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2 Kendall Weekly Times John Church Kendall County ProgramDirector The Conservation FoundationMany native perennial lowers have been in full bloom from downspouts, sidewalks, driveways, etc. in afor several weeks, so now is a good time to see and slightly depressed area, allowing more time for the wa‐learn more about the beauty and function of native ter to soak into the soil. he deep rooted plants accen‐plants. One upcoming opportunity for interested per‐ tuate the rain garden's function. When designed prop‐sons is on August 4, 6:30 pm. he Yorkville Garden erly, the gardens do not allow for standing water overClub, in cooperation with he Conservation Founda‐ a long period of time.tion (TCF), will be offering an on-site program at therain garden at Yorkville Riverfront Park in downtown Landowners that practice good environmental stew‐Yorkville. ardship and conservation of resources, such as rain gardens, native plantings, etc. are the heart of TCF'sRain gardens, native plants, pollinators and related Conservation@Home program.topics will be discussed by Denise Sandoval, TCF spe‐cialist and designer of the rain garden. he public is Homeowners can receive a Conservation@Home prop‐welcome to attend. he garden is located next to the erty sign, identifying its certiication as an environ‐pedestrian bridge in the park. Rain gardens and native mentally friendly landscape. Whether it's creating aplants provide functional value, as well as aesthetic butterly or rain garden with native plants, capturingbeauty, to the landscape. stormwater in a rain barrel, or removing invasive vege‐ tation, every little action we accomplish on our ownhe rain garden was planted in May, 2013 as a joint property works toward the greater goal of cleaning upproject of he Conservation Foundation, University of our water, providing natural habitat and creatingIllinois Extension, Kendall County Soil and Water healthy landscapes for people and wildlife.Conservation District, and City of Yorkville. Business owners can use similar practices also andNative perennials offer a deep root system that im‐ qualify for the Conservation@Work program.proves water iniltration into the soil, reducing waste‐ful stormwater runoff and also reducing the amount of For more information about the program on Augustirrigation needed. he perennial plants with deep root 4th or about Conservation@Home, phonesystems also help aerate the soil, create pathways for 630-553-0687 x204 or visit the website www.thecon‐beneicial insects and add organic matter. Many of the servationfoundation.org.lowering plants are also excellent sources of food andhabitat for our native pollinator insects.When planted in a rain garden, the plants value can beenhanced. Rain gardens are designed to collect runoff

Kendall Weekly Times 3 MPD Joins Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 27th, the Montgomery Police Department is taking a proac‐ tive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedes‐ trians, and cyclists through both education and en‐ forcement. In Illinois during 2014, speed was the rea‐ son for 32.4% of all traffic fatalities. hat's 348 deaths for the year, or one life every 25 hours. hese lives can be easily saved by being aware of our speed and under‐ standing how speeding impacts a crash. In residential areas, speeding can have the following consequences:Oswego Beats & Eats Illinois Railway • When a pedestrian is hit by a car at 20 MPH there is Crossing Closed at a 10% likelihood of being killed, at a speed of 30 MPHOswego Beats & Eats is a celebration that promotes US 34/W Washington the percentage increases to a 50% likelihood of beingthe variety and importance of music, art, food and cul‐ Street killed.ture. Free and open to the public, the events will take • Approximately 16% of the speed-related fatalities inplace on Main Street from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. on July he Illinois Department of Transportation announced Illinois were comprised of pedestrians and cyclists.30, and August 27, 2016. his concert series will show‐ today that the US 34 (W Washington Street) Illinois • he higher the speed at impact, the more severe thecase up and coming national, regional and local musi‐ Railway grade crossing in Oswego will be closed on injuries sustained.cians paired with some of the best foods and libations Monday, August 8, 2016. US 34 (W Washington • 37.4% of the speed-related crashes result in injuries.of Chicagoland. Street) will be closed for approximately seven days to • When speeding there is a greater chance that other allow the Illinois Railway to rebuild the crossing. road users will misjudge how fast you are traveling.July 30 • Speeding extends the distance required to stop a ve‐ US 34 (W Washington Street) traffic will proceed as hicle in emergency situations. • Tony Lucca-8:45-10:00 follows: • 87% of the speed-related fatalities occur on local • Paul Pfau-7:15-8:15 roadways. • JD Eicher and the Goodnights-5:45-6:45 • Speeding reduces a driver's ability to navigate safely • TBD opener around curves or objects in the roadway. Let's all do our part by taking a proactive approach to prevent fatalities and reduce injuries on the roadways by being aware of our speed and obeying the speed limit signs ALL the time. If you would like more infor‐ mation about Illinois Speed Awareness Day, please vis‐ it www.illinoisspeedawarenessday.org.August 27 US 34 westbound traffic will proceed west on IL 71 to Orchard Rd; thence north on Orchard Road back to US • Red Wanting Blue-8:45-10:00 34. • Mockingbird Sun-7:15-8:15 • Keith Semple-6:00-7:00 US 34 eastbound traffic will proceed south on Orchard • TBD opener Road to IL 71; thence east on IL 71 back to US 34.Saturday Nites • Main Street • Cool Music • Great Food In addition, South Adams Street will be closed from W• Craft Brew • Rock • Roots • Reggae • Indie Sounds • Washington Street to W Jackson Street.Market Goods • Family Fun • Community • Charity •Culture • New Friends • Relax • Sing • Dance • Play • Motorists are urged to use caution and expect some delays while traveling the detour route.For more information, visitwww.oswegobeatsandeats.com. For IDOT District 3 updates on Twitter, follow us at https://twitter.com/IDOTDistrict3

