An Aurora woman is dead after the vehicle she was driving left I-88 and landed in a retention pond near Eola Road on Aurora’s far northeast side Saturday night.
Reported by Chicago S-T 5 hours ago.
1 dead, 3 rescued from pond at I-88 near Eola Road
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Aurora woman dies after driving into pond; 3 passengers rescused
An Aurora woman is dead after the vehicle she was driving left I-88 and landed in a retention pond near Eola Road on Aurora’s far northeast side Saturday night.
Reported by Chicago S-T 5 hours ago.
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Let's Make Guns as Cool as Smoking Cigarettes
Patch Monroe, CT --Remember when everybody smoked?
Think about the imagery associated with smoking, making it cool, as admirable and desirable as the rugged American cowboy.
According to an op-ed published in The New York Times, the rates of Americans who smoke have dropped dramatically since the 1960s — less than 20 percent of American adults smoke now, and it was more than twice as much fifty years ago. What’s more, the rate amongst younger smokers aged 18-24 is on the decline as well.
A lot of that happened because of aggressive marketing and awareness campaigns about the dangers of smoking cigarettes, both to smokers and victims of second-hand, “passive” smoke. There are now graphic warnings on cigarette packages; who can forget the advocacy ad campaigns picturing bodies lying on the New York City streets outside of tobacco company headquarters, representing the hundreds of thousands of people who died each year from smoking?
These efforts helped tremendously when cigarette manufacturers had to admit to Congress their efforts to conceal the dangers of the products they manufacture.
Know what else helped? Legislators heard from their constituents, and that made them feel brave enough to stand up to lobbyists and campaign donations from the big money tobacco industry.
Now if we can only get similar campaigns to hit hard at the gun lobby and gun industry. For it’s clear that the parallels run deep — the gun industry trades on making billions of dollars at the expense of 30,000 people who die each year due to gun violence, including eight children in the U.S. every day.
Supporters of laws aimed at making it harder to access military-style guns and ammunition were heartened when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the SAFE Act, strengthening his states already strong gun laws. Clearly a threat to the big business of gun manufacturing, the NRA has stepped up its attacks on Cuomo, even though the law does not require gun owners to turn in their assault weapons, only register them. It did limit the sale of magazines to seven rounds within the state of New York, and strengthened background check requirements, among other changes.
Word coming out of Hartford isn’t as encouraging. Legislators had promised that legislation on gun safety and related security issues would be quick to come following the gun massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Dec. 14, 2012. The self-imposed deadline of the Newtown task force has come and gone, with little to show but frustration with — and amongst — Connecticut lawmakers.
So, too, is frustration growing with Congress amongst supporters of stronger, more comprehensive gun laws. Clearly, legislators who have been traditionally supported by NRA lobbyists are getting braver in their resistance, let alone less worried about how it look to voters as time passes since the shooting in Sandy Hook.
Case in point: Sen. John McCain answered a question about an assault weapons ban from a woman whose son was killed in the Aurora movie theater shooting. While he did express his sympathy to her, that condolence was followed by him saying, “I can tell you right now you need some straight talk. That assault weapons ban will not pass the Congress of the United States.”
[Author's note: While there’s been some back-and-forth in the press coverage of how video editing portrayed the Senator during the exchange and exactly how rude McCain was or wasn’t, I’d argue that no matter what, the parent of a gun massacre victim deserves more than the usual amount of restraint and courtesy, and I think the full clip shows the Senator was less respectful than he could have been.]
On March 13, there will be an event in Washington, DC, called “Moms Take The Hill,” led by a growing grassroots organization, Moms Demand Action. Their full title is actually “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,” and their mission emphasizes just that — common sense. They want to appeal to lawmakers to act on three very simple solutions to address rising gun violence in the United States, according to their website:
· Ban assault weapons and ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds
· Require background checks for all gun and ammunition purchases
· Report the sale of large quantities of ammunition to the ATF and ban online sales of ammunition
If you can’t make it to Washington on the 13th, there’s still a way for you to get involved. Cut out and decorate eight paper dolls, representing the eight children who are shot and killed in America every day. There is a concerted social media campaign as part of this, to flood legislators emails and offices with images of the paper dolls, and you can find out more details by clicking here.
