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2 Kendall Weekly TimesFrom the Top – he editorial Board ofLimerick CommunicationsHead of the Class by Jennifer Flowersand Nadia KanhaiWe would like to recognize all the stu‐dents from the area high schools whohave graduated and will now be enteringthat next chapter of their lives. We salutefor all your hard work and from the staffof the Kendall Weekly Times here's tothe class of 2016.Limerick Communications joins forceswith Diabetes Awareness by JenniferFlowers and Nadia KanhaiLimerick Communications is proud tobe joining forces with a local steeringcommittee who is made up of communi‐ty leaders to help raise diabetes acrossthe Fox Valley. he organization is madeup of the following members JenniferFlowers , Elizabeth Flowers, Sarah Sklil‐ton, Nadia Kanhai, Steve Jungermann ,Ken White, Dayna Dittman - White,Kristine Heiman , Ken Musich , TomKozlowicz, and Martin Flowers. hesteering committee has been meeting thelast few months and are planning a yearlong list of activities, fundraising, andawareness campaigns to help raiseawareness for Diabetes. To become in‐volved and to stay informed please visitthe Diabetes Awareness Warriors onFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/D i a b e t e s - Aw a r e n e s s -Warriors-547053755473579/ .Oswego Officials Work to continuestudy for Metra StationWe at Limerick Communications proud‐ly endorse the Village of Oswego andKendall County officials for working tocontinue the study for the future of atrain stop in Kendall County. As a coun‐ty of over 100,000 people and in theheart of the Chicagoland Kendall Coun‐ty needs to have a stop that will also leadto improved travel conditions for ourresidents who leave the county to headto the city for work.

Kendall Weekly Times 3Summer Fun in Hillbilly Rockstarz are Chicago's very music. Jerry's Hot Dogs will also offer For additional information on this event,Montgomery own country super group, specializing in food for sale during the concert. Mont‐ please call the Montgomery Village Hall covering the latest hits in country music, gomery Park is located at the corner of at (630) 896-8080 ext. 9023.Free Ice Cream Sundae and Concert along with many of your classic favorites. River and Mill Street in Montgomeryin the Park June 9th hey deliver an entertaining and fun Montgomery show, full of radio-friendly country mu‐ Live Jazz AnnouncesHead on over to Montgomery Park on sic by artists such as Blake Shelton, Jason Saxophone June Summer FunJune 9th at 6:30 p.m. for a free ice cream Aldean and Luke Bryan, as well as Carrie 14th Lineupsundae, then enjoy a Concert in the Park Underwood and Lady Antebellum, withaterwards at 7:30 p.m. featuring Hillbilly a few rock classics mixed in for fun. At 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14th, sax‐ Several free community events areRockstarz. ophonist Mandy Habel will offer free planned for this summer in Just bring a blanket or lawn chair and musical entertainment at the Mont‐ Montgomery. Mark your calendars now enjoy an evening of ice cream and great gomery Village Hall, 200 N. River Street. so you don't miss the fun! Mandy has been performing for 20 years hursday, June 9th-6:30 p.m. free ice in orchestra pits and back up bands for cream sundaes in Montgomery Park fol‐ various theater groups. She recently es‐ lowed by a Concert in the Park at 7:30 tablished a solo jazz act in which she p.m. featuring Hillbilly Rockstarz play‐ performs jazz standards on mostly alto ing the latest in country hits. and tenor saxophone, but occasionally clarinet and a couple other instruments. Sunday, June 26th-4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Besides solo performing, Mandy has Sunday in the Park at Lakewood Creek composed renaissance music, saxophone Park (corner of Prescott and Jacob). Free quartets, and jazz standards and served ice cream from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., food as actor, director, and orchestra conduc‐ to purchase from food trucks, games and tor for various local theatre groups. he activities for kids of all ages and an out‐ event is free and open to the general door concert from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. public. featuring he Lennys and Friday Jackson. he monthly Senior Lunch and activity for 55+ will begin at 11:00 a.m. ater the hursday, June 30th -7:30 p.m. Concert entertainment. here is a $4 cost for the in the Park at Montgomery Park with lunch and pre-registration by June 7th is Snap Shot performing popular classic required. rock songs that will make you want to dance. hursday, July 14th-7:30 p.m. Concert in the Park at Montgomery Park featuring Billy Crot and the 5 Alarm playing feel- good country music. Friday, August 12th-Sunday, August 14th-Montgomery Fest in Montgomery Park offers a fun-illed weekend of carni‐ val rides, food vendors, a car show, pa‐ rade, ireworks, free petting zoo and pony rides, crat and business booths, and great musical entertainment. Montgomery Park is located at the cor‐ ner of River and Mill Street in Mont‐ gomery.

4 Kendall Weekly TimesCommunity include details on Village inances, the June 7 at 6 p.m. he session will be con‐ construction of the new DuPage RiverConversation new Police Headquarters, the Metra ex‐ ducted at the Plainield Police Depart‐ Pedestrian Bridge. his road closure will tension, our water system analysis, the ment, 14300 South Coil Plus Drive. begin June 8 and it is anticipated that theDuring this year's State of the Village ad‐ Downtown Tax Increment Financing More information. roadway will be reopened on June 30,dress, Village President Gail Johnson un‐ District, and more. 2016. he detour route will utilize Fortveiled our new theme Summer Events Beggs Drive to the east, IL Route 59, and#OswegoConnects, which is intended to Please join us on hursday, June 9, 2016 Are Back! Renwick Road to the east.More informa‐connect the Village of Oswego with our at 7:00PM at Fox Chase Elementary to tion.residents, businesses, regional partners connect with the Village of Oswego. For -he Farmers Market opens on Saturday,and more. more information, please call June 4 at 9 a.m. he market has a new lo‐ Coffee with the 630-554-4636 or visit www.oswegoil.org. cation this year - behind Plainield Plaza, Mayor - June 8,In an effort to connect with our off of Fort Beggs. 2016residents, the Village is excited to invite CALEA Public -Cruise Nights begin Tuesday, June 7 inyou to attend our irst ever \"Community Information Downtown Plainield! For a schedule of Join Mayor Collins for coffee and con‐Conversation\" on June 9, 2016 at 7:00PM Session this year's cruise nights, visitplainield‐ versation on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 atin the gymnasium of Fox Chase Elemen‐ chamber.com. 9 a.m. at the Village Hall, 24401 W.tary. In total there are four Community A team of assessors from the Commis‐ -Mark your calendar...Plainield Fest is Lockport Street. All residents are invited.Conversations planned, one for each sec‐ sion on Accreditation for Law Enforce‐ July 15-17! he Fest includes carnival his is a great opportunity to learn moretor of the Village scheduled throughout ment Agencies, Inc. (CALEA ®), will ex‐ rides, food vendors, live music, a crat about the Village.the summer including July 7th at Prairie amine all aspects of the Plainield Police and business vendor fair, and bags tour‐Point Elementary, July 21st at hompson Department's policy and procedures, nament. For more info, visit plainield‐ Concerts & MoviesJunior High School and August 23rd at management, operations, and support fest.org. in Settlers' ParkChurchill Elementary. All Community services. As part of the assessment, agen‐Conversations will take place at 7:00PM cy personnel and members of the com‐ River Road Closure Movies in Settlers' Park kick off on Fri‐ munity are invited to offer comments at day, June 10, at 8:30 p.m., with a showingDuring the Community Conversations, a public information session on Tuesday, River Road, from Fort Beggs Drive to of Inside Out (PG, 95 min.), sponsoredthe Village will present information that Renwick Road, will be closed during the by First Community Bank. Concerts inis important to our residents. Topics will Settlers' Park, presented by Greg & Dorothy Chapman, begin on June 16 with a concert by he New Invaders at 7 p.m. To view the summer schedule, check the Community Calendar. Green Village Program - Eating Organic he 2016 Green Village Series continues on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m., at the Plainield Library. he evening starts out at the Library with a discussion on the beneits of eating organic. hen we'll take a short walk to Wine & Cheese by TCC, 24104 Lockport Street, to continue the discussion and sample complimenta‐

Kendall Weekly Times 5ry tastings. Register online. he Green ules. If you have any questions, please \"Sunday in theVillage Series is a partnership between call the Will County Governmental Park\" June 26th inthe Plainield Public Library District and League at 815-729-3535. Click here for Montgomerythe Village to provide the community more information including price com‐with environmental programs. parisons. he open park area behind Lakewood Creek Elementary School will be the lo‐Electric Waste Management cation for a new community event calledAggregation & Village Roll Out Sunday in the Park on June 26th fromProgram Changes Special Materials 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Collection forSince 2012, the Village, along with other Residents Join friends and neighbors for free icecommunities in Will County, has negoti‐ cream and a visit from the Kendallated a ixed price electricity supply con‐ Waste Management and the Village are County Mounted Patrol from 4:00tract for residents and small businesses. p.m.-5:00 p.m., food to purchase fromhe goal of the program was to provide pleased to offer a new service, At Your food trucks, games and activities for kidselectricity cost savings. While we are of all ages and a concert from 5:00pleased to say that since 2012, we have Door Special Collection, to residents. At p.m.-8:00 p.m. Bring picnic blankets andbeen able to save participating residents lawn chairs! Two bands, Friday Jacksonand businesses nearly $30 million coun‐ Your Door is a convenient home collec‐ and he Lennys, will provide energetictywide and the average household has and family-friendly musical entertain‐saved over $400, when compared to the tion service to help residents safely dis‐ ment.ComEd supply rates, we must unfortu‐nately inform you that the current con‐ pose of home generated special Plenty of parking is available at thetract will not provide savings in its inal school and in the surrounding neighbor‐year. materials. It provides a safe and easy al‐ hood. he stage will be located near Based upon the terms of the electricity Prescott Drive and Jacob Avenue. Por‐supply contract, you have the right to re‐ ternative for removing unwanted house‐ talets and hand washing stations will beturn to ComEd or any other supplier available.without an early termination fee. In or‐ hold materials, such as electronics, gar‐der to return to ComEd, please have his event is sponsored by the Mont‐your account number ready and call den chemicals, household cleaners, gomery Village Board and the Fox ValleyHomeield Energy at 1-866-694-1262 Park District, with free ice cream provid‐and let them know that you would like to CFLs, automotive products, batteries, ed by Engineering Enterprises, Inc.return to ComEd supply service at theearliest possible date. It can take one to and paint products that are potentially Please call (630) 896-8080 ext. 9003 withtwo billing cycles for the changes to take any questions.effect, depending on meter read sched‐ hazardous to people, pets, and the envi‐ ronment. Plainield residents can sched‐ ule collection of their unwanted materi‐ als by contacting At Your Door at (800) 449-7587, visiting www.wmatyourdoor.com, or e-mailin‐ [email protected]. Press Release.

6 Kendall Weekly TimesFree Movies In he blankets and bug spray. he concession 4th Of July FireworksPark All Summer stand will be open and parking is avail‐ Fireworks able at the Aquatic Center. At approximately, 9:35 p.m., he City ofAURORA - Aurora's popular \"Movies in FREE Family Lights will live up to its name with a py‐the Park\" Summer Series returns this Activities & rotechnic extravaganza illuminating thesummer with a dynamic family-friendly Fireworks! night sky with a rainbow of colors! Fire‐line-up of movies! works can be viewed from both locations Monday, July 4th, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and along the banks of the river.Beginning on Saturday, June 4, familiescan enjoy watching movies under the RiverEdge Park - 360 N. Broadway Park Remotely & Ride Our Shuttlesstars at the historic Phillips Park in Au‐ Ave. FREE!rora. Great food along with an amazing view he City of Aurora is offering free park Sponsored by Chicago Premium of the ireworks at Aurora's premier out‐ and ride shuttle service from 6 p.m. to 9Outlets, \"Movies in the Park\" features hit door concert venue. p.m. providing roundtrip transportationilms on an outdoor jumbo screen every to 13 convenient locations throughoutother Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. the city. he shuttles will resume service ater the ireworks display with the latest departure scheduled for 11 p.m.he 2016 \"Movies in the Park\" Summer 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. American LegionSeries includes: Band• June 4 - Inside Out 7:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Fox Valley Orces‐• June 18 - Cinderella tra• July 9 - he Peanuts Movie• July 23 - Minions McCullough Park - Illinois Ave. &• August 6 - he Good Dinosaur Lake St.• August 20 - Zootopia Local food vendors with taste-tempting Movies will be shown on the jumbo treats and FREE FUN for all with inlata‐screen adjacent to the sledding hill next bles and music that will make you wantto the Phillips Park Aquatic Center, 1150 to get up and dance!Howell Place. Entertainment: 7:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Guests should bring their own chairs, Evolution - Classic to current rock

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Kendall Weekly Times 9JOB ANDINTERNSHIPFAIR 2016Career FairsFriday, June 10 - Manufacturing Friday, June 17 - Healthcare and Well‐nessFriday, June 24 - Information Technolo‐gy9 - 11 a.m.Waubonsee Community CollegePlano Campus100 Waubonsee Drive, PlanoFor questions contact Career Develop‐ment at: 630-466-2368 [email protected] AreaTransitSERVING THEGREATERKENDALLCOUNTYCOMMUNITIESPUBLICTRANSPORTA‐TION NEEDSKAT will implement transit service inthe Kendall County area that is reliable,lexible, and inancially sustainable,while satisfying the various mobilityneeds of the general public and individu‐als unable to access or operate a privateautomobile.Registering for Service tered riders to designated locations out‐ courteous, safe, and reliable service for by themselves. When a rider's needs In order to participate in the Kendall side of Kendall County. all of our riders, without regard to are beyond the responsibility of theArea Transit program, you must be a race, gender, age, or disability. driver, a travel assistant is required.registered rider that resides in Kendall Hours of Service One travel assistant may ride at noCounty. To ind out more about how to Bus services are available 7:00 a.m. till Schedule a Ride charge.become a registered rider contact 5:00 p.m. with last scheduled reservation Ater you become a registered rider,Kendall Area Transit at 1-877- at 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday (except you can schedule a ride by callingIGO-4KAT holidays). Reservation office hours are 1-877-IGO-4KAT. General trips can be 8:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Fri‐ reserved no more than 6 days and noFares (one way) day (except holidays). When scheduling less than 2 days in advance. Medical he one-way fare for the KAT demand trips, priority will be given to those with trips may be scheduled up to 2 weeks inresponse service is $3.00 curb-to-curb or disabilities and to senior citizens. but no less than 2 days in advance.$5.00 door-to-door. For destinations When scheduling trips, priority will beoutside of the county, an additional Who Can Ride the BusService is avail‐ given to those with disabilities and to$2.00 fee will be added. Seniors (60 year able to Kendall County residents. his senior.of age and older) receive a $1.00 off all is a general public transportation ser‐fares. vice with a priority for the disabled and AssistanceKAT operators are trained to*Please note KAT only transports regis‐ seniors. We are committed to offering take a wheelchair up or down one step

10 Kendall Weekly TimesOswego Chamber Calendar- Mark your calendarsJune 88 - 10 amCoffee with the Chamber host‐ed by Keystroke Graphicsat Holiday InnExpress, 2055 Weisbrook Dr., OswegoClick here for complete details June 84:30 - 6Ribbon Cutting - Air DynamicsHeating & CoolingChamber office, 73 W.Van Buren St.Click here for Flyer June 9 3 - 7 pm10 year Anniversary OpenHouse - Obbligato Business Partner‐s1791 Commerce Dr, Montgomery (offof Aucutt Rd), Click here for InvitationJune 15 7:30 - 9 amIWO Breakfast Seminar -Come out to learn about the SCALE UpProgram and the Women's Business De‐velopment Center in AuroraYorkvilleMoose, 1502 N. Bridge St., Yorkville (justnorth of the BP Amoco on the corner ofRoute 47 & Route 34). Register hereJune 30 5 - 7 pmJune Business ater Business‐Rose Terrace Apartments - 3820 WolfRd, Oswego - details to followResidentsEncouraged toRemove StandingWater fromPropertyWith the arrival of summer weather, the West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne swollen lymph glands. ness, is to reduce the number ofCity of Joliet reminds residents to pro‐ virus transmitted through the bite of a Less than 1 percent of infected people mosquitoes around your home and totect themselves and their families from mosquito that has picked up the virus by with West Nile Virus will develop severe take personal precautions to avoidmosquito bites and help reduce the num‐ feeding on an infected bird. Most people symptoms. hese symp-toms include mosquito bites. Precautions include:ber of potential mosquito breeding sites who are infected with the West Nile headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stu‐ ! Whenever outdoors between duskaround their home. Residents are en‐ Virus have no symptoms or experience por, disorientation, coma, tremors, con‐ and dawn, wear shoes and socks, longcouraged to remove areas of standing very mild symptoms 3 to 14 days ater vulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Loose it‐water from their property, as it can act as the bite of an infected mosquito. Mild Persons older than 50 years of age and ting, light colored clothing is best. Con‐a breeding ground for this insect.To help symptoms include a fever, headache, and immunocompromised persons (e.g. sider staying indoors at dusk and dawn,control the mosquito population and, body aches, (occasionally with a skin transplant patients) have the highest risk which is peak mosquito biting time.most importantly the species responsible rash on the trunk of the body), and of severe disease. ! Apply insect repellant to exposedfor carrying the West Nile Virus, the City he best way to prevent West Nile dis‐ skin when outdoors. he most effectivehas contracted with Clarke Environmen‐ ease, or any other mosquito-borne ill‐ repellents contain DEET. Use cautiontal Mosquito Management. he habitatfor the species of mosquito that carriesthe West Nile Virus is in manholes, catchbasins, and inlets where standing watercan be found. he City of JolietMosquito Abatement Program targets allthe manholes, catch basins, and inlets totreat with an organic certiied extended-release tablet to eradicate these mos-quitos. his tablet is effective up to 180days. he City of Joliet works in conjunc‐tion with the Will County Health De‐partment to evaluate and determinewhen the West Nile Virus is present.

Kendall Weekly Times 11when applying repellant to children. he Joliet Fire Montgomery Fest CALEA Public Information SessionProducts containing 10 percent or less Department would Crat/BusinessDEET are the most appropriate for chil‐ like to remind Booths A team of assessors from the Commis‐dren from 2 to 12 years of age. Use repel‐ residents of the sion on Accreditation for Law Enforce‐lents as directed by the manufacturer. criteria for using a If you want to sell handmade items, or ment Agencies, Inc. (CALEA ®), will ex‐! Install tight-itting window and door commercial ire pit provide a service, or just want to adver‐ amine all aspects of the Plainield Policescreens. Check for, and repair, any tears within the city tise your non-proit organization, ill out Department's policy and procedures,in residential screens, including porches limits. an application to have a booth at Mont‐ management, operations, and supportand patios. Try to keep doors and win‐ gomery Fest on August 12, 13 and 14, services. As part of the assessment, agen‐dows shut, especially at night. • Commercially sold steel outdoor 2016! he reservation deadline is July 22, cy personnel and members of the com‐ ! Reduce or eliminate the amount of ire pits that are on legs attached to 2016. Montgomery Fest is held in Mont‐ munity are invited to offer comments atstanding water around your home. Re‐ a steel bottom, wire mesh sides gomery Park at the corner of River and a public information session on Tuesday,move old tires, tin cans, lower pots and and a top are approved. Mill Street. June 7 at 6 p.m. he session will be con‐buckets, and change the water in bird‐ ducted at the Plainield Police Depart‐baths at least once a week. Any container A ire extinguisher or garden hose he fee for a handmade crat booth is ment, 14300 South Coil Plus Drive.holding water for more than four days must be available to extinguish the $35 for all three days. A crat booth is More information.can become a breeding ground for thou‐ ire, if necessary. deined as the selling of goods that aresands of mosquitoes. made by hand by the crater. his does Summer Events Are Back!! Keep gutters clear of debris. Approved outdoor pits shall be at not include the resale of merchandise! Keep grass cut short and shrubbery least 15 feet away from any struc‐ purchased from some other source. -Cruise Nights begin Tuesday, June 7 inwell trimmed around your home. ture or fence. Downtown Plainield! For a schedule of! Eliminate yard ruts and puddles. he fee for a commercial booth is $125 this year's cruise nights, visitplainield‐ ! Aerate ornamental ponds or stock Fuel (wooden logs, or artiicial logs) for all three days. A commercial booth is chamber.com.with larvae eating ish. shall it inside the conines of the deined as the resale of manufactured -Mark your calendar...Plainield Fest is! Use Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis wire mesh, and the top shall be in goods (not handmade) or services pro‐ July 15-17! he Fest includes carnival(Bti), available in hardware stores, in any place to be legal. Wooden pallets, vided to the community for proit. Please rides, food vendors, live music, a cratstanding water around your home. treated deck wood, leaves, dimen‐ note that handing out food samples re‐ and business vendor fair, and bags tour‐ sional lumber, or garbage, shall quires a Kane County Health Depart‐ nament. For more info, visit plainield‐ ! Clean and chlorinate swimming not be used as fuel in an outdoor ment food handling permit. fest.org.pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs reg‐ ire pit.ularly. here is no fee for a non-proit booth, River Road Closure! Remind or help neighbors to elimi‐ Be aware that although it is legal to deined as an organization, school or re‐nate breeding sites on their properties. burn in an approved outdoor ire ligious organization and associated affili‐ River Road, from Fort Beggs Drive toCheck on the elderly regularly. pit, if it is believed to be offensive ates of any of the above as well as organi‐ Renwick Road, is closed during the con‐ or objectionable by the com‐ zations that serve the community in a struction of the new DuPage River plainant due to smoke, lames, not-for-proit manner. However, an ap‐ Pedestrian Bridge. It is anticipated that sparks, or odor omissions, then plication must still be completed to re‐ the roadway will be reopened on June the homeowner shall extinguish serve your space. 30, 2016. he detour route will utilize the ire immediately. In addition, a Fort Beggs Drive to the east, IL Route 59, police officer on the scene may is‐ here is an extra $30 fee if a booth re‐ and Renwick Road to the east. More in‐ sue a compliance ticket to the quires electricity and the space size of formation. homeowner for creating a public each booth is 10' by 10'. nuisance or being in violation of Coffee with the Mayor - June 8, 2016 the International Fire Code 2003 Applications are available at the Village Section 307.2.2 \"Prohibited Open Hall or on the Village Hall website at Join Mayor Collins for coffee and con‐ Burning\" which states: \"Open www.ci.montgomery.il.us. ; You will be versation on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at burning that will be offensive or notiied the day you arrive for set up 9 a.m. at the Village Hall, 24401 W. objectionable because of smoke or about your speciic booth space location. Lockport Street. All residents are invited. odor emissions when atmospheric For questions, please call (630) 896-8080 his is a great opportunity to learn more conditions or local circumstances ext. 9034. about the Village. make such ires hazardous shall be prohibited. he ire code official is Concerts & Movies in Settlers' Park authorized to order the extin‐ guishment by the homeowner or Movies in Settlers' Park kick off on Fri‐ the Fire Department of open day, June 10, at 8:30 p.m., with a showing burning which creates or adds to a of Inside Out (PG, 95 min.), sponsored hazardous or objectionable situa‐ by First Community Bank. Concerts in tion.\" Settlers' Park, presented by Greg & Dorothy Chapman, begin on June 16 Residents are also reminded to verify with a concert by he New Invaders at 7 any restrictions or guidelines with p.m. To view the summer schedule, their Home Owners Association, if check the Community Calendar. applicable, because the use of ire pits may be forbidden. Green Village Program - Eating Organic he 2016 Green Village Series continues on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m., at the Plainield Library. he evening starts out at the Library with a discussion on the beneits of eating organic. hen we'll take a short walk to Wine & Cheese by TCC, 24104 Lockport Street, to continue

12 Kendall Weekly Times Plainield Newsthe discussion and sample complimenta‐ return to ComEd supply service at the Chat with the Chiefs Route 30 Reconstruction Projectry tastings. Register online. he Green earliest possible date. It can take one toVillage Series is a partnership between two billing cycles for the changes to take On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at 7 p.m., Project Update: Mainline concrete pave‐the Plainield Public Library District and effect, depending on meter read sched‐ join Chief Riddle of the Plainield Fire ment, along with curb and gutter, hasthe Village to provide the community ules. If you have any questions, please District, Chief Veseling of the Oswego been completed for a portion of west‐with environmental programs. call the Will County Governmental Fire District, and Chief Konopek of the bound Route 30, north of I-55. Concrete League at 815-729-3535. Click here for Plainield Police Department for Chat paving will continue as part of the recon‐Electric Aggregation Program more information including price com‐ with the Chiefs at the Plainield Police struction project. Flaggers will beChanges parisons. Department. Attendees will learn more present directing traffic through the con‐ about the happenings within the Plain‐ struction zone and motorists should ex‐Since 2012, the Village, along with other Waste Management & Village Roll ield Fire and Ambulance Departments, pect heavy traffic delays while the con‐communities in Will County, has negoti‐ Out Special Materials Collection for the Oswego Fire Department, the Plain‐ crete pours are occurring.ated a ixed price electricity supply con‐ Residents ield Police Department, and the Plain‐ Project Information: IDOT has startedtract for residents and small businesses. ield Emergency Management Agency. reconstruction of Route 30. Betweenhe goal of the program was to provide Waste Management and the Village are I-55 and Renwick Road, the typical sec‐electricity cost savings. While we are Settlers' Park tion will be a 5-lane highway. From Ren‐pleased to say that since 2012, we have pleased to offer a new service, At Your wick Road to Route 59, a 3-lane sectionbeen able to save participating residents he Village is completing a comprehen‐ will be built. he project is expected toand businesses nearly $30 million coun‐ Door Special Collection, to residents. At sive refresh of Settlers' Park including be completed by Summer 2017. Mo‐tywide and the average household has paver brick replacement/resetting, repair torists can expect delays and should al‐saved over $400, when compared to the Your Door is a convenient home collec‐ of the sign kiosks and benches, replace‐ low extra time for travel. Drivers areComEd supply rates, we must unfortu‐ ment of damaged sidewalks, cleaning urged to pay close attention to laggersnately inform you that the current con‐ tion service to help residents safely dis‐ and powerwashing the amphitheater, re‐ and signs in the work zones, obey thetract will not provide savings in its inal pair of the pond fountain, and overall posted speed limits, and be on the alertyear. pose of home generated special landscaping enhancement. A majority of for workers and equipment. Based upon the terms of the electricity the work adjacent to the Veteranssupply contract, you have the right to re‐ materials. It provides a safe and easy al‐ Memorials has been completed. he con‐ Lily Cache Road Closedturn to ComEd or any other supplier tractor will continue with further en‐without an early termination fee. In or‐ ternative for removing unwanted house‐ hancements in Settlers' Park throughout Lily Cache Road is closed at Caton Farmder to return to ComEd, please have June. Pedestrian traffic may be tem‐ Road as part of the City of Joliet's projectyour account number ready and call hold materials, such as electronics, gar‐ porarily detoured in the park during to replace the existing Caton Farm RoadHomeield Energy at 1-866-694-1262 construction work. bridge over the DuPage River. he clo‐and let them know that you would like to den chemicals, household cleaners, sure is expected to last approximately 15 CFLs, automotive products, batteries, and paint products that are potentially hazardous to people, pets, and the envi‐ ronment. Plainield residents can sched‐ ule collection of their unwanted materi‐ als by contacting At Your Door at (800) 449-7587, visiting www.wmatyourdoor.com, or e-mailin‐ [email protected]. Press Release.

Kendall Weekly Times 13weeks as the contractor completes the ield or call 779-252-1111 to ind out (Christmas). delayed by one day all week.irst stage of the project. when the MetroNet network will reach New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1, their neighborhood. More information. Refuse Collection ReminderMetroNet Update 2017) - he holiday will be observed on Now on Display at Village Hall Waste Management holidays that fall on Monday, January 2; refuse collection willhe Village Board approved a local fran‐ a refuse collection day will cause collec‐ be delayed by one day all week.chise agreement with MetroNet, one of When visiting Village Hall, be sure to tion to be delayed by one day for the re‐the largest all iber-to-the-premises check out the Historical Society's Easter mainder of the week. In 2016, refuse col‐ Yard Waste Pickupproviders in the Midwest. Residential themed exhibit. Many thanks to Sue lection will be delayed due to the follow‐consumers will have access to Internet Hasenyager and the Plainield Historical ing holidays: Yard waste collection has resumed.speeds of up to 1 Gbps as well as iber Society for setting up and sharing this Independence Day (Monday, July 4) - Brush, grass clippings, and leaves shouldTV and phone services. MetroNet is be‐ collection of photos and artifacts in hon‐ Refuse collection will be delayed by one be placed in Krat yard waste bags, aginning to install iber optic cable in the or of Easter! day all week. landscape waste cart, or tied in 4 footVillage of Plainield. Work is underway bundles weighing 50 pounds or less.(or will soon be underway) in the fol‐ Office Closures Labor Day (Monday, September 5) -lowing subdivisions: Bronk Estates, Refuse collection will be delayed by one Calling All HomeownersDunmoor Estates, Eagle Chase, the En‐ he Village Offices will be closed Mon‐ day all week Associationsclave, Golden Meadows, Kensington day, July 4 (Independence Day); Monday, hanksgiving Day (hursday, NovemberClub, King's Crossing, Nature's Crossing, September 5 (Labor Day); Friday, 24) - Refuse collection will be delayed by If you are the president or managementQuail Run, Shenandoah, Tuttle Estates, November 11 (Veteran's Day); hursday, one day for residents withhursday col‐ company for a HOA, please email usWalker's Grove, and Wilding Pointe. In‐ November 24 - Friday, November 25 lection only. your contact information (name,formational signs are posted. Residents (hanksgiving); and Friday, December Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25) - address, phone, & e-mail address). hatcan visitwww.metronetinc.com/plain‐ 23 & Monday, December 26, 2016 he holiday will be observed on Monday, way, we can provide information on December 26; refuse collection will be meetings for homeowners associations

14 Kendall Weekly Times Seeking Volunteers to visit seniors with Home Delivered Meals he Community Nutrition Network, of‐ fering Home Delivered Meals to isolated senior citizens in Kendall County re‐ ports they are in desperate need of vol‐ unteers to help the close to 30 seniors identiied for meals in Boulder Hill. If you can imagine the impact that hu‐ man contact would make if you yourself were isolated at home, you will recognize that these home delivered meals are about much more than a hot lunch each day.and advance notice regarding work that CERT Class #1: 630-256-5800 or email EMA Coordina‐ Volunteers are invited to learn moreis scheduled to occur in your From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, tor Joseph Jones at [email protected]. about this project. It is extremely lexible.subdivision. March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3; Drivers serve once a month, or once a and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7 week, depending on their availabilityJoin Aurora's and desire to help.Community CERT Class #2:Emergency From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays, Please contact Barb Nadeau, RSVP/Response Team June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11 and 18; and 8 Transportation Coordinator atAurora -- a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 630-553-5777, if you'd like more infor‐ mation about this volunteer opportunity.In an effort to prepare residents for CERT Class #3:emergencies, the City of Aurora will From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on hursdays, Can You Drive a Veteran to the localhost four Community Emergency Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22; and 8 V.A. Clinic?Response Team (CERT) training a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24classes this year. Volunteers are being sought to pick up CERT Class #4: and transport veterans living in theCERT students make a difference in From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays, Oc‐ Southern Kane and Kendall County re‐their communities by learning to care for tober 7 and 14; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on gion to the Aurora VA Clinic, 161 S Lin‐themselves, their neighbors, and the Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 colnway, North Aurora Illinois. he re‐public at-large in the irst three days fol‐ tired and Senior Volunteer Program islowing a major disaster. Students learn All trainings will be held at the City of seeking a pool of ive or more drivers toire suppression including ire extin‐ Aurora Emergency Management Center, assist, so that this service would not fallguisher training, disaster medical opera‐ 1100 Mitchell Road.tions, light search and rescue operations,pre- and post-storm CERT operations, Classes are free and are open to ages 14and general disaster preparedness. and older. Students age 14 and 15 must attend with a parent or guardian. Stu‐he classes consist of 26 total hours of dents age 16 and 17 may attend with ei‐training and are being held on various ther a parent or guardian or a signed re‐days and times to better meet the sched‐ lease form from a parent or guardian.ules of people who may be interested inparticipating. Ater successful completion of this class students will have the opportunity to ap‐he 2016 CERT class dates: ply to become members of Aurora's CERT Team, which meets regularly and volunteers at City of Aurora events. To register please go to the City of Auro‐ ra Emergency Management page: https://eforms.aurora-il.org/f/evsapp For more information, contact the Auro‐ ra Emergency Management Agency at

Kendall Weekly Times 15too heavily on any one person. In addi‐ Will County offerstion to veterans, there are many other se‐ residents spay/nior citizens in need of transportation neuter discount fortoo. Isolated seniors are looking for rides pets in Juneto doctors, therapy appointments andother important destinations, such as the Will County residents who have theirbank or grocery store. pets spayed or neutered at participating veterinary offices in June can receive a Qualiications include: valid driver's li‐ $40 county-sponsored discount.cense, good driving record, proof of autoinsurance (supplemental insurance is he discount applies for up to two ani‐available to drivers over 55 years of age), mals per household and is exclusively fora strong passion for investment to veter‐ pet owners who live in Will County.ans and desire to help other people, and More than 10,000 pets have been treatedgood customer service skills such as since the program originated in 2007.courtesy, respect, and professionalism,and ability to maintain client coniden‐ \"his continued partnership between ourtiality. If you'd like more information Animal Control department and theabout RSVP and the Volunteer trans‐ many veterinarians in Will County is theportation Program, call, 630-553-5777. key to protecting the health of our resi‐ dents' pets,\" said Will County ExecutiveTICKETS ON rest of the park is general admission for Larry Walsh. \"his is an important ser‐SALE NOW! bag chairs. Bag chairs and blankets are vice I encourage all eligible residents to also allowed on the grassy hill. CLICK utilize.\"Buy online, call 630.896.6666 or stop by HERE for map.the Paramount heatre at 23 East Galena To be eligible for the $40 discount on aBoulevard in Downtown Aurora open 10 Events at RiverEdge Park will take place pet's spay or neuter:a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. rain or shine. In the event of a cancella‐ tion due to weather, a credit in the • Pet owners must show proof ofAll tickets will be mailed starting amount of the face value of your ticket residency in Will County;March 2016. will be issued to your customer account. he credit may be used towards a future • Pets must be registered with WillIn over 4 decades, Kool & the Gang has ticket purchase for performances at County Animal Control and residesold over 70 million albums worldwide, RiverEdge Park or Paramount heatre. with the owner;won 2 Grammys and 7 AMAs, racked up No refunds will be issued.31 gold and platinum albums and scored • Proof of current rabies vaccinationa star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. CLICK HERE to read the RiverEdge and Will County registration taghis June, they're bringing their funky Park policies, including the new food must be provided on the day ofjams to RiverEdge Park. You won't be and cooler policy. surgery;able to stay in your seat when these guysroll out hits including \"Celebration,\" • Rabies vaccination can be admin‐\"Jungle Boogie\" and \"Get Down On It.\" istered on the day of surgery, as well as registration tag purchase;And to add to the good times, Motownicon and founder of the Commodores • Surgery must take place between,homas McClary is bringing his leg‐ June 1st and June 30th.endary Motown sound along. With writ‐ing partner Lionel Richie, McClary is re‐ • Pet owners should call their veteri‐sponsible for some of the biggest dance nary office and conirm that thehits ever, including \"Brickhouse\" and facility is participating.\"Too Hot to Trot\" and ballads like \"Easy.\"It'll be one hit ater another when these Will County Animal Control is underkiller performers take the RiverEdge the County Executive's office and is ledstage. You won't want to miss these mu‐ by Dr. L.P Schild. For additional infor‐sic royals when they rock the Fox this mation about this program, call (815)summer! 724-1521.PLEASE NOTE:For this event, there will be a standingroom only section located directly infront of the middle section of the stagewith limited bench seating on either sideof that area. Bench seating is on a irstcome, irst served basis. No bag chairsare allowed to be set up in this area. he

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Kendall Weekly Times 17June WSD Standout Resumes will be offered at 2:30 ticipants should already have a basic with the job search. his class also showsworkshop schedule p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Attendees will LinkedIn account. During the lab, they how social media its in with networkingreleased learn the basics of creating a competitive will review LinkedIn features and best for employment. he workshop will be resume and cover letter. Participants practices for success in inding a job. held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22.JOLIET - Workforce Services Division of may then schedule one-on-one resume LinkedIn Lab lasts 90 minutes.Will County has announced its June reviews with WSD staff. Workshops last about an hour, depend‐workshop schedule. A session on job search skills, Master ing upon class size, except for the Participants will learn job interviewing Your Job Search, will be offered at 9 a.m. LinkedIn Lab. hey are offered at no costMicrosot Word will be offered at 1:30 techniques at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, Wednesday, June 15. he workshops will to Will County residents.p.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. hursdays. in Successful Interviewing. Learn how to include a review of basic job search tech‐he basics of how to use Microsot Word prepare for a job interview, be conident niques, including networking and how Career Cafe will meet at 10:30 a.m. onin a job search and in creating a profes‐ and make a positive impression. Atten‐ to use the internet to conduct a job Tuesdays except for June 28. Career Cafesional looking resume and cover letter dees may schedule an individual, digital‐ search. is a networking event designed to con‐will be taught. ly recorded mock interview ater com‐ nect people looking for work. In addi‐ pleting the workshop. Networking Your Way to a New Job will tion to sharing tips with other job seek‐ help job seekers learn how to develop re‐ ers and learning job search techniques, LinkedIn Lab will be offered at 9 a.m. lationships and contacts with relatives, participants will hear from guest speak‐ Friday, June 10, and Friday, June 17. Par‐ friends and acquaintances that can assist ers sharing their hiring expertise. To reserve a seat at a workshop or Career Cafe, call (815) 727-4444 and press 0 or e-mail [email protected]. In addition, WSD's computer lab will be open at 2 p.m. every Friday. Walk-ins are welcome at computer labs. WSD is in the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave. For more information about the Workforce Ser‐ vices Division of Will County, go to www.jobs4people.org. WSD is led by Administrative Manager Susan Flessner and is under Will County Executive Larry Walsh's office.

18 Kendall Weekly TimesMobile Workforce County to help residents with resume he unit will be at University Park Vil‐ It will be at Mokena Community PublicCenter's June development, cover letters and job appli‐ lage Hall, 698 Burnham Drive, in Uni‐ Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena,schedule cations. he workforce center contains versity Park, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3announced 11 computer stations, internet access, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. p.m. on Fridays. and offers keyboarding lessons, as well asWILL COUNTY - Workforce Services resume and job search assistance using Plainield Public Library, 15025 S. Illi‐ Will County Executive Larry Walsh en‐Division of Will County has announced online listings including jobs4people.org nois St., Plainield, will host the Mobile courages job seekers to take advantage ofthe Mobile Workforce Center's June and Illinois workNet. Workforce Center from 9:30 a.m. to the service, which is offered at no cost toschedule. noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on County residents. Workforce Services is Mobile Workforce Center will be at Wednesdays. under the County Executive's office andhe mobile unit travels throughout Will Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Bri‐ is led by Administrative Manager Susan arcliff, Bolingbrook, from 9:30 a.m. to MWC can be found at Wilmington City Flessner. noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Mon‐ Hall, 1165 S. Water St., Wilmington, days. from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 For additional information about the p.m. on hursdays. Workforce Services Division of Will County or the Mobile Workforce Center, go towww.jobs4people.org. 47 schools earn Earth Flag Awards 47 schools earn Earth Flag Awards WILL COUNTY - Sixteen schools were honored by the Will County Land Use Department at the annual Earth Flag Award ceremony at the Rialto Square heatre. hey were welcomed by Will County Ex‐ ecutive Larry Walsh, who greeted the students as \"leaders of tomorrow.\" He commended them for their hard work and advocated that they keep edu‐ cating their parents and others. Walsh noted that although not all of them were able to send people to the May 18 event, 47 schools earned the dis‐ tinction. \"hat's huge. Keep up the good work.\" Joan O'Keefe, the Environmental Educa‐ tor with the Resource Recovery and En‐ ergy Division of the Will County Land Use Department, also reminded the stu‐ dents to continue to share their knowl‐ edge about recycling. \"People need to be reminded.\" Winning the Trex Plastic Bag Challenge, in which the students collect plastic bags from stores, was Pioneer Path School in Channahon, which collected 1,743 pounds of bags, which broke down to 6.22 pounds per student. It was followed by Frankfort Square School and Peotone Jr. High, in second and third place, re‐ spectively. TREX manufactures decking and out‐ door furniture from the used plastic bags, and sponsors a contest each year to see which schools can collect the most plastic bags for recycling. Schools attending the event were: A. Vito Martinez Middle School, Romeoville;

Kendall Weekly Times 19Reed Custer Middle School, Braidwood; Lenox; Arnold J. Tyler School, NewElwood Elementary School, Elwood; Lenox; Haines Elementary School, NewKenneth L. Hermansen Elementary Lenox; Lincoln-Way Central HighSchool, Romeoville; Frankfort Square El‐ School; New Lenox;ementary School, Frankfort; PioneerPath School, Channahon; Richland Also, Kelvin Grove Junior High, Lock‐Grade School, Crest Hill, St. Mary Nativ‐ port; Milne Grove Elementary School,ity School, Joliet; Lockport; William J. Butler School, Homer Glen; Tat Elementary School,Also, Laraway Elementary School, Joliet; Joliet; Central Elementary School, Plain‐Hufford Junior High School, Joliet; Ar‐ ield; Marycrest Early Childhood, Joliet;lene Welch Elementary, Naperville; Apple Tree Pre-School, Plainield;Melvin J. Larson Educational Center, Peotone Junior High, Peotone; KLA Pre-Joliet; Union Elementary School, Joliet; school, Plainield; Victor Andrew High,Holy Family School, Shorewood; Lock‐ Tinley Park; and Jerling Junior High, Or‐port High School, Lockport; and John R. land Park.Tibbot Elementary School, Bolingbrook. To earn the award, a school must com‐Winners who were unable to attend plete four \"Earth friendly\" tasks eachwere: Carl Sandburg Elementary, Joliet; year. Schools must discourage paperArbury Hills Elementary School, Moke‐ waste by enacting a \"use both sides\" poli‐na; Ludwig Elementary School, cy for teachers and students. hey mustLockport; Walker Intermediate School, also recycle used paper and at least oneTinley Park; Irene King Elementary additional material such as cans, printerSchool, Romeoville; Lakewood Falls Ele‐ cartridges, batteries or plastics. Optionalmentary School, Plainield; St. Joseph tasks include starting an environmentalSchool, Lockport; Bolingbrook High club, composting organic food scraps, orSchool, Bolingbrook; Chelsea Intermedi‐ cutting energy use in school buildings.ate School, Frankfort; William B. Orenic Next school year, schools can exploreIntermediate School, Plainield; new ways to reduce lunch waste through procurement and waste disposal.And St. Rose School, Wilmington; EaglePointe Elementary, Plainield; Anna Mc‐ Additional information about the WillDonald Elementary School, Manhattan; County Land Use Department and itsFurquun Academy, Bolingbrook; Liberty activities can be found at www.willcoun‐Elementary School, Bolingbrook; Aux tygreen.com. he department is led bySable Middle School, Joliet; Spencer Director Curt Paddock and is underCrossing Intermediate School, New County Executive Larry Walsh's office.

20 Kendall Weekly TimesTONIA KHOURI Steak Dinner for Rauner Chooses Dear Editor,DENOUNCES Our Veterans Office Supplies overBILL FOSTER'S Life-Saving Services As a mother and former substitute teach‐CONTINUED A steak dinner, and an evening of enter‐ in Temporary er, ensuring my children receive the bestSUPPORT OF tainment and a tee shirt isn't nearly Budget education possible is one of the most im‐IRAN DEAL enough recognition for the years our portant things in my life. he subject of Veteran's invested in our Country's pro‐ House Democrats committed to compro‐ school funding has been debated forState Department Releases Annual Report tection, but he Kendall County Salute mise, but question Rauner's refusal to many years, and I have also hosted aon Global Terrorism Lists Iran As TOP to Veterans Committee offers this cele‐ fund vital needs community discussion on this subjectState Sponsor of Terror bration of patriotism and companion‐ matter. I wanted to update you on this ship for the 9th time on Friday July 24, SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - House Speaker vital topic. A national study in 2015AURORA - Tonia Khouri, candidate for 2016. We will be serving a rib eye dinner Michael Madigan released a statement found that Illinois has the most unfairIllinois' 11 th congressional district, today from 5 to 7:30 p,m, at the Kendall Coun‐ following Gov. Bruce Rauner's press con‐ funding system in the country. Ourcalled on Bill Foster to cease his unyield‐ ty Fairgrounds Rt 71, Yorkville. Enter‐ ference Wednesday on the state budget: property tax rates are some of the high‐ing support of the Administration's disas‐ tainment will be the est nationally, and I have consistentlytrous and dangerous deal made with Iran \"While Governor Rauner continues his voted to freeze property taxes to givefreeing up additional money that will end Legacy Girls with their 1940's review and campaign-style tour, laden with personal homeowners relief. For example, Os‐up in the pockets of terrorists intent on salute to the 60's. and Meadowvale, Inc. attacks against those with whom he says wego District 204's property tax payerskilling American citizens and soldiers at will donate a tee shirt to each veteran. he wants to work cooperatively, we re‐ are taxed at almost 20% higher than thehome and abroad. main committed to inding a solution to statewide average. Recent proposals in Veterans need only register with their the state budget crisis, including a tem‐ Springield to change our state's educa‐ \"I never cease to be amazed at Bill name and branch of service for their porary budget to ensure schools open on tion funding would result in even moreFoster's ignorance of the facts that lead meal and git bag. Non veterans are en‐ time. dollars being taken away from ourhim to support bad policies such as the couraged to attend, advance tickets are schools. I have said from day one that IAdministration's deal to free up money available for $20, ($30 at the door). Chil‐ \"here are very real concerns within our cannot support a bill that would causethat will be used against innocent civil‐ dren under 12 are free of charge - this is caucus about the governor's proposal schools in my district to lose money. Iians and ourmilitary while they work to a great opportunity for them to learn that need to be answered. By not funding am unsure whether Senate Bill 231 willconfront the terrorists,\" said Khouri. about our military and patriotism. many critical programs and services, the receive a vote in the House, but if it is governor is putting office supplies ahead not changed to protect our schools, I will \"It is appalling to me that Bill Foster Proits will go to the Kendall County of cancer prevention. He refuses to fund oppose it. I will continue to representdidn't change his mind on this issue even VAC for emergency requests and to aid grants for college students in inancial our area schools by opposing any cuts toater Secretary of State Kerry's admission other need, which would kick many students school funding, supporting property taxin January that some of this money would out of school. In his plan, the governor relief, and ensuring our children get the'end up in the hands of the IRGC or other Veteran's causes in our local area. Last refuses to fund life-saving breast cancer best education for a successful future.entities, some of which are labeled terror‐ year over 200 veterans from all branches screenings for women and programs forists,' referring to Iran's Revolutionary of the service domestic violence and sexual assault vic‐ Please feel free to call me on my cell‐Guard Corps,\" said Khouri. \"In Congress, tims. he governor's plan fails to fund phone if you have any additional ques‐I will ight to hold extremist regimes ac‐ accepted our gesture of thanks, Ticket programs that provide care to frail elder‐ tions about this bill or any other issue atcountable and to provide the absolute sup‐ requests for the Kendall County Salute to ly residents. (630) 306-2888.port of our federal government for the Veterans Steak Fry can be picked up atmen and women willing to lay down their HD Backhoe Service 109 East Hydraulic \"he governor wants to fund many oper‐ Sincerely,lives for ourNation.\" Yorkville, IL. Requests can be mailed to ations of state government, including the Kendall County state's vehicle leet and office supplies in‐ Stephanie KifowitState Representative stead of providing life-saving services for 84th District Salute to Veterans 224 Jeter Road Plano, Illinoisans. We, and the people of Illinois IL 60545 or call 630-272-0686 for more that we serve, have very serious concerns information. with the governor refusing to fund these programs in his proposal. We are com‐ mitted to negotiating with the governor to fund these programs within the tem‐ porary budget, but many questions re‐ main.\" Speaker Michael J. Madigan

Kendall Weekly Times 21Dear Editor: ultimate goal of saving taxpayers money. whether it relates to a waste hauling con‐ Kids Summer tract, volume purchasing discounts, or Camp Kendall he beginning of each iscal year, May Regional coordination of purchases, even shared facilities and staff. I believe County Forest1st in Montgomery, is always an exciting products and services can help achieve municipalities should be open to consid‐ Preservetime. A new budget year means funding this goal. Along with two neighboring ering these types of options, which couldfor new projects, staff and equipment. communities, the Village of Mont‐ include joint water treatment facilities, Registration is now open for theAmongst all of this excitement, however, gomery received a grant to study the ar‐ shared equipment, and more. I am sup‐ Kendall County Forest Preserve Dis‐lies one important, continuous issue: eas where we could increase efficiency portive of any consolidation and cooper‐ trict's2016 Summer Camps for Chil‐constantly striving to provide the neces‐ and decrease costs by working together. ation that improves the level of service dren. Our nature and equestrian-sary services to our residents without and reduces the inancial burden on tax‐ themed camps are wildly popular, in‐unduly burdening those same residents Sharing staff and equipment is one of payers. troducing children to nature, wildlife,in the process. our early areas of focus. Rather than beginner horsemanship, and outdoor each of us owning a specialized piece of Matthew T. Brolley recreational activities.Each fun-illed We are well aware that our residents equipment that gets used infrequently, Montgomery Village President camp session features nature hikes,share this concern, and that it goes be‐ we could purchase one jointly, thereby games, crats, exploration and discov‐yond the Village. hey also feel the pinch saving money for each community and ery. Camps are offered for different agefrom the schools, townships, libraries, having the equipment actually be used groups pre-K through age 13, with pro‐park districts, ire districts and all of the on a more regular basis. We are looking gram offerings at both Hoover Forestother taxing bodies who serve them in at a similar approach to specialized staff Preserve in Yorkville, and at Ellissome manner. when independently, a community may House and Equestrian Center in Mi‐ not be able to make full use of an em‐ nooka.he State recognizes these concerns, and ployee's time, but can when that positionin early 2015 formed a Local Govern‐ is shared between the communities. Camps begin the week of June 13 andment Consolidation and Unfunded run through the week of AugustMandates Task Force to explore ways to We are also working cooperatively with 5.Summer Camp Catalog and Enroll‐reduce the heavy burden on Illinois tax‐ the other public bodies to increase over‐ ment Forms are available online.Forpayers by empowering citizens and gov‐ all effectiveness. For instance, we coordi‐ more information, and to stay in touchernment officials to streamline local gov‐ nate with the townships regarding the with Kendall County Forest Preserveernment through consolidation and timing of their road repairs relative to District news and events, take a mo‐eliminating unnecessary state mandates. our water main repairs so that we don't ment to subscribe to the District'she committee recently concluded its tear up a road that they recently resur‐ Stepping Stones eNewsletter.study and recommended 27 cost-saving faced. hat's good common sense, and Questions? Contact District staff byopportunities, some of which the Village provides efficient use of tax dollars. email at [email protected] , orof Montgomery has already embraced. by calling the main office at he Intergovernmental Cooperation 630-553-4025. Implementing some of these recom‐ Act, mentioned in recommendation #2,mendations would provide immediate is a key piece of existing legislation thatcost savings for municipalities, such as enables local governments to work to‐recommendation #3 to modernize public gether and should be protected in the fu‐notice requirements to allow municipali‐ ture. his Act enables formal arrange‐ties to publish notices online instead of ments for shared services between com‐in newspaper ads. Recommendation #7 munities.that requests the Governor insert \"if eco‐nomically feasible\" language into any A larger issue we are considering jointlylegislation authorizing new unfunded with neighboring municipalities is a longmandates would also reduce costs for lo‐ term, sustainable water source. Aquifercal governments. levels have been declining for decades, and will not be available forever under Other recommendations would require the current usage levels. While this prob‐some in-depth planning before imple‐ lem is still some years into the future, wementation, but could have dramatic im‐ have started discussions on how wepacts. Speciically, recommendation #12 might work together towards a future so‐encourages regional sharing of public lution, one of which could be a sharedequipment, facilities, training, resources water treatment facility.and administrative functions. he Vil‐lage of Montgomery fully supports the Certainly the potential exists foridea of collaborating with other taxing economies of scale in many situationsbodies, where appropriate, in order to that we have only begun exploring.share resources, reduce redundancy, and Working cooperatively with other taxingbeneit from economies of scale, with the districts can lead to huge cost savings,

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26 Kendall Weekly Times Sox Report Cubs Report bySox have hit some hard times losing 18 Dick Kolfof the last 24 and sit two games under500 . he May collapse can be attributed Cubs have made history in this early sea‐to lack of run production and a tired son winning 40 games fastest since thepitching staff. hey sit 3.5 games back in 2001 Seattle Marniers . Cubs are gettingthe AL Central behind the Indians. he it done with the long ball and powerRoyals and Tigers have rebounded and pitching. Jake Arietta leads the league inare just ahead of the Sox. he Al Central wins John Lackey, John Lester and Kyleis one of the toughest conferences in Hendricks are helping the staff to leadbaseball so at this point in the season the league in all major pitching cate‐this race is far from over. gories. Kris Bryant has heated up now leading the Club in Home Runs with 13.So what will it take to get the Sox back Ben Zobist has been solid in the ieldon Track here are ive things the Sox and at the plate since being signed to aneed to do. free agent contract and coming over from the Royals in the offseason.Gets the Milkman going when Melky ishitting the Sox average two more runs Cubs look to continue their marchper game!Jose Abreu has to step up and through the season they have hid a littlereturn to form Jose only has 7 round bit of a rough patch with two losses, buttrippers and is hitting 250 way off the still sit at 40 and 17 with a 9 game lead inpace for a guy who averaged 30 plus the NL Central over the Pirates. he Car‐home runs and hitting almost 300 on his dinals are starting to heat up so thisaverage. Jimmy Rollins may be older but should be quite a battle the rest of thehe is also wiser he needs to be more ag‐ way as the NL Central is one of thegressive on the base path , get on base toughest conferences in MLB.and start stealing bases setting up the soxrun production. Pitching ind two mid‐ his week ahead the Cubs inish with thedle relievers and start spreading the du‐ Phillies and then continue the road tripties around can't keep using the starters to Atlanta to meet the Braves. Bravesand excepting them to go into the late in come into the series with a 16 and 42to game. Case in point Chris Sale this record and are struggling this season.guy is spent and needs a few days to Cubs should not look past this and con‐bounce back. tinue to work on fundamentals. Joe Maddon will continue to move playersSo this weekend the Sox look at ending around like putting Kris Bryant in thethe series with the Nationals and then on outield to help with the injuries to Zolar.to Al Central Division Action with the So the Cubs continue to shake things upRoyals and Tigers just in time for the Sox and make adjustments as they head intoto begin to make their way back into the the Dog Days of Summer.Central Division Race.

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