLENE E. SEARS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MATTHEW RYAN WEST

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

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

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

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

A private service will be held at a later date.

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

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

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

She married Keith Zimmerman on March 15, 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“This event gives kids their own celebration,” said guest relations supervisor Lisa Peterson. “It’s a great way for families and friends to enjoy a New Year’s party that’s conve-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Tyrone D. Cooke, 20, of the 1500 block of Burton Court, Aurora, was charged with retail theft in connection with incidents on Sept.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local PADS sites n Sundays: Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Route 47, Yorkville. n Mondays: Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville. n Tuesdays: Harvest New Beginnings, 5315 Douglas Road, Oswego. n Wednesdays: United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 North Hale Street, Plano. n Thursdays: Trinity United Methodist Church, 2505 Boomer Lane, Yorkville. n Fridays: Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 West Washington Street, Oswego. n Saturdays: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 53 Fernwood Road, Boulder Hill. owned automobiles.

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

Transportation to and from the churches has been a challenge this fall for PADS guests without vehicles.

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

The Sunday night PADS shelter is at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Route 47, Yorkville; Mondays are at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville; Tuesdays, Harvest New Beginnings, 5315 Douglas Road, Oswego; Wednesdays, United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 North Hale Street, Plano; Thursdays, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2505 Boomer Lane, Yorkville; Fridays, Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 West Washington Street, Oswego; and Saturdays, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 53 Fernwood Road, Boulder Hill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Optimist Club of Oswegoland is encouraging area students to contemplate the phrase “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2016.

The guidelines require that contestants be under the age of 18 as of Oct. 1, 2015, and have not yet graduated high school or the equivalent.

This contest is open to all area students. You do not have to live in Oswego.

Winners will win a cash prize and a medallion.

The first place winner will advance to the District contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship.

The Essay Contest is sponsored by the Oswegoland Optimist Club to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The

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ABATE meeting Jan. 9 to cover future events

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

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

The meeting will be followed by the chapter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers wanted for intergenerational program

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

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

Enroll now for next Healthy Habits workshop

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

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

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On Wednesdays, participants will learn about nutrition education and have an opportunity to taste test new dishes, and on Fridays, participants will exercise. All participants will receive a workbook.

This workshop is developed and delivered in collaboration with Rush-Copley Medical Center, Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, University of Illinois Extension program, Oswego Senior Center, Meijer, and Kendall County Health Department.

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

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

Financial Education series continues Jan. 12

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

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

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

Caregiving 101 set for Jan. 19

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

Join Keith Beilema from the

Kendall County Health Department for an introduction to caregiving.

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

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

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

Join armchair travels Jan. 21

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

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

Technology classes at the Oswego Senior Center

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

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

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

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

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

Registration is required.

To register for classes or individual help, call Sharon at 630-5545602.

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

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

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To register, contact the Oswego Senior Center at 630-554-5602.

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

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

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

The course offers a Stanford University approved curriculum. Trained facilitators Ginnie Moore, MS, RDN, LDN Community Planner/Health Educator for Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, and Barbara Nadeau, RSVP Volunteer Coordinator for Senior Services Associates, will lead the discussions.

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

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

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UMC of Plano Children’s Program tells story of Christmas

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Cookies with Santa

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

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

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

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UMC of Plano sponsors float in Rockin’ Christmas Parade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gift For Christmas.”

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

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

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

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Christmas Eve at Yorkville Trinity

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

A family service will be held at 5 p.m. and will feature “A Living Nativity.” All interested children who come to the service may participate. The message will be a “A Living Story.” There will be special Christmas music with performances by the Children’s Choir and the Children’s Chimes. Child care will be provided.

A candlelight service will be held at 11 p.m. with a message titled “A World Forever.” Christmas carols will be sung and the adult choir will perform. The end of the service will feature a candle lighting by all.

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

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

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

senior citizen programs, political perspectives and conservation issues.

