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Frankfort Township politics seem to center about money. Questionable assessing, and now pension maneuvering that resident David Ho says is going to cost the Township “a lot” of money unless the Township Board is stopped. Joseph N. Kral, (Joe Kral), defeated Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff in the re-cent April 7th election. Kral, seemingly an underdog in the contest because his name had been kept off the ballot by the Frankfort Township Electoral Board, soundly defeated Paul Ruff. Joe Kral was forced to run as a write-in candidate be-cause of the Board’s decision but despite that heavy handi-cap Kral was able to convince 60% of the voters in that elec-tion to vote for him. He ran on a platform of “Honest Assess-ing” that clearly struck a note with the voters. One of Paul Ruff ’s support-ers is an individual named Kevin Burns. Burns is the Deputy Assessor and was one of the individuals who accompanied the Village At-torney Richard Vogel to the County Clerk’s office to make

signature comparisons for an Attorney Patrick D. Burns. He is related to Kevin Burns. The question of the legality of the Township attorney preparing a case at taxpayer’s expense for someone appearing before the

Township Electoral Board is a legal question that awaits an answer. Kevin Burns will be part of the clean-out promised by Kral who said he intends to install his own procedures and personnel

to carry out his promise to the voters there will be fair and honest assessing within the township. It appears that Burns would like to feather his own nest knowing that he will be in the ranks of the unemployed soon. At the April 14th Vil-lage Board meeting Kevin Burns made three motions to the Board. Among those mo-tions were the following two: Kevin Burns moved and Adam Ruff seconded a mo-tion directing and authorizing the Town Board to adopt the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Enhanced and/or Early Retirement Incentive pro-gram. The program would apply to all eligible township employees and former em-ployees and elected officials as per the IMRF guidelines. The adoption should be no later than November 2009 and the program continues for one year. Discussion clarified that the program lasts for one year

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................................................................Mark Goodson [email protected]................................................................ Jon Burge once a lieutenant on the Chicago Police force took for granted that he could do as he damned-well-pleased and get away with it. Deep with-in the confines of a police station where the prying eyes of the world could not see Burge allegedly tortured his victims into confessing to crimes they did not commit. One innocent man spent 26 years in prison. It took years for the truth to be ex-posed. The murky web of deceit and lies has even caused questions to be ask of the then State’s Attorney Richard M. Daley who held office during the time many false confessions were tortured from victims of corrupt Chicago cops. Jon Burge, living the good life in Flor-

ida off police retire-ment pension, had ev-ery reason to believe he was home free, that he had beaten the system. After all, the authori-ties who investigated the alleged tortures de-clared that Jon Burge could not be punished for his crimes because

so much time had passed. The statute of limitations declares that if a person is not charged with a crime within a prescribed number of years he cannot be prosecuted regardless of how much evidence there is against him; except for murder, a crime for which there is no time limit under the law. But under our system of justice, while it is possible at times to escape punish-ment under the state law, there is always that ever watchful giant, the guardian of our freedoms, the Department of Justice who can step in with longer limi-tations and even more powerful laws to pursue the loose ends left by the states. They have one additional very powerful tool at their disposal that can snare even the craftiest criminal—it is a crime to lie to a federal officer. Got-cha! And so it is in the case of Jon Burge who believed he had beaten the sys-tem, that is, until the FBI stepped up to the plate and declared that the law still has meaning in this country. Jon Burge who reportedly lied to the federal authorities when he was ques-tioned about those tortures now finds himself facing the federal law for his purported acts. Too often, men with the Burge at-titude, violate the law because they believe the secrecy of the stationhouse will protect them. It doesn’t, it is a tem-porary charade. Truth has an uncanny way of surfacing and given time it will frequently work its way into the day-light. For the longest time there have been some officers in Romeoville who have snickered at things like reading the Miranda rights to people under arrest. For the longest time they have stopped vehicles without probable cause, arrest-ed people without probable cause, lied, and conducted warrantless searches, deluded into believing they were pro-tected by the blue cloak of secrecy, but no more. Now thanks to a man who says he

and his family has suffered needlessly at the hands of some members of the Romeoville police department and a tough civil rights attorney who does not fear bringing dirty cops to trial, justice is slowly beginning to surface in Rome-oville. With a number of lawsuits all ready filed and awaiting trial and with more to follow there is no telling what evidence will come to light during depositions conducted by a skilled attorney. Police officers are not shielded from punishment by the courts when they

violate the civil rights of those they con-front during the course of acting as a police officer. Police officers can be held personally responsible for their acts. Judgments against police officers could cost them for the rest of their lives. Sadly, their families suffer financially because of their acts, but, only the perpetrators of the violations are to blame, they de-serve no pity for they have endangered the very foundation of our constitution when they act outside legal limits. A criminal is a criminal whether he hides behind a badge or behind a mask. It is said: The wheels of justice turn slowly. But it is wise to recall the tale of the tortoise and the hare; patience and steadily inching along did pay off.

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You Can Help Move a Mountain (of Cash)..............................................................Mary Jo Ardizzone [email protected] Edward Jones | www.edwardjones.com.............................................................. In an uncertain economy, it’s natural for people to “tighten their belts” by cut-ting down on their spending. And yet by having too much cash on hand today, you could actually slow your progress toward your financial goals of tomorrow. Before we get to the possible pitfalls of hoarding cash, let’s consider your fellow Americans’ recent savings habits: • How much? In the last quarter of 2008, the personal savings rate was 2.9 percent, the highest level since the third quarter of 2001, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. • Where? People are putting their mon-ey in what they consider safe vehicles. At the end of 2008, the ratio of money mar-ket fund assets and bank savings deposits to stocks — as measured by the Wilshire 5000 Index, one of the broadest market indices — was 95.4 percent, according to Ned Davis Research. (Keep in mind that the Wilshire 5000 index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.) This ratio is the highest it’s been since money market accounts were created in the early 1980s. Of course, given the stock market de-cline, it’s not surprising that so much money is going into these accounts, be-cause people are looking, above all else, to preserve their principal. Consequently, as a nation, we are now sitting on a “moun-tain” of cash. However, the trip up this mountain does not come free. While it’s true that these vehicles may help preserve your principal, they may not provide you with returns that can keep up with inflation, which means that the more of these instruments you own, and the longer you own them, the greater the likelihood that you will lose purchasing power. Furthermore, if you’re putting most of your assets into cash, you’re incurring “opportunity cost” — the chance to invest that money into vehicles that have the po-tential to provide the growth you need to help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. So here’s the situation: On the one hand, you have a tough economy and a stock market that has probably already saddled you with losses. On the other hand, you need to consider investing in stocks or

other growth-oriented investments to help you reach your long-term goals. What’s the solution? Balance. There’s probably a place in your portfolio for short-term in-struments whose chief benefit is helping to preserve your principal. But you may need to balance these holdings with in-vestments that can potentially reward you with growth. The exact mix of assets de-pends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and individual goals. In these days, you may need a leap of faith to invest some of your cash. But his-tory is on your side: Downturns have typi-cally been followed by market rallies. Plus, we will eventually see the unleashing of all that pent-up cash seeking higher returns, and that force should have a positive im-pact on the financial markets. It may feel comforting to have a lot of cash on hand. But if you’re going to be comfortable in the years ahead, you should consider putting some of that cash to work.