I began this column by writing, “Remember when everybody smoked?” Wouldn’t it be great if someday I could write a column that starts, “Remember when it was easy to buy a gun?”
Hopefully it won’t take as long as 50 years to see the gun violence rates drop as dramatically as smoking rates did. Reported by Patch 3 hours ago.
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Holly Madison defends baby's name
Holly Madison has defended her decision to name her newborn daughter Rainbow Aurora. The former 'Girls Next Door' star - who welcomed her first child into the world at 11.59am on Tuesday morning at a Las Vegas hospital with her fiance Pasquale Rotella by her side - insists she doesn't care if people don't like the unusual moniker and wants her daughter to be grow up to be proud of who she is.
Reported by azcentral.com 1 hour ago.
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HEARING TONIGHT: 'Virtual' Charter School Wants Tax Dollars From Geneva, 17 Other Fox Valley Districts
Patch Geneva, IL --Illinois Virtual Charter School @ Fox River Valley will present an online alternative to a public-school education—using your tax dollars—during a public hearing Monday night at the Geneva School Board meeting.
The charter school would include Geneva School District 304 and 17 other Fox Valley districts, including Batavia School District 101 and St. Charles School District 303.
According to the charter school application, the 18 school boards—which serve more than 250,000 students in grades K-12—will have an option to jointly issue the charter, but "if any of the school districts denies the application, the proposal will be appealed to the State Charter School Commission." If approved, the school would open in August for the 2013-14 school year.
Organizers describe the virtual school as "a 21st-century learning community focused on results."
"The ILVCS@FRV team of hard-working, highly qualified staff, in partnership with parents, will strive for student mastery of a rigorous, research-based curriculum aligned to Illinois’ Learning Standards, including the Common Core State Standards," according to the application's overview.
"Delivered on- and offline, this unique program will put public school accountability, teacher competence, and meaningful parent/adult involvement at the center of student learning.
"ILVCS@FRV will provide a high-quality, innovative, and effective individualized online charter school education to students who, for a variety of reasons, choose to be educated in an online school setting."
The Fox Valley schools would partner with K12 Virtual Schools LLC (K12), which provides online eductionn to 100,000 students "in distance learning programs in all 50 states."
The charter school hopes to have 500 students in its first year and 2,000 by the fifth year of its five-year charter.
The charter school would be funded by transferring the per-pupil expenditure tuition from the public school to the charter school, Kaneland Superintendent Jeff Schuler told The Beacon-News.
The amount varies by school district, but Schuler estimated that the virtual charter school could collect about $11,000 per student.
Schuler told the Kaneland School Board that if a student enrolls in the charter school and decides to return to the public school, the funding stays with the charter school once it is diverted.
The charter school offers curriculum for all students, including gifted students and students with a disability. For students in the latter category, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting is set up upon enrollment with the appropriate team members in attendance.
*Read the full charter-school report here.*
**Districts Targeted for a Fox River Valley Region**
1. School District U-46
2. Indian Prairie School District 204
3. Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
4. Community Unit School District 300
5. Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
6. Naperville Community Unit School District 203
7. Oswego Community Unit School District 308
8. East Aurora School District 131
9. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
10. Community Unit School District 200
11. West Aurora School District 129
12. Batavia Public School District 101
13. Geneva Community Unit School District 304
14. DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
15. Yorkville Community Unit School District 115
16. Kaneland Community Unit School District 302
17. Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
18. Central Community Unit School District 301
**What do you think of the idea? Let us know in the comments section below.** Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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VIDEO: Unconscious Man Rescued From Burning Car By Urbandale Police Officer
Patch Urbandale, IA --In a three-minute video released Monday by the Urbnadale Police Department, officers can be see running to a vehicle as it catches on fire.