4 Kendall Weekly TimesMontgomery Fest 30TH Judge's Table at the Mill Street Bridge. Also, no live his year the Montgomery Police Department alongAnnual Family Fun bait or worms can be used. All carp must be caught in with the Montgomery, Aurora Township, Oswego,Carp Derby the Fox River between Ashland Bridge and Route 30 Sugar Grove, and Bristol-Kendall Fire Departments Bridge on August 14, 2016. will be visiting the following neighborhoods through‐ out the area. Trophies will be awarded for the GRAND CHAMPION (largest carp by weight) as well as trophies according Montgomery Fire: to two age groups. For ages 15 and under, there will be Brentwood/Victoria--6:00-6:25 p.m. trophies for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Runners Up. For Main/Jefferson--6:35-7:05 p.m. those16 and up, similar trophies will be awarded. James/Martin--7:10-7:35 p.m. Lincoln/Hartway--7:40-8:10 p.m. So, join us on Sunday, August 14th and catch carp in Hickory Ridge/Maple Ridge--8:15-8:45 p.m. the peaceful Fox River in Montgomery. You'll have great ish stories to tell everyone for the next week or Oswego Fire: more! Briarcliff/Red Fox Run--6:00-6:30 p.m. Blackberry Trail Park--6:40-7:10p.m. Carp Derby Registration Form Lakewood Creek Elementary--7:15-8:00p.m. Troon/Prescott--8:05-8:35p.m. National Night Out August 2nd Sugar Grove Fire: McDole School--6:30-8:00 p.m.Summer is the ideal time to connect with family and On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016, neighborhoods Bristol-Kendall Fire:friends and bond over some Fox River ishing. What throughout Montgomery are being invited to join Gordon/homas--6:30-7:30 p.m.better way than to relax and ish as a part of Mont‐ forces with thousands of communities nationwide for Concord/Hartield--7:45-8:45 p.m.gomery Fest's 30th Annual Family Fun Carp Derby? National Night Out a crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the Aurora Township:On August 14th join a family member or two or three National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co- Oak Grove Mobile Homes --6:00-6:30 p.m.or a neighbor you've been meaning to catch up with, sponsored locally by the Montgomery Police Depart‐ Oakland/Jackson-- 6:30-7:00 p.m.and bring your ishing rods. Between the hours of 6 ment, will involve an estimated 40 million people in Melrose/State --7:00-7:30 p.m.am and 2 pm you can ish for carp, while enjoying the over 16,000 communities. his year's event will reach Kingston/14th-- 7:30-8:00 p.m.fresh air and beautiful setting along our river. out to all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canada, and mili‐ Kimberly/Royal-- 8:00-8:30 p.m. tary bases throughout the U.S. and around the world.Registration begins at 6 am and continues through 10am on the day of the Derby at the Judge's Table on the National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crimewest side of the Mill Street Bridge. Fees are just $2.00 and drug prevention awareness, (2) Generate supportfor ages 15 and under and $10.00 for those 16 and for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts, (3)over. Contestants under 16 must be accompanied by Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police communityan adult. partnerships and (4) Send a message to criminals let‐ ting them know that neighborhoods are organized andAll carp must be live and weighed in by 2:00 pm at the ighting back.

Kendall Weekly Times 5NationalNight OutJolietIn an effort to expand the National Night Out event in etJoliet, the Police Department will be staging officers invarious neighborhoods throughout the city to meet West:and greet their community partners. his annual ! LA Fitness, 1745 Illinois Route 59, Plainieldevent brings together citizens, law enforcement agen‐ ! Joliet Police Department West Station, 7196cies, local officials, and area businesses to increase Caton Farm Road, Plainieldanti-crime awareness. National Night Out is intendedto heighten crime prevention awareness, strengthen Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton is also encouragingpolice and community partnerships, create neighbor‐ neighbors to turn on their front porch lights for thehood spirit and send a message to criminals that our night as a sign of unity for the community.neighborhoods are organized and involved.Please stop by one of the following locations on Tues‐day, August 2, 2016 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to re‐ceive information about programs at the Joliet PoliceDepartment, discuss area concerns, or just say \"Hi.\"East: ! Forest Park Community Center, 1017 WoodruffRoad, Joliet ! Sacred Heart Church, 337 South Ottawa Street,JolietCentral:! Moran Athletic Club, 1207 Nicholson Street, Joliet! St. John's Church, 404 North Hickory Street, Joli‐