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..............................................................info@theweeklyreporter.com .............................................................. Margie Woods is a name familiar to many Will County households and rightfully so. Margie held a seat on the Will County Board rep-resenting District 8 for 28 years. Then, last year Margie became ill and decided that she would not run for re-election. She needed to devote her time to recovering from “a bout with cancer.” Tough as nails and stubborn as a Missouri mule Margie was not about to let anything keep her down. Show-ing amazing strength and fortitude Mar-gie has gotten back her health and is just as fi-ery as ever. When Mar-gie chose not to run in the No-vember election Dave Evans, w e l l - k n o w n community ac-tivist won that seat and took over where Margie left off. Sadly, Dave’s term as a board member was cut short by his sudden death only weeks ago. The 8th District Will County Board seat is currently vacant and it will now be up to the Will County Democrats to so choose someone to assume Dave Evans’ duties. The decision as to who will re-place Dave Evans will fall largely

to the Joliet Township Democrats who have well over 7,000 votes to cast for any candidate who is up for election. Of course, Joliet Town-ship comprises a significant part of the district. With 28 years of experience behind her and knowing how to maneuver with a Republican dominated County Board Margie believes she has not only the quali-fications to retake her former seat but the experience that is needed to see issues as a newcomer might not. At the moment, no one is say-

ing if there are other choices or who those choices may be. The 8th District seat is a unique one because the district includes a variety of cul-tural and ethnic p e c u l i a r i t i e s that other dis-tricts do enjoy to the same de-gree. Tim Gafney, Will County D e m o c r a t i c Central Com-mittee Chair-man said he will conduct a meeting on May 2nd, and

a committee will interview those interested in the seat. Votes will be cast by the townships included in the 8th District, Jackson, Joliet, Lockport, and Troy. Their decision will be passed on to Larry Walsh, Will County Executive.

Margie Woods Eyeing 8th District Board Seat

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(ARA) - you booked your trip and the excitement for your upcoming vacation increases as you count down the days before your travel adventure starts. But to help ensure your vacation becomes a travel delight and not a travel night-mare, there are some things you should consider prior to takeoff. “Traveling is a lot of fun,” says Mi-chael J. Kelly, President of On Call In-ternational, a medical and travel assis-tance company. “No one wants to think that something bad will happen, but it’s best to be prepared from the beginning so you stay safe. And then if a travel emergency does arise, you know what to do.” Here are seven tips all travelers should consider as they plan their trip: Prep Your Passport Make sure you sign your passport and fill out the emergency information page. Consider making a copy of this information and leaving it, along with your trip itiner-ary, with a family member or a friend.

Pack for Safety What you pack can help you avoid being a target of crime. Research the appro-priate attire of the location where you will be traveling. Dressing too flashy or too casually instantly tells locals you are a tourist. Also, con-sider leaving jewelry, watches and extra cash at home where they are safe.

Secure All Luggage Put your name, address and tele-phone number on the inside and out-side of all pieces of luggage. Sometimes the traditional tags on the outside of luggage can get ripped off and then it is important that there is an alternative way to identify the owner. It also is a smart idea to put a copy of your travel itinerary inside your luggage, especially if you are on a tour. That way, if your luggage is lost, the airline can direct it to where you are located.

Purchase Global Medical Assistance Did you know that your medical in-surance might not protect you while traveling and that only 8 percent of plans cover an evacuation for medi-cal reasons while you’re in a foreign country? Medical problems of all types

occur when traveling, so it’s a smart idea to purchase medical and travel as-sistance from a company like On Call International. On Call provides peace of mind for travelers. Members get access to a 24-hour emergency response center to find doctors in your travel area, a 24-hour English-speaking nurse line to help identify symptoms, and coverage should you need to return home for medical reasons or have a family member flown out to your bedside if you’re hospi-talized. On any given day, On Call is medically evacuating an average of five people, so it’s more common than you think. Visit www.oncallinternational.com to get the affordable coverage you need. Register with the State Department Registering your travel plans with the U.S. Department of State helps to en-sure you are easy to reach should some-

thing happen with your family in the United States or if something impor-tant is happening in the location where you will be traveling. Visit the State De-partment at www.travel.state.gov.

Handle PrescriptionMedications with CareTo avoid problems with customs, keep any prescription medications in the original, labeled containers. If you re-quire many prescription medications, consider bringing copies of your pre-scriptions along with the generic names in case questions arise.

Observe Local LawsWhile visiting a foreign country, you are subject to its laws and regulations. you should research the local laws and customs prior to visiting a country so you know what to expect. Visit your lo-cal library, call your local tourist bureau or ask your travel agent for more infor-mation.


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...............................................................info@theweeklyreporter.com................................................................ (ARA) - The economy’s ups and downs are enough to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. But those occasional irregular heartbeats, flutters, slow beats or mo-ments when your heart races may actu-ally be a warning sign of something even more serious than the recession. If you frequently experience irregu-lar heartbeats, especially if you also feel light-headed, dizzy or weak at the same time, make an appointment to have your doctor check if you’re suffering from heart disease or possibly even heart fail-ure. Your doctor will first do an electrocar-diogram (ECG) which monitors the elec-trical activity in your heart. If the ECG doesn’t explain your irregular heart-beat, your doctor may ask you to wear a Holter Monitor, a small portable device used to make a tape recording of your heartbeats over a longer period of time, typically 24 to 48 hours. You’ll also be asked to keep a diary of your symptoms throughout that time. your doctor will be very interested in determining whether or not there are any heart abnormalities present. The best test to determine whether or not the heart is normal is an echocardiogram or “sono.” If your heart function is normal, you may not need to do anything more. But if preliminary tests show weakened or abnormal heart function, more tests may be required: * Tilt table test -- Your ECG and blood pressure will be monitored while you’re in different positions. * Implantable heart rhythm monitor -- This is a very small device that will

record your heart rhythms over a lon-ger period of time measured in weeks to months. If concerns remain, your doctor may want you to proceed with a more sophis-ticated test known as an electrophysiolo-gy (EP) study. In this study, catheters are inserted into blood vessels and threaded into the heart to record electrical activity under very controlled circumstances. If your doctor diagnoses a heart rhythm problem, you may not necessari-ly need therapy. Lifestyle adjustment can be quite helpful, such as cutting back on the use of caffeine, avoiding deconges-tants, reducing alcohol intake, managing stress better and getting more rest. All these steps may serve to quiet irregular heartbeats. But if you do need therapy, it may include medicines such as blood thinners that help prevent clots and re-duce the risk of stroke, an implantable device such as a pacemaker used to treat slow heartbeats, an implantable cardio-verter defibrillator used to treat very fast heartbeats, or surgery. Don’t try to self-diagnose, self-treat or otherwise minimize heart rhythm problems. Always consult your health care provider before taking any over-the-counter remedy, including nutrient supplements. Do reduce or eliminate caffeine consumption, drink less alco-hol, quit smoking, get more sleep, begin an exercise regimen with your doctor’s guidance, and take all medicines as pre-scribed. If your heart rhythm problems are ac-companied by evidence of heart failure, additional treatment may be necessary. To learn more about heart failure and rhythm problems, log on to the Heart Failure Society of America’s Web site: www.abouthf.org.