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

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

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12 COUNTYWIDE • Thursday, December 24, 2015 • Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel CHURCH SERVICES ANGLICAN Christ Our Light Anglican Church Meeting at the English Congregational United Church of Christ 301 Rhodes St., Big Rock Father Rand York www.christourlightanglican.org Sunday, 5 p.m.

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Deadline for changes is noon Mondays.

APOSTOLIC New Hope Apostolic Church 201 W. Madison St. Yorkville, IL, 60560 Pastor: Junior D. Dixon Church phone: 630-552-1292 Sunday, 11 a.m. Sunday School and Worship Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Night Prayer Faith Assembly Church 105 S. Main St., Montgomery Pastor Michael E. Hefner Assistant Pastor Emmanuel Rojas 630-264-2968 (Spanish Interpretation) Sunday, 10 a.m. Morning Worship & Sunday School 5 p.m. Worship Service Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Evening service ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Chapel 725 S. County Line Road Sandwich, IL 60548 www.harvestchapel.net 815-786-8669 Nursery is provided Sunday and Wednesday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Service; HC HC Kids ages 3 to 5th grade Wednesday 7 p.m. New Community; Adult Bible Study; MOSAIC student Ministries (6th-12th); Elevate Kids (4yrs-5th gr) New Life Church 3205 Cannonball Trail, Yorkville (Just west of Route 47) Pastor Jon Lawson 630-553-0200 www.nlcyorkville.org Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Kids classes (6 weeks - 6 grade) Wednesday 7 p.m. Kids classes (preschool-6 grade) Student Ministries (7-12 grades) BAPTIST Harvest New Beginnings 5315 Douglas Road, Oswego 630-554-3858 • Fax 630-5543865 harvest@harvestnewbeginnings. com www.harvestnewbeginnings.com Sunday Service Times: 9 and 10:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Sunday School 2 years - adult 5:30 Awana, Adult Bible Study Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Awana, 3yr-6th/Jr. High Youth 7 p.m. Bible Study, Prayer Mtg. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Sr. High youth Friday, 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Quality nursery provided at all services Grace Community Church 1108 Mill St., Yorkville 630-553-0700 Pastor Ivan Truman gccyorkville@sbcglobal.net www.gccyorkville.net Sundays: Fall & Winter Schedule: Nursery Available All Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday Evenings & Teen Ministry and Community Groups see website calendar

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

Also offering Youth Group.

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

Cornerstone Christian Church Bob Reid, Minister 254 S. Madison St., Oswego 3 blocks south of Post Office 630-554-2292 • Fax 630-5541988 www.cornerstonecc.net Sunday 9 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship Celebration & Kids Central (Nursery available) Wednesday 6 p.m. Fellowship Potluck Dinner 7 p.m. Prayer Service 7 p.m. Youth Group (Jr.-Sr. High) 1st Monday of each month from 6am 24-hr Community Prayer Vigil The Redeemed Christian Church of God Kings’ Court Parish 5313 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego Tel/Fax 630-608-2011 kingscourtil@yahoo.com Sunday 9:45-10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30-12:30 Worship service Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Bible Study Friday, 7-8 p.m. Breakthrough Hour Community Christian Church 131 Montgomery Road, Montgomery 630-388-5000 Campus Pastor: John Rinehimer www.communitychristian.org Sundays 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Service Plano Christian Church 9 Schomer Lane, Plano Stan Motley, Pastor www.pcc4him.com 630-552-7640 Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Worship Service

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

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

September through May - 10:30 a.m.

Community Christian Church 129 Commercial Drive, Yorkville Pastor Aaron Koehler 630-388-5000 www.communitychristian.org Sunday 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship service Grace Community Christian Church 2770 Montgomery Road, Aurora

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

Thursday, Dec. 24 Church and office closed 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Children’s Pageant “A Gift For Christmas” 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 27 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Wednesday, Dec. 30 9 a.m. Newsletter mailing CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Valley Baptist Church 2480 Wolf Road, Oswego Pastor David Hemphill 630-554-8109 www.valleybaptist.com pastor@valleybaptist.com Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages 11 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Worship 8 p.m. TV Ministry on Channel 10 Cable ACTV Wednesday 7 p.m. King Kids; eve. Worship 9 p.m. TV Ministry-chnl17 Cable Deaf interpreter for all services