Urbandale police officers pulled an unconscious driver from his burning vehicle after it slammed into Urbandale Baptist Church, 6501 Aurora Ave., Sunday evening.
Community Relations Officer Randy Peterson with the Urbandale Police Department said Ian Waseskuk, 18, of Urbandale was "doing doughnuts" in his car in the church parking lot. The car crashed into the church's air conditioning unit at about 10:35 p.m., catching fire and knocking Waseskuk out.
Officer Zac McDowell was the first to arrive. McDowell made a couple of tries to enter the vehicle compartment that was full of smoke and fire before he located the unconscious driver and pulled him out of the vehicle, Peterson said.
The video shows McDowell breaking out the passenger side window to open the door, while flames billow from the drivers side of the vehicle, climbing well above the top of the car. After groping in the smoke-filled car, McDowell drags Waseskuk out and bystanders pull him further away from the burning vehicle as the officer uses a fire exinguisher in a futile effort to fight the blaze.
Waseskuk was taken by Urbandale medics to Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines for evaluation.
The investigation showed Waseskuk was doing *“*doughnuts*” *in the parking lot and lost control, striking the air conditioning unit on the side of the church. Peterson said the mishap caused $10,000 damage to the church. Waseskuk*’*s 1995 Buick is a total loss.
Waseskuk will be charged with reckless driving when he is released from the hospital, Peterson said. Reported by Patch 16 hours ago.
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101-Year-Old Aberdeen Woman Dies
Patch Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ --
Frances (Alongi) Pizzuti, 101, of Aberdeen, passed away, Sunday, March 10, 2013, at home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Benedict Seniors and the Trinity Church Seniors of Marlboro.
Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband, Costantino in 1999; a daughter, Anne Gerecitano in 1979; and her parents, Sebastian and Aurora Alongi. She is survived by her loving children, Gloria Bebel of Aberdeen; and Aurora Castorina of Long Island; a sister, Maria Dussich of Florida; seven cherished grandchildren; and precious great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are invited Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735; and Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10AM at the funeral home, with an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict RC Church, Holmdel. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.
To offer the family online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com. Reported by Patch 22 hours ago.
Frances (Alongi) Pizzuti, 101, of Aberdeen, passed away, Sunday, March 10, 2013, at home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Benedict Seniors and the Trinity Church Seniors of Marlboro.
Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband, Costantino in 1999; a daughter, Anne Gerecitano in 1979; and her parents, Sebastian and Aurora Alongi. She is survived by her loving children, Gloria Bebel of Aberdeen; and Aurora Castorina of Long Island; a sister, Maria Dussich of Florida; seven cherished grandchildren; and precious great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are invited Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735; and Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10AM at the funeral home, with an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict RC Church, Holmdel. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.
To offer the family online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com. Reported by Patch 22 hours ago.
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'Virtual' Charter School Wants Tax Dollars From St. Charles, 17 Other Fox Valley Districts
Patch St. Charles, IL --Illinois Virtual Charter School @ Fox River Valley will present an online alternative to a public-school education — using your tax dollars — during a public hearing Monday night at the Geneva School Board meeting.
The charter school would include Geneva School District 304 and 17 other Fox Valley districts, including Batavia School District 101 and St. Charles Community Unit School District 303.
According to the charter school application, the 18 school boards — which serve more than 250,000 students in grades K-12 — will have an option to jointly issue the charter, but "if any of the school districts denies the application, the proposal will be appealed to the State Charter School Commission." If approved, the school would open in August for the 2013-14 school year.
Organizers describe the virtual school as "a 21st-century learning community focused on results."
"The ILVCS@FRV team of hard-working, highly qualified staff, in partnership with parents, will strive for student mastery of a rigorous, research-based curriculum aligned to Illinois’ Learning Standards, including the Common Core State Standards," according to the application's overview.
"Delivered on- and offline, this unique program will put public school accountability, teacher competence, and meaningful parent/adult involvement at the center of student learning.