Irregular Heartbeat May be Your Body’s Warning Bell

Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Phillips

...............................................................info@theweeklyreporter.com................................................................ An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium wa-ter can cause an obstruction in Senseo one-cup coffeemakers manufactured by Phillips. Phillips Consumer Life-style, Stamford, CN announced that it is cooperating with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-mission to recall about 155,000 Senseo On-Cup Coffeemakers. The manufacturer said, “An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffee-maker. If that happens the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consum-ers.” This recall involves Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model numbers HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Model numbers

are located on the bottom of the cof-feemaker. Date codes are printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Cof-feemakers made in China have date codes 0727 through 0847; coffeemak-ers made in Poland have date codes 0627 through 0847. The product was sold at Wal-Mart, Target, and Safeway Stores and on

line at Amazon.Com between July 2006 and March 2009

for $60 and $140. If you own one of the units you should stop using it immediately. Contact Phillips for instructions as to how to receive a free replacement unit. Phillips can be reached toll-free at

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There are still veterans who have not applied for nor received bonuses to which they are entitled in recognition of their military service. Illinois has long awarded the bonuses. Many vet-erans receive current updates from ser-vice organizations but still many former military personnel are not members of such groups and are more apt to miss news concerning benefits to which they are entitled. In recognition of that all military personnel are reminded of bonuses that have been awarded to Illinois Vet-erans in recognition of their service to the country and to their state. If you know a veteran who may not have re-ceived money he has earned through his service you might advise him to check with the state to see if he has money coming to him. The State of Illinois reminds Veter-ans of the following:

For World World War II Service A bonus of $10 per month for do-mestic service and $15 per month for foreign service is payable to a veteran who was a resident of Illinois at time of entering service, served at least 60 days on active duty between Septem-ber 16, 1940 and September 3, 1945, and received an honorable discharge. Survivors are entitled to a benefit of

$1,000, if the veteran’s death was ser-vice-connected and within the period specified. Korean, vietnam and Persian Gulf Conflict BonusA $100 bonus is payable for service during one of the following periods: • Korea - June 27, 1950 - July 27, 1953 • vietnam - January 1, 1961 - March 28, 1973 • vietnam Frequent Wind - april 29, 30, 1975 • Persian Gulf - august 2, 1990 - No-vember 30, 1995 The claimant must also be in receipt of one of the following medals: • Korean Service Medal • vietnam Service Medal armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Era or the Southwest Asia Service Medal The claimant must also be a resident of Illinois for 12 months immediately prior to entering service and have re-ceived an Honorable Discharge. Indi-viduals currently on active duty who served in the Persian Gulf may apply prior to discharge by also including the armed Forces Certificate [PDF, 4.9KB]. you can download a copy of the bo-nus application [PDF, 6.7KB], print it out, fill it in, and mail it to us.

Checks For VetsRalph La Porte [email protected]

A recent Fall Out For Reveille article dis-cussed how Veterans can get get military medals or documents that they should have. That article was read by a businessman in Taipei, Taiwan. Obvi-ously an enterprising indi-vidual, he sent an email to The Weekly Reporter to tell Veterans here that he pro-duces and sells handmade ribbons. We are including in-formation for contact-ing his company Leu’s Handicraft Co. We encourage com-munications from our readers around the world but we must emphasize that since we are not familiar with the company you should not make any purchases unless you are convinced that the transaction

is secure that the offer is legitimate. We have no reason to suspect the company we merely suggest pru-dence when entering into any transaction. If you do business with

the company we would appreciate your comments.

The contact infor-mation for purchasing military

ribbons is:

Leu’s Handicraft Co.P.o.Box 521No. 1-2 Lane 23 Han Sheng E. RoadPan Chiao City, Taipei.

TaiwanPH:(886)2-2259-0152

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Reader From Taiwan Offers Handmade Ribbons

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White

Jesse White Warns Businesses of Statewide Corporate Scam Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning businesses to beware of a scam targeting Illinois corporations. a firm called Illinois Corporate Com-pliance is contacting Illinois businesses in an attempt to collect a $150 fee to file a corporation’s “Annual Minutes Dis-closure Statement.” The Illinois Busi-ness Corporation Act and the Illinois Limited Liability Act do not require or-ganizations to file a minutes disclosure statement or pay such a fee with the state or any private entity. Although the bogus notice states that the fee must be paid by April 24, 2009, Illinois corpo-rations should be on the alert for other similar attempts to defraud them. “The problem is that the form this bo-gus firm is sending out looks similar to our Secretary of State’s annual report form,” White said. “We are concerned that companies are filing the form and paying the $150 because they believe they are filing their annual report with us as required by law.”

The Secretary of State police and the u.S. Postal Service Inspector’s office are conducting a joint investigation of the corporate scam. White is recommending that corpo-rations do not reply to the solicitation. The Corporate Compliance scam has targeted corporations in California, Colorado, Florida, Oregon, and Texas. If a business has questions or wants to report the scam, please contact the Secretary of State’s office at 312-814-9509.

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The Lockport Chamber of Com-merce will hold its annual Old Canal Days Parade on Friday, June 19th. En-tries will begin lining up at 5:30 PM; the parade is expected to begin at 6:30 PM. The theme of this year’s parade is Cel-ebrate “Abraham Lincoln – Our Con-nection, Heritage & Legacy.” The 2008 Canal Days Parade was held on Friday June 20th and many dif-ferent entries that provided fun and ac-tion for all. Some participants travelled a significant distance to take part in the parade. One such entry was the Blue Angels Flag and Drill Team from Har-vey. That parade was poured on by rain that drenched onlookers and paraders but most people were not swayed by the inclement weather, they made it a fun day for everyone despite the condi-tions. All businesses or parties interested in participating can acquire an applica-tion for the parade at www.lockport-chamber.com. We encourage the use of floats and costumes. For questions, please contact Mary Kay Campbell at the chamber office – 815-838-3357.


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Teaching Your Child To Save.........................................................Andrea Sala /[email protected]

Andrea Sala is the Principal at Scarlet Oak School District 145 .........................................................

Friday, April 24 was National Teach your Child To Save Day. Many schools, museums, libraries and other learning institutions participated in the annual festivities designed around promoting fiscal responsibility at a young age. Especially important in these times of economic hardship, the focus received high marks from parents. There’s a re-newed interest among parents to not only teach their children the basics of saving and spending money, but also about the responsibility of shar-ing and giving back. In conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, Teach your Kids to Share Day is designed to bring families together for interac-tive and fun workshops to learn about sharing, saving and spending using a values-based approach to money management. This national event is unique as it highlights stewardship and teaching kids about how they can also share their time, skills and mon-ey with others. Teach your Kids to Share Day events included giving par-ents practical tips to teach their kids about money, and exploring ways kids can share, save, and spend. Wondering about where to start

with your child? Some adults learned to be money savvy through experiences only. The only way kids will learn to manage their money is through their own ex-perience and the guidance you, as par-ents, may give them. In other words, kids learn from trial and error and role models just like the rest of us. And if they can’t learn as children, the price of adult mistakes can be great in terms of money and relationships. When your child shows an interest in the concept of money then parents should start providing some weekly income in the form of an allowance. “When coming up with the amount, try this: Determine how much money you already give them. If your kids don’t get allowances, you are manag-ing their money for them by deciding what they will buy and what they will do. Their role is salesperson and ma-nipulator. Let them learn to manage their own money. Stop doing all the work. Total up the amount you are giving them now. Give that to them as an allowance and let them make their own decisions. you’ll save money and avoid some of life’s major battles. Next, make a list of what they are expected to pay for with their allow-ance. Once you have the amount, sit down with your child and make a list of everything they are expected to pay for. This solves the conflicts that may

come up in stores and as they walk out the door to go to the movies. The total re-quired becomes their allow-ance. As their needs change, so can the amount. Be open to reviewing it when appro-priate. Keep in mind the fact that kids have three uses for their money - spending, saving and sharing. Con-sider all three areas when you are coming up with the amount. In addition to set-ting the allowance, this pro-cess puts an end to the con-stant requests to buy this and that and to give them money to do whatever their hearts desire.” says David McCurrach of Allowance Magic an initiative in finan-cial education. For more from David go to: www.al-lowancemagic.com.