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Kendall Weekly Times 7Kung Fu Panda 3 from the Will County Forest Preserve will highlight Project Information: IDOT is reconstructing RouteRescheduled the beauty of this protected nature preserve and plans 30. Between I-55 and Renwick Road, the typical sec‐ for the future. Register online. he Green Village Se‐ tion will be a 5-lane highway. From Renwick Road toCalling all movie lovers! he 2016 Movie Series con‐ ries is a partnership between the Plainield Public Li‐ Route 59, a 3-lane section will be built. he project iscludes on Friday, July 29, at 8:30 p.m. he Village and brary District and the Village to provide the communi‐ expected to be completed by Summer 2017. MotoristsPlainield Park District will be showing Kung Fu Panda ty with environmental programs. can expect delays and should allow extra time for trav‐3 (PG, 95 min.), sponsored byCrawford, Murphy & el. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to laggersTilly, Inc., in Settlers' Park at the Richard A. Rock Am‐ Coffee with the Mayor - August 10, 2016 and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speedphitheater. he Plainield Library, Police Department, limits, and be on the alert for workers and equipment.and Fire Protection District will also be at the movie. Join Mayor Collins for coffee and conversation onPlus, you can cool down with shaved ice from the Kona Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. at the Village ComEd NewsIce Truck! Hall, 24401 W. Lockport Street. All residents are invit‐ ed. his is a great opportunity to learn more about the ComEd is trimming trees in Plainield from JulyConcert in Settlers' Park Village. through September. Vegetation management is a key component of ComEd's maintenance program to en‐Concerts in Settlers' Park, presented by Greg & Senior TRIAD Meeting sure electrical system reliability, as vegetation contactDorothy Chapman, conclude on August 4 with a con‐ with ComEd equipment is a leading cause of outages.cert by Pirates Over 40, sponsored by Aerotek Design he Plainield Senior TRIAD will meet on Monday, Au‐ For more information about vegetation maintenanceLabs, LLC, at 7 p.m. Pirates Over 40 plays tropical fa‐ gust 22, at American House Cedarlake, 14800 Van along power lines and ComEd's \"Right Tree, Rightvorites, including Jimmy Buffett, as well as oldies and Dyke Road, for a free program on \"Medicare.\" he pro‐ Place\" program, click here. If you have any questionsclassic rock. More information. gram begins at 10:30 a.m. or concerns, please contact ComEd at 1-800-Edison-1.Green Village Fort Beggs Drive Streetlighting Lily Cache Road ClosedProgram - LakeRenwick Birds A cooperative project between the Village and the Lily Cache Road is closed at Caton Farm Road as part Plainield School District to provide LED streetlights of the City of Joliet's project to replace the existinghe 2016 Green Village Series continues on Monday, along Fort Beggs Drive has begun. No road closures Caton Farm Road bridge over the DuPage River. heAugust 8, at 7 p.m., at the Plainield Library. Lake Ren‐ are expected during construction and the project is closure is expected to last approximately 15 weeks aswick is a 150-acre lake with several small islands used scheduled to be completed in mid-August. the contractor completes the irst stage of the project.for nesting by many species of birds. Chris Gutmann Route 30 Reconstruction Project Settlers' Park Project Update: Pavement subgrade work, under‐ he Village is completing a comprehensive refresh of ground utility work, and intermittent concrete paving Settlers' Park including paver brick replacement/reset‐ are underway. Please be aware of driveway and busi‐ ting, repair of the sign kiosks and benches, replace‐ ness access locations as some may change temporarily ment of damaged sidewalks, cleaning and powerwash‐ during construction operations. ing the amphitheater, repair of the pond fountain, and

8 Kendall Weekly Timesoverall landscaping enhancement. A majority of the lection will be delayed by one day all week.work adjacent to the Veterans Memorials has beencompleted. he contractor will continue with furtherenhancements in Settlers' Park throughout June.Pedestrian traffic may be temporarily detoured in thepark during construction work.MetroNet Updatehe Village Board approved a local franchise agree‐ment with MetroNet, one of the largest all iber-to-the-premises providers in the Midwest. Residentialconsumers will have access to Internet speeds of up to1 Gbps as well as iber TV and phone services.MetroNet is beginning to install iber optic cable inthe Village of Plainield. Work is underway in the fol‐lowing subdivisions: Dayield, Dillman Estates, Dun‐moor Estates, Grande Park, Harvest Glen, King'sCrossing, Liberty Grove, Nature's Crossing, PrairieKnoll, Prairie Ponds, Shenandoah, Tuttle Estates, andWalker's Grove. Work will soon be underway in the fol‐lowing subdivisions: Arbor Place, Century Trace,Champion Creek, Crossings at Wolf Creek, FairieldCommons, Fairield Ridge, and Patriot Square. Infor‐mational signs are posted. To ind out when theMetroNet network will reach your neighborhood, vis‐itwww.metronetinc.com/plainield or call779-252-1111. More information.Chat with the ChiefsOn Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at 7 p.m., join ChiefRiddle of the Plainield Fire District, Chief Veseling ofthe Oswego Fire District, and Chief Konopek of thePlainield Police Department for Chat with the Chiefsat the Plainield Fire District Headquarters. Attendeeswill learn more about the happenings within the Plain‐ield Fire and Ambulance Departments, the OswegoFire Department, the Plainield Police Department,and the Plainield Emergency Management Agency.Now on Display at Village HallWhen visiting Village Hall, be sure to check out theHistorical Society's summer themed exhibit. Manythanks to Sue Hasenyager and the Plainield HistoricalSociety for setting up and sharing this collection ofphotos and artifacts!Office Closureshe Village Offices will be closed Monday, September 5(Labor Day); Friday, November 11 (Veteran's Day);hursday, November 24 - Friday, November 25(hanksgiving); and Friday, December 23 & Monday,December 26, 2016 (Christmas).Refuse Collection ReminderWaste Management holidays that fall on a refuse col‐lection day will cause collection to be delayed by oneday for the remainder of the week. In 2016, refuse col‐lection will be delayed due to the following holidays:Labor Day (Monday, September 5) - Refuse collectionwill be delayed by one day all week hanksgiving Day (hursday, November 24) - Refusecollection will be delayed by one day for residentswithhursday collection only. Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25) - he holidaywill be observed on Monday, December 26; refuse col‐lection will be delayed by one day all week.New Year's Day (Sunday, January 1, 2017) - he holi‐day will be observed on Monday, January 2; refuse col‐