"ILVCS@FRV will provide a high-quality, innovative, and effective individualized online charter school education to students who, for a variety of reasons, choose to be educated in an online school setting."
The Fox Valley schools would partner with K12 Virtual Schools LLC (K12), which provides online eductionn to 100,000 students "in distance learning programs in all 50 states."
The charter school hopes to have 500 students in its first year and 2,000 by the fifth year of its five-year charter.
The charter school would be funded by transferring the per-pupil expenditure tuition from the public school to the charter school, Kaneland Superintendent Jeff Schuler told The Beacon-News.
The amount varies by school district, but Schuler estimated that the virtual charter school could collect about $11,000 per student.
Schuler told the Kaneland School Board that if a student enrolls in the charter school and decides to return to the public school, the funding stays with the charter school once it is diverted.
The charter school offers curriculum for all students, including gifted students and students with a disability. For students in the latter category, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting is set up upon enrollment with the appropriate team members in attendance.
*Read the full charter-school report here.*
**Districts Targeted for a Fox River Valley Region**
1. School District U-46
2. Indian Prairie School District 204
3. Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
4. Community Unit School District 300
5. Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
6. Naperville Community Unit School District 203
7. Oswego Community Unit School District 308
8. East Aurora School District 131
9. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
10. Community Unit School District 200
11. West Aurora School District 129
12. Batavia Public School District 101
13. Geneva Community Unit School District 304
14. DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
15. Yorkville Community Unit School District 115
16. Kaneland Community Unit School District 302
17. Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
18. Central Community Unit School District 301
**What do you think of the idea? Let us know in the comments section below.**
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101-Year-Old Trinity Church Senior Frances Pizzuti Dies
Patch Marlboro-ColtsNeck, NJ --
Frances (Alongi) Pizzuti, 101, of Aberdeen, passed away, Sunday, March 10, 2013, at home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Benedict Seniors and the Trinity Church Seniors of Marlboro.
Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband, Costantino in 1999; a daughter, Anne Gerecitano in 1979; and her parents, Sebastian and Aurora Alongi. She is survived by her loving children, Gloria Bebel of Aberdeen; and Aurora Castorina of Long Island; a sister, Maria Dussich of Florida; seven cherished grandchildren; and precious great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are invited Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735; and Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict RC Church, Holmdel. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.
To offer the family online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com. Reported by Patch 16 hours ago.
Frances (Alongi) Pizzuti, 101, of Aberdeen, passed away, Sunday, March 10, 2013, at home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Benedict Seniors and the Trinity Church Seniors of Marlboro.
Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband, Costantino in 1999; a daughter, Anne Gerecitano in 1979; and her parents, Sebastian and Aurora Alongi. She is survived by her loving children, Gloria Bebel of Aberdeen; and Aurora Castorina of Long Island; a sister, Maria Dussich of Florida; seven cherished grandchildren; and precious great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are invited Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735; and Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict RC Church, Holmdel. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.
To offer the family online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com. Reported by Patch 16 hours ago.
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National Briefing | Rockies: Aurora Theater Shooting Suspect James Holmes Could Be Given ‘Truth Serum’
James Holmes, the defendant in the Aurora theater shooting, can be given drugs to reduce his inhibitions, the judge in the case said Monday.
Reported by NYTimes.com 18 hours ago.
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Colorado Senate OKs gun bill
The vote comes on the eve of the alleged Aurora gunman's expected plea.
Reported by Politico 16 hours ago.
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Father thankful to officers who rescued daughter from pond
Girl, 14, in intensive care after accident in Aurora
Reported by ChicagoTribune 16 hours ago.
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Drunken Driving Arrests In Solon: Blotter Roundup
Patch Solon, OH --Solon Police recently arrested two drivers and charged them with drunken driving in the last week. Here's a roundup of those arrests taken from police reports.
Remember, these are only charges, and not convictions.
· A 27-year-old Middlefield was arrested on March 6 and charged with drunken driving. He was pulled over for speeding Aurora Road. The driver failed to provide a sufficient sample of breath for a breathalyzer test.