CHRISTIAN Crosspointe 8 W. Rickard Drive, Oswego Pastor J. Andrew Post 630-554-3875 www.crosspointeoswego.org Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School-all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. TeamKid 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Thursday 6 p.m. Revolution (grades 7-12)

630-898-7990; fax 630-898-7955 www.graceccc.org Sunday 9 a.m. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Classes Nursery available 8 until noon Redeemer Community Church (meets at Plank Junior High) 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego Office 630-820-9742 Sunday, 10 a.m. Celebration meeting (effective children’s ministry class unites during main meeting)

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

Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship

Christian Science Society 117 E. Second St., Sandwich www.chicagospirituality.com Sunday, 10:30 Service EPISCOPAL St. David’s Episcopal Church 701 N. Randall Road, Aurora 630-896-7229 www.stdavidsofaurora.com Office hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-1 Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship Service St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church (Anglican) Christ Campus 2800 Grove Road, Yorkville between Route 126 and Caton Farm Road Rev. Kathryn White, Rector Rev. Richard Lundgren, Associate Rector 815-725-6800 www.secec.net Sundays, 11 a.m. Communion

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

Neighborhood Counseling Associates 630-844-3001

St. Thomas Episcopal (Anglican) 317 Goold Park Drive (Chapin St., West), Morris Rev. James L. Steele, Rector 815-942-1380 Sundays, 9 a.m.

Holy Communion, Nursery Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Teaching Service Prayer for the Sick

CHURCH OF GOD

Plattville Lutheran Church 5475 Bell Road, Minooka Pastor Bret L. Reedy Office 815-475-7220 Parsonage 815-475-4127 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

Destiny Worship Center 1355 Hinman St., Montgomery Pastor James Schulker 630-851-5055 Sunday 10 a.m. Worship 6 p.m. UnDone Youth Worship Wednesday 6 p.m. Small groups-all ages Thursday 6 p.m. Men’s basketball-open gym Plano Church of God 7 E. Dearborn St., Plano Pastor John Todd 630-877-3604 Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Oswego) 100 Hankes Road, Sugar Grove

LUTHERAN

St. John’s Lutheran Church 235 S. Green Street, P.O. Box 245 Somonauk, IL 60552 815-498-3667 Pastor William C. Weidenbach Jr. www.elcastjohns.com Wednesday, 6 p.m. Worship Saturday, 5 p.m. Worship Sunday, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Worship 9 a.m. Learning for all ages Thursday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Our Sharing Pantry Cross Lutheran - LCMS Church and School Route 47, 3 miles south of Yorkville

Church office 630-553-7335 Pastor Erik Gauss Susan Lopez, school principal www.hiscross.org Thursday, Dec. 24 3 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service (Large Gymnasium) 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service (Large Gymnasium) 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service (Sanctuary) Friday, Dec. 25 10 a.m. Christmas Day Worship Service with Communion and Sanctuary Choir Saturday, Dec. 26 5 p.m. Worship Service (Traditional) Sunday, Dec. 27 7:45 a.m. Worship Service (Traditional) 9:15 a.m. Worship Service (Traditional) 10:30 a.m. Life Advocacy Team 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Contemporary in Large Gymnasium) Wednesday, Dec. 30 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Grace Lutheran Church 10025 N. Route 47, Morris (3 miles north of Morris on Route 47 at Airport Road) Pastor Steven Heilman Church 815-942-2252 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education Helmar Lutheran Church 11935 Lisbon Road, Newark, IL Pastor James Molstre Intern - Jon Langness Sunday - Worship 9 a.m.

2nd Friday of each month - Food Pantry 5-7 p.m.

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

Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m.