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(ARA) - Earning a degree has long been a dream of many working mothers. While it might seem the recession would put that dream even further out of reach for most, many working and single moth-ers are actually drawing inspiration from the economy to pursue their dream of getting a higher education. “We are seeing an increase in the num-ber of women returning to school,” says Adena E. Johnston, campus dean of DeVry University’s Philadelphia cam-pus. “Degree completion programs are very popular for those who have not finished their education, but we’re also seeing more questions about the bache-lor’s programs with an entrepreneurship specialty. Women seem to want to learn more about starting their own businesses

or having more flexibility and control over their movement in and out of the workforce.” There’s no arguing that an ad-vanced degree can help mothers improve their employment situation, judging by Bureau of Labor Statis-tics. The higher an individual’s level of education, the less likely she or he is to be unemployed, according to the bureau. The unemployment rate in 2007 (the latest year for which data is available) for women 25 and older lacking a high school diploma was 8.2 percent, according to the u.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau. For those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, the unemployment rate drops to about 2 percent.

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The Colonists stood up to King George of England. They were brave, they were bold, and they captured the attention of the world as they declared their willingness to defend what they be-lieved was morally right. As they established a new nation and wrote a constitution that was amended to include personal liberties, the fledg-ling nation became the symbol of all

that is good and all that is morally cor-rect. The United States struggled and over the course two hundred plus years a pat-tern was established, a pattern of how a nation ought to treat its citizens, of how a nation ought to treat its neighbors, and how a nation should treat its enemies. People believed the United States should not allow itself to become like those who oppose liberty and justice. The theory was that United States is a decent land inhabited by decent peo-ple who do not do what the monsters of mankind do. At the end of World

War II we demanded punishment for those who committed crimes against humanity. The trials were known as the Nuremberg Trials and twelve men were hung for crimes against hu-manity others were im-prisoned. Are we ready to say we were wrong, that the Nazis were right? are we ready to join those crim-inals who had no respect for other human beings, no respect for life? are we really a nation ready to embrace the practice of torturing other human be-ings however despicable they may be? Have we reached a point in time when we are prepared to abandon the morals that have made us a great nation? You might want to speak with someone who has survived the Nazi nightmare. Ask if they believe in human abuse by what-ever name you choose to call it. If you are a person of faith you can-not reconcile your religious teachings, your religious beliefs with the torture of other human beings. The two concepts are contradictory. In 1859, a merchant named Henry Dunat established what became known in 1864 as the Red Cross. Touched by the agony of wounded soldiers he ob-served in Italy during fighting there he decided that those who are no longer in the fray of battle ought to be treated with dignity and respect. That effort to assist humans in pain led to the creation of the agreements known as the Geneva Conventions. The United States has since become a symbol of fairness, and decency. It was that very image that appealed to im-migrants who flooded into this country seeking a place where people might live in certainty that their rights would be respected and honored by the govern-ment. The Statue of Liberty a gift of friend-ship from the people of France was con-ceived in 1884 by artist Frederic-auguste Bartholdi. It was dedicated on October 8, 1886. It was inspired by america’s de-mocracy and the freeing of the slaves in 1865. The statue was named by Bartholdi,

as “Statue of Liberty Liberty En-lightening the World”, Over the years, the meanings of the Statue have grown until she

has become an international icon of freedom and liberty, the most recogniz-able symbol of democracy in the world. The Statue of Liberty represents hope to all in the world who despair. The United States of America is the national image of all that is good and decent. That re-pute ought to encourage us to resist any attempts to turn this nation, this people into a nation of barbarians on a par with those who once their threw prisoners to lions while crowds cheered for the cats. We allege that we are a nation of strong faith, although church atten-dance continues to decline each year. Coincidentally perhaps, as our church attendance has declined our willingness to resort to cruel treatment of other hu-man beings has increased. The torture of any creature, human or otherwise, is wrong. There is no ra-tionale argument to justify it. Those who are subjected to torture will, after a point in pain, say or admit to anything the torturer wishes them to say, true or not, just to stop the pain. How does that make sense? The results are unreliable at best. Oh of course it works if you simply want a confession for the sake of having a confession, but it will likely be a false confession, one given only to escape the pain of torture. Human beings do not torture other human beings. Law enforcement agen-cies, whoever they are, ought to use brains not brawn in dealing with ter-rorists or common criminals. Those who approved the use of torture by the United States must be punished. We must never become a nation that does not respect all human beings, even bad ones. We were forewarned of 911 with-out torture. 911 did not occur because we did not torture—it occurred because we failed to react to the information we had that indicated terrorists were going to strike.

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We maintained our dignity and these monsters received humane treatment. ten went to the

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Earth Day Encourages Reflection on Energy Policy ....................................................By Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) [email protected]....................................................

Energy policy is one of the most im-portant legislative issues before today’s Congress when it comes to the long-term viability of our economy and en-vironment. There’s been an ongoing demand for action as we continue to invest in renewable energy production. It is vital that we find solutions to help lower the burden of energy costs on our economy and reduce the effects of global warming on our environment. Our current economic situation hides the grim reality of energy con-sumption in the United States. Fuel prices are lower, but our dependence on fossil fuels remains a constant chal-lenge both in the areas of foreign and domestic policy. We need a long-term energy plan that is economically viable and environmentally sustainable – and it can only be obtained through a com-mitment to sustainable energy produc-tion and transportation alternatives that utilizes clean, renewable fuels. I have spent most of my profession-al life in public service and was very proud when the people of the Illinois 11th Congressional District elected me as their U. S. Representative. Since I was given the amazing responsibility of representing this district, I continue to learn about climate change and energy issues. More importantly, I’ve learned that we must move forward on a com-prehensive solution as quickly as pos-sible.

By 2030, the united States will con-sume approximately 40-50% more electricity than it does today. Meet-ing this increase in consumer demand will be more difficult than ever since we have to address the threat of global warming at the same time. Even if we had unlimited financial resources, it would still be a very challenging issue. However, financial resources are limited. Thus, it is critical that our ap-proach to this important issue be well thought out. It should contain mecha-nisms that protect our economy, as well as guard consumers and businesses from unnecessary costs. The recently released draft energy bill titled, “American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009”, provides a great opportunity to address a good number of the energy challenges we face. As we look ahead, it is my hope that legislation will be shaped in a man-ner that supports the development of a diverse portfolio of resources, includ-ing nuclear, biofuels, wind and other renewable energies, energy efficiency ideas, and meaningful consumer pro-tection mechanisms that will prevent undue economic harm to our citizens. Our energy policy goals may seem difficult to accomplish, but they are achievable if we properly balance economic and environmental consid-erations. This clearly is an issue for all Americans, no matter what side of the aisle they may sit. I look forward to working toward that goal with resi-dents of my district and my colleagues in Congress. Our children and grand-children depend on it.