· A 55-year-old Solon woman was arrested March 7 and charged with drunken driving. She was pulled over for a lane violation at about 11 p.m. on Pettibone Road near Liberty Road. The woman submitted to a breath test with a result of .154, over the legal limit of .08.
For information on blood-alcohol and how many drinks it may take you to be over the legal limit, consult the PDF chart attached to this post. Reported by Patch 14 hours ago.
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Shooting suspect could plead insanity
The sanity of James Holmes, the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting suspect, may be a major issue at his arraignment Tuesday.
Reported by CNN.com 12 hours ago.
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Colorado theater shooting suspect could plead insanity
The sanity of James Holmes, the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting suspect, may be a major issue at his arraignment Tuesday.
Reported by CNN.com 11 hours ago.
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HR.com's Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Launches One Stop Destination to Obtain and Track all Certification Credits
HR.com, the largest social network and online community for over 220,000 senior HR executives, re-launched its website to now enable HR professionals to show their expertise and obtain certification and re-certification credits for several third party suppliers.
Aurora, Ontario (PRWEB) March 12, 2013
HR.com (http://www.hr.com), the largest social network and online community for over 220,000 senior HR executives, re-launched its website focusing on four main objectives. In addition, it will enable HR professionals to show their expertise and obtain certification and re-certification credits for HRCI, IHR, WorldatWork and other third party suppliers all in one location.
The four objectives are:
a. To offer exams and testing for 23 HR Expert Certification programs which will be available immediately and on demand for individuals who have completed the education criteria
b. To launch 19 new Certificate Programs as a stepping stone to the Expert Certification program. Each requires less hours of education than the expert program. To view a list of the 19 verticals offered in the Certificate Program, visit us online at http://www.hr.com/en/certifications/programs_offered/
c. To provide members with unlimited access to over 150 HRCI eLearning re-certification credits for PHR, SPHR and GPHR re-certification, with a newly introduced certification preparation and premium membership http://www.hr.com/en/memberships/
d. To showcase the new site redesign, which includes the "My Certification" profile page and allows members to track all their webcasts and eLearning credits earned towards the IHR, HRCI and WorldatWork certification/re-certification programs
Upgraded members can obtain all 60 HRCI re-certification credits with the "Certification Preparation Membership", the cost of which compares to one course with most other providers.
"With trends and practices in HR evolving on a regular basis, it has become more important for today's top HR professionals to continue to educate themselves on the latest practices. Our members have expressed interest in a condensed Certificate program that would showcase their expertise."
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com
HR.com has been working closely with HRCI to find ways to help its members in the process of their PHR, SPHR and GPHR re-certification by creating a full library of eLearning and Webcast credits.
About HR.com
HR.com, the largest global social networking and resource site for HR Professionals, is the only place to earn IHR (Institute for Human Resources), HRCI and WorldatWork credits all at the same time for no cost. HR.com is committed to providing a deeper understanding of the HR function for 220,000+ members by offering 23 Certification Programs, 1,700+ webcasts, 230+ virtual conferences, blogs, community networks, industry news and advisory boards. http://www.hr.com
For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO
HR.com
1-877-472-6648, ext. 104 Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
Aurora, Ontario (PRWEB) March 12, 2013
HR.com (http://www.hr.com), the largest social network and online community for over 220,000 senior HR executives, re-launched its website focusing on four main objectives. In addition, it will enable HR professionals to show their expertise and obtain certification and re-certification credits for HRCI, IHR, WorldatWork and other third party suppliers all in one location.
The four objectives are:
a. To offer exams and testing for 23 HR Expert Certification programs which will be available immediately and on demand for individuals who have completed the education criteria
b. To launch 19 new Certificate Programs as a stepping stone to the Expert Certification program. Each requires less hours of education than the expert program. To view a list of the 19 verticals offered in the Certificate Program, visit us online at http://www.hr.com/en/certifications/programs_offered/
c. To provide members with unlimited access to over 150 HRCI eLearning re-certification credits for PHR, SPHR and GPHR re-certification, with a newly introduced certification preparation and premium membership http://www.hr.com/en/memberships/
d. To showcase the new site redesign, which includes the "My Certification" profile page and allows members to track all their webcasts and eLearning credits earned towards the IHR, HRCI and WorldatWork certification/re-certification programs
Upgraded members can obtain all 60 HRCI re-certification credits with the "Certification Preparation Membership", the cost of which compares to one course with most other providers.