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

Dec. 27, Worship at 9 a.m., no Sunday School Immanuel Lutheran Church 12760 Lee Rd (west of Hinckley) 815-286-3885 office@immanuel-hinckley.org Pastor Chris Navurskis 262-825-7501 Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA) 10104 Immanuel Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 Pastor Michael Neel 630-553-5368 www.ImmanuelYorkville.org Sunday Service 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service Christmas Services Thursday, Dec. 24 4:30 p.m. Candelight Service 6:30 p.m. Children’s Program Friday, Dec. 25 9 a.m. Christmas Service Living Heritage Lutheran Church Rev. James Barbey, Pastor 630-552-3926 Services at the Chapel of ­Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 3952 Turner Avenue Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Divine Service 10:15 a.m. Adult Study and Sunday School St. Olaf Lutheran Church 1233 Douglas Road, Montgomery 630-896-1311 stolafchurch@sbcglobal.net Pre-School 630-896-3004 Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Fox River Lutheran Church 2785 E. U.S. Route 52, Sheridan Pastor Kevin Garner 815-695-9926 Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church & School - LCMS 63 Fernwood Road, Montgomery Rev. Peter Hoffman, Sr. Pastor Robinette Flach, School Principal Church Office 630-892-9309 School Office 630-892-0310 stlcfamily.org Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Blended Worship Sunday, 8 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Praise Band St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora 630-897-6891 www.stmarksaurora.net Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School (pre-K-5) Nursery available during all services.

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

Tues. and Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Children’s message Nursery and Promiseland Kids offered at services Prayer team available after service Followers of Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA) 12357 248th Ave., Plainfield Pastor Ronald Voss 815-439-0700 • 630-554-4318 followersofchrist3@yahoo.com www.followersofchristelca.com Child care provided Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Christian Ed - all ages 12:30 p.m. Youth Group Monday, 4:30 p.m. Catechism 6:20 p.m. Youth Choir Tuesday, 7 p.m. Disciple Bible Study Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice Lisbon Bethlehem Church 108 E. Woodman St. (Lisbon) Newark, IL Rev. Larry Jacobsgaard, Pastor Ph. 815-736-6271 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Newark Lutheran Church (A.F.L.C.) 101 E. Liberty St., Newark Pastor: Luke Emerson Church: 815-695-5251 newarklutheran@hotmail.com www.newarklcaflc.org Service Sunday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Our Savior Lutheran Church 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora Ph. 630-897-5936 Pastor Jeff Mikyska www.oursavioraurora.org Saturday: 5 p.m. Krentz Chapel Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services 9:45-10:30 a.m. Christian Education First Lutheran Church 200 North Center Street Plano, IL 60545-1504 630-552-8263 Pastor: Bruce Booher September-May Worship Service schedule: Sunday 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Holy Communion every Sunday Sunday School and Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

A nursery is provided.

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 1022 North Main St., Sandwich Rev. Wayne Derber, Pastor 815-786-9308 www.wearesalemlutheran.org Sunday, 8 a.m. Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:15 a.m. Christian Education hour 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2465 W. Sandwich Road Corner of Pratt & W. Sandwich Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 Office 815-786-6406 Rev. David J. Kaul, Pastor www.our-saviors.com Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday, 8 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m. Family Worship; Sunday School Events for the entire family: King’s Kids, grades K-3 Servants of Christ grades 4-6 Jr. High, Youth alive for Teens METHODIST Wheatland Salem Church www.wheatlandsalem.org 630-904-1035 One church, two locations 1217 Wolf Road, Oswego Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth Group 1852 W. 95th St., Naperville Sunday 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Worship 9:45 & 11 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Youth Group Ministries for all ages all week See website for all of the offerings Millington United Methodist 200 Orleans Street Millington, IL 60537 630-531-0239 cell 815-695-5378 church Pastor Kirk C. Scott Handicapped Accessible MillingtonUMConthefox.org Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.