Kendall Weekly Times 9Montgomery Announces for yourself and expect to be impressed! You also member East Aurora High School Band in addition toEvent Lineup for won't want to miss the annual Montgomery Fire De‐ other local favorites. Winners of the Car Show will be2016 Montgomery Fest partment Water Fights at 1:30 pm in front of the Vil‐ announced at Austin Park at 3 pm.on August 12-14th lage Hall, or the chance to \"Drive a Bot\" from 12 -3 pm at the Robotics Scrimmage area in the VFW parking A highlight of Sunday's entertainment will be thehe 2016 Montgomery Fest schedule is packed with a lot. At 4 pm Colonial Ice Cream will host an Ice Cream world famous Division BMX Stunt Team, with perfor‐wide variety of fun activities and entertainment for all Eating Contest with heats for all ages in front of the mances at 3 and 5 pm in front of the Village Hall. heage groups. Whether you are a fan of live music, car Main Stage; sign up begins at 3 pm. hen at 7 pm, Mr. Division BMX Stunt Team knows how to entertain andshows, parades, carnivals, great food, ishing or ire‐ Freeze from Fermilab will entertain all ages with his keep an audience on their edge of their seats. Watch inworks, you will be delighted as you spend the weekend cryogenics show as he blows things up in front of the awe as stunt riders perform tricks at heights reachingof August 12th to the 14th enjoying the festivities in Main Stage. he Craft Beer Tent will be open from more than 25 feet above the ground!downtown Montgomery. noon-10 pm on Saturday. he Montgomery Foundation's Craft Beer Tent will beFood and craft vendors kick off the weekend at 5 pm Saturday's musical entertainment continues at 2 pm open from noon-9 pm on Sunday. Sunday's Main Stageon Friday in Montgomery Park and the Montgomery on the Main Stage with Whiskeyist, a local country will feature the musical talents of a local reggae bandFoundation's Craft Beer Tent just north of the main band. After a performance at 5 pm by Centerfold, this called Dabylon at 2 pm while the Next Tuesday Bandstage will be open from 5-10 pm. he carnival will be day of great music wraps up with \"EVOLUTION\" per‐ will entertain with classic rock favorites at 4 pm. Fromoffering a $20 wristband good for unlimited rides forming at 8 pm. his popular band features the origi‐ 4-6:30 pm, be sure to stop by 95.9 he River's Roadfrom 6-10 pm. he wildly popular country band Back nal members of Hi-Inidelity. With music ranging from Crew booth!Country Roads takes the stage at 6:30 pm and will per‐ classic to current rock sounds, these talented musi‐form until 10 pm. cians energize their listeners. hey will rock the Fest he fun continues as he Nygel Ajax Band takes the with cover songs from favorites including Bon Jovi, stage at 6:30 pm with their classic rock and dance par‐If you arrive at the Fest early on Saturday, you can REO, Styx, and Journey. ty music. he fun-illed weekend concludes Sundaytake advantage of the $20 wristband special good for evening with an expanded ireworks show beginningunlimited rides from 11am to 3pm, or participate in Sunday, August 14th, will provide a wide range of at 9 pm.the Downtown Walking Tour at 11:00 am. Settler's events and activities sure to please everyone. he dayCottage will be open from 11 am to 4 pm both Satur‐ kicks off early with a 6 am start time for the Family Of course, Montgomery Fest always includesday and Sunday. Fun Carp Fishing Derby and 8 am registration for the everyone's favorites: the carnival, food vendors, craft Car Show in Austin Park. Community Christian and vendor booths, free pony rides and petting zoo.Saturday's Main Stage will host local talent at 12 pm Church will provide a worship service on the main Community Christian Church will host a family tentwhen \"Montgomery's Got Talent\" hits the stage. Judge stage at 11 am. he Montgomery Fest Parade, led by offering diaper changing and rest areas, free water and Grand Marshal John Behnke, begins at 1 pm on Sun‐ freeze pops. Parking downtown is limited, so take ad‐ day at Main and Mill Street, continuing south to vantage of the free shuttle bus service to downtown Watkins, over to River Street and back up to Mill. his Montgomery on Saturday and Sunday from Lakewood year's parade will include a performance by the 180- Creek Elementary School and from the parking lot in