"With trends and practices in HR evolving on a regular basis, it has become more important for today's top HR professionals to continue to educate themselves on the latest practices. Our members have expressed interest in a condensed Certificate program that would showcase their expertise."
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com
HR.com has been working closely with HRCI to find ways to help its members in the process of their PHR, SPHR and GPHR re-certification by creating a full library of eLearning and Webcast credits.
About HR.com
HR.com, the largest global social networking and resource site for HR Professionals, is the only place to earn IHR (Institute for Human Resources), HRCI and WorldatWork credits all at the same time for no cost. HR.com is committed to providing a deeper understanding of the HR function for 220,000+ members by offering 23 Certification Programs, 1,700+ webcasts, 230+ virtual conferences, blogs, community networks, industry news and advisory boards. http://www.hr.com
For more information, contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO
HR.com
1-877-472-6648, ext. 104 Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.
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John E. Perez, 42, Enjoyed Fishing, Loved Spending Time with His Family
Patch Yorkville, IL --John E. Perez, age 42 of Yorkville, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born on August 24, 1970 in Aurora, IL the son of William and Deborah (Rausch) Perez Sr.
John was united in marriage on March 7, 2006 to the former Jamie Zwart and they spent the next 7 happy years together. John enjoyed several hobbies including fishing, but the most important part of his life was spending time with his family.
He formerly worked with his father-in-law, Dave Zwart at D & H Excavating. John was a loving husband, step-father, son, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
John is survived by his loving wife, Jamie Perez of Yorkville, IL; his mother, Deborah Perez of Aurora, IL; his step-children, Scott Furlong and Heather Furlong of Yorkville, IL; his brother, William (Jennifer) Perez Jr. of North Aurora, IL; his two nephews, Michael and Eric Perez; his two nieces, Samantha Perez and Madeline Zwart; his mother-in-law, Linda Zwart and his sister-in-law, Chrissy Zwart, both of Yorkville, IL; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Perez Sr. and his father-in-law, David Zwart.
Friends may visit from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 East Countryside Parkway in Yorkville, IL.
A Funeral Service will then take place at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL with Pastor David Kaul, officiating. Interment will be private.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.
*The preceeding was provided by the Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory*
*Did you know John? Share your memories and stories of John in the comments below. * Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.
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Harlan R. Wolfe, 82, was Active with Boy Scouts for Over 70 Years
Patch Montgomery, IL --Harlan R. Wolfe, 82 years, of Oswego, Ill. died suddenly on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Ill.
He was born October 22, 1930 in Aurora, Ill. the son of the late Ralph L. and Metes M. Wolfe.
Harlan attended the Oswego Presbyterian Church in Oswego. After retirement as a traveling salesman he continued to work, because of his desire to serve people, at various locations Home Depot and Gordon Food Service as the “week-end demo lady”.
Harlan was very active, for over 70 years, within the Boy Scouts of America serving on many councils and committees including the Order of the Arrow.He was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest recognition given to an adult volunteer leader by the Boy Scouts of America.
Harlan is survived by two daughters Catherine Wolfe and Margaret (Bruce) Mayhughboth of Montgomery, IL, a grandson Jason (Bethany) Wolfe of Yorkville, IL, two great grandchildren Travis and Lyla Wolfe and a brother Norbert Wolfe of Yorkville, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife Liela nee Fowler Wolfe.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Oswego Presbyterian Church in Oswego, IL. After the service there will be a time of fellowship and coffee.