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(ARA) - Just because grocery budgets are tight, doesn’t mean flavor needs to suffer. Preparing dishes inspired by traditional cuisine from around the world is an easy way to add excitement to everyday meals, without breaking the bank or buying an expensive plane ticket. Try exploring the flavors of the world right in your own kitchen, by us-ing key ingredients from your pantry for authentic flavor. One pantry staple that easily transi-tions from wholesome snack to versatile ingredient is California Raisins. Raisins are found in traditional fare from as far away as Africa and lend a scrumptious sweetness to many Latin and South American dishes, as well. Just 1/4 cup is a serving of fruit, which make raisins a convenient and affordable way to add flavorful fruit to any recipe. Start discovering world flavors with these recipes for Sweet and Savory Argentine Empanadas and North Afri-can Braised Chicken. For more recipes featuring California Raisins and flavors from around the world, visit www.LoveYourRaisins.com.

Sweet and Savory Argentine Empanadas with California RaisinsCost per serving: $.35Makes about 24 empanadas

Prep time: 30 minutesCook time: 25 minutes

- 1/2 pound very lean ground beef- 1/2 cup chopped onion- 1/2 cup California Raisins- 1/2 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives - 1/2 cup salsa - 1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning blend - 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 16 sheets (14x9 inches) fillo dough,

thawed- Olive oil or butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray- 1 egg, beaten Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set aside.

Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat in a nonstick skillet for 10 minutes or until onion is very soft, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon. Stir in raisins, olives, salsa and season-ings. Unroll fillo sheets and cover with a damp cloth. Place one sheet on a cutting board. Spray with cooking spray and top with another sheet. Repeat to layer four sheets. Cut into six equal pieces and brush edges with beaten egg. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of each and fold over to en-close filling, making triangular shapes. Press tightly to seal edges, then cut away points to make semi-circle shapes. Repeat with remaining fillo sheets and filling. Brush with beaten egg and place on baking sheet.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. May be made ahead and reheated in a 350 F oven until crisp.

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‘Dogs have a natural inclination to dig holes. It is instinctive behavior, but can be extremely destructive and inap-propriate for dogs that spend a great deal of time in yards. If your dog is a problem digger, there are three ef-fective means by which to combat this frustrating behavior. These three guidelines, used in concert, will often eliminate digging behavior in dogs.

Address your Dogs Comfort Dogs often dig holes as a means of personal climate control. On hot days a dog may dig himself a cooling well. His newly dug hole will be a place for him to rest on a surface that is cooler than the rest of the ground. If your dog’s digging habits seem to be related to heat, it is easy to solve the problem simply by addressing his needs. By providing a cool, shaded lo-cation in the yard, your dog may no longer feel a need to dig. Many have found that the use of a kiddy pool or other larger tub containing some wa-ter may also be of use in this endeav-or. By making the dog’s surroundings “cooler,” you can easily eliminate his need to remove chunks of the yard to relax. Likewise, dogs will sometimes dig to create a warm space during cold weather. By digging a small pit in which they can rest, the dog creates a space removed from brisk winds. Again, it is relatively easy to address the situation. Providing a warm space, such as a well-insulated doghouse can reduce the dog’s need to dig holes throughout your lawn. By tending to a dog’s comfort, one can reduce a prime motivator of digging behavior. Keeping a pet ad-equately cooled during the summer and sufficiently warm in the winter is one of the most simple, yet effective, means of eliminating digging.

Exercise Your Dog Adequately Dogs will also dig when they are inadequately exercised or are overly confined. a dog with excess energy to burn may turn to digging as a means

of release. a dog who feels confined in his yard and yearns to run free will be likewise attracted to the prospect of digging those annoying holes. This cause for digging can be ad-dressed simply by making sure your dog is adequately exercised. Regular walks, play opportunities and other exercise outlets will leave your dog better rested-and less inclined to dig. Exercise produces a happier, calmer dog who is more receptive to training and who is likely to be considerably more healthy than his under-exercised brethren. Thus, exercise should be a routine matter in all cases with all dogs. However, it brings with it the additional advantage of decreasing a dog’s interest in digging.

Keep Your Dog Entertained Digging can also be symptomatic of boredom. A dog with little to do may find the instinctive behavior of dig-ging holes to be a great way to occupy his time. The bored dog is more likely to seek solace in the instinctive act of digging holes than is the appropriately engaged pet. As such, one can combat digging simply by making sure the dog has suf-ficient alternative sources of entertain-ment. As previously mentioned, regu-lar exercise and activity offers hope in reducing digging behavior. Addition-ally, the presence of attractive and en-tertaining toys can provide a dog with other ways to spend his time and can reduce the likelihood that he will dig holes. Dogs who are simply left alone in a yard with little else to do are, not sur-prisingly, apt to invent their own di-versions. By providing more attractive play activities, one can remove this frequent cause of destructive digging behavior. There are certainly other reasons why dogs dig and there are certainly problem dogs whose digging behav-ior will not immediately cease simply by following the three rules covered here. However, most dogs will curtail this destructive habit if their activity is appropriately managed, they are adequately exercised and they are pro-vided with alternative diversions.

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Tibbott Halls To Rock With Music And Dancing Members of the community are in-vited to “Rock Around The World With Tibbott” on May 8, a night filled with music, dance and displays at J.R. Tib-bott Elementary School, 520 Gary Dr. in Bolingbrook. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with Mariachi America and student displays from countries around the world. a half hour later, starting at 6:30 p.m. two stages at Tibbott will be alive with musical and dance presentations in-cluding Bolivia Manta, the Thistle and

Heather Highland Dancers and the Tib-bott Choir. Early reports also indicate several members of the staff, including the famous dance group “Las Tigrillas,” will perform. The event is supported with funds from the Tibbott School PTO and the Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation. More information on the event is available by calling Principal Anna Wil-son at 630-739-7155.

Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

- 1 tablespoon olive oil- 4 chicken breast halves- 1/2 teaspoon salt- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings- 1 cup California Raisins- 1/2 teaspoon each: curry powder, ground ginger and ground cardamom - 1/4 teaspoon each: ground cinnamon and ground cayenne pepper- 1 cup chicken stock - 1/2 cup white wine - Hot cooked couscous

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or pot with a tight-fitting lid. Season chicken with salt and add to skillet; cook over medium-high heat for about five min-utes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add onion to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for five to 10 minutes to soften. Stir in raisins and seasonings. Return chicken to skillet and arrange onions on top. Add stock and wine; cover and simmer over low heat for one hour. Uncover and sim-mer for 15 minutes more. Serve chicken and sauce over couscous.

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Larry Walsh to lead American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Will County Heroes Campaign...............................................................info@theweeklyreporter.com ...............................................................