10 Kendall Weekly Timesfront of UHaul on Douglas Road (the former Kmart). Montgomery Fest Kendall Area TransitBusses will run about every half hour from 11 am until Craft/Businessabout 10 pm. It all adds up to a fantastic weekend you Booths SERVING THE GREATERwon't want to miss! KENDALL COUNTY If you want to sell handmade items, or provide a ser‐ COMMUNITIES PUBLICYou can visit the Village's website at www.ci.mont‐ vice, or just want to advertise your non-proit organi‐ TRANSPORTATION NEEDSgomery.il.us to print a Montgomery Fest brochure. zation, ill out an application to have a booth at Mont‐he Village of Montgomery would also like to recog‐ gomery Fest on August 12, 13 and 14, 2016! he reser‐ KAT will implement transit service in the Kendallnize and thank this year's Montgomery Fest sponsors vation deadline is July 22, 2016. Montgomery Fest is County area that is reliable, lexible, and inanciallywho make this event possible, particularly our Dia‐ held in Montgomery Park at the corner of River and sustainable, while satisfying the various mobilitymond, Platinum and Gold Sponsors: Fox Valley Park Mill Street. needs of the general public and individuals unable toDistrict, FCL Builders, Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, access or operate a private automobile.95.5 he River, Kart Werks, RJ Keck, he Lakone he fee for a handmade craft booth is $35 for all threeCompany, VVF, Aurora Township, Blain's Farm and days. A craft booth is deined as the selling of goods Registering for ServiceFleet, David Murray/Country Financial, Engineering that are made by hand by the crafter. his does not in‐ In order to participate in the Kendall Area TransitEnterprises, Engler, Callaway, Bastian, et al., Euclid clude the resale of merchandise purchased from some program, you must be a registered rider that resides inBeverage, First National Bank, Geneva Construction, other source. Kendall County. To ind out more about how to be‐Oswego Ledger, Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & An‐ come a registered rider contact Kendall Area Transit atdersson, Montgomery VFW, Passanante Home Food he fee for a commercial booth is $125 for all three 1-877-IGO-4KATServices and Republic Services. days. A commercial booth is deined as the resale of manufactured goods (not handmade) or services pro‐ Fares (one way) vided to the community for proit. Please note that he one-way fare for the KAT demand response ser‐ handing out food samples requires a Kane County vice is $3.00 curb-to-curb or $5.00 door-to-door. For Health Department food handling permit. destinations outside of the county, an additional $2.00 fee will be added. Seniors (60 year of age and here is no fee for a non-proit booth, deined as an or‐ older) receive a $1.00 off all fares. ganization, school or religious organization and asso‐ *Please note KAT only transports registered riders to ciated affiliates of any of the above as well as organiza‐ designated locations outside of Kendall County. tions that serve the community in a not-for-proit manner. However, an application must still be com‐ pleted to reserve your space. here is an extra $30 fee if a booth requires electricity Hours of Service and the space size of each booth is 10' by 10'. Bus services are available 7:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. with last scheduled reservation at 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Applications are available at the Village Hall or on the Friday (except holidays). Reservation office hours are Village Hall website at www.ci.montgomery.il.us. ; You 8:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday (except will be notiied the day you arrive for set up about holidays). When scheduling trips, priority will be given your speciic booth space location. For questions, to those with disabilities and to senior citizens. please call (630) 896-8080 ext. 9034. Who Can Ride the BusService is available to Kendall County residents. his is a general public transportation service with a priority for the disabled and seniors. We are committed to offer‐ ing courteous, safe, and reliable service for all of our riders, without regard to race, gender, age, or disability. Schedule a Ride After you become a registered rider, you can schedule a ride by calling 1-877-IGO-4KAT. Gen‐ eral trips can be reserved no more than 6 days and no less than 2 days in advance. Medical trips may be scheduled up to 2 weeks in but no less than 2 days in advance. When scheduling trips, priority will be given to those with disabilities and to senior. AssistanceKAT operators are trained to take a wheelchair up or down one step by themselves. When a rider's needs are beyond the responsibil‐ ity of the driver, a travel assistant is required. One travel assistant may ride at no charge.