Sugar Grove United Methodist 176 Main St., Sugar Grove Pastor CheonEui Oh Office hours: 7 a.m.-Noon M, W, F 630-466-4501, www.sgumc.net, sugargroveumc@sbcglobal.net Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship at Main St. location. Sunday school from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for all ages Plattville United Methodist Located at Church Road & Plattville Road 13025 Church Road, Yorkville Pastor Terry McLaughlin 815-475-4128 Dec. 13 9 a.m. Sunday School Classes 10 a.m. Worship Service Children’s Christmas Program Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church 2200 Ridge Avenue Rt. 34 & Ridge Ave, Aurora Rev. Sam Park, Pastor 630-851-8010 www.BethanyFoxValleyUMC.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nursery Available Handicapped Accessible Sunday, 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Millbrook United Methodist 8360 Fox River Dr., P. O. Box 50 Millbrook, IL 60536 Pastor Kent Svendsen 630-553-7568 Nursery available Handicapped accessible Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship Service, 9 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Pastor office hours, 6 p.m. Choir, 7 p.m. Bible Study

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Kendall County Record • Plano Record • Ledger-Sentinel • Thursday, December 24, 2015 • • Continued from page 12 Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 5 W. Washington St. Downtown Oswego Philip W. Sheets, Pastor 630-554-3269 www.goodshepherdoswego.org Office hours: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve 5 p.m. – Youth Christmas Service 7 p.m. – Praise Band Contemporary Service 9 p.m. – Traditional Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 27 8:15 a.m. – Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. – Christian Education Hour 10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service 3:30 p.m. – Youth Group Monday, Dec. 28 7 p.m. – Handbell practice Tuesday, Dec. 29 Noon to 1:30p.m. – Grace Meal – FH 7 p.m. – Jail Lesson Grading 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. – Youth Lock-in Wednesday, Dec. 30 10 a.m. – Bible Between the Bites-Panera 5:30 p.m. – UMM KC Pantry Stocking United Methodist Church of Plano 219 North Hale St. Plano, IL 60545 630-552-3700 Pastor Kent Svendsen website: www.umcplano.org godrilla@accessus.netoffice@ umcplano.org Handicapped Accessible Thursday, Dec. 24 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service Sunday, Dec. 27 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 1:30 p.m. Templo Sion 4 p.m. Youth Group Tuesday, Dec. 29 6:30 p.m. Templo Sion 8 p.m. UMM Bible Study Trinity Church United Methodist 2500 Boomer Lane (corner of 47 & Cannonball Trail) Yorkville, 60560 • 630-553-7645 Pastor Michael Stoner www.trinityum.net Trinitychurchoffice@gmail.com Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-2 Sunday 8 a.m. 1st monthly Sunday Breakfast 9 a.m. Early Worship Service 9:10 a.m. following children message

Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Late Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth and Adult Classes Nursery available for both services Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Chime Choir 6 p.m. Children’s choir 6:30 p.m. Adult choir Friday 6:30 a.m. Java The Warehouse Church 308 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora Pastor Randy Schoof 630-859-0600 www.warehousechurch.org Office hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday at 10 a.m.

PENTECOSTAL Gospel Assembly Church 7090 Route 34, Oswego, IL Pastor: D.L. Dycus 630-554-2313 Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, 1 p.m. Worship/Sunday School 5:30 p.m. Worship Service Thursday, 7 p.m. Worship Service Suydam United Methodist Church Suydam Road and Route 23 Pastor Daegyu Yim (Dave) August: Joint Service with LUMC at Leland UMC - 9 a.m.

Communion served 1st Sunday of each month.

PRESBYTERIAN Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church (the country church) Pulpit Supply Rev. Betty Weidert Grove & Wheeler Roads 1 mile south of Route 126 Yorkville, IL 60560 630-554-3507 www.ausablegrovepresbyterian. com Sunday Worship Service 10:30 (Nursery) Youth Sunday School 10:30 (all Ages) Coffee Fellowship 11:30 to 12:30 Communion First Sunday of the Month Young Adults Group (age 18-35) called Friends in Service to Him (F.I.S.H.) Call for dates & place, 630-5537085 Oswego Presbyterian Church 1976 Route 25, Oswego, IL 60543 Ph: 630-554-8194, Fax: 630-554-0537 Conley A. Zomermaand, Interim Pastor