Cremation was accorded the wish of the family. Memorials may be directed to either the Boy Scouts of America or the American Diabetes Association in Harlan’s memory. Arrangements were entrusted to the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory of Oswego.For additional information, 630/554-8484.
*The preceeding was provided by the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory.*
*Did you know Harlan? Share your memories and stories of him in the comments below. * Reported by Patch 8 hours ago.
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Mini Liquor Bottles Thrown; Battery Charges Result: Sheriff
Patch Montgomery, IL --*Sunday, March 10*
*Domestic battery*
Richard Ralph Kramer, 55, of the 0-99 block of West Pleasantview Drive, Oswego, was arrested at 3:55 p.m. at his residence and charged with domestic battery after deputies received a 911 call of a domestic battery in progress, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Kramer reportedly was throwing mini liquor bottles at a household member that struck them in the head and chest.
*Warrant, failure to appear*
Mark A. Franzen, 52, of the 0-99 block of Circle Drive West, Montgomery, was arrested at 9:13 a.m. at his residence and charged with a failure to appear warrant issued by the Montgomery Police Department for a DUI charge, said the Sheriff’s office.
*Harassment by telephone*
Sheriff’s deputies responded to reported telephone harassment that occurred at 7:26 p.m. The victim reported receiving harassing phone calls and text messages.
*Telephone threat*
Deputies responded to a reported telephone threat that occurred at 8:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of Minkler Road, Oswego. The victim wanted to report that a family member said they were going to kill everyone. The victim only wanted to report the incident at the time.
*No valid driver’s license*
Dayana Consuelo Godinez, 23, of the 1600 block of Coolidge Avenue, Aurora, was arrested at 9:46 a.m. at Saugatuck and Sheffield and charged for driving without a valid license, said the Sheriff’s office. She was stopped and cited for speeding 39mph in a 30 mph zone.
*Saturday, March 9*
*DUI*
Scott M. Mc Gary, 27, of the 3000 block of River Ridge Lane, Sandwich, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. at Galena Road and Big Bend, Bristol, and charged with driving under the influence, said the Sheriff’s office. He was stopped and charged also for driving 65mph in a 45mph zone.
*Warrant, failure to appear*
Teresa Lechuga, 43, of the 100 block of Laurie Lane, Oswego, was arrested at8:50 a.m. at her residence and charged with a failure to appear warrant out of Kendall County for domestic battery, said the Sheriff’s office.
*Domestic battery*
Richard K. Allen, 73, of the 0-99 block of Sierra Road, Montgomery, was arrested at 9:04 a.m. at his residence and charged with domestic battery after throwing an object at a household member that resulted in a minor injury, said the Sheriff’s office.
*Theft*
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported theft that occurred between Feb. 28 and March 9 in the 100 block of Kristine Street, Oswego. An Xbox 360 was reported stolen, but an investigation revealed a family member had sold it to a pawn shop. Arrangements were to retrieve the Xbox 360 and no charges were filed.
*Friday, March 8*
*No valid driver’s license*
· Julio Caesar Robles, 30, of the 0-99 block of Circle Drive East, Montgomery, was arrested at 2:03 a.m. at Route 30 and Briarcliff Road and charged with driving without a valid license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. He was stopped for failing to signal when required.
· A female juvenile was arrested at 11:33 p.m. at Dolores Street and Route 31, Oswego, and charged for driving without a valid license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. She was stopped and cited for improper lighting.
· Jesus Jose Cerda-Ascencio, 42, of the 600 block of West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, was arrested at 10:27 p.m. at Veterans Parkway and Bristol Street, Bristol, and charged for driving without a valid license, said the Sheriff’s office. He was stopped for expired registration.
*Violation order of protection*
Alexander Nickolas Machoka, 29, of the 600 block of Roxtree Court, Buford, Georgia, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. in the 6700 block of Chicago Road, Bristol, and charged with a violation of an order of protection, said the sheriff’s office. Machoka reportedly sent an email to a respondent after being served the order of protection.