Kendall Weekly Times 11Seeking Volunteers Join Aurora's After successful completion of this class students willto visit seniors Community Emergency have the opportunity to apply to become members ofwith Home Delivered Response Team Aurora Aurora's CERT Team, which meets regularly and vol‐Meals -- unteers at City of Aurora events. To register please go to the City of Aurora Emergency Management page: https://eforms.aurora-il.org/f/evs‐ apphe Community Nutrition Network, offering Home In an effort to prepare residents for For more information, contact the Aurora EmergencyDelivered Meals to isolated senior citizens in Kendall emergencies, the City of Aurora will Management Agency at 630-256-5800 or email EMACounty reports they are in desperate need of volun‐ host four Community Emergency Response Coordinator Joseph Jones at [email protected] to help the close to 30 seniors identiied for Team (CERT) training classes this year.meals in Boulder Hill. Montgomery Community CERT students make a difference in their communities Garage SaleIf you can imagine the impact that human contact by learning to care for themselves, their neighbors,would make if you yourself were isolated at home, you and the public at-large in the irst three days following he Village of Montgomery is pleased to announcewill recognize that these home delivered meals are a major disaster. Students learn ire suppression in‐ that its Fall Community Garage Sale will take place onabout much more than a hot lunch each day. cluding ire extinguisher training, disaster medical op‐ September 22, 23 & 24th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each erations, light search and rescue operations, pre- and year nearly 100 households participate and the eventVolunteers are invited to learn more about this post-storm CERT operations, and general disaster pre‐ draws people from a wide area. he fee to participateproject. It is extremely lexible. Drivers serve once a paredness. will be $10 per address. Registration forms are avail‐month, or once a week, depending on their availability able at the Village Hall, 200 N. River Street in Mont‐and desire to help. he classes consist of 26 total hours of training and gomery and on the Village website at www.ci.mont‐ are being held on various days and times to better gomery.il.us. he registration form gives the option ofPlease contact Barb Nadeau, RSVP/Transportation Co‐ meet the schedules of people who may be interested in participating on all three of the scheduled dates or se‐ordinator at 630-553-5777, if you'd like more informa‐ participating. lecting speciic days to participate.tion about this volunteer opportunity. he 2016 CERT class dates: he Community Garage Sale will be advertised in localCan You Drive a Veteran to the local V.A. Clinic? newspapers beginning on September 21st. Garage sale CERT Class #1: lyers will also be created featuring a map showing allVolunteers are being sought to pick up and transport From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 29, April garage sale locations, plus a 15-word ad for each ad‐veterans living in the Southern Kane and Kendall 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3; and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. dress describing the items for sale. Maps will be avail‐County region to the Aurora VA Clinic, 161 S Lincol‐ Saturday, May 7 able at the Village Hall and on the Village websitenway, North Aurora Illinois. he retired and Senior starting September 19th. he deadline to be includedVolunteer Program is seeking a pool of ive or more CERT Class #2: in the advertising is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Septemberdrivers to assist, so that this service would not fall too From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 9th.heavily on any one person. In addition to veterans, 27, July 11 and 18; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,there are many other senior citizens in need of trans‐ July 23 his event is sponsored by Montgomery's Historicportation too. Isolated seniors are looking for rides to Preservation Commission. he $10 participation feedoctors, therapy appointments and other important CERT Class #3: will help support Settler's Cottage on River Street. Fordestinations, such as the bank or grocery store. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on hursdays, Aug. 18, 25, additional information, please call Debbie Buchanan at Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, (630) 896-8080 ext. 9003. Qualiications include: valid driver's license, good Sept. 24driving record, proof of auto insurance (supplementalinsurance is available to drivers over 55 years of age), a CERT Class #4:strong passion for investment to veterans and desire From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays, October 7 and 14;to help other people, and good customer service skills and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday,such as courtesy, respect, and professionalism, and Oct. 16ability to maintain client conidentiality. If you'd likemore information about RSVP and the Volunteer All trainings will be held at the City of Aurora Emer‐transportation Program, call, 630-553-5777. gency Management Center, 1100 Mitchell Road. Classes are free and are open to ages 14 and older. Stu‐ dents age 14 and 15 must attend with a parent or guardian. Students age 16 and 17 may attend with ei‐ ther a parent or guardian or a signed release form from a parent or guardian.

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Kendall Weekly Times 13Cubs Report By Dick KolfCubs have come out of the All Star Break and end July6.5 games ahead of the Cardinals in the Central Divi‐sion. Cubs spit the Cross Town Classic with the Soxand started a three game series with the Mariners win‐ning Friday night 12 to 1. Cubs have been busy mak‐ing deals that before the Trade deadline to acquiresome help with the bullpen. he biggest trade by farwas the acquiring of Ardolis Chapman from the Yan‐kees and signing Joe Nathan a veteran. With thesemoves the Cubs front office is giving Joe Maddonmore pieces to work with as the Chess Master contin‐ues to lead the Cubs down the pennant stretch.Issues that have plagued the Cubs are the lack of pro‐ducing runs. Either the Cubs score allot of runs orthey just don't score at all. his has been an issue sincethe playoffs last year. Contributing factors are injuriesand the Cubs have not been at full strength since lateMay. Injuries to Soler, Fowler, and Scharwber have de‐pleted the offense this season. Pitching has also beenan issue with the Cubs Jake Arrietta had a shaky out‐ing against the Sox. Lackey and Lester have stumbledbut the pitching will work it out and return to form.his week ahead the Cubs inish up with the Marinersand then on to play Marlins and Athletics on the Road.

14 Kendall Weekly TimesSox Report by Kyle Veeder What started out as a promising season has quickly gone south for the Sox? Everything has gone wrong from Ace Chris Sale having a melt down and cutting up team jerseys to players now openly calling for the dismissal of Team President Ken Williams. here is a problem on the South Side with morale and Robin Ventura has been doing his best to keep the Sox going all season long. here are issues on the ield as well players not performing and poor attitudes. he prob‐ lem in this organization is from the top down and the person who is in a position to make a difference has been silently all season long and that's the Owner Jer‐ ry Resindorf. So if Resindorf does not step in soon then another season will be gone on the south side. hey are currently 7 games back of the Indians in the Central and dropped a heart breaker last night 2 to 1 to the last place Twins. he Sox need to seize on the opportunity in the next few weeks and put together some wins there is still plenty of time to get back into the pennant race. Deal‐ ing with the Distractions in the front office is impor‐ tant if the Sox want to salvage this season. he weeks ahead the Sox inish up with the Twins and then on to play Tigers and then the Orioles.