Kimberly Hulen, Associate Pastor Thursday, Dec. 24 4 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Worship 11 p.m. Worship Sunday, Dec. 27 10 a.m. Worship Tuesday, Dec. 29 10 a.m. Koinonia 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting 7 p.m. Outrageous Puppeterian Crew Wednesday, Dec. 30 6:25 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:25 p.m. Chancel Choir Wheatland Presbyterian Church 11839 S. Heggs Road, Plainfield Two miles south of Wolf Crossing Road and Rt. 30 at the corner Heggs Road & 119th St. Rev. Jack Lilley 630-904-1140 Sunday 9 a.m. Faith Focus: Adult Bible Study, Spiritual Growth, Youth Activities 10 a.m. Worship w/nursery care Children’s Sunday School Genesis Community Church 1300 South Broadway Montgomery Pastor Jeffrey Barrett 630-896-7773 • Fax 630-859-3355 A Member of PC USA Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School, all ages 10:40 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Service ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Mary Roman Catholic Church 901 N. Center Ave., Plano 630-552-3448 • Fax 630-5523450 www.saintmaryplano.com Rev. Andy Davy, M.I.C. Pastor Deacon Eduardo Murillo Deacon Douglas Wells Deacon Santos Martinez Masses: Monday thru Saturday: 8 a.m.

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

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

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

St. Patrick Masses Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

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

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

Holy Days: Vigil Mass at 7 p.m.

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

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

Saturday: 4:15 p.m.

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

Religious Education: 630-553-6671 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Prayer Service

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

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

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

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

Tuesday Mass: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

St. Anne Catholic Church 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego 630-554-3331 • Fax 630-554-0530 Pastor: Rev. John J. Ouper Pastoral Associate: Sr. Margaret Anne Spagnola, OSM Deacons: David Brockman; Duane Wozek; James Perry Masses 8 a.m. Mon. Wed. Fri. 7 a.m. Tues. Thurs.

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

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich Rev. Gerard Christianson, Parochial Administrator Office: 815-786-9266 Mass Times: Monday, 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Eve, 5 p.m.

Sunday Morning, 8 and 10 a.m.

Spanish Mass, noon OTHER SERVICES Sandwich Church of the Nazarene 205 West College St.,Sandwich Pastor Mark Abbott Church 815-786-8230 Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School all ages 10:40 a.m.

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Plano Fellowship Meeting at P.H. Miller School N. Lew St., Plano New families welcome Sunday, 10 a.m. Praise & Worship Family friendly Bible teachings Home Meetings during the week Call 552-8868, 552-3091, 5523373 or 553-5087.

Vineyard Christian Fellowship 155 Kirkland Circle, Oswego Pastor Al Arellano www.sentbyravensvcf.com 630-896-1322 Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship

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

Serving residents of Plano, Sandwich, Sheridan, Somonauk 1st and 3rd of each month Plano Church Of Christ 406 N. Lew St., Plano Bryan Bickford 815-786-7693 Sunday, 10 a.m. Bible Study 10:50 a.m., 4 p.m. Worship Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible Study

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

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

Vineyard Aurora Church Contemporary Church 505 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora Pastor Robby Dawkins 630-896-5196 www.vineyardfoxvalley.org www.sentbyravensvcf.com Sunday, 9 & 10:45 a.m. Services

River’s Edge Fellowship Meeting at Oswego. Civic Ctr. 5 Ashlawn Ave, Boulder Hill Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service For information, call F. Johnson, 630-546-9859

West Lisbon Church 14381 Joliet Road, Newark 815-736-6331 www.westlisbon.com office@westlisbon.com Pastor Rex J. Howe Sunday Sunday School (for all ages, nursery provided) 9 -10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30-12 p.m.

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

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

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

Worldwide Deliverance Ministries, Inc. meeting at Lakewood Springs North Clubhouse, Plano Pastor Michael King Sunday 9-10 a.m. Sunday School 10:30-Noon Worship Service Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Bible Study Acorn Yokefellow Retreat Center Open 365 Days a Year 630-553-6233 Available to you, your church or participate in our regular monthly retreats.