*Thursday, March 7*
*Identity theft*
Deputies are investigating a reported identity theft that took place between Aug. 30, 2012 and March 7, 2013. The victim reported their personal information was used to purchase a cell phone on Sept. 20 and that the victim is now receiving calls from collection agencies regarding payment.
*Wednesday, March 6*
*Hit and run, property damage*
Deputies are investigating a reported hit and run incident with property damage that occurred at 12:35 p.m. at Route 34 and Arbor Drive. The victim reported a small gray sedan overtaking their vehicle on the right and clipping the front of the victim’s vehicle. The driver was only described as a white male.
*Domestic battery*
A male juvenile was arrested at 3:55 p.m. in Bristol Township and charged with domestic battery after deputies responded to a reported fight in progress and found that the juvenile had pushed a household member.
*Tuesday, March 5*
*No valid driver’s license*
A juvenile, 17, was arrested at 12:43 a.m. at Orchard Road and Galena Road and charged with driving without a valid license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. She was also charged with speeding 59mph in a 45mph zone.
*Sunday, March 3*
*Driving with revoked license*
Devin David Bily, 47, of the 500 block of Coventry Court, Oswego, was arrested at 12:48 p.m. at Bridge Street and River Street, Yorkville, and charged for driving with a revoked license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. He was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Reported by Patch 8 hours ago.
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'Virtual' Charter School Wants Tax Dollars From Wheaton, 17 Other Fox Valley Districts
Patch Wheaton, IL --By Rick Nagel, Geneva Patch
Illinois Virtual Charter School @ Fox River Valley will present an online alternative to a public-school education—using your tax dollars—during a public hearing Monday night at the Geneva School Board meeting.
The charter school would include Community Unit School District 200 and 17 other Fox Valley districts.
According to the charter school application, the 18 school boards—which serve more than 250,000 students in grades K-12—will have an option to jointly issue the charter, but "if any of the school districts denies the application, the proposal will be appealed to the State Charter School Commission." If approved, the school would open in August for the 2013-14 school year.
Organizers describe the virtual school as "a 21st-century learning community focused on results."
"The ILVCS@FRV team of hard-working, highly qualified staff, in partnership with parents, will strive for student mastery of a rigorous, research-based curriculum aligned to Illinois’ Learning Standards, including the Common Core State Standards," according to the application's overview.
"Delivered on- and offline, this unique program will put public school accountability, teacher competence, and meaningful parent/adult involvement at the center of student learning.
"ILVCS@FRV will provide a high-quality, innovative, and effective individualized online charter school education to students who, for a variety of reasons, choose to be educated in an online school setting."
The Fox Valley schools would partner with K12 Virtual Schools LLC (K12), which provides online eductionn to 100,000 students "in distance learning programs in all 50 states."
The charter school hopes to have 500 students in its first year and 2,000 by the fifth year of its five-year charter.
The charter school would be funded by transferring the per-pupil expenditure tuition from the public school to the charter school, Kaneland Superintendent Jeff Schuler told The Beacon-News.
The amount varies by school district, but Schuler estimated that the virtual charter school could collect about $11,000 per student.
Schuler told the Kaneland School Board that if a student enrolls in the charter school and decides to return to the public school, the funding stays with the charter school once it is diverted.
The charter school offers curriculum for all students, including gifted students and students with a disability. For students in the latter category, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting is set up upon enrollment with the appropriate team members in attendance.
*Read the full charter-school report here.*
**Districts Targeted for a Fox River Valley Region**
1. School District U-46
2. Indian Prairie School District 204
3. Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
4. Community Unit School District 300
5. Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
6. Naperville Community Unit School District 203
7. Oswego Community Unit School District 308
8. East Aurora School District 131
9. St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
10. Community Unit School District 200
11. West Aurora School District 129
12. Batavia Public School District 101
13. Geneva Community Unit School District 304
14. DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
15. Yorkville Community Unit School District 115
16. Kaneland Community Unit School District 302
17. Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
18. Central Community Unit School District 301
**What do you think of the idea? Let us know in the comments section below.** Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.
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