Kendall Weekly Times 15Road to the White House byMike HaydenWell the conventions are over and two candidates arenow left talking to the American People about whatthey are hoping will be the future direction inAmerica. Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton are themajor party nominees in the 2016 General election.he heme at the Republican Party was let's makingAmerica great again. he theme at the DemocraticConvention was Empower America again. Interestingthemes from both the Republicans and Democratsconsidering that America is a cross roads right now;over the past eight years we have dealt with many is‐sues both domestic and foreign. We have dealt withthe crashing of our iscal house , dealt with foreignthreats in the middle east , and have dealt with vio‐lence and social justice in society.So which road do we take as we approach the fork inthe road? Do we continue the path that we are cur‐rently on with President Obama third term or do wetake another path with Donald Trump; Since the con‐ventions both Trump and Clinton have been engagingin negative campaigning and calling one anothernames. Many experts are saying that this will be a neg‐ative election that is going to hurt voter turnout. Pollssuggest that America is tired of negativity and that theAmerican people want to hear ideas and facts. Well thefacts are this right now folks we can either hold thesetwo accountable and demand for substance in the na‐tional conversation or we can accept the alternativeand that's four years of doubt. he only way to changethe system is to join and vote get involved in the pro‐cess and demand for more. After all these two candi‐dates are running for an office where they work for thepeople we hire them so let's do are part and demandfor a real conversation and elect the path that will helpAmerica to continue to lourish as the best nation onthe planet.

16 Kendall Weekly TimesEthics committee to meet by Sheryl KraseKendall County Ethics committee will convene this tion in this year's election.month to hear from County Resident Todd Milronabout ethics charges that he made against currentcounty coroner Ken Toftoy , States Attorney EricWeiss , and current county board member MathewProchastza . he charges stem from the Released Tran‐scripts of Audio Recording at the Corners office ob‐tained by WSPY through the Freedom of InformationAct. Since the release of the transcripts the IllinoisState Police have launched an investigation into thematter and States Attorney Eric Weis has appointed aspecial investigatorhe Ethics committee is made up of ive residents ofthe County that are appointed by the Kendall CountyBoard. County Resident Todd Milron\" addressed theBoard this month citing that these types of actions areintolerable and therefore needs to be addressed andpeople need to be held accountable. \"Kendall County Corner Ken Toftoy did not seek reelec‐

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Kendall Weekly Times 21Hoffman: Significant \"Illinois has seen signiicant decreases in workers'Drop in Workers' compensation costs in the years since reforms wereComp Costs Shows enacted, and now Illinois employers need to see equiv‐Previous Reforms are alent savings,\" Hoffman said. \"House Democrats haveWorking passed legislation that would make sure our reforms are beneitting employers, not enriching insuranceBELLEVILLE, Ill. - Reforms to the workers' compen‐ companies. As the organization Illinois insurers relysation system passed in 2011 have contributed to a on to determine their rates now ind employers shouldsigniicant decrease in recommended insurance rates be in line for signiicant savings as a result of these re‐and should help Illinois employers reduce costs and forms, I hope that politicians who have championedcompete with businesses in neighboring states said cuts that would hurt middle-class families will ightstate Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. Advisory rates re‐ just as hard to ensure employers get the savings theyleased this week by a national rating organization not‐ are owed from big insurance companies.\"ed large reductions in Illinois' workers' compensationcosts in the years since 2011, when the General As‐ Yours Truly ,sembly enacted a signiicant reform package. State Represenative Jay Hoffman\"Democrats and Republicans want to see lower costsfor employers and cuts to waste and fraud in the sys‐tem. his recommendation of signiicant cost reduc‐tions for Illinois employers shows that the reforms putin place in 2011 are doing just that, while still protect‐ing the health and security of workers injured on thejob through no fault of their own,\" Hoffman said. \"Mycolleagues and I stand ready to thoroughly evaluateadditional proposals for making Illinois a more com‐petitive place to do business with the understandingthat smart economic reforms aren't achieved throughthreats, hostage-taking or by hurting middle-classfamilies, but by bringing all sides to the table andseeking compromise.\" Hoffman, who chairs the House Labor Committee,pointed to advisory rates released this week by the Na‐tional Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI),which recommend an average insurance rate reductionof 12.9 percent for Illinois employers. he recom‐mended rate reduction is the largest drop since 2011and likely one of the most signiicant reductions in thenation. Medical costs and indemnity costs have fallensigniicantly in Illinois since workers' compensationreforms approved in 2011 went into effect, and NCCInoted signiicant cost decreases in 2013 and 2014. To date, Hoffman and other experts in the ield be‐lieve that many insurance companies have not passedalong these savings to local businesses. In 2015,House Democrats voted to pass House Bill 1287,which would direct a state commission to analyzeworkers' compensation insurance rates and determinewhy savings are not being passed on to employers. hemeasure was met with overwhelming opposition fromHouse Republicans and Governor Rauner.