CHICaGo -- Will County Executive Larry Walsh has been named Chairman of the american Red Cross of Greater Chicago Will County Heroes Campaign for the second consecutive year. Walsh will again help the Greater Chicago Red Cross raise much needed funds for local disaster relief efforts and community pro-grams in Will County. Executive Walsh’s career spans over 35 years of working in public service and he is devoted to his community. He previ-ously served in the Illinois State Senate for the 43rd District from 1997 to 2005 and worked to bring bipartisan legisla-tion on critical issues, while creating real solutions for his constituency. “I am truly honored to be working with this great organization again in 2009 and am committed to do everything I can to raise the necessary dollars to ensure a better quality of life for the commu-nity,” said Walsh. “During these tough economic times, I know the Red Cross is committed to serving victims of disaster and providing for our community, and I am confident our community will step up to the challenge and join me in this ef-fort.”

The Heroes for the American Red Cross is a grassroots fundraising and awareness campaign designed to enable local residents to make a financial dif-ference in the programs and services the Red Cross provides. Each Hero pledges to raise $1,000 for the Red Cross during the campaign period through personal or organization donations, or hosting their own fundraising event. Become A Hero: To get involved, con-tact Carli Franks at 312-629-6130 or via email at [email protected]. Once registered, you will receive support-ing materials, including a list of fundrais-ing ideas that you can implement during the fundraising period. Receipts and ac-knowledgements for tax purposes will be handled by the American Red Cross.

About the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago The american Red Cross of Greater Chicago serves more than 8.6 million people in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Ken-dall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties through the support and generous con-tributions of individuals, corporations, foundations, and the United Way. For more information, call 312-729-6100 or visit www.chicagoredcross.org.


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In recent news, there has been talk about the drug wars on Mexican and American borders. But a lot of people are failing to realize that there is a huge drug problem in this coun-try with American teens. Instead of building a ridiculous wall that sepa-rates the two countries from any real contact, America should use those tax dollars to fight the problem at home. Everyone is well aware of the fact that drug abuse is bad and should not be legal whatsoever but the statistics of drug abuse among teenagers is alarming. Illicit teen drug abuse 8th grade -- 30.3%; 10th grade -- 44.9%; and 12th grade -- 52.8%. By the time a teen is a senior in high school a little over half their class has abused drugs at least once. In many studies teens have stated that it is fairly easy to ob-tain illicit drugs and reported using the drugs in the last month. Marijua-na/ hashish are obviously the most popular and easiest to obtain among the teens. Nearly 25 percent of youths agreed that a lot of drug selling occurs in their neighborhoods; one in six had been approached by someone selling drugs in the month before the survey. People should be very concerned with the alarming statics and how easily accessible these drugs are. The ef-fects of drugs on a young person is lifelong and life threatening. Drugs of any kind decreases teens’ ability to

pay attention. The younger a person is when they begin using drugs the more likely they are to develop a substance-abuse problem and the more likely they are to relapse into drug abuse when trying to quit. Adolescents who use drugs are more likely to have unpro-tected sex, sex with a stranger, as well as to engage in sexual activity at all. Depending on how the body takes in and processes each kind of drug, sub-stances of abuse can affect virtually every one of the body’s systems. Examples of this include perma-nent brain damage associated with inhalants, heart attack or stroke from stimulants, halted breathing from sedatives. Any of these problems can result in death. There are many ways to prevent teen drug abuse but all in all it is up to the individuals themselves whether or not to par take in any substance abuse activity. Good parenting skills will in-

still in the teens that they do not need to demean their selves to drug abuse for a moment of happiness. If there is anyone undergoing this problem please seek treatment as soon possible and remember there are people who love you that you can reach out to for support.

Oh where, oh where has my Riley gone…oh where, oh where can he be? With his tail cut short and his ears kept long…oh where, oh where can he be? I miss my brother. It seems like he’s been gone forever, but it’s only been an hour. As soon as Riley left, mom and dad went to look for him but I had to stay in the yard! I can’t wait anymore…I want Riley to come home. You know I still can’t figure out why he ran away. I thought about everything that hap-pened today and I don’t know what would have made him leave. Maybe something happened when we were in the backyard playing? after dinner, we went outside to play fetch with dad and mom. They were throwing the ball all around. Oh, Riley and I were having so much fun! But, we had to stop because this pesky bunny kept running in our way. I remember this because Riley said he’d never seen a rabbit before. He just kept staring and staring at it until dad said to leave it alone so we could get back to our game. You know what was so funny? Dad threw the ball super high and it freaked out the bunny. He ran super fast out of our yard…. WaIT a MINuTE!!!! I JuST THouGHT oF SoMETHING! RILEY RaN aWaY RIGHT aFTER THE RaBBIT RaN OUT OF OUR yARD! DO yOU THINK THaT’S WHY HE LEFT? MaYBE HE DIDN’T RUN AWAy AFTER ALL….HE WaS JuST RuNNING To THE BuN-Ny!!! If Riley really followed the rabbit….THEN I KNOW ExACTLy WHERE HE’S AT!!! See, all of the bunnies have a special place they like to hide, but I know where it is be-cause I see them all the time. They like to go under our neighbor’s deck…It’s a perfect spot because the rabbits can fit – and even dogs, but guess what? PEoPLE CaN’T! I think I need to find a secret hiding spot like that too! Well I wasn’t supposed to leave the yard – and I didn’t want to get in trouble, but I NEEDED to see if Riley was there. Maybe if I go real quick, mom and dad won’t know I left. So I hurried over to our neighbor’s deck and Riley do you know what I saw? RILEY! He was with the rabbits! But guess what else? He got his collar stuck on something and he couldn’t get out! THAT’S WHy HE DIDN’T COME BACK HOME! Just then, I saw mom and dad coming down the path so I just started to bark real crazy…I do that sometimes – but it worked! Mom and dad came over to see what the problem was and they found Riley! It took us a little bit to get him out from under the deck – he was a little scared, but he wasn’t hurt. Mom and dad were happy he was found, but told him (over and over again) how dangerous it was for him to run off like that. He promised he would NEVER EVER follow rabbits out of the yard again…and I’m going to hold him to that promise!

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Many working mothers, it seems, now perceive a return to school as not just a dream but a necessity. In an increasingly competitive job market, they recognize they can no longer af-ford to remain in low-paying jobs, or to be the only competitors in the field without a degree. “In 1968, my father advised me I didn’t need a college education. He said all I needed was to get married and take up homemaking,” says Chris Dulaigh-Bates, a 56-year-old medical transcriptionist and mother of two. “I have worked out of my home for the last 17 years, but over the course of the last five years, technology and world trade have eroded away the job security I once enjoyed.” “My future needs a new ending,” she says. “I’m going to school to help rewrite the ending to my story.” Dulaigh-Bates is a DeVry University student who was awarded a full-ride scholarship in 2008 through a special “Project Working Mom” scholarship

program for working mothers who wanted to return to school through an online program. For many work-ing mothers, the online nature of the scholarship means they will be able to better fit their education into their busy lives, which already revolve around their children, family and jobs. The flexibility of online learning may be contributing to the growing interest among mothers to return to pursuing higher education, Johnston points out. The ability to fit online class schedules into already busy lives means many mothers will be able to better balance work, family and edu-cational obligations. “Online education is the best route for me because sometimes my chil-dren with disabilities or special condi-tions require extensive involvement,” says Sandy Decker, a home daycare provider who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting from DeVry University. “This ability to attend school online will prove critical to my

success as a student and allow me the flexibility I need as a mother.” Johnston says schools are seeing an increase in the number of women seeking information, scholarships and degrees in areas deemed recession-proof, like accounting. “Accounting concentrations for undergrad and graduate students are popular as more and more want to be able to have por-table skills,” she says. “Working mothers looking to earn a degree should begin to identify their transferable skills, or those skills they bring with them as older adults who have significant life experience,” John-ston advises. “These students are usu-ally motivated and just need encour-agement as they move forward with their education.” To learn more about DeVry Uni-versity and its online degree programs that can help mothers achieve their educational goals while still fulfilling personal and work obligations, visit www.DeVry.edu.