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

Oswego Family Church 5498 Route 34, Oswego

Plano Bible Church 1111 W South St., Plano

COUNTYWIDE 13 Pastor: Ed Schoenberger Church office phone: 630-5528877 www.planobiblechurch.org Sunday 9 a.m. Christian Education Hour classes for all ages 10:15 Morning Worship Nursery available Wednesday - Youth Night 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. AWANA ages 3 - 6th grades 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FYSH Youth Group for 7th thru 12th grades Jacob’s Well 222 Mitchell Drive, Plano Services at NCG Cinema 1505 N. Bridge St., Yorkville www.welcometothewell.com 630-695-1444 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Adult: Contemporary Worship & relevant Bible teaching Children: SPLASH! Jr: Age 3-5 SPLASH! Kindergarten through 4th grade SPLASH! BABY: Staffed Nursery Throughout the week: VAPOR: Teens, high school and post high school meet evenings weekly.

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

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

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

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

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

the creek running through their neighborhood, or a scout troop helping to restore a woodland at a local park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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i pasta

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

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

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

Mark Boughton photo/styling by Teresa Blackburn

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese

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

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

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

and beginning to brown.

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

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

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

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

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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

Season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.

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

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

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

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

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 8.

Recipe by Larraine Perri.

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See engineering in action

BRIEF

Bridge busting competition will be Jan 9 in Plano

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

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

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

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

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

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

This challenge is sponsored

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

La Menu Modelle club makes meeting report

REAL ESTATE

TRANSACTIONS JOLIET

$293,000, 7304 Kempton St, Joliet 60431-8084, 09-01-227-001-0000, Core Homes LLC to Tamra D Wilson, Oct. 26 $265,500, 7212 Yorkshire St, Joliet 60431-8090, 09-01-228-001-0000, Core Homes LLC to Matthew Fraus & Melissa Cotrano, Sept. 17 $278,000, 7224 Yorkshire St, Joliet 60431-8090, 09-01-228-007-0000, Core Homes LLC to James A Bauer, Sept.

11 $259,000, 7214 Donovan Dr, Joliet 60431-7984, 09-01-476-020-0000, M/i Homes Of Chicago LLC to Ray A Bohm, Oct. 2 Photo provided

Join 4-H and its partners for the annual Bridge Busting Competition on Saturday, Jan. 9, in Plano. More than 150 spectators attended last year’s Bridge Bust, and this year, the “busting” action will begin around 10:30 a.m. Learn more at web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/bridge.

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

For more information about the event or local 4-H Youth Development programs, contact

Britton at jbritton@illinois.edu or at 630-553-5823, or visit web. extension.illinois.edu/dkk.

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MINOOKA

$137,500, 608 Fair Ln, Minooka 60447-8824, 09-26-402-026-0000, Patricia Kay Ritter to Antoinette M Murnyak, Sept. 28 $227,000, 702 Gallant Dr, Minooka 60447-8836, 09-26-351-005-0000, Luis Cardenas to Michal Straka & Amanda L Straka, Oct. 16 $175,000, 721 Avalon Way, Minooka 60447-4592, 09-26-411-004-0000, Bayview Loan Servicing LLC to Samantha Foskett, Oct. 16

MONTGOMERY

$83,000, 7 Greenbriar Rd, Montgomery 60538-2005, 03-05-427-004-0000, Betty J Tweedy to Debra L Frankford, Aug. 28 $135,000, 63 Garden Dr, Montgomery 60538-2201, 03-05-452-031-0000, Hawkinson Trust to Maria D Young & Nancy C Young, Oct. 9 $96,000, 7 Crestwood Ct, Montgomery 60538-2428, 03-04-376-021-0000, Wells Fargo Bank to Hamish Talbot, Oct. 5

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

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

OSWEGO

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLAINFIELD

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

PLANO

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

YORKVILLE

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