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Kendall Weekly Times 23 does that feel like? Steve Menoian: It's surreal when I think back. It's been so long now, it takes a second to put yourself back in that shock phase. But I am still grateful for the exposure that gave us. If it helped people ind our original music, then it did it's job! Brandon Harris: What has been your best expe‐ rience this far in your music careers? Steve Menoian: Seeing your music on charts and in places like Billboard is always something to remember. But really I would say that playing about 130 shows last year all over the country gave us the chance to meet so many people who connected to our music. My favorite experiences come from meeting people who took something from our music. I've taken so much from all dif‐ ferent kinds of music, it feels good to return the favor. Brandon Harris: What goals do you have as a team for this summer? Steve Menoian: First, we are in the inal stages of making this record. We want to put everything we have into that. hen we're going to shift our focus to putting on the best show we can for the summer headliner. Brandon Harris: What is I Prevail doing this summer? Any crazy plans for 2016?Steve Menoian from I Prevail talks with us! Bran‐ hose dudes are pioneers. We took a different di‐ Steve Menoian: We're headlining this summer ondon Harris: So you guys have a very unique rection in incorporating electronic/synth ele‐ the \"Strike the Match\" tour. It's about 30 showssound, how long did it take to come up with the ments and a little more of a rock feel, but that all over the country. We also have some awesomelow you have now? basic style was the foundation. plans for the fall that we can't announce yet. But we're stoked and I think our fans will be too.Steve Menoian: hank you! Not very long actual‐ Brandon Harris: So you all went on the Cross‐ Other than that, we're going to have a ton of newly. Our EP \"Heart vs. Mind\" was the irst thing roads tour last summer, how was that? What was music and content coming out very soon.we had ever created together as a band. It just most memorable for you? Steve Menoian: hatseemed to work very easily and naturally. Now was a great tour. he turnouts were great and I Brandon Harris: I Prevail has a new album onthat we know each other so much better, writing think we really came into our own as performers. the way. What is in store for us with this newthe album was even more natural. We had a very I speciically remember how amazing the other creation?speciic direction in mind, and I think we accom‐ bands were on that tour. Both from a perfor‐plished it. mance standpoint and just as people; Everyone Steve Menoian: I really believe this album takes got along and that can really make a tour special a step up in terms of song-writing and maturity.Brandon Harris: My Heart I Surrender is a great and memorable. he hooks are catchier and the heavy parts aresong. In detail please explain what is means? heavier. We have very focused lyrical messages.What does it stand for? Is it about someone? Brandon Harris: What sets you apart from other We also took some chances that were a little out‐ musicians in your opinion? What makes I Prevail side of the box. If you liked our EP, I promise that Steve Menoian: hank you again! It's really a different? you're gonna love this album. If you don't knowpretty straight forward song about loving some‐ us at all, I'd say just give it a shot. I think there'sone that doesn't love you back. It deinitely is Steve Menoian: I think we just know our identi‐ something for everyone.about someone in particular... I won't name her, ty musically and as a band very well. We're notbut she's out there. trying to reinvent the wheel instrumentally. Brandon Harris: How far do you feel you have We're not about show boating. Everybody writes come since the release of your irst album? WhatBrandon Harris: What inspires you? What other to serve the emotion of the song. I think that's are the biggest differences?musicians helped you all craft your style? rare nowadays and it could be what makes us dif‐ ferent. We believe in our songs and our message. Steve Menoian: I think we've come a long way.Steve Menoian: We all come from different back‐ We're comfortable being who we are. here are things in this business you just can'tgrounds and have our own unique tastes, but we prepare for. You need to experience them. I'd sayknew going in we wanted to both mix melodic Brandon Harris: What was it like when your cov‐ we experienced a little bit of everything over theand heavy elements into our music. he main in‐ er of Taylor Swift's \" Blank Space\" made the past couple years. We're better song writers, per‐luence we all shared was A Day to Remember. charts? With well over 20,000,000 views what formers, pretty much everything. We still have a long way to go, but I'm happy with how we've all developed. Brandon Harris: What role does each member of the band play in decision-making process?

24 Kendall Weekly Times Steve Menoian: We each have different areaswhere we try to focus our attention individually,but we always try to make big decisions as agroup. Sometimes we have differences, but at theend of the day we all trust each other and knowthat everyone wants what best.Brandon Harris: I love the song Crossroads, whatis it like playing that song live? Steve Menoian: It's great. Kids seem to love tocrowd surf to that song. It's awesome looking upand seeing people just loating around thecrowd. One of my favorites. Brandon Harris: Who is the funny man of thegroup?Steve Menoian: he better question is who ISN'Tthe funny man! Well, we all try to be the funnyguy, and I think we all have our moments. If Ihad to, I'd give the award to our rhythm gui‐tarist Dylan.Brandon Harris: What is one thing no one knowsabout you? Steve Menoian: For me personally, I used towork for a bank. When the band started takingoff, I would sit in my office and do band stuff allday with the door closed. I still chuckle thinkingback to that. What a weird contrast.Brandon Harris: Its a tough topic, but I have toask what is your opinion on the shooting that oc‐curred in Orlando?Steve Menoian: It's terrible. Flat out terrible.here's nothing else to really say. I sure as helldon't know how to ix this kind of thing, but Ipersonally would like to see something happenso it's not so easy for people to get their handson weapons like that. It's weird, being a touringband that's played all over the country; theseplaces don't seem so far away anymore. I remem‐ber our show in Orlando like it was yesterday. Iguess it just hits closer to home. Brandon Harris: How long did you all work onthis upcoming album? Are there any surprises inthe album for fans?Steve Menoian: We were writing for over a year.Not as much in the beginning, but it reallyramped up late last year. We moved into produc‐tion early this year. We hit some delays, butwhen you're trying to make something great, it'snever easy or perfect. We're in the inal stagesnow, so we're very excited to get this music outthere. We deinitely took a couple risks on the al‐bum musically, but I'm conident in them!Brandon Harris: use one word to deine music? Steve Menoian: Eclectic. Brandon Harris:hanks so much for taking an interview with us,is there anything you would like to say to yourfans? Steve Menoian: Just keep an eye out fornew music and content very soon. It's going to bea fun year... and come get rowdy with us at ashow!

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