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Dear Lindsey: I was going with this dorky guy for about 7 months then we broke up. I found out he wanted to go out with another girl who goes to our school. So I was upset with him for a while and then I got over him. The thing is now he goes out of his way to show off with his new girlfriend. I mean like he goes to places where he knows I am going to be where I hang out with my friends. That really makes me mad and I’d like to smack him. What should I do?

Dear What should I do? First of all, if he is so dorky why were you dating him? I think he became dorky after you busted up. Right? Okay. So you say you were upset and then you got over him but now he is bugging you. Honey, no one can bug you unless you allow it. you would not care one tiny bit if he was hanging around with another girl where you hang out if it didn’t touch you in some way. Come on! you’re telling me you got over him but he can still make you jealous by showing up with another chick. That doesn’t sound like you don’t care. I suggest you just ignore the fact that they are together. you might stop his little boy antics by approaching him and his girlfriend one day with a smile and introduce yourself to the girl. Say hi to dorky and then tell the girl your name and tell her you used to go with him. Then say, “I wanted to introduce myself so you would understand that I don’t have any interest in him. I want to avoid any misunderstanding.” Clear the air and you will probably knock him on his seat. Then get over him for real.

..........................................Dear Lindsey: My finance is giving an anniversary party for his par-ents. It is going to be just for family and friends. But he wants to invite his ex-girlfriend, her parents and her brother. I said no and he said I am being jealous and unreasonable. He said he has to invite them because when they was dating she and her family were very close friends with his parents and they still are. I really am mad now because he is not showing that he is really mad but I can tell by his attitude that he is. Do you think I am right?Dear Think I am Right: It sounds as though you are the only one involved who has a problem. From what you have told me it sounds as if his family and her family have accepted the break-up and have moved on to live their lives normally. The fact that the families, including his former girlfriend, can get along civilly and without animosity seems to indicate that they are two mature families. It seems like there is only one person who is having a problem with this—you—and I would say get over it. you haven’t said one word that indicates that she still has a thing for him or him for her so why are you so uptight about it? You will be at the party and I am quite certain you will be right at the arm of your finance during the party so I don’t see any problem. I would advise you to act grown up and treat her cordially. Chances are when you are married they will continue to be friends of the family and there is absolutely no excuse why that should not include you.



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Bonnie Kurowski-Alicea failed in her attempt to defeat incum-bent Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar in the April 7th election but that has not dissuaded her from pursuing answers to tough questions she says the Mayor does not want answered pub-licly. Prior to the election Bonnie fought to compel the Village of-ficials to release financial docu-ments that provide a wealth of information concerning Boling-brook finances. after what Bon-nie refers to “a battle” the village did publish the information. Bonnie is at it again trying to force the village to release infor-mation concerning the budget. But she claims Mayor Roger Claar has not answered her calls or emails and village employees working in the village hall have told her she cannot see the bud-get of know what it contains un-til after it has been passed by and accepted by the Village Board. She was told only two village of-ficials were allowed to view the budget prior to its passage. That certainly sounds wrong. It does not seem to fit the demo-cratic scheme of things as we have grown to know it. The budget is a synopsis of how the village plans to spend the tax-payers’ money; to tell the man who is footing the bill that it is not his business seems wrong. Bonnie, she is referred to as Bonnie for brevity, is angry she is angry because she believes the mayor is concealing the amount of a raise he has asked the board to give him. She is angry because she believes the board is giving themselves large increases in pay that are in the budget. Bonnie said it is a disgrace for Mayor Roger Claar to want an increase in his compensation at a time when he and the board are planning to layoff village employees. She said he not only should not take an increase he ought to be reducing his pay to help the village at a time when it is struggling just as much of the

country is. She says all departments have been told to lay off employees and the number of employees who will be put out of work will vary by department. According to Bonnie there are different per-centages of reductions that have been scheduled for each depart-ment. She has contacted some unions and is calling on them to put pressure on the Mayor to give up his plan to give himself a raise while he is laying-off other people. Bonnie said she expects to see more money allocated for the airport and more for the golf course that has consistently lost money. She said the administra-tion plays a sort of shell game with the operating statements to make it appear that projects that are losing millions of dollars are actually producing a profit. She said they ignore the capital investments and depreciation in order to make it appear that the bottom line is in the black. She has ridiculed another run-way for Clow Airport and said that is nothing more than a way to pass off unnecessary contracts to select firms. “In Bolingbrook finances are one big lie and you cannot get straight answers about what is spent or who is getting what.’ Besides complaining about Roger Claar’s perpetual secrecy she said local authorities have turned a deaf ear to complaints about Claar’s administration. “It seems like they’re all afraid of Roger and I don’t understand why,” she said. Bonnie has filed a lawsuit against the members of the Bolingbrook Electoral Board that alleges the members wrong-fully kept her name off the bal-lot for the April 7th election. That lawsuit is just getting un-derway. Now she is considering options available under federal law to compel enforcement of the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. As she continues to put pres-sure on Mayor Claar he might begin wishing she had won the election.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan Visits....................................................John Gabriel, Award Winning Writer [email protected] .................................................... attorney General Lisa Ma-digan had a full schedule on Friday April 24th as she toured the area expressing her con-cerns over foreclosures. Ma-digan, friendly and endowed with an ability to connect with people was a hit when she ar-rived at the Joliet Black Road Library. The attorney General had a

full house awaiting her arrival and when the time came and went for the commencement of her meeting folks began wondering what was delaying her. Madigan undaunted by the delays she encountered in heavy traffic, suspected to have been the result of an accident, worked her way slowly into the room smiling, shaking hands and chatting. She was accom-panied by Will County Execu-tive Larry Walsh who greeted her upon her arrival and es-corted her into the library. Some minutes after her ar-rival Ms. Madigan made her way to a seat where she await-ed a formal introduction from 3rd District appellate Court Judge May Kay Obrien. The gathering spilled over to fill two meeting rooms and every available seat. The presence of Lisa Madigan seemed to elec-trify the audience. Madigan exudes a very warm aura that despite her slight build and short stature

fills a room with the personal magnetism of her presence. There is no doubt that Lisa Madigan’s amicable personal-ity can excite a crowd. She had the room buzzing when she entered. While the theme of her visit was focused upon home fore-closures and how the state is willing to assist those facing the loss of their homes, she delayed her formal address to relate why she arrived late. The attorney General was

not aware that there is a new library on Black Road so she and a couple of companions drove to the downtown Joliet Library. Of course she knew immediately by the absence of a gathering that something was wrong. At that moment a man passed her, then stopped short and asked, “Are you Lisa Madigan?” Ms. Madigan said she chuckled and confirmed who she is and then asked him if there is another library in Jo-liet. After getting directions she, of course, encountered the un-usually heavy traffic. Too often the people do not have an op-portunity to see the real-life side of those we put in charge of government and Lisa Madi-gan has given us an opportuni-ty to see the very likeable, very real side of her. She did not have to do anything unique she simply had to be Lisa Ma-digan. The attorney General ex-plained how she travelled to

Washington to attend a meet-ing of the House Financial Services Committee. The Committee reported on what state and federal regulators have been doing with regard to the foreclosure crisis. She explained that her posi-tion is that this financial disas-ter did not occur overnight but suggested that it is the product of a failure by the former ad-ministration to put in place and then enforce standards that could have curtailed the

abuses that are responsible for the financial failures the public must not live with. Madigan wants everyone to understand that help is avail-able for those who need it. She encourages those who are hav-ing difficult financial times to visit her web site, www.attor-neygeneral.gov. “Call us, find us, we can help you. And there are so many lo-cal resources as well. She said people need to be put in touch with certified counselors with the U.S, Department of Hous-ing and Urban Development (HUD). The attorney General took time to express her deep con-cerns for ethical and transpar-ent governmental conduct. She wants stronger ethics laws and modifications of the Free-dom Act that will make it eas-ier for the public to get more information concerning their government at all levels.

County Executive Larry Walsh and Attorney general Lisa Madigan

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and the Township can elect at that time to join the program for another year. Each year the program has to be reap-proved. Motion approved. Kevin Burns moved and Adam Ruff seconded a mo-tion directing the Town Board to adopt the buy in/buy back provision allowed under IMRF guidelines for any eligible former Township employees. This provision al-lows former employees who did not participate in IMRF when they were eligible for it to come back in and buy back the participation. Motion ap-proved. Frankfort Township resi-dent David Ho has objected to those motions and their ap-provals. Ho says the Board’s action was illegal and cites Chapter 60 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) in support of his contentions. Chapter 60 deals with Township. Section 30-10(b) (60 ILCS 1/30-10) and states that Kevin Burns motions violated that section because they were not announced in an agenda that was required to be filed 10 days before the annual meeting. The statute seems to be

straightforward and Ho has contacted the office of at-torney General Lisa Madi-gan in that regard. Ho said he has not been able to reach Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and added that he has been “brushed off ” by people in that office when he complained about the violation. Ho complained that myste-riously whatever he has con-fided to an unnamed member of the State’s Attorney’s staff somehow reaches the Frank-fort Township Board before action is taken. David Ho, a successful stock trader, has filed a $15 million dollar lawsuit against Paul Ruff and the Township for a letter Ruff allegedly mailed to residents accusing him of being a troublemaker. He said the letter was racially in-sulting. Ho said if it becomes necessary he will file another federal lawsuit to enforce the state township law. The question as to whether Kevin Burns’ motions were legal or not will have to be ad-dressed at some point; a rul-ing against Kevin Burns could save the township thousands and thousands of dollars.

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La prevención del manejo bajo la influencia del alcohol....................................................ORGAnIzACIón PATROCInADORA: u.S. Department of Transportation / national Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

SITIO WEB DE LA CAMPAñA: www.stopimpaireddriving.org

AGEnCIA DE PuBLICIDAD vOLunTARIA - InGLéS: Mullen http://www.mullen.com/

AGEnCIA DE PuBLICIDAD vOLun-TARIA - ESPAñOL: The vidal Partnershiphttp://www.vidal-partnership.com/

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El manejar en estado de em-briaguez o sin el dominio pleno de las facultades mentales fueron los factores responsables de la muerte de aproximadamente 13,000 perso-

nas en el año 2007. Lo cual corre-sponde a la muerte de una persona cada 40 minutos; una proporción que se convierte en un problema que nos incumbe a todos.

Aparentemente, muchos se esforzaron en contribuir a la eliminación de esta epidemia que se puede evitar en su totalidad. Los

choques fatales relacionados con el alcohol alcanzaron un nivel bajo a finales de la década de los noventa. Además, varios estudios indican que el 62% de los estadounidenses que han tenido contacto con la campaña muy conocida, “Los Amigos No Dejan Que Sus Ami-gos Manejen Borrachos” (Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk) han intervenido personalmente para impedir que alguien maneje borracho, salvando sin duda in-contables vidas.

Sin embargo, desde finales de los noventa, las muertes relacio-nadas con el hecho de manejar cuando se han consumido bebi-das alcohólicas han aumentado de forma continua. Aunque la campaña logró un enorme éxito,

probablemente no cambió la conducta de muchos conductores potencialmente incapacitados. Muchos pensaron que los men-sajes estaban dirigidos a choferes totalmente ebrios, pero no a ellos. y cuando llegó el momento de la decisión, consideraron que sólo habían bebido “unas copas” y se sentaron tras el timón.

Prevención de la Obesidad durante la Infancia....................................................ORGAnIzACIón PATROCInADORA: u.S. Department of Health & Human Services

SITIO WEB DE LA CAMPAñA: smallstep.gov/esp/esp_index.html

AGEnCIA DE PuBLICIDAD vOLunTARIA: DreamWorks Animation SKG, GSD&M

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Aproximadamente 9 mil-lones de niños mayores de 6 años tienen exceso de peso en este país. La epidemia de obe-sidad estadounidense ha sido pasada a nuestra generación más joven.

Los niños con sobrepeso tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar algunas enferme-dades crónicas, incluyendo la diabetes Tipo 2 y enfer-medades cardiovasculares. Además de poner su salud en riesgo, los niños con sobrepeso son sometidos a menudo a ex-clusión por sus compañeros, lo cual puede afectar su bienestar emocional.

Enseñar a los niños la im-portancia de comer bien y ser activos físicamente a una edad temprana es crucial para re-vertir la tendencia de obesidad durante la niñez en este país.

La campaña se concentra en

la importancia de comer salud-ablemente y estar activos física-mente, a través de dos cam-pañas complementarias. Los anuncios de servicio público,

(PSa, por sus siglas en inglés) “Be a Player” (“Ve a jugar”) presentan personajes de Shrek de DreamWorks animando a niños de 6 a 9 años a levan-tarse y jugar por lo menos una hora cada día - y demostrar lo di-

vertido que puede ser hacer esto.

Los PSA “Can your Food Do That?” (“¿Puede tu comida

hacer eso?”) hacen saber a los niños que comer saludable-mente puede ayudarlos a hacer las cosas que realmente les gusta hacer, y a hacerlas mejor. Los niños y sus familias son ex-

hortados a visitar www.Health-ierUS.gov o www.SmallStep.gov donde pueden encontrar información divertida, interac-tiva y beneficiosa sobre comer saludablemente y la actividad física.

Ésta es una campaña compa-ñera de la campaña “Preven-ción de la Obesidad” dirigida hacia adultos, conocida como “Small Steps” (“Pequeños Pasos”.) La campaña comenzó en noviembre de 2005.

Entérese de una iniciativa relacionada, del Ad Coun-cil, La Coalición para Niños Saludables